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Three deportations follow ‘mob violence’ in Surrey’s Newton area

Three deportations follow ‘mob violence’ in Surrey’s Newton area

Three visiting residents have been deported from the country, and three others are undergoing a status review related to a violent incident in Surrey that was caught on video.
B.C. to advocate for frustrated, confused, unhappy cellphone users, says premier

B.C. to advocate for frustrated, confused, unhappy cellphone users, says premier

B.C. residents are frustrated and confused with cellphone contracts and billing, prompting a deeper review of consumer protection laws and expanded efforts to push the federal government for improvements.
Dear Vancouver, the suburbs are awesome too

Dear Vancouver, the suburbs are awesome too

Bob Kronbauer. Photo Dan Toulgoet After 12 years of running Vancouver Is Awesome while living in this city, as of today, I’m no longer a resident of it. I’m now a daily commuter to our office in Mount Pleasant.
'Me too': 1 out of every 20 women report non-spousal sexual assault to police

'Me too': 1 out of every 20 women report non-spousal sexual assault to police

A powerful image depicting a woman who has experienced non-spousal sexual assault has been put up around Vancouver to show the need for survivor support.
Iran’s ayatollahs spread fear to line pockets, says Iranian immigrant in Metro Vancouver

Iran’s ayatollahs spread fear to line pockets, says Iranian immigrant in Metro Vancouver

An Iranian immigrant in Metro Vancouver says she doesn’t want to fear Iran’s ayatollahs anymore, but she’s afraid for her mother and family as rioting continues to rock the their homeland.
'Vindictive' and 'malicious' Metro Vancouver blueberry farmers poisoned fields for new owners

'Vindictive' and 'malicious' Metro Vancouver blueberry farmers poisoned fields for new owners

A "vindictive" and "malicious" decision by two British Columbia blueberry farmers to poison their fields rather than hand over the farm in a court-ordered sale has cost the two men almost $3 million.
Torstar to cease printing StarMetro daily papers across Canada

Torstar to cease printing StarMetro daily papers across Canada

Torstar Corporation, the parent company of the Toronto Star and StarMetro banners, will cease publishing the print editions of StarMetro in Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Toronto and Halifax as of Dec. 20.
Turmoil clouds WeWork’s Vancouver expansion plans

Turmoil clouds WeWork’s Vancouver expansion plans

One of Vancouver’s largest office real estate tenants, WeWork, is in turmoil after ousting its CEO, indefinitely postponing its initial public offering (IPO), laying off workers and watching its market valuation plummet.
Violent crime: 7 of the 20 most dangerous places in Canada are in B.C.

Violent crime: 7 of the 20 most dangerous places in Canada are in B.C.

Macleans has released its annual ranking of the most dangerous places in Canada and nine of them are located in British Columbia.
Blanket drive arrives at Vancouver SkyTrain stations this weekend

Blanket drive arrives at Vancouver SkyTrain stations this weekend

Volunteers will blanket SkyTrain stops across Vancouver and Richmond this weekend in search of blankets, among other things.
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