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MEC not rushing to drop gun-linked company as it weighs membership feedback

MEC not rushing to drop gun-linked company as it weighs membership feedback

The head of Mountain Equipment Co-op says the company isn't rushing to make a decision about its supply chain after consumers on social media connected brands sold at its stores to a major U.S. gun manufacturer.
Minister says Coquihalla crash area plowed minutes before crash

Minister says Coquihalla crash area plowed minutes before crash

Photo Shane Mckichan Transportation Minister Claire Trevena is sending wishes of sympathy to people who were involved in a major crash on the Coquihalla Highway on Sunday night.
Controversial climate change activists stick it to Vancouver trucks and SUVS

Controversial climate change activists stick it to Vancouver trucks and SUVS

They're tagging vehicles and street signs with stickers and posting photos to social media
Another creep is offering "free rent" in exchange for you being his girlfriend

Another creep is offering "free rent" in exchange for you being his girlfriend

Another local Craigslister preying on those affected by the housing crisis
Tribunal rejects gay discrimination complaint against District of North Vancouver

Tribunal rejects gay discrimination complaint against District of North Vancouver

He sent “inappropriate, offensive, misleading, harassing and threatening correspondence”, and claimed City Council was "smearing" him
Why B.C.’s new real estate speculation tax is not a speculation tax

Why B.C.’s new real estate speculation tax is not a speculation tax

Those of us who keep a close eye on the B.C. real estate industry and housing policy were widely anticipating a speculation tax to be introduced in last week’s B.C. Budget, as it had been heavily hinted at by the NDP in advance of the announcement.
Bobcat chased up a tree by local Bernese mountain dog

Bobcat chased up a tree by local Bernese mountain dog

Bobcat sightings seem to be on the rise in Metro Vancouver
Canucks trade Philip Holm to Vegas for Brendan Leipsic

Canucks trade Philip Holm to Vegas for Brendan Leipsic

Is Leipsic the 2018 version of Linden Vey?
Trial begins over fuel spill in English Bay, one defendant doesn't show up

Trial begins over fuel spill in English Bay, one defendant doesn't show up

A spill response boat secures a boom around the bulk carrier cargo ship MV Marathassa after a bunker fuel spill on Burrard Inlet in Vancouver, B.C., on April 9, 2015.
MEC faces calls to drop outdoor brands owned by U.S. gun manufacturer

MEC faces calls to drop outdoor brands owned by U.S. gun manufacturer

Mountain Equipment Co-op says it will be meeting today to discuss future plans for several well-known outdoor brands owned by major U.S. ammunition and gun manufacturer Vista Outdoor Inc.
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