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David Suzuki and scientists call on government to end fur farming in Canada

David Suzuki and scientists call on government to end fur farming in Canada

"Our call to action is not in contempt of mink farm operators as individuals; instead, it is a call to action to end a practice we have outgrown as a society."
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Home prices in Vancouver have increased by nearly 80% in the last decade: study

Home prices in Vancouver have increased by nearly 80% in the last decade: study

And wages only grew by 28.9% in the same time-frame. 
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North Vancouver families frustrated with findings in new long-term care report

North Vancouver families frustrated with findings in new long-term care report

These problems were 'very apparent' during early coronavirus outbreak at Lynn Valley Care Centre, families say
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Port Coquitlam couple fears eviction from make-shift cabin in woods near city park

Port Coquitlam couple fears eviction from make-shift cabin in woods near city park

"There’s just nothing out there that’s affordable between us and that’s realistic,” couple says, as Port Coquitlam deals with affordable rental housing shortage amidst pandemic
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B.C. records lowest daily total of new COVID-19 deaths in more than nine weeks

B.C. records lowest daily total of new COVID-19 deaths in more than nine weeks

Four more fatalities from COVID-19 in B.C. raise the province's death toll from the virus to 1,172.
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West Van hit-and-run Tesla driver ticketed

West Van hit-and-run Tesla driver ticketed

91-year-old driver came forward after seeing media coverage
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Vancouver transit riders waited less, had shorter commutes in 2020 compared to other Canadian cities

Vancouver transit riders waited less, had shorter commutes in 2020 compared to other Canadian cities

We like to move it, move it...according to Moovit
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Over 10,000 illicit drugs have been tested by a Vancouver harm reduction service

Some tests have revealed some surprising cutting agents found in the drugs like caffeine and Viagra
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One-third of Canadian sex workers don't call 911 due to fear of police

One-third of Canadian sex workers don't call 911 due to fear of police

The study also offers the first known data in Canada on who is helping sex workers escape situations of violence and confinement.
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North Vancouver artist shares intriguing bear paintings to spark discussions about wildlife

North Vancouver artist shares intriguing bear paintings to spark discussions about wildlife

Painting a portrait of a bear created a deep connection for artist Louise Nicholson
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