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12% of our readers fear upcoming "boozy ball pit" will be filled with puke

12% of our readers fear upcoming "boozy ball pit" will be filled with puke

I didn't expect everybody to be on board with THIS STORY about an upcoming Vancouver event where a promoter is making a boozy ball pit complete with 200,000 plastic balls, alcohol and DJs.
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More cases of influenza B detected this flu season: health officials

More cases of influenza B detected this flu season: health officials

You might want to stock up on flu remedies this season. Photo Shutterstock More Canadians are coughing, sniffling and sneezing though what health officials say is a flu season with higher than normal activity.
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All you need to know about the North Korea summit in Vancouver today

All you need to know about the North Korea summit in Vancouver today

Rex Tillerson is in town
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B.C. man charged in alleged 'spambot' attack on video streaming platform

B.C. man charged in alleged 'spambot' attack on video streaming platform

Shutterstock A British Columbia man has been charged with mischief after a U.S.-based social media platform was allegedly flooded with thousands of spam messages, effectively shutting down many of its channels.
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New Richmond farmland mega mansion propels farm prices

New Richmond farmland mega mansion propels farm prices

Farmland mega mansion, owned by a shell company, has driven the lot it sits on from an assessed value of $88,000 to $8.3 million
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Squamish hotel sues Lower Mainland hockey association for $200K in damages

Squamish hotel sues Lower Mainland hockey association for $200K in damages

Photograph By GOOGLE STREET VIEW A lawsuit has been filed against the Abbotsford Minor Hockey Association amidst allegations its players caused more than $200,000 worth of damage to a Squamish hotel.
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Chronic pain patients need services beyond just opioids: B.C. advocate

Chronic pain patients need services beyond just opioids: B.C. advocate

Prescription pills containing oxycodone and acetaminophen are shown in Toronto, Dec. 23, 2017.
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Victoria bans single-use plastic bags

Victoria bans single-use plastic bags

The bylaw, which will take effect July 1, is a first for the province
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Boozy ball pit with 200,000 LED-illuminated balls coming to Vancouver

Boozy ball pit with 200,000 LED-illuminated balls coming to Vancouver

The hits keep coming for adults and interesting environments in which to drink alcohol in Vancouver. Following up on our POST about Hot Tub Cinema's boozy hot tub parties comes "The Ballpit Party".
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B.C. couple accused of terror-related crimes may be back in court

B.C. couple accused of terror-related crimes may be back in court

Documents posted on the VPD’s website answer allegations made by John Nuttall and Amanda Korody who complained about unsanitary jail cells.
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