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SFU criminology grad Dadmand sent to prison, declared dangerous offender

SFU criminology grad Dadmand sent to prison, declared dangerous offender

Novid Dadmand Serial rapist Novid Dadmand has been sentenced to an indefinite term in prison and labelled a dangerous offender by B.C. Supreme Court Justice Paul Pearlman.
Meet A&W's first female CEO

Meet A&W's first female CEO

A&W CEO Susan Senecal poses for a photo outside one of the company’s many Canadian locations in Toronto on Wednesday, February 8, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette The first woman to take the helm of A&W Food Services of Canada Inc.
Controversial mine project near Howe Sound receives federal approval

Controversial mine project near Howe Sound receives federal approval

The controversial proposal for a sand and gravel mine located in the McNab Valley on the shore of Howe Sound has received conditional federal approval.
City going ahead with massive 2,500-home development

City going ahead with massive 2,500-home development

Artist’s sketch of the proposed 21-acre Heather Lands redevelopment.
9 murals unveiled at Granville Island for the Art Smash Street Party

9 murals unveiled at Granville Island for the Art Smash Street Party

Photo courtesy of CMHC-Granville Island Artists have been hard at work for 10 days painting murals on Granville Island as part of a new annual event called Art Smash.
Police warn public after man approached 11-year-old girl in East Van

Police warn public after man approached 11-year-old girl in East Van

Vancouver police are warning the public after an 11-year-old girl was approached by a man driving a silver sedan in East Van. Police say the girl was walking along Windermere Street near Charles Street just after 4 p.m.
Pot growers say marijuana byproduct a wasted opportunity for industry

Pot growers say marijuana byproduct a wasted opportunity for industry

Photo Shutterstock Licensed marijuana producers in Canada are throwing out thousands of kilograms of plant waste each year in what some of them say is a missed opportunity to find other uses for the byproduct.
Japanese architect's Kobe Paper Log House on display in Vancouver

Japanese architect's Kobe Paper Log House on display in Vancouver

Photo Melissa Shaw The Vancouver Art Gallery is displaying a full-size version of the Japanese architect Shigeru Ban's Kobe Paper Log House at its offsite location at 1100 West Georgia Street. VAG director Kathleen S.
City staff report recommends a ban on plastic straws in Vancouver

City staff report recommends a ban on plastic straws in Vancouver

Photo Shutterstock City of Vancouver staff have released a revised report recommending a ban on plastic straws, foam cups and containers that will be presented to city council on May 16.
Former CFL player arrested for assault in New Westminster

Former CFL player arrested for assault in New Westminster

Former B.C. Lion Joshua Boden has been charged in connection to an alleged domestic dispute earlier this week.
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