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Pete McMartin: Easy to envy a pristine house. But it's the years of scars that make it a home
On our evening walks, the dog and I have the dark streets to ourselves, and as we make our way through our suburban neighbourhood, we can see into homes lit up from the inside, with their windows framing bright blocks of light and, sometimes, the eerie indigo glow of a television. Read More
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Abbotsford YouTuber fined $350,000 for defamation
A professional YouTuber from Abbotsford has been ordered to pay $350,000 in damages for making false claims about a Texas company and its owner. Read More
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Northern Rockies Regional Municipality says four homes lost in B.C. wildfire
FORT NELSON — The Mayor of British Columbia’s Northern Rockies Regional Municipality says four homes have been lost and six other properties have been damaged by a wildfire that forced the evacuation of Fort Nelson more than a week ago. Read More
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Victoria cyclist left quadraplegic after crash says ICBC savings are built on backs of crash victims
Victoria lawyer Tim Schober was cycling to work on a sunny August morning in 2021 when he was struck by a vehicle illegally exiting the Pat Bay Highway. Read More
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Heat pumps explained: What are they and how to get a rebate in B.C.
The federal and provincial governments are committing a quarter of a billion dollars to pay for 16,000 heat pumps for B.C. homeowners. Read More
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Letters to the Sun: 'No fun' West End waterfront decision shows need for elected park board to stay
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Playland opening: All the favourites but new $9M fastest roller-coaster won't open until July
Playland opened its gates to the public on Saturday. Read More
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North Shore Rescue helps 80-year-old hiker off Grouse Mountain trail
Crews with North Shore Rescue were called out Friday to help an injured 80-year-old hiker on a trail behind Grouse Mountain in North Vancouver. Read More
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B.C. Climate News: Wildfires across Western Canada forcing thousands from homes | Parts of Northern India scorched by extreme heat with New Delhi on high alert
Here’s all the latest news concerning the climate crisis, biodiversity loss, and the steps leaders are taking to address these issues. Read More
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Vaughn Palmer: Tory-United divide probably too deep to patch over before election
VICTORIA — Recent B.C. opinion polls tell a similar story as an election approaches. Read More
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UBC, Okanagan elders launch new app for Indigenous parents
University of B.C. researchers and Okanagan Nation elders have launched a new parenting app offering a mix of traditional, culturally appropriate parenting advice and contemporary resources for Indigenous parents. Read More
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RCMP warns of high-risk sex offender living in Surrey
Mounties are warning the public about a dangerous sex offender who was convicted of sexually assaulting two women and is now living in Surrey. Read More
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Unforgettable moments from a week-long river cruise on the Mekong
South East Asia here we come! After months of anticipation, our week-long river cruise along the Mighty Mekong is about to begin. Our itinerary included activities through the ancient countries of Vietnam and Cambodia. There were visits to cultural sites, walks in rural communities and rides on traditional conveyances. Read More
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Malahat Nation to work with Taiwanese energy company on $100M battery plant
A Vancouver Island First Nation is working with a Taiwanese energy company as it builds a $100 million battery plant on reserve land. Read More
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President tells Gaza protesters that UBC must remain neutral
The president of the University of British Columbia has told pro-Palestinian protesters that the school must remain neutral on the Gaza conflict. Read More
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Bulls and bears in sports: Lewis Hamilton, Boston Celtics, and Scottie Scheffler
Two weeks after beekeeper Matt Hilton was immortalized with his own Topps trading cards following his heroic efforts at a Major League Baseball game in Phoenix, Major League Soccer countered with its own Topps collectible. The MLS racoon card made its debut this week as another example of how expansive — and creative — the trading card market has become. Read More
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The 5 best sunscreens to slather on this summer
Sunscreen should be a year-round part of your skin-care routine. No excuses. Read More
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Celebrate Canadian Screen Week with these 5 must-watch B.C. films
Homegrown film, TV and digital media is feted every year during Canadian Screen Week. Read More
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Book review: High Seas delivers an ocean voyage of delightful discovery
Olive Heffernan | Greystone Books Read More
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5 reasons why Avril Lavigne's influence on pop culture is still going strong today
As she prepares to head out on her Greatest Hits Tour, the time has come to look back on the many achievements of the Belleville, Ont., artist born Avril Ramona Lavigne. Read More
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