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Vancouver has some of the worst air quality of any major city in the world right now

Vancouver has some of the worst air quality of any major city in the world right now

Typically Vancouver has fairly good air compared to the world's major cities, but wildfires can cause it to leap to the top of the table for worst air.
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Smoky skies trigger air quality alert for Metro Vancouver

Smoky skies trigger air quality alert for Metro Vancouver

"Stop or reduce your activity level if breathing becomes uncomfortable or you or someone in your care feel unwell."
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This hidden North Van bookstore holds Persian cultural treasures

This hidden North Van bookstore holds Persian cultural treasures

Tucked away on Lonsdale Avenue, Nima Library and Bookstore is a place where readers can discover a wide range of Persian books
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Woman and her dog attacked in Richmond by two loose dogs

Woman and her dog attacked in Richmond by two loose dogs

Three people were reportedly bitten by dogs on Saturday, Aug. 12 near Dixon elementary.
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Map: These are the top 5 hottest neighbourhoods in Vancouver this weekend

Map: These are the top 5 hottest neighbourhoods in Vancouver this weekend

Humidity will make increasing temperatures feel even hotter.
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Vancouver firefighters deployed to tackle wildfires in B.C. interior

Vancouver firefighters deployed to tackle wildfires in B.C. interior

The B.C. government declared a state of emergency.
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B.C. prisoners seek extension of jail time to stay housed, avoid overdose

B.C. prisoners seek extension of jail time to stay housed, avoid overdose

Criminal defence lawyer: “A terrible indictment of society when the best people can do is jail.”
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What if the Canucks traded for Victor Hedman in 2009?

What if the Canucks traded for Victor Hedman in 2009?

Brian Burke claimed the Vancouver Canucks made a play for the second-overall pick in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.
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Burnaby 'homemaker' sues after alleged breach of $450K Chinese currency deal

Burnaby 'homemaker' sues after alleged breach of $450K Chinese currency deal

Metrotown resident Peng Wei is suing Richmond businessman Yongzu Zhang and Hainaxin Exchange for allegedly breaking a deal to exchange $450,000 in Canadian currency for Chinese Yuan.
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Vancouver bylaw official tries to close hookah shops

Vancouver bylaw official tries to close hookah shops

Seventy-seven-year-old owner of Persian Tea House threatens hunger strike
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