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$1000 reward offered to find person responsible for killing black bear family in B.C."Mother bears are so protective of their cubs, they're a really strong family unit -- these babies never had a chance."EnvironmentOct 6, 2018
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TransLink files appeal in Canada Line class-action lawsuit"You know, it's just frustrating because we've been affected since 2005 and we still haven't received one penny."Oct 5, 2018
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Vancouver police looking for more victims after man arrested in string of indecent acts"Analysis of the suspect's cellphone revealed approximately 30 additional incidents that have not yet been reported to police."InvestigationsOct 4, 2018
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BC Place prepared for thousands of concertgoers ready to see Beyoncé and Jay-ZMore than 40,000 fans are expected to be at BC Place on Tuesday night to see Beyoncé and Jay-Z.EntertainmentOct 2, 2018
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Vancouver film producer sentenced for sexually assaulting women, filming itYing Ho Raymond Law was sentenced to 11 years, minus time served.CrimeSep 27, 2018
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Several Vancouver mayoral candidates debate in West Point GreyVoters head to the polls on Oct. 20.PoliticsSep 26, 2018
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Animal advocacy group offers $1,000 reward after raccoon chewed its paw to escape leg trap"Trapping is animal cruelty that we can stop."EnvironmentSep 26, 2018
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Abbotsford couple says they can’t vote in civic election because they’ll be overseas"We take our responsibilities as citizens very very seriously, we vote in every election."Sep 25, 2018
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Colony Farm clinical director announces resignationThe BC Government Employee's Union said it's optimistic that the new director will make employee safety a priority.CanadaSep 25, 2018
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Teen arrested in weekend stabbing in Surrey parkInvestigators said they believe the incident was targeted because the two are known to each other.CrimeSep 25, 2018
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RCMP investigating after Surrey stabbing sends 17-year-old girl to hospital SaturdayA 17-year-old female suspect has now been arrested and charged with aggravated assault.CrimeSep 23, 2018
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Vancouver firefighters want to see higher fines for motorists driving over hoses"It happened not once, but twice at the same event, where cars struck what is actually a very large hose in the case of what Vancouver uses, a very large yellow hose."Sep 22, 2018
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BC families paying almost $1,000 more in taxes under the NDP: Fraser Institute"The average British Columbian family is going to be facing a $1,000 tax increase, relative to what they had under the Liberal government."PoliticsSep 19, 2018
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City of Vancouver looks at allowing duplexes to add suites"This is just a small yet important step towards a comprehensive housing solution and it's long and overdue."PoliticsSep 19, 2018
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Capcom Vancouver announces it’s suspending operations, shutting down studioThe studio is where part of the Dead Rising video game franchise was created.Sep 18, 2018
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On 5th anniversary of Shin Noh’s disappearance, son wants to see Silver Alert in B.C."This issue is not going away and I've always mentioned that the discussion needs to continue."CanadaSep 18, 2018
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B.C. government pressed to strengthen labour laws at Vancouver rallyThe Ministry of Labour said in February it appointed a panel to review the BC Labour Relations Code to ensure unionized workplaces support fair laws for workers and businesses.CanadaSep 18, 2018
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Ian Campbell, Vision Vancouver’s ex-mayoral hopeful, had been charged with assaulting his partnerThe charge, which dated to February 2010, was stayed that year.PoliticsSep 18, 2018
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Vancouverites issue ‘plea for help’ over drug use near Crosstown Elementary School"All the needles that we find... all the people with drug addiction, just general safety concerns for the kids."CanadaSep 12, 2018
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‘Fur-Bearers’ want highest court to limit conservation officers’ power to put down animals"I think we certainly need to establish some boundaries and gain a better understanding if there are any limits to what a B.C. conservation officer can and can't do."EnvironmentSep 11, 2018
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Councillor hopes UBCM delegates look at how elected officials vote for pay hikes"It diminishes the trust that people have in elected officials and local government, and I'm hoping that it will at least get the conversation started to look at a different way of handling it."PoliticsSep 9, 2018
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‘A real concern for democracy’: Vancouver councillor warns of record low turnout in civic electionsAffleck says the lack of voter awareness is not just a problem in Vancouver but in municipalities across the province.PoliticsSep 9, 2018
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Vancouver School Board educating youth about marijuana ahead of legalizationThe Vancouver School Board says it's working with the health authority to educate youth about cannabis through a program called SACY.HealthSep 8, 2018
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Gas prices expected to drop in Metro Vancouver next week: petroleum analystRetailers change the blend of gas twice a year because of shift in temperatures: April 15 and September 15.ConsumerSep 8, 2018
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Skookum Festival medical team says it’s prepared for possible opioid overdosesThe festival has also contracted BC Ambulance for additional paramedics and mobile resources.HealthSep 8, 2018
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