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'Nature is good medicine': What is forest bathing and why are people doing it?

'Nature is good medicine': What is forest bathing and why are people doing it?

Scientists say "forest bathing" can help alleviate stress and boost mood. If you don't have time to spend in the woods, there's a free program being offered.
'People wanted to learn more about Mount Pleasant': Historic tours return to Vancouver neighbourhood

'People wanted to learn more about Mount Pleasant': Historic tours return to Vancouver neighbourhood

"I think people appreciate that I try to include the stories of everyday people"
Richmond Night Market gets three-year extension from city council

Richmond Night Market gets three-year extension from city council

Councillors voted unanimously for the night market permit after a public hearing on Monday.
Parks, river, wetlands: 'Hiking paradise' along new Port Coquitlam loop trail

Parks, river, wetlands: 'Hiking paradise' along new Port Coquitlam loop trail

“This is going to be one of the most popular places in Port Coquitlam,” Mayor Brad West told the Tri-City News on March 20, 2024.
Decision pending in B.C. nurse's J.K. Rowling billboard case

Decision pending in B.C. nurse's J.K. Rowling billboard case

In 2020, nurse Amy Hamm co-sponsored a Vancouver billboard saying 'I Love JK Rowling.'
What is considered bad etiquette on Metro Vancouver transit? Here are TransLink's rules

What is considered bad etiquette on Metro Vancouver transit? Here are TransLink's rules

Everything you need to know about how about the rules for riding the SkyTrain, bus, SeaBus, or West Coast Express.
Vancouver appoints chief planner after six-month vacancy

Vancouver appoints chief planner after six-month vacancy

Josh White appointed general manager of planning, urban design and sustainability; position of director of planning remains open
Vancouver drug overdose prevention site set to close end of March

Vancouver drug overdose prevention site set to close end of March

Vancouver Coastal Health won't say if replacement facility found for Seymour Street site.
Update: Vancouver police block Cambie Street after stabbing

Update: Vancouver police block Cambie Street after stabbing

Police say one person was stabbed and witnesses reported "a man chasing people with a knife"
Police increasing Stanley Park patrols after stranger sex assault

Police increasing Stanley Park patrols after stranger sex assault

Police are working to obtain more information and a detailed suspect description.
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