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Fancy a walk down ‘Electric Alley’? Design concept for Arbutus Greenway released

Fancy a walk down ‘Electric Alley’? Design concept for Arbutus Greenway released

The Lookout The design concept for Arbutus Greenway envisions eight “character” zones along the route inspired by specific features of those areas.
Sarah Blyth announces candidacy for Vancouver city council

Sarah Blyth announces candidacy for Vancouver city council

Overdose Prevention Society co-founder Sarah Blyth announced her council candidacy on Wednesday, April 18. Photo Dan Toulgoet Advocating for skateboard culture seems like a lifetime ago for Sarah Blyth.
Vancouver police looking for witnesses after parishioners locked in church

Vancouver police looking for witnesses after parishioners locked in church

Vancouver police are looking for information after someone secured the doors at Standard Holiness Church from the outside while parishioners were inside for weekly prayers.
Local family appeals to the public in decade-old disappearance of man

Local family appeals to the public in decade-old disappearance of man

Kellen McElwee is shown in a police handout photo. Approximately ten years ago, McElwee went missing and foul play was suspected. His remains have not yet been discovered.
This Instagram account has the best BC Ferries memes

This Instagram account has the best BC Ferries memes

BCferriesmemes posts jokes highlighting how frustrating commuting can be poking fun at the food served onboard, fares, scheduling, wifi connection and overall sailing experience.
C-section rates are higher in B.C. than the national average

C-section rates are higher in B.C. than the national average

Photo Shutterstock A new report says caesarean-section rates in Canada are continuing to rise, even while the rate of hospital births is declining.
Trudeau attends Commonwealth meeting looking for less plastic, more LGBTQ rights

Trudeau attends Commonwealth meeting looking for less plastic, more LGBTQ rights

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau participates in a discussion with LGBTQ rights advocates in the Commonwealth, who are part of the Commonwealth Equality Network, while in London, Thursday, April 19, 2018.
Tom Cochrane releases version of "Big League" to raise money for Humboldt Broncos

Tom Cochrane releases version of "Big League" to raise money for Humboldt Broncos

Tom Cochrane has released a reworked take of his song "Big League" and will donate the proceeds to those affected by the Humboldt Broncos bus crash nearly two weeks ago.
Supreme Court ruling corks B.C. vintners' hopes for free trade of Canadian wines

Supreme Court ruling corks B.C. vintners' hopes for free trade of Canadian wines

Officials representing wineries in British Columbia say they are disappointed by the Supreme Court of Canada ruling that upholds current interprovincial trade laws.
Raccoon caught in Burnaby trap euthanized

Raccoon caught in Burnaby trap euthanized

A raccoon that had its paw caught in a trap in Burnaby has been euthanized. Photograph By Contributed An animal rights group is asking residents not to use animal traps after a raccoon chewed off his paw after being caught in a trap in Burnaby.
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