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Rescued Steller sea lion 'Ukee' found shot in Ucluelet dies

Rescued Steller sea lion 'Ukee' found shot in Ucluelet dies

Ukee, the Steller sea lion rescued earlier this month from a rocky shoreline in Ucluelet after being shot, has sadly died.
Deportation order issued for B.C. man who 'glorified' terrorism on Facebook

Deportation order issued for B.C. man who 'glorified' terrorism on Facebook

A British Columbia man has been deemed inadmissible to Canada for being a security risk based on his Facebook posts that glorified terrorism in support of the Islamic State group, the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada says.
Party buses to get hammered with fines if breaking rules

Party buses to get hammered with fines if breaking rules

So-called “party buses” in B.C. will get hammered with fines up to $318 for infractions after the government came down heavy on the industry Friday.
There is a 60 foot ferris wheel in Robson Square right now (PHOTOS)

There is a 60 foot ferris wheel in Robson Square right now (PHOTOS)

While it is pretty standard to see a ferris wheel in various locations in the Lower Mainland, it is far less common to see one situated in Robson Square.
TransLink is testing Compass wristbands as an alternative form of payment

TransLink is testing Compass wristbands as an alternative form of payment

TransLink is testing out various alternatives to Compass Cards and one of them is the Compass wristband, which offers the added convenience of not having to search inside a bag or pull out your wallet to tap.
Halloween safety tips from Vancouver police, fire and paramedics

Halloween safety tips from Vancouver police, fire and paramedics

With just a few days until the big night, Vancouver first responders are reminding the public of a few Halloween safety tips.
Jaywalking mother struck by car while carrying 4-year-old daughter

Jaywalking mother struck by car while carrying 4-year-old daughter

A four-year-old girl and her mother were lucky to only sustain minor injuries after being struck by a car while jay-walking in the 3000-block of Lougheed Highway Thursday night, the Coquitlam RCMP said.
Vancouver receives funding to digitize B.C. Gay and Lesbian Archives collection

Vancouver receives funding to digitize B.C. Gay and Lesbian Archives collection

The City of Vancouver Archives was recently awarded $71,000 to digitize the recently donated collection by the B.C. Gay and Lesbian Archives.
Canada Post strike spreads to Vancouver as 3,400 postal workers walk off the job

Canada Post strike spreads to Vancouver as 3,400 postal workers walk off the job

About 3,400 CUPW members in Vancouver walked off the job early Friday, joining Canada Post employees in the Niagara and Sudbury regions of Ontario, and Saint John, N.B., who launched job action to back contract demands.
Pet owners more focused on pooch's comfort than power savings says BC Hydro

Pet owners more focused on pooch's comfort than power savings says BC Hydro

A study commissioned by BC Hydro reveals most British Columbians believe they keep electricity consumption on a short leash, but when a pet is added to the family, those savings can end up in the dog house.
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