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Bobcat spotted chilling on shed roof in North Vancouver (PHOTOS)

Bobcat spotted chilling on shed roof in North Vancouver (PHOTOS)

A hobby photographer has shared stunning photos of a bobcat sitting on his backyard shed roof in Lower West Lynn.
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Here's where you can comment on BIM's 2021 budget

Here's where you can comment on BIM's 2021 budget

It looks like a 6.6 per cent increase for the island overall and water rate increases of between 10 and 20 per cent in 2021
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More than 1,000 have died from COVID-19 in B.C., including 22 over the weekend

More than 1,000 have died from COVID-19 in B.C., including 22 over the weekend

Number of those actively infected with the virus has fallen to lowest level since November 10
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Bowen's Health Centre finally owns its land

Bowen's Health Centre finally owns its land

Bowen Island Municipality accepted the Health Centre Foundation's offer on 0.15 hectares of Lot 3 of the Community Lands a year and a half ago – the sale finally closed Jan. 8
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North Van presentation highlights importance of community in death care

North Van presentation highlights importance of community in death care

Mere Mortals speaker series examines death and mortality in an approachable manner
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COVID takes toll on Canada’s democracy as information flow slows: experts

COVID takes toll on Canada’s democracy as information flow slows: experts

B.C. government hiding behind excuses to dodge transparency, former legislature speaker Darryl Plecas says
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Bowen this week: January 8

Bowen this week: January 8

Happy 2021! While it’s been a tumultuous week in the world, our little island life keeps puttering along. Health centre news, cannabis rezoning, the Well closing: here's what you need to know about this week on Bowen Island
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Active COVID-19 cases in B.C. fall to eight-week low

Active COVID-19 cases in B.C. fall to eight-week low

Recoveries from the virus outpace new infections to reduce number of those actively battling illness
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North Shore recorded 54 new COVID-19 cases to Jan. 2

North Shore recorded 54 new COVID-19 cases to Jan. 2

North Van, West Van end 2020 with 1,623 reported cases of the virus
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British Columbians neglecting doctor visits in pandemic

British Columbians neglecting doctor visits in pandemic

Physicians create directory to ease access to health checks
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