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Kardashian says she'll eat her baby's placenta—can you do that in Vancouver?

Kardashian says she'll eat her baby's placenta—can you do that in Vancouver?

Reality TV star Khloe Kardashian announced recently she plans to eat her baby’s placenta after giving birth, but the American Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says there are health risks involved for the infant.
First-home purchase program closing in B.C.

First-home purchase program closing in B.C.

Fewer than 3,000 of the expected 42,000 loans in the $700-million program were issued
Business to bear brunt of budget tax hikes

Business to bear brunt of budget tax hikes

B.C. Finance Minister Carole James’ first full budget projects surpluses, but does so with large tax burden shift to business. Businesses in B.C.
Warning issued about safety of shipping containers

Warning issued about safety of shipping containers

WorkSafeBC is warning of the unseen risks workers and the general public can face when reusing shipping containers for workplace or residential storage.
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.
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