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Michelle Obama on social media: think twice (or by committee) before you tweet

Michelle Obama on social media: think twice (or by committee) before you tweet

“No one’s first thoughts are worth tweeting,” former first lady says during her first trip to Vancouver
Vancouver Aquarium completes historic shark rescue (VIDEO)

Vancouver Aquarium completes historic shark rescue (VIDEO)

Unusual rehab and release a first in organization's history
B.C. Green Party's Andrew Weaver loses defamation lawsuit

B.C. Green Party's Andrew Weaver loses defamation lawsuit

Judge says article by retired geography professor was derogatory, but poorly written, lacking in credibility
58% parents surveyed by UBC not heeding screen time warnings

58% parents surveyed by UBC not heeding screen time warnings

UBC nursing team says giving children under two screen time has negative effects
BC down payment loans boosted home prices 0.6 per cent

BC down payment loans boosted home prices 0.6 per cent

The BC HOME Partnership Program (HPP), which offers first-time buyers a loan to help with their down payment, has had relatively little impact on condo and townhome prices, according to the findings of a recent report by the BC Real Estate Associatio
Underwater video reveals stunning ‘Howe Sound ballet’

Underwater video reveals stunning ‘Howe Sound ballet’

Bob Turner captures a swirling mass of anchovies trying to elude seals and gulls under the surface of Mannion Bay
One-third of baby-boomers helping millennials buy real estate

One-third of baby-boomers helping millennials buy real estate

One-third of Canadian baby-boomers – and more in Metro Vancouver – plan to give ‘living inheritances’ to their adult children specifically to help them buy real estate, a new survey has found.
Water taxi has no place to dock in Vancouver

Water taxi has no place to dock in Vancouver

Mike Shannon scrambling to find new location; commuter service is suspended until he does
Islanders plan for 1207km journey by boat, no motor

Islanders plan for 1207km journey by boat, no motor

Nine years ago, Miranda Berry spent five months cruising up the BC Coast with her parents, Judd and Leah.
Local shark researcher hopes work can help save rare species

Local shark researcher hopes work can help save rare species

Growing up as a surfer and diver in Hermosa Beach, California, Islander Chris Mull says he can’t remember a time when he was not fascinated by sharks and rays.