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Man shot by police at ferry terminal shot himself at same time

Man shot by police at ferry terminal shot himself at same time

Police shooting windshiel00.jpg Eight bullet holes are visible in the windshield of the car the man who was shot was driving.
These are the three types of proportional representation B.C. is considering

These are the three types of proportional representation B.C. is considering

Ballots start going out to households this week asking whether B.C. should switch from the current first-past-the-post election system to a system of proportional representation.
The VPD crime fighting doggos will make you smile until your face hurts (PHOTOS)

The VPD crime fighting doggos will make you smile until your face hurts (PHOTOS)

The VPD Canine Calendar returns with its annual collection of adorable pooches striking poses for charity. The 2019 instalment features members of the VPD canine unit as they work to keep the city safe.
Customers raise concerns over 'excessive' legal cannabis packaging

Customers raise concerns over 'excessive' legal cannabis packaging

Some cannabis buyers are complaining the bulky packaging is environmentally unfriendly, but producers say government guidelines are to blame.
The federal government just wrote off $6.3 billion in loans to businesses and students

The federal government just wrote off $6.3 billion in loans to businesses and students

The Peace Tower is seen on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on November 5, 2013. The federal government is writing off more than $6.3 billion in loans to businesses and students it never expects to collect.
Autumn leaves turn East Vancouver street into international attraction

Autumn leaves turn East Vancouver street into international attraction

The vibrant autumn leaf show along Cambridge Street is popular among locals and tourists this time of year. But it’s never been this popular, say some residents, who are tiring of the crowds.
Feds announce new monitoring of vessel noise impacts on endangered whales

Feds announce new monitoring of vessel noise impacts on endangered whales

The federal government says it will monitor underwater ship and mammal noise in British Columbia's Salish Sea to help develop measures to support the recovery of endangered southern resident killer whales.
You can watch the epic documentary 'Finding Big Country' online for FREE today

You can watch the epic documentary 'Finding Big Country' online for FREE today

Vancouver director Kat Jayme's brilliant film, Finding Big Country, depicts her efforts to track down the forgotten legend, who was also her childhood hero.
Canadian rapper dies after falling off airplane wing in B.C.

Canadian rapper dies after falling off airplane wing in B.C.

Photo @jonjames The management team for a 34-year-old rap artist says the man fell to his death in British Columbia's north Okanagan while performing a stunt that included rapping while walking on the wing of a plane.
949 people voted for this nice man to be Vancouver's next mayor

949 people voted for this nice man to be Vancouver's next mayor

Mike Hansen outside our office in Vancouver. Photo Bob Kronbauer 2018 Vancouver mayoral candidate Mike Hansen is one of the subjects we wanted to wait until after the election to write about. Hansen was initially invited to participate in the V.I.A.
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