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Legal challenges could dent ICBC recovery schedule, experts warn

Legal challenges could dent ICBC recovery schedule, experts warn

The B.C. government is betting big that its overhauls of ICBC will dig the public auto insurer out of a $1-billion hole, with the 2019 budget predicting a profit within two years.
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Half of those ordered to stay home from two Vancouver schools not immunized for measles

Half of those ordered to stay home from two Vancouver schools not immunized for measles

Nine cases of the measles reported this month
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Vancouver police seized 648 guns over 32-month period

Vancouver police seized 648 guns over 32-month period

Majority of seized guns were non-restricted rifles and shotguns bought in Canada
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Burnaby firefighters climbing stairs to save their pal 'Tinman'

Burnaby firefighters climbing stairs to save their pal 'Tinman'

On Sunday, a team of Burnaby firefighters will be participating for the 11th time in the BC Lung Association’s 18 th annual Climb the Wall event – a stair climb fundraiser held at the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre in support of the one in five Briti
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Burnaby South candidates called 'racist,' 'liar,' 'stupid' and more at raucous debate

Burnaby South candidates called 'racist,' 'liar,' 'stupid' and more at raucous debate

Crowd heckled candidates in a debate that briefly descended into chaos Tuesday
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Drink this: Hüftgold by Four Winds Brewing

Drink this: Hüftgold by Four Winds Brewing

With craft breweries trending towards more approachable beers, two styles have emerged as the big winners: hazy pales and lagers.
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Not so fast... Vancouver forecast calls for snowfall again tomorrow

Not so fast... Vancouver forecast calls for snowfall again tomorrow

While the Lower Mainland saw snowfall last night , the Metro Vancouver weather forecast calls for clear skies on Wednesday, Feb. 20. Since the skies will be clear tonight, however, conditions will allow for some frigid temperatures.
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Why the price of almost everything could go up in 2020

Why the price of almost everything could go up in 2020

International regulations on pollution from ships will have wide-ranging impact
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More than 30 Vancouver students ordered to stay home in wake of measles outbreak

More than 30 Vancouver students ordered to stay home in wake of measles outbreak

Students who can’t prove immunity can’t return to school until risk of infection passes
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TransLink warns riders to prepare for snowy conditions on SkyTrain, buses

TransLink warns riders to prepare for snowy conditions on SkyTrain, buses

TransLink is encouraging riders to consult its online Trip Planner as snow begins to fall in the Lower Mainland
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