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Photos: Vancouver lights candles for Tiananmen Square Massacre

Photos: Vancouver lights candles for Tiananmen Square Massacre

A new wave of Hong Kong immigrants escaping Beijing's authoritarian grasp on that city plus Canada's response to alleged electoral interference by the PRC has increased importance in marking the Tiananmen Square Massacre, organizers say.
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Safety alert: Canada-wide recall for facial product due to chemical hazard

Safety alert: Canada-wide recall for facial product due to chemical hazard

It has a chemical hazard that is banned for skin cosmetics in Canada.
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Vancouver ex-TV host police assault case dismissed

Vancouver ex-TV host police assault case dismissed

Marrett Green was discharged following a preliminary inquiry, held to see if enough evidence exists to go to trial.
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Motorcyclist dead in Abbotsford collision, speed a factor: police

Motorcyclist dead in Abbotsford collision, speed a factor: police

An Abbotsford crash claimed the life of a 58-year-old man riding a motorcycle on Sunday evening.
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Man drowns in North Vancouver's Rice Lake

Man drowns in North Vancouver's Rice Lake

Friends and emergency responders performed CPR, but could not save the man
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Vancouver businessman issued 14-year ban from securities market

Vancouver businessman issued 14-year ban from securities market

Vancouver and West Vancouver businessmen temporarily prohibited from work in the securities and derivatives markets after making misrepresentations linked to Bridgemark consulting case.
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No-motor race to Alaska begins, with $10,000 and steak knives on the line

No-motor race to Alaska begins, with $10,000 and steak knives on the line

The race's first stop is Victoria Harbour — you can see the boats at the docks in front of the Empress on Wednesday, before contestants depart for Alaska at noon on Thursday.
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Health Canada rejects Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club request for exemption

Health Canada rejects Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club request for exemption

The club had asked Health Canada to exempt it from the Cannabis Act, which sets a 10-milligram THC limit per edible and prohibits storefront sales of medical cannabis
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UVic convocation includes honorary degrees for VANDU co-founder, arts trailblazer

UVic convocation includes honorary degrees for VANDU co-founder, arts trailblazer

The university will be awarding more than 3,900 degrees, diplomas and certificates to graduates in nine in-person ceremonies over the course of five days
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Updated: Grizzly bear tranquilized in Whistler, relocated: COS

Updated: Grizzly bear tranquilized in Whistler, relocated: COS

Whistler Half Marathon runners rerouted after grizzly spotted grazing
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