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Here's a photo of Justin Trudeau in brownface he was hoping you wouldn't see

Here's a photo of Justin Trudeau in brownface he was hoping you wouldn't see

Justin Trudeau in “brownface”. Photo Time.com In case you weren't yet paying attention to the upcoming federal election taking place on October 21st, Time Magazine just dropped an absolute bomb that has somehow flown under the radar until today.
East Vancouver dad easily confused by public school system

East Vancouver dad easily confused by public school system

That first week of public elementary school in Vancouver puts everyone in a strange purgatory, like having to wait until the final night of the regular NHL season to find out the playoff pairings.
The City might be installing $10,000 worth of standing desks for our local politicians

The City might be installing $10,000 worth of standing desks for our local politicians

When City Council reconvened after a quick summer break, Councillor Sarah Kirby-Yung had a surprise waiting for her on her desk in the Council chamber. It was... a desk.
OPINION: Goodbye, Victoria: B.C.'s speculation tax is forcing us to leave

OPINION: Goodbye, Victoria: B.C.'s speculation tax is forcing us to leave

"We are being forced to leave because B.C. Finance Minister Carole James has decreed that we are foreign 'speculators' who don’t deserve to be here."
You can nerd out on this new City of Vancouver open data portal

You can nerd out on this new City of Vancouver open data portal

Build maps, compile data, create charts and nerd out big time using the City of Vancouver's new Open Data Portal.
Why is Vancouver City Council talking about injecting magic mushrooms?

Why is Vancouver City Council talking about injecting magic mushrooms?

Last night I sat through what I can confidently say was the stupidest motion I've ever seen debated at Vancouver City Council. It was a trip.
There's a 9/11-themed comedy show happening in Vancouver tonight, whether anyone likes it or not

There's a 9/11-themed comedy show happening in Vancouver tonight, whether anyone likes it or not

A local comedian has organized a 9/11-themed comedy, music and magic show taking place tonight - September 11 - in Vancouver.
OPINION: Free period products need to be in this one government-run B.C. space

OPINION: Free period products need to be in this one government-run B.C. space

The provincial government should be making menstrual products available, for free, in the washrooms of its courthouses.
It’s time to face facts: diversity makes Canada stronger

It’s time to face facts: diversity makes Canada stronger

If something is to be gained from the controversy around a recent Vancouver Sun op-ed, it is that it has stirred a conversation about why we must strongly defend Canada’s diversity.
Vote for what you think is the "most iconic" building in Vancouver

Vote for what you think is the "most iconic" building in Vancouver

Over the past few days CBC Municipal Affairs reporter Justin McElroy (the guy who made it unofficial that Canuck the Crow is Vancouver's ambassador) has been hosting a series polls on Twitter trying to get to the bottom of a simple question: What is
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