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How much Easter chocolate should you let your kids eat? This expert advice may surprise you

How much Easter chocolate should you let your kids eat? This expert advice may surprise you

Forget "forbidden foods" — help your children learn to regulate themselves.
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Egyptian asylum seekers decry 'Islamophobia' by Canada's border agency

Egyptian asylum seekers decry 'Islamophobia' by Canada's border agency

VANCOUVER — Attia Elserafy was expecting a second lease on life when he escaped Egypt with his family, landing in Vancouver in October 2018.
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'I chose to fast with Farhaan so he doesn't feel alone': How this 'interfaith' Metro Vancouver couple observes Ramadan

'I chose to fast with Farhaan so he doesn't feel alone': How this 'interfaith' Metro Vancouver couple observes Ramadan

"I developed a crush on him but I closed that door due to our religious differences, so I crushed in silence for three years."
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B.C. to spend billions on plan to build more homes to ease housing crisis

B.C. to spend billions on plan to build more homes to ease housing crisis

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government will invest billions of dollars to ease a housing "crisis that is touching people in every corner of the province," Premier David Eby said.
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Man who's become 'a plague' on Lululemon stores sentenced for Burnaby thefts

Man who's become 'a plague' on Lululemon stores sentenced for Burnaby thefts

James Steven Lopert, 37, was under a court order to stay away from Lululemon, but he went on to steal a total of 44 items worth $4,214 from the Metrotown mall store on Nov. 6 and March 4.
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‘We stand against hate’: B.C. politicians condemn violence against drag performers

‘We stand against hate’: B.C. politicians condemn violence against drag performers

"It seems so ridiculous that anyone would have a problem with that," said Vancouver West-End MLA Spencer Chandra-Herbert, who brought forward a motion to support the performers and condemn violence against them.
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NASA, CSA name Jeremy Hansen to be first Canadian to encircle the moon

NASA, CSA name Jeremy Hansen to be first Canadian to encircle the moon

HOUSTON — A square-jawed fighter pilot from southwestern Ontario donned the mantle of Canada's newest space hero Monday as his country joined the United States in a bid to usher in a new era of daring global adventures beyond the moon and the stars.
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This jaw-dropping spot is known as the 'Little Hawaii' of B.C. These pictures show why

This jaw-dropping spot is known as the 'Little Hawaii' of B.C. These pictures show why

While it doesn't have palm trees, the aquamarine waters are perfect for a summer splash.
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Burnaby cleaning company fined $53K, banned from hiring foreign workers for five years

Burnaby cleaning company fined $53K, banned from hiring foreign workers for five years

Burnaby’s Green West Building Maintenance Ltd. has been fined $53,000 and banned from hiring temporary foreign workers until February 2028.
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Canada first to develop medical standards to keep kids from suffering pain in silence

Canada first to develop medical standards to keep kids from suffering pain in silence

OTTAWA — The Health Standards Organization has released a new set of guidelines to help hospital workers manage children's pain — particularly for those who can't communicate when they're hurt.
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