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This giant indoor carnival returns to Vancouver for Spring Break 2018

This giant indoor carnival returns to Vancouver for Spring Break 2018

An indoor amusement park in the heart of Vancouver sounds pretty dreamy…and it’s actually happening.
Richmond RCMP gets San Francisco nod

Richmond RCMP gets San Francisco nod

San Francisco DA clamping down on Chinese gold scammers, just as Richmond did earlier this year
Nearly all B.C. residents participate in 'second-hand economy': Kijiji

Nearly all B.C. residents participate in 'second-hand economy': Kijiji

According to a recent report from Kijiji, British Columbians contributed $4.1 billion to the second-hand economy last year, making up 1.55 per cent of the annual GDP.
Inside China: Rainbow grilled cheese toast is the latest food craze

Inside China: Rainbow grilled cheese toast is the latest food craze

One more menu item has been added to the rainbow-themed food trend besides cupcakes, bagels and ice creams —the rainbow grilled cheese toast. Rainbow cheese toast has become the latest craze in China.
World News: Large vessels are fishing 55 per cent of world's oceans

World News: Large vessels are fishing 55 per cent of world's oceans

Miami - More than half the world's oceans are being fished by large commercial vessels, particularly from China, according to the first view from space of global fishing practices published Thursday.
Column: A tale of unintended consequences at ICBC

Column: A tale of unintended consequences at ICBC

Welcome to a tale of unintended consequences. When he came to Canada from Hong Kong four decades ago, Tung Tat-Shing adopted a “nickname” for familiarity and convenience.
There’s a Mean Girls brunch coming to Vancouver

There’s a Mean Girls brunch coming to Vancouver

2018 is turning out to be the year of the nostalgic pop culture themed event in Vancouver, and now we can add a Mean Girls Brunch to the list.
Schools considered key to cementing Asia trade ties

Schools considered key to cementing Asia trade ties

The Canada China Business Council (CCBC), one of the main private non-profit industry associations spearheading trade promotion between the two countries, is turning its attention to the education sector.
Women in Film take star turn at upcoming Vancouver festival

Women in Film take star turn at upcoming Vancouver festival

Featuring several days of dynamic programming, the annual Vancouver International Women in Film Festival (VIWIFF) will shine a light on the work of women working in the screen biz.
Column: Oops, a wine with mistaken identity and one with something fishy

Column: Oops, a wine with mistaken identity and one with something fishy

Normally I say “oops” when I’ve made a dumb mistake, like, “Oops, I’ve just realized I’ve been driving my car for the last three months without any car insurance!” Yes, it really happened and it took an alert motorcycle cop to make me aware of it.