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All Metro Vancouver Disney Store locations closing down

All Metro Vancouver Disney Store locations closing down

Soon Vancouverites won't have a place to buy things from The Happiest Place On Earth.
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Navigating the ever-changing future of ski tourism

Navigating the ever-changing future of ski tourism

A Q&A with tourism consultant and former Destination Canada CEO Greg Klassen
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New Westminster school district votes to immediately cancel police liaison program

New Westminster school district votes to immediately cancel police liaison program

NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. — A second school district in British Columbia has ended a program that put uniformed officers in its elementary, middle and secondary schools, but trustees are not rejecting further links with police.
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B.C. offers Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine to people age 30 and up

B.C. offers Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine to people age 30 and up

VICTORIA — People age 30 and older may now receive the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine in British Columbia, starting with hot spots for transmission. Health Minister Adrian Dix and provincial health officer Dr.
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B.C.'s Playland pushes back opening to May 25 over COVID travel restrictions

B.C.'s Playland pushes back opening to May 25 over COVID travel restrictions

VANCOUVER — A Vancouver amusement park has delayed its opening until after the May long weekend amid concerns it will attract COVID-19 rule breakers.
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London Drugs offers shelf space to restaurants impacted by COVID-19

London Drugs offers shelf space to restaurants impacted by COVID-19

Richmond-based business expands local central program to restaurants in Western Canada
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Avalanche safety efforts on B.C. highways get solid marks from auditor general

Avalanche safety efforts on B.C. highways get solid marks from auditor general

VICTORIA — British Columbia is effectively managing highway avalanche risks, says a report by the province's auditor general that examined two decades of data. Michael Pickup said Tuesday an audit by his office found avalanche deaths on B.C.
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INVESTIGATION: B.C.-owned addiction rehab centre tainted with carcinogens

INVESTIGATION: B.C.-owned addiction rehab centre tainted with carcinogens

BC Liberals paid $2.2 million over assessed value for northern site
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B.C. judge declares woman third legal parent in polyamorous 'triad'

B.C. judge declares woman third legal parent in polyamorous 'triad'

A BC Supreme Court justice has declared a woman has the legal right to act as a third 'full parent' in a polyamorous relationship involving a two-year-old boy — the ruling points to a gap in current legislation, resulting from either a legislative misstep or 'changing social conditions.'
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Buddies chillin' in New West have lottery dreams come true

Buddies chillin' in New West have lottery dreams come true

They bought the ticket at a pub in Queensborough
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