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Vancouver police spent $409K in eight days to decamp East Hastings

Vancouver police spent $409K in eight days to decamp East Hastings

Mayor Ken Sim: Cost part of approach to ensure safety, security of all residents.
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Courageous action needed to save lives from illicit overdoses, B.C.'s coroner says

Courageous action needed to save lives from illicit overdoses, B.C.'s coroner says

VICTORIA — British Columbia's outgoing chief coroner says it's been "extremely disappointing" to see overdose deaths turned into "political fodder" for critics of harm reduction and decriminalization as the province hits another record toll.
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Enough competition to 'scare the living heck' out of B.C. real estate agents

Enough competition to 'scare the living heck' out of B.C. real estate agents

Pop culture, social media drawing more real estate agents into industry, say experts.
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Prepare for 'increased odour, flaring, visible smoke' from Burnaby refinery

Prepare for 'increased odour, flaring, visible smoke' from Burnaby refinery

Metro Vancouver will be 'closely monitoring' air quality as Parkland works to start up its Burnaby refinery starting Thursday morning.
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Warm temperatures, torrential rain: Is a 'Pineapple Express' headed to Metro Vancouver?

Warm temperatures, torrential rain: Is a 'Pineapple Express' headed to Metro Vancouver?

Local daytime highs "may end up breaking temperature records."
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Undisclosed coyote trapping in Stanley Park sparks public safety backlash

Undisclosed coyote trapping in Stanley Park sparks public safety backlash

Leaked document shows plan to capture Stanley Park coyotes in what critics claim is a public safety risk.
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Another multi-day transit strike looms Feb. 3 if mediation fails, says union

Another multi-day transit strike looms Feb. 3 if mediation fails, says union

Transit supervisor union issues strike notice for Feb. 3 if government-appointed non-binding mediation fails; action could affect SeaBus and SkyTrain.
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Judge tosses suspended B.C. lawyer's 'vexatious' claim, issues penalty

Judge tosses suspended B.C. lawyer's 'vexatious' claim, issues penalty

Lawyer Naomi Arbabi ordered to pay neighbour Colleen McLelland an award of special costs after failed pseudo-legal litigation over a privacy screen.
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'One of the strongest atmospheric rivers this winter' in Metro Vancouver forecast

'One of the strongest atmospheric rivers this winter' in Metro Vancouver forecast

"It's a multi-day duration event with heavy rainfall."
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70-year-old man reported missing in B.C.

70-year-old man reported missing in B.C.

Mission RCMP say Cornelis Bakker was last seen on Monday, Jan. 22.
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