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Maria Diment

Maria Diment

Maria is a reporter for Vancouver Is Awesome with a liking for social media, fashion and entertainment. She covers a bit of everything and knows where to find the coolest spots and events around town.

Before Maria joined V.I.A. she freelanced for Narcity and worked as a Social Media/TikTok Coordinator. When she's not reading the news, you can bet she's flipping through an issue of Vogue.

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maria@vancouverisawesome.com

Recent Work by Maria

Metro Vancouver couple says $500K lotto win will 'make our life easier'

Metro Vancouver couple says $500K lotto win will 'make our life easier'

Relatives didn't believe the news at first.
B.C. woman thought she'd won $1,000 in the lotto. Turns out it was $1 million

B.C. woman thought she'd won $1,000 in the lotto. Turns out it was $1 million

Her husband didn’t believe the news.
‘Is this real?!’: Metro Vancouver resident shocked at $166K lotto win

‘Is this real?!’: Metro Vancouver resident shocked at $166K lotto win

His first post-win purchase was a steak dinner for his family.
Update: High-risk sex offender back in custody in Vancouver

Update: High-risk sex offender back in custody in Vancouver

The dangerous offender was reported as "acting erratically" in an East Vancouver park on the weekend
Chance of showers to dampen sunny streak in Metro Vancouver this weekend

Chance of showers to dampen sunny streak in Metro Vancouver this weekend

Don't put away your umbrella just yet!
'I’m scared of this AI robot': Vancouverites share mixed reactions to new Snapchat chatbot

'I’m scared of this AI robot': Vancouverites share mixed reactions to new Snapchat chatbot

Here's how you can try it...or remove it.
Update: Vancouver police say 'violent' man wanted Canada-wide back in custody

Update: Vancouver police say 'violent' man wanted Canada-wide back in custody

He was re-arrested Monday (April 24).
Sunshine and thunderstorms: Here's what to expect from Metro Vancouver weather this week

Sunshine and thunderstorms: Here's what to expect from Metro Vancouver weather this week

Keep your umbrella handy!
Photos: The first institutional building in Canada made with hemp was just built in Vancouver

Photos: The first institutional building in Canada made with hemp was just built in Vancouver

It was designed and built entirely by a 60-member team of UBC students.
Photos: The first institutional building in Canada made with hemp was just built in Vancouver

Photos: The first institutional building in Canada made with hemp was just built in Vancouver

It was designed and built entirely by a 60-member team of UBC students.
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