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Start of Chanukah tonight means lighting 'flames of hope and faith'

Start of Chanukah tonight means lighting 'flames of hope and faith'

Now that the winter solstice celebrations are done, we head into an amazing celebration of Chanukah. B.C.
This is how much Burnaby spends to fix those damn potholes

This is how much Burnaby spends to fix those damn potholes

Burnaby resident Carrie McLaren has a simple question for her city government. “Is there a schedule for streets that need repaving?” McLaren tweeted out the request about Manor Street in Burnaby at Gilmore Avenue.

Got a granny? Get a flu shot

With so much socializing over the holiday season, pharmacists are urging people get a flu shot before visiting friends and family this Christmas.
Vancouver comedian argues in favour of Vancouver's ‘wet cold’ theory (VIDEO)

Vancouver comedian argues in favour of Vancouver's ‘wet cold’ theory (VIDEO)

'Wet cold vs. dry cold is real'
Majority of Canadians prefer 'Christmas' over 'Holiday Season'

Majority of Canadians prefer 'Christmas' over 'Holiday Season'

It's considered the most wonderful time of the year to many, but for different reasons. For some, the winter holiday is a time for festivities and fun, while others feel the season is primarily for religious celebration.
A massive My Little Pony-inspired convention is coming to Metro Vancouver

A massive My Little Pony-inspired convention is coming to Metro Vancouver

While most of the Lower Mainland will be hunkering down for the winter, one local festival will offer a tropical respite from the dreary weather.
How the B.C. tech sector plans to fix its problem with gender representation

How the B.C. tech sector plans to fix its problem with gender representation

When real estate services firm CBRE Group Inc. released its latest annual rankings of North American tech hubs last summer , Jill Tipping recalls her team at the B.C. Tech Association was taken aback by what it revealed.
What we need to do to cut 45% by 2030

What we need to do to cut 45% by 2030

The moral panic that has gripped the western world for a year now — one that has sparked climate strikes and hastily cobbled Green New Deal proposals — can be traced to a single report.
Vancouver lawyer launching potential class-action suit over LifeLabs data breach

Vancouver lawyer launching potential class-action suit over LifeLabs data breach

A Vancouver lawyer is working on a potential class-action lawsuit against LifeLabs after the lab test provider paid a ransom to secure data, including test results, from hackers.
The Salvation Army says Vancouver Christmas Kettle donations are down 76 per cent

The Salvation Army says Vancouver Christmas Kettle donations are down 76 per cent

The Salvation Army B.C. Division says families in need could miss out on support this holiday season, if Christmas Kettle donations don’t pick up soon.