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Victoria woman donated a kidney, but just hours later it died

Victoria woman donated a kidney, but just hours later it died

Despite devastating outcome Brandi Chapman has no regrets and encourages everyone who can, to become a living donor
Bubble gum art project gives public something to chew on

Bubble gum art project gives public something to chew on

And four other events that make Vancouver awesome this week
Political donation limits radically redrew municipal campaign plans

Political donation limits radically redrew municipal campaign plans

Next month, Vancouver will have a new mayor and council after a historic election. Eight of the 10 councillors will be women, and three of them will represent the Green Party. The Non-Partisan Association (NPA) elected five members.
Seth Rogen’s sultry voice is getting booted off Vancouver transit

Seth Rogen’s sultry voice is getting booted off Vancouver transit

While they lasted far longer than Toronto’s did, Vancouver is saying goodbye to Seth Rogen’s Translink announcements. The funnyman’s charismatic stylings may be heard from now until Halloween, and then they are being taken off the system.
How to decode your bottle of craft beer

How to decode your bottle of craft beer

The lowdown on IBUs, ABVs and some dude named Brett
Pipeline opponents likely to mount legal challenge against 'disgraceful' NEB review

Pipeline opponents likely to mount legal challenge against 'disgraceful' NEB review

Process is being rushed with limited scope, First Nations leaders and environmentalists say
Burnaby trustees expect to get along despite end to decade-long BCA monopoly on school board

Burnaby trustees expect to get along despite end to decade-long BCA monopoly on school board

A decade of single-party rule came to an end for the Burnaby school board on Saturday, but that doesn’t mean public meetings will suddenly become contentious affairs, according to incumbent trustees.
Locals take long-term view in unpredictable China

Locals take long-term view in unpredictable China

Will Nygren doesn’t fit the profile of the typical Canadian business official working in China. For one, Nygren – who lived in Toronto for most of his adult life – doesn’t speak Mandarin.
A cash babysitter has been appointed for Burnaby casino workers

A cash babysitter has been appointed for Burnaby casino workers

BC Lotteries Corporation has engaged a third-party auditor to monitor B.C.’s busiest casinos to make sure gaming workers are recording source of gaming funds declarations properly – including Burnaby’s Grand Villa Casino.
Councillor expects 'a lot of mano a mano' with new members of Burnaby council

Councillor expects 'a lot of mano a mano' with new members of Burnaby council

Mike Hurley and Joe Keithley expected to shake things up at City Hall