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UBC seeks patent on blood thinner with 'enormous potential'

UBC seeks patent on blood thinner with 'enormous potential'

A new medical advancement in blood thinning treatment for heart attacks and strokes is in the works at UBC, following promising results in mice.
Forcible restraint by police among factors in Myles Gray death, pathologist says

Forcible restraint by police among factors in Myles Gray death, pathologist says

BURNABY, B.C. — Had Myles Gray not interacted with Vancouver police on Aug. 13, 2015, he likely wouldn't have died that day, a forensic pathologist told the inquest into his death. Dr.
'Adopt a Shelter Pet Day': These heart-melting Vancouver doggos need fur-ever homes

'Adopt a Shelter Pet Day': These heart-melting Vancouver doggos need fur-ever homes

Husky Tiana is celebrating her one-year anniversary of being at the shelter. 
B.C. childcare company alleges defamation in Google reviews

B.C. childcare company alleges defamation in Google reviews

Company alleges Port Moody parents gave one-star reviews and left comments that damaged its reputation.
Don’t blow the blossoms: Your leaf blower noise could rake in a $10K fine in Vancouver

Don’t blow the blossoms: Your leaf blower noise could rake in a $10K fine in Vancouver

With the beauty of cherry blossom season comes a noisy nuisance.
Images: Explore Vancouver through this 99-year-old tourism pamphlet

Images: Explore Vancouver through this 99-year-old tourism pamphlet

The map is neat, but the ads also give an interesting insight into the time period
Chance of showers to dampen sunny streak in Metro Vancouver this weekend

Chance of showers to dampen sunny streak in Metro Vancouver this weekend

Don't put away your umbrella just yet!
Richmond landlord refuses to pay $50K to former tenants

Richmond landlord refuses to pay $50K to former tenants

The Residential Tenancy Branch had earlier awarded the tenants compensation after the landlord wrongly evicted them
Richmond man gets 38 months in jail for sexual interference, obstructing justice

Richmond man gets 38 months in jail for sexual interference, obstructing justice

Richard Charles Reed met a 14-year-old girl online and soon began a sexual relationship with her.
Vancouver falls short on building homes for $80K incomes

Vancouver falls short on building homes for $80K incomes

City housing planner Dan Garrison: "That's proving really challenging to meet."
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