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You think it’s cold? Try living outside

For people struggling without secure housing, this week's cold snap can be dangerous
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Alleged con man accused of bilking 10 seniors faces charges

Alleged con man accused of bilking 10 seniors faces charges

A serial con man who allegedly bilked 10 North Shore seniors out of money after gaining their trust has been charged with 39 counts of fraud and theft.
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Vancouver's homeless say they're 'scared of dying' during extreme cold

Vancouver's homeless say they're 'scared of dying' during extreme cold

As Vancouver continues to shiver through a cold snap, organizations say people experiencing homelessness are telling them they’re “scared of getting sick or dying.
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Former party leader Andrew Weaver quits Green caucus, will sit as Independent

Former party leader Andrew Weaver quits Green caucus, will sit as Independent

Former B.C. Green Party leader Andrew Weaver has quit the party’s caucus and will sit in the legislature as an Independent for the duration of his term. The Oak Bay-Gordon Head MLA announced the move Wednesday morning, through a statement.
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These are the five stages of snow grief in Vancouver

These are the five stages of snow grief in Vancouver

Happy Instagram photos, online indignation, photos of cleared bike lanes, Facebook envy, rain-fueled amnesia
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Metro Vancouver snow results in commuter chaos, travel advisories

Metro Vancouver snow results in commuter chaos, travel advisories

TransLink and the provincial government are warning residents to avoid all but essential travel
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Don't crank the heat — it will cost you: BC Hydro

Don't crank the heat — it will cost you: BC Hydro

A record was set Monday for the amount of electricity used as British Columbians turn up the heat to fight the cold
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Snow has now closed Burnaby's busiest bus route for the entire day

Snow has now closed Burnaby's busiest bus route for the entire day

The snow is wreaking havoc on Burnaby transit routes. TransLink has just announced the city’s busiest bus route has been cancelled for the entire day due to poor road conditions.
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Update: Snow forces Burnaby to close multiple roads today

Update: Snow forces Burnaby to close multiple roads today

*This story has been updated to include more road closures. With Burnaby schools closing and TransLink saying service will be significantly slower today comes news that an entire road near Metrotown has been shut down due to the snow.
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Burnaby might start providing free menstrual products

Burnaby might start providing free menstrual products

Proposed pilot program could start in March
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