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This B.C. teen has already overcome more challenges than you'll ever face in a lifetime

This B.C. teen has already overcome more challenges than you'll ever face in a lifetime

Watch for Burnaby’s Bryan Hu on the Variety telethon. Photo: Contributed Bryan Hu arrived in this world earlier than expected – much earlier. Born prematurely, Hu was tiny – just two pounds, according to his doting mom Jane.
Why Aussies don't ever want to leave Vancouver, B.C.

Why Aussies don't ever want to leave Vancouver, B.C.

Happy Australia Day. Photo: istock It may be Australia Day today, Jan. 26, but a lot of Aussies living in Vancouver say they prefer the Canadian lifestyle to Down Under and “they’re not leaving anytime soon.
Our 10 best selling t-shirt designs, so far

Our 10 best selling t-shirt designs, so far

Launched in November of 2018, our BC Is Awesome online t-shirt store ( BCisAwesome.com ) is meant to celebrate British Columbia and its weird and wonderful past, as well as things rooted in the present day.
Coyote spotted aggressively chasing several children in Vancouver

Coyote spotted aggressively chasing several children in Vancouver

While they have been spotted in the Metro Vancouver area for many years, there seems to be a spike in recent coyote sightings.
Park & Tilford Gardens has been delighting North Shore visitors for 50 years

Park & Tilford Gardens has been delighting North Shore visitors for 50 years

There was flora and there was fauna. Visitors to Park & Tilford Gardens in the ’60s and ’70s might remember an aviary which had sulphur-crested cockatoos.
Independents could hold key to Trump’s White House future

Independents could hold key to Trump’s White House future

This week marks Donald Trump’s second anniversary as president of the United States, and independents may have an impact on his future in the White House.
Vancouver man charged with sex assault, unlawful confinement in West End attack

Vancouver man charged with sex assault, unlawful confinement in West End attack

A Vancouver man is facing several charges in a West End sex assault dating back to November.
Vancouver police officer charged with dangerous driving

Vancouver police officer charged with dangerous driving

A Vancouver police officer is facing a charge of dangerous driving after an on-duty collision last year that seriously injured a pedestrian.
White Rock pier repair could cost a whopping $16.2 million

White Rock pier repair could cost a whopping $16.2 million

In December, powerful winds cut the White Rock pier in half during a massive storm. Now, a report says that the pier could cost over $16 million to repair.
Vancouver restaurant owners think beyond salary to recruit, retain staff

Vancouver restaurant owners think beyond salary to recruit, retain staff

Restaurant owners are using innovative strategies to recruit and retain workers as they grapple with B.C.’s 4.4 per cent unemployment rate.
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