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Property taxes drive Vancouver retailers to the wall

Property taxes drive Vancouver retailers to the wall

Earlier this year, Vancouver outdoor retail icon 3 Vets closed its doors and sold its building at 2200 Yukon Street after annual municipal property taxes on the site rocketed to $90,000.
You can perform for thousands as a TransLink musician

You can perform for thousands as a TransLink musician

While you may have seen a number of TransLink musicians over the years, you may not have known exactly what to do to become one of them.
Hiker saved after 8 days on dangerous North Shore backcountry route

Hiker saved after 8 days on dangerous North Shore backcountry route

It took multiple agencies, by air and sea, to rescue an injured hiker who spent eight days in the bush in a remote area of Indian Arm.
Kelly Ellard, killer of B.C. teen Reena Virk, has day parole extended

Kelly Ellard, killer of B.C. teen Reena Virk, has day parole extended

A British Columbia woman who brutally beat and drowned 14-year-old Reena Virk near a Victoria-area bridge in 1997 has been granted an extension to her day parole.
Granville Island is getting rid of its free parking during the day

Granville Island is getting rid of its free parking during the day

While the area is popular among locals and visitors, Granville Island parking can be a nightmare. As such, the shopping district is introducing year-round pay parking.
Burnaby poet earns Governor General's Literary Award

Burnaby poet earns Governor General's Literary Award

It’s official: Burnaby is home to a Governor General’s Literary Award winner. Cecily Nicholson earned the award – just announced this morning – for poetry for her book Wayside Sang, published by Talonbooks.
Claim one of the rarest whiskies in the world at this massive liquor release

Claim one of the rarest whiskies in the world at this massive liquor release

BC Liquor Stores across Metro Vancouver are taking part in the annual Premium Spirits Release on Saturday, November 3. The annual event allows guests to claim some of the rarest whiskies of the year.
UBC to give honorary degrees to Grand Chief Stewart Phillip and Kim Cattrall

UBC to give honorary degrees to Grand Chief Stewart Phillip and Kim Cattrall

An award-winning actor, an Indigenous leader and an internationally renowned sociolinguist will all receive honorary degrees from the UBC at next month’s fall convocation ceremony.
Safety tips for anyone heading out in Metro Vancouver on Halloween night

Safety tips for anyone heading out in Metro Vancouver on Halloween night

The spookiest night of the year is quickly approaching and ICBC is asking drivers to take caution on the roads this Halloween.
Someone dumped a headless bear on this popular B.C. walking trail

Someone dumped a headless bear on this popular B.C. walking trail

A headless bear was recently spotted by someone walking on a popular trail on Vancouver Island in the Qualicum Bay area.
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