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Province promises more childcare spaces for B.C. families

Province promises more childcare spaces for B.C. families

New childcare spaces are on the way for B.C. families as the province announced community partnerships Sept. 11 through the Union of B.C. Municipalities (UBCM) to fund 1,370 spaces with almost $17 million in funding that has already been announced.
Dating app users lured to meet-ups with woman, assaulted by men

Dating app users lured to meet-ups with woman, assaulted by men

The Richmond RCMP responded to two incidents over the past weekend whereby users of the dating app, Tantan, have been targeted.
Violent offender released today plans to live in Metro Vancouver

Violent offender released today plans to live in Metro Vancouver

BC Corrections is warning the public about a violent offender who was released from custody Tuesday and plans to reside in Metro Vancouver.
Murder charge against one Syrian refugee is not a licence to bash them all

Murder charge against one Syrian refugee is not a licence to bash them all

It was announced this week that the person charged with the murder of Marrisa Shen was a Syrian refugee. Some people will use this fact to make racist generalizations against refugees as part of a political agenda. That's wrong.
This ridiculous snow cat limo is for sale in North Vancouver for $6,000

This ridiculous snow cat limo is for sale in North Vancouver for $6,000

Have you always wanted to have your very own stretch limousine that's been converted to a sort of hybrid snowmobile so that you can host wild rolling parties in the snowy mountains surrounding the city? It's your lucky day.
The campfire ban has been completely lifted in the Coastal region!

The campfire ban has been completely lifted in the Coastal region!

The campfire ban for the Coastal Fire Region has been lifted, following a hot and wildfire-filled summer in British Columbia.
New bylaw means unruly West Van residents can be banned from municipal facilities

New bylaw means unruly West Van residents can be banned from municipal facilities

They won’t hang you for violating West Vancouver’s bylaws – but you might get suspended. West Vancouver unanimously approved a motion that allows district staff to expel unruly residents from municipal facilities for one year.
Coquitlam piano teacher expected to plead guilty on sexual assault charges

Coquitlam piano teacher expected to plead guilty on sexual assault charges

A Coquitlam piano teacher charged with 10 counts of sexually assaulting and interfering with his students is expected to plead guilty next week.
IKEA opens key new distribution centre in Richmond

IKEA opens key new distribution centre in Richmond

On Monday morning, IKEA opened its new, 330,540 square foot Vancouver Customer Distribution Centre in rural south-east Richmond.
Vision Vancouver's mayoral candidate has dropped out of the race

Vision Vancouver's mayoral candidate has dropped out of the race

Ian Campbell photo Vision Vancouver Vision Vancouver's mayoral candidate, Chief Ian Campbell, has withdrawn from the race.
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