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Rainbow steps for Richmond Pride Week vandalized day after they were painted

Rainbow steps for Richmond Pride Week vandalized day after they were painted

To celebrate the kick off to Pride Week, students at the Richmond Media Lab, based inside the centre on Minoru Boulevard, painted the steps at the entrance in the colours of the rainbow on Thursday evening.
B.C. premier says opioid crisis a 'scourge' after reports of 130 ODs in one day

B.C. premier says opioid crisis a 'scourge' after reports of 130 ODs in one day

Photo Shutterstock Premier John Horgan says more needs to be done in British Columbia to fight the ravages of illegal drug use after a report of 130 overdoses in one day last week.
Higher interest rates to hit younger, middle-income households: federal analysis

Higher interest rates to hit younger, middle-income households: federal analysis

Consumer credit cards are posed in North Andover, Mass. on March 5, 2012. A newly released federal analysis says younger, middle-income households will feel the biggest impacts from the Bank of Canada’s gradual move towards higher interest rates.
Vancouver moves to expropriate two hotels closed over 'life-safety concerns'

Vancouver moves to expropriate two hotels closed over 'life-safety concerns'

Photo Dan Toulgoet Vancouver has launched itself into new territory in dealing with what its deputy manager calls a "frustrating" situation involving two hotels that have been home to some of the city's most vulnerable people.
Burnaby woman dies after being swept away in Rubble Creek in Garibaldi Provincial Park

Burnaby woman dies after being swept away in Rubble Creek in Garibaldi Provincial Park

A woman is dead after she was swept away by fast-moving water in Rubble Creek in Garibaldi Provincial Park on Sunday. The victim is a 23-year-old Burnaby resident.
Drought advisory issued for entire B.C. West Coast

Drought advisory issued for entire B.C. West Coast

A Level 3 drought rating was issued Monday morning by the province, which calls for voluntary water-use reductions across municipal, agricultural and industrial lands. The advisory comes on the heels of 13 temperature records being broken across the province on Sunday.
Meowfest brings cat lovers, kittens and celebrity felines to Vancouver

Meowfest brings cat lovers, kittens and celebrity felines to Vancouver

Cat lovers had a chance to meet famous felines, shop for cat-themed merchandise and watch adoptable kittens play
Vancouver police looking to identify suspect that pushed man into traffic

Vancouver police looking to identify suspect that pushed man into traffic

VPD photo Vancouver police are looking to identify a suspect that pushed a man into traffic near the PNE.
Here's why the garbage bins are all wrapped up in the West End

Here's why the garbage bins are all wrapped up in the West End

Garbage bins on the streets of Vancouver's West End are currently swaddled in a protective wrapping, causing some eyebrows to be raised about safety concerns. Recently, the City of Vancouver took to social media to explain just what's going on.
Capital City Arcade: Retro gaming spot opening in Metro Vancouver

Capital City Arcade: Retro gaming spot opening in Metro Vancouver

When it opens later this year, Capital City Arcade will feature games from the 70s, 80s and 90s, such as Pac-Man, Donkey Kong and Burgertime.
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