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A woman exhales while smoking a joint during the annual 420 marijuana rally on Parliament hill on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 in Ottawa.

Catherine Tait, smiles as Heritage Minister Melanie Joly, not shown, announces that Tait is the new president and CEO of CBC/Radio-Canada during a press conference in the foyer of the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Tuesday, April 3,

Rio Theatre operator Corrine Lea. Photo Dan Toulgoet The operators of one of Vancouver's last independent movie theatres say they have received an extension from their landlord to save the Rio Theatre.

Old wooden pavers exposed on East Georgia Street, which date back more than 100 years. Photo Patrick Gunn, Heritage Vancouver Society History has a way of revealing itself if you pay enough attention.

B.C government fund $30 million for youth formerly in government care Young people who are transitioning out of government care can now get more money, thanks to a $30 million fund to the Young Adults program (AYA) program taking effect on Sunday.

Shutterstock The head of LandlordBC expects some homeowners will start renting out their properties to avoid the province’s new speculation tax, but says it’s too soon to estimate the extent of its impact.

A mortar found in a West Vancouver backyard awaits disposal.

A giant fireball is seen as a wild fire rips through the forest 16 km south of Fort McMurray, Alberta on highway 63 on May 7, 2016. Canadians seeking updates on public emergencies will soon have to look no further than their mobile phones.

File photo Two people have been arrested and West Vancouver police are searching for another pair in a case they say involved an assault of a teenager who was trying to buy illicit drugs.