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B.C. woman wants to be the first person with MS to dogsled 300km across the Arctic

B.C. woman wants to be the first person with MS to dogsled 300km across the Arctic

In 2012, Kate was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. With that in mind, she isn't letting her disease hold her back. In fact, she's doing just the opposite.
Humpback whale that washed up in Metro Vancouver likely killed by ship

Humpback whale that washed up in Metro Vancouver likely killed by ship

A humpback whale found deceased last month in the waters off the Tsawwassen First Nation was likely killed after being hit by a ship’s propeller.
B.C. couple devastated after adorable puppy killed by baited metal trap

B.C. couple devastated after adorable puppy killed by baited metal trap

A B.C. puppy dies after it is killed by a baited metal trap on an unmarked trail. The Association for the Protection of Fur-Bearing Animals is calling for the Government of British Columbia to "immediately enact a trap warning sign system."
The big squeeze: Vancouver rental vacancy rate tightens again

The big squeeze: Vancouver rental vacancy rate tightens again

The rental vacancy rate may have eased slightly across all of Metro Vancouver, but it has headed in the other direction within Vancouver’s city limits, according to new annual data released November 28 by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC).
Vancouver salmon researcher receives national nod

Vancouver salmon researcher receives national nod

A forestry professor with the University of B.C.’s Forest and Conservation Sciences department, Hinch is responsible for heading up first-of-its-kind research into salmon tracking and health monitoring.
Transit Police ask for help identifying man who allegedly punched teen on SkyTrain

Transit Police ask for help identifying man who allegedly punched teen on SkyTrain

Transit Police are asking the public for help identifying a suspect in an alleged assault that took place on Thursday, Oct. 4.
Vancouver police renew call for witnesses, victims in historic sexual assault investigation

Vancouver police renew call for witnesses, victims in historic sexual assault investigation

Vancouver police are renewing calls for witnesses and victims to come forward in a rash of alleged sexual assault cases spanning across Vancouver, rural B.C. and into Alberta.
This fake cop is getting a contract extension 'for a job well done'

This fake cop is getting a contract extension 'for a job well done'

Constable Scarecrow has passed probation with the Coquitlam RCMP. The detachment is giving a one-year contract extension “for a job well-done,” according to a detachment press release.
18 years on, shower program brings comfort to Kitsilano’s homeless population

18 years on, shower program brings comfort to Kitsilano’s homeless population

The weekly shower program at Kitsilano Community Centre has helped the area’s homeless population for about 18 years with some of the most basic, universal comforts: heat, coffee and camaraderie.
Goodbye, rain: Vancouver forecast calling for bright sunshine all weekend

Goodbye, rain: Vancouver forecast calling for bright sunshine all weekend

Rather than heavy rain, the Vancouver weather forecast calls for bright sunshine this weekend and into the following week.
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