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Windstorm that swept B.C. south coast among 'most severe' in years

Windstorm that swept B.C. south coast among 'most severe' in years

Environment Canada says gusts topped 100 km/h just south of Vancouver and in parts of the Fraser Valley, making the storm more powerful than the 2006 gales that levelled a large section of forest in Stanley Park.
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Here are the 5 WORST t-shirts we've released

Here are the 5 WORST t-shirts we've released

It's been a little over a month since we launched our BCisAwesome.com online t-shirt store.
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Canadians spent a whopping $43 million on pot in 2 weeks, report finds

Canadians spent a whopping $43 million on pot in 2 weeks, report finds

It may not come as a shock that Canadians spent a great deal of money on marijuana once it was legalized, but the exact figure may surprise you.
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Make less than $211k? Good luck buying a home in Vancouver, says RBC

Make less than $211k? Good luck buying a home in Vancouver, says RBC

Buying a home in Vancouver may seem like it is only for the rich, but housing affordability eased up somewhat in Metro Vancouver during the third quarter.
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Our 21 most memorable stories of 2018, according to our editorial staff

Our 21 most memorable stories of 2018, according to our editorial staff

It's been a year of exciting growth for V.I.A.! The amount of people reading our stories has gone way up, our team has grown, and we're excited to bring you even more news and lifestyle stories in 2019.
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Violent B.C. storm leaves trail of destruction in Metro Vancouver (Photos)

Violent B.C. storm leaves trail of destruction in Metro Vancouver (Photos)

A number of residents shared images of fallen trees, damaged roofs, broken fences, destroyed boats, and more from the B.C. storm.
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A 'financial spa' has opened in Vancouver

A 'financial spa' has opened in Vancouver

One thing is for sure, this new financial institution in Vancouver's Kerrisdale neighbourhood is not your grandmother’s bank.
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Missing man with special needs may be in North Vancouver

Missing man with special needs may be in North Vancouver

Burnaby RCMP are asking the public to keep watch for a man with special needs reported missing who may be on the North Shore.
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Shooting at Richmond's Lansdowne Centre

Shooting at Richmond's Lansdowne Centre

Police vehicles and ambulances descended on Lansdowne Centre Friday morning after reports of a shooting.
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This 75 metre long suspension bridge just opened in Metro Vancouver

This 75 metre long suspension bridge just opened in Metro Vancouver

While it was originally slated to open in November, the Seymour River Suspension Bridge officially opened to the public on Thursday, December 20.
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