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Vancouver officers busy with violent crimes, robberies over the weekend: police

Vancouver officers busy with violent crimes, robberies over the weekend: police

VANCOUVER — A teenager has been arrested after what Vancouver police say was a series of “random and unprovoked weekend attacks.
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IOC keeps Vancouver visit under wraps, as delegation ponders 2030 Winter Games sites

IOC keeps Vancouver visit under wraps, as delegation ponders 2030 Winter Games sites

Olympic committee technical experts arrive after trip to rival potential host Salt Lake City
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North Vancouver hikers plucked from dangerous Hanes Valley

North Vancouver hikers plucked from dangerous Hanes Valley

“This definitely had the potential to be a recovery operation if it had gone any differently,” North Shore Rescue's team leader says
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B.C. PharmaCare program approves additional drugs, expands coverage

B.C. PharmaCare program approves additional drugs, expands coverage

VICTORIA — The Ministry of Health says thousands of eligible British Columbians are benefiting from expanded coverage for medications that make it easier or more effective to treat their conditions.
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Howard Breen ends anti-old-growth-logging hunger strike, another steps up to carry on with fast

Howard Breen ends anti-old-growth-logging hunger strike, another steps up to carry on with fast

Nanaimo’s Howard Breen has ended his hunger strike on Day 31.
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Bomb experts disable 'suspicious device' along Vancouver marathon route: Police

Bomb experts disable 'suspicious device' along Vancouver marathon route: Police

VANCOUVER — Police say the BMO Vancouver Marathon was delayed Sunday so explosives experts could disable a "suspicious device" found along the race route. Sgt.
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Family struggles to move on after their home was set on fire while they slept

Family struggles to move on after their home was set on fire while they slept

Family of priest for St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church in Victoria lived in the house, which is next door to the church
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'Colossal hypocrisy': Papal diplomatic immunity may jeopardize school graves probe, grand chief says

'Colossal hypocrisy': Papal diplomatic immunity may jeopardize school graves probe, grand chief says

Ottawa's assertion of diplomatic immunity for the papal ambassador in a priest sex abuse case could impact investigations into the hundreds of children's graves at Canadian residential schools, the Union of BC Indian Chiefs president says.
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B.C. premier stresses importance of co-operation within forestry sector

B.C. premier stresses importance of co-operation within forestry sector

VANCOUVER — British Columbia’s premier says the only way the provincial forest industry will grow is through partnerships with First Nations and companies.
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Vancouver park board staff floated Barge Chilling Beach sign idea in flurry of emails

Vancouver park board staff floated Barge Chilling Beach sign idea in flurry of emails

Staff opted for whimsical sign instead of hot chocolate and swag as holiday gesture
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