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YVR seeks feedback on noise management

YVR seeks feedback on noise management

Vancouver Airport Authority is seeking the public’s feedback as it prepares an updated noise management plan. In 2017, Vancouver International Airport served 24.2 million passengers in 2017 and expects to serve 29 million passengers in 2020.
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Janet Austin appointed as new lieutenant governor of B.C.

Janet Austin appointed as new lieutenant governor of B.C.

Janet Austin, CEO of the YWCA Metro Vancouver, has been appointed as British Columbia’s newest lieutenant governor.
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The big squeeze: pain ahead if Alberta cuts oil flow to B.C.

The big squeeze: pain ahead if Alberta cuts oil flow to B.C.

When GasBuddy petroleum analyst Dan McTeague made predictions recently about Lower Mainlanders paying $2 per litre for gasoline, he wasn’t talking about a worst-case scenario.
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Update: McNulty refutes rumour about his statement on modular housing

Update: McNulty refutes rumour about his statement on modular housing

A rumour on social media that Coun. Bill McNulty said the city had decided on an alternative location for the 7300 Elmbridge Way homeless housing project is untrue, according to McNulty.
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VCH concludes feedback sessions with Richmond seniors

VCH concludes feedback sessions with Richmond seniors

Concluding its keeping seniors well program, Vancouver Coastal Health consulted with Richmond seniors to gather their feedback on local services earlier this month.
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Supporters of housing for homeless unite at action planning forum

Supporters of housing for homeless unite at action planning forum

De Whalen plans to have coffee with protest organizers this week
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Don't worry, that snow in this week's forecast will probably be rain

Don't worry, that snow in this week's forecast will probably be rain

Things have been looking pretty decent in Metro Vancouver in the weather department the last couple of weeks.
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Rare peek at finalists for 2018 Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards

Rare peek at finalists for 2018 Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards

Food fans know that with the spring comes the annual Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards.
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Site C spillway contract $300 million over original estimate

Site C spillway contract $300 million over original estimate

BC Hydro has awarded the second largest contract for Site C dam to a consortium that includes Aecon Group Inc.
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Help YVR name a litter of adorable service pups

Help YVR name a litter of adorable service pups

News from Vancouver International Airport isn’t always about flight delays and bumpy landings. On Monday, YVR’s Twitter account had just the thing to brighten anyone’s morning: puppies.
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