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'Magical experience': Diver recounts swimming with shark off Lions Bay

'Magical experience': Diver recounts swimming with shark off Lions Bay

Three people experienced a close encounter with a shark in the ocean just 15 minutes from Vancouver.
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Richmond council approves controversial heritage alterations for Britannia Shipyard

Richmond council approves controversial heritage alterations for Britannia Shipyard

Joint committee formed with shipyard society to oversee restoration of historical buildings
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Update: Lightning storm sparks several new fires near Whistler

Update: Lightning storm sparks several new fires near Whistler

Aircraft are helping fight lightning-caused wildfires near Whistler and Pemberton, in areas with difficult terrain that make them hard to get to
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Large motorcycle night ride event happening in Richmond, Delta, Burnaby this weekend

Large motorcycle night ride event happening in Richmond, Delta, Burnaby this weekend

More than 100 riders are expected to illuminate the roads this Saturday.
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The world is farming more seafood than it catches. Is that a good thing?

The world is farming more seafood than it catches. Is that a good thing?

Grist reports that both aquaculture and fisheries have environmental and climate impacts and this underscores the need to transform seafood systems to minimize their impact on the planet.
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Video: Provincial park closes as wildfire quadruples near Pemberton

Video: Provincial park closes as wildfire quadruples near Pemberton

A popular provincial park was closed as of Aug. 8 due to the wildfire
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Five Richmond illegal ride-hailing drivers fined more than $11K

Five Richmond illegal ride-hailing drivers fined more than $11K

More than $11,500 in fines were handed out.
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Burnaby says Trans Mountain blocking release of risk assessment, emergency simulation

Burnaby says Trans Mountain blocking release of risk assessment, emergency simulation

The city said it planned to release a 2021 risk assessment this week as part of its planning and public engagement for a "full-scale emergency exercise" on Burnaby Mountain in 2027.
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Richmond lifeguards win provincial skills title

Richmond lifeguards win provincial skills title

Four Richmond lifeguards won the Barnsley Shield at a competition at South Arm Pool.
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Rob Shaw: NDP trumpets child-care win while Ottawa foots most of the bill

Rob Shaw: NDP trumpets child-care win while Ottawa foots most of the bill

The B.C. government announced an investment in hundreds of child-care spaces Thursday, most funded by federal dollars.
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