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Here's what your landlord can and can't do with a rental increase in BC

Here's what your landlord can and can't do with a rental increase in BC

On Wednesday, September 26th, Premier John Horgan announced that the government would accept the recommendations that were made from the province’s rental housing task force. As a result, the annual allowable rental increase for landlords in 2019 will be set at 2.5 per cent.
Why this one-legged turkey named Gertie is the luckiest bird in B.C.

Why this one-legged turkey named Gertie is the luckiest bird in B.C.

Gertie, like most turkeys, was being raised in a barn stall for Thanksgiving dinner, when one night she had an accident that would change the course of her life forever.
Burnaby father of four could face deportation after sexually assaulting teen

Burnaby father of four could face deportation after sexually assaulting teen

A 53-year-old Burnaby father of four who pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl two years ago could face deportation after being sentenced to three years in jail.
Here's why you'll want to avoid the Lions Gate Bridge later this week

Here's why you'll want to avoid the Lions Gate Bridge later this week

North Shore drivers can expect delays on the Lions Gate Bridge Thursday night and Friday morning, as some lanes will be closed in order to start maintenance on key structural pieces of the bridge
Over 50,000 expected to attend the Fort Langley Cranberry Festival this weekend

Over 50,000 expected to attend the Fort Langley Cranberry Festival this weekend

The Fort Langley Cranberry Festival takes place over the Thanksgiving long weekend and promises to delight guests with autumnal cheer. Attracting more than 50,000 people each year, this is the 23rd instalment of the festival and features over 70 vendors.
Helium balloon causes massive power outage in North Vancouver

Helium balloon causes massive power outage in North Vancouver

BC Hydro officials say it was likely wayward helium balloons that caused a massive power outage in North Vancouver Wednesday morning.
Whistler Blackcomb already looks like a winter wonderland (PHOTOS)

Whistler Blackcomb already looks like a winter wonderland (PHOTOS)

While it is only the start of October, Whistler Blackcomb is already looking like a sparkling winter wonderland. The alpine resort tweeted about its latest snowfall on Wednesday, October 3rd.
Canadians should think twice before bringing weed on a plane

Canadians should think twice before bringing weed on a plane

Once cannabis becomes legal in Canada on October 17th, travellers will be able to take a small amount of the plant with them on domestic flights. With that being said, flyers should be aware that they may only bring the allowable limit with them on Canadian flights.
Travel agent fined for flight flub that stranded local family in Iran

Travel agent fined for flight flub that stranded local family in Iran

A Richmond travel agent has been ordered to pay over $1,100 after a ticket mishap led to a family being stranded in Iran and missing their two-year-old’s birthday party.
Strata presses court to fine and evict operator of illegal townhouse hostel

Strata presses court to fine and evict operator of illegal townhouse hostel

A Central Lonsdale woman accused of running a 14-bed hostel out of her three-bedroom townhouse is being taken back to court.
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