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Michelle Obama on social media: think twice (or by committee) before you tweet

Michelle Obama on social media: think twice (or by committee) before you tweet

“No one’s first thoughts are worth tweeting,” former first lady says during her first trip to Vancouver
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NEB clears Kinder Morgan for Burnaby Mountain tunnel work

NEB clears Kinder Morgan for Burnaby Mountain tunnel work

Kinder Morgan can start construction on its Burnaby Mountain tunnel, the National Energy Board announced on Thursday. As part of its $7.4-billion Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project, the Texas-based company wants to build a 2.
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Vancouver Aquarium completes historic shark rescue (VIDEO)

Vancouver Aquarium completes historic shark rescue (VIDEO)

Unusual rehab and release a first in organization's history
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Craigslist ‘daddy’ seeks roomie who’ll pay in dates, housekeeping, massages

Craigslist ‘daddy’ seeks roomie who’ll pay in dates, housekeeping, massages

Burnaby man's ad says he's always wanted wanted to be an 'S daddy'
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Sperm whale makes rare appearance in B.C. strait (VIDEO)

Sperm whale makes rare appearance in B.C. strait (VIDEO)

A sperm whale has been spotted off the coast of B.C. for the first time in decades.
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The Alberta NDP just sent you this crappy Valentine’s Day card

The Alberta NDP just sent you this crappy Valentine’s Day card

The Alberta NDP Caucus decided that it’d be a good idea to address a Valentine’s day card to you, the residents of B.C., from the residents of their province.
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B.C. Green Party's Andrew Weaver loses defamation lawsuit

B.C. Green Party's Andrew Weaver loses defamation lawsuit

Judge says article by retired geography professor was derogatory, but poorly written, lacking in credibility
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Six B.C. residents charged with failing to answer census questions

Six B.C. residents charged with failing to answer census questions

Dan Steffler was prepared to go to jail for refusing to fill out his census form, saying it was too intrusive.
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58% of surveyed Vancouver parents not heeding screen time warnings

58% of surveyed Vancouver parents not heeding screen time warnings

UBC nursing team says giving children under two screen time has negative effects
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'Historic investments' in child care, housing focus of throne speech

'Historic investments' in child care, housing focus of throne speech

The provincial government has pledged to make the largest investment in child care in B.C.’s history. The announcement was among the many items in Tuesday’s throne speech, but exactly how much money will be invested won’t be known until Feb.
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