It’s not all doom and gloom out there in the local media. Bad news dominates the news cycle but even we can’t accuse the mainstream outlets in Vancouver of focusing exclusively on the negative. Here’s a roundup of a few of the more awesome stories that were published by the large outlets in the past couple days.
New app links homeless, vulnerable with available services in Vancouver - The Globe and Mail BC
Happy birthday: calf born into endangered B.C. orca population - CTV Vancouver
North Shore Rescue medic's cancer diagnosis triggers 'Rescue the rescuer' callout - CBC Vancouver
Organizer 'Overwhelmed' By Donations For Refugee Family's Home - Huffington Post BC
Star Wars characters add off-ice excitement to Vancouver Giants game - CTV Vancouver
Roofing company begins offering solar panel installation in Vancouver - CBC Vancouver
Rain fails to dampen enthusiasm at Rogers Santa Claus Parade in Vancouver - The Province
Dolphin Species Spotted Alive In B.C. For 1st Time - Huffington Post BC
The Flats becomes Vancouver’s pivot point for commercial galleries - The Globe and Mail BC