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Public health alert: Salmonella outbreak in B.C. linked to rats and snakes

The Public Health Agency of Canada is warning residents about an outbreak of salmonella infections occuring in six provinces that is linked to snakes and rodents.

Dec 10, 2019 3:50 PM Read more >

Fines for fighting in Vancouver jump from $500 to $1,000

Fighting on Vancouver streets will soon cost ill-advised combatants $1,000 a pop.

Dec 10, 2019 3:37 PM Read more >

Metro Vancouver driver leaves station with gas hose attached

Filling up gas is second nature to many drivers, but one Richmond driver left the station with an extra hose attached.

Dec 10, 2019 2:58 PM Read more >

UPDATED: Vancouver park board approves additional actions to clear Oppenheimer Park

Vancouver Park Board has taken a step closer to seeking a court injunction to remove campers from Oppenheimer Park.

Dec 10, 2019 2:54 PM Read more >

These are the most popular Twitter searches in Canada in 2019

Twitter has released its end of the year review which includes its round-up of the most searched topics in Canada in 2019.

Dec 10, 2019 10:56 AM Read more >

New NPA secretary says he is not anti-SOGI, seeks apology from councillor

Ray Goldenchild, the NPA's new secretary, says he was mistakenly identified as a man who attended an anti-SOGI event. He is not anti-SOGI, he said.

Dec 10, 2019 10:46 AM Read more >

SkyTrain worker's union reaches tentative agreement with BCRTC

CUPE 7000, the union representing 900 SkyTrain workers, has announced that it has reached a tentative agreement with the BC Rapid Transit Company (SkyTrain) and will not proceed with strike action.

Dec 10, 2019 9:49 AM Read more >

Welcome to the new V.I.A. website!

Have a look around Vancouver Is Awesome's new website!

Dec 10, 2019 7:49 AM Read more >

Transit strike averted!

Dec 10, 2019 5:42 AM Read more >

Brain injury from domestic abuse a ‘public health crisis,’ says B.C. researcher

SOAR is developing resources to help shelter workers and health-care professionals have conversations with survivors of domestic violence to assess whether they might have a brain injury and refer them to the appropriate support services.

Dec 9, 2019 7:46 PM Read more >

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