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Victoria mayor pitches idea of using parking lots to shelter homeless

Victoria mayor pitches idea of using parking lots to shelter homeless

Marianne Alto is asking religious and cultural centres to consider using their surface lots as overnight shelter space in return for a tax break
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Man arrested over two serious incidents near downtown Vancouver theatre

Man arrested over two serious incidents near downtown Vancouver theatre

VANCOUVER — Vancouver police say a man has been arrested in connection with two serious incidents in the downtown area.
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Police release details of artist's movements before his death in Rockland

Police release details of artist's movements before his death in Rockland

Police had said little about the Aug. 31, 2021, homicide on a quiet street in Rockland
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Colwood shooting linked to feud between gang leader, Bollywood star, Indian media claim

Colwood shooting linked to feud between gang leader, Bollywood star, Indian media claim

The feud stems from the alleged poaching of antelope in a nature preserve in India more than two decades ago
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Lynn Canyon signs warning of 'extreme danger' installed in park

Lynn Canyon signs warning of 'extreme danger' installed in park

Following another deadly summer in the North Vancouver park, the district has installed new multilingual warning signs
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Operator announces mediated talks as Metro Vancouver HandyDART transit workers strike

Operator announces mediated talks as Metro Vancouver HandyDART transit workers strike

VANCOUVER — The operator of Metro Vancouver's specialized HandyDART transit system says it will meet with striking workers and a mediator on Sunday in an effort to resolve the dispute that has shut down most of the service.
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Man arrested in Nanaimo, B.C., for alleged machete crime spree

Man arrested in Nanaimo, B.C., for alleged machete crime spree

NANAIMO, B.C. — Police in Nanaimo, B.C., say they've arrested a man who was armed with a machete during an alleged crime spree that included a series of break-ins, chasing and attacking residents and stealing a car from a driveway.
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Some Swartz Bay-Tsawwassen ferry sailings on Tuesday cancelled due to engine problem

Some Swartz Bay-Tsawwassen ferry sailings on Tuesday cancelled due to engine problem

An engine problem on the Queen of New Westminster prompted cancellation of seven ferry sailings
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B.C.'s Lind prize for emerging artists gets $1 million donation from family

B.C.'s Lind prize for emerging artists gets $1 million donation from family

VANCOUVER — A new donation is securing the future of one of Canada's biggest awards for emerging visual artists. The family of Philip Lind has given $1 million to support the Philip B.
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Man reported missing on Vancouver Island found dead down steep embankment, police say

Man reported missing on Vancouver Island found dead down steep embankment, police say

PORT ALBERNI, B.C. — Police on Vancouver Island say a man reported missing Friday was found dead down a steep embankment in Port Alberni.
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