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Kirk LaPointe: A breakup by broadcast Ontario's tariff ad turned a trade dispute into public shaming. British Columbia looks poised to repeat the mistake.

Kirk LaPointe: A breakup by broadcast

30.10.2025 21:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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City of North Vancouver debunks fake Indigenous land title letter It’s not known who originally printed the letter, which has been shared on social media.

City of North Vancouver debunks fake Indigenous land title letter

30.10.2025 20:40 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Canucks lines vs Blues, October 30, 2025 As the Vancouver Canucks face the St. Louis Blues on Thursday, they need more from forwards Jake DeBrusk and Evander Kane.

Canucks lines vs Blues, October 30, 2025

30.10.2025 20:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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B.C. festival attack case adjourned to January amid thousands of pages of evidence The accused was found fit to stand trial last month.

B.C. festival attack case adjourned to January amid thousands of pages of evidence

30.10.2025 20:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Fans buzzing as Blue Jays look for one more win to claim World Series in Toronto "The Jays are the perfect kind of encapsulation of what it means to be Canadian."

Fans buzzing as Blue Jays look for one more win to claim World Series in Toronto

30.10.2025 19:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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From special jerseys to underwear, why are baseball fans so superstitious? It's been a roller-coaster week for the Blue Jays fandom.

From special jerseys to underwear, why are baseball fans so superstitious?

30.10.2025 19:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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B.C. Greens' bill aims to limit rent increases and no-fault evictions Under B.C. Green MLA Rob Botterell’s proposed legislation, landlords could only raise rent on a vacant unit by the same amount as on an occupied one, eliminating an incentive to evict tenants.

B.C. Greens' bill aims to limit rent increases and no-fault evictions

30.10.2025 19:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Metro Vancouver weather: Atmospheric river to soak region on Halloween, power outages possible You may want a waterproof Halloween costume this year.

Metro Vancouver weather: Atmospheric river to soak region on Halloween, power outages possible

30.10.2025 19:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Halloween fare sale: WestJet discounting flights from Vancouver The airline jokes that a witch'sΒ "broom" isn't included in the sale, so you'll have to conjure one up on your own.Β 

Halloween fare sale: WestJet discounting flights from Vancouver

30.10.2025 18:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Everything to know about renting with pets in Metro Vancouver Vancouver City Council voted to ban the policy in 2020...but has anything changed?

Everything to know about renting with pets in Metro Vancouver

30.10.2025 16:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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These eerie photos show what Halloween looked like in Vancouver over 70 years ago Get ready to see some creepy masks and a lot of handmade costumes

These eerie photos show what Halloween looked like in Vancouver over 70 years ago

30.10.2025 15:42 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Mario Canseco: Few Canadians want major changes to assisted dying rules, poll shows Satisfaction with MAID rules remains steady nine years after legalization

Mario Canseco: Few Canadians want major changes to assisted dying rules, poll shows

30.10.2025 13:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Blue Jays return home just one win away from first World Series title in 32 years The Toronto Blue Jays return home just one win away from a World Series title. Toronto defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-1 in Game 5 Wednesday night to take a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven series.

Blue Jays return home just one win away from first World Series title in 32 years

30.10.2025 13:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Metro Vancouver cricketers can play shorter version of the game, B.C. Supreme Court rules The governing body was banning players if they played in a rival league that featured shorter games

Metro Vancouver cricketers can play shorter version of the game, B.C. Supreme Court rules

30.10.2025 03:58 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Opinion: 4 research-backed ways to beat the winter blues in the colder months Winter doesn't have to be a season we simply endure. With intention and a evidence-based practices, it can become a time of meaning, connection and even joy.

Opinion: 4 research-backed ways to beat the winter blues in the colder months

30.10.2025 02:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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New ICBC service aims to break down licensing barriers for Indigenous people Squamish Nation member and ICBC employee Joanne Stone-Campbell leads campaign after seeing firsthand the obstacles Indigenous drivers can face

New ICBC service aims to break down licensing barriers for Indigenous people

30.10.2025 01:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How to pick the right real estate agent From budget planning to asking tough questions, there are several steps you should take before committing to a real estate agent.

How to pick the right real estate agent

30.10.2025 01:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Road Trip Preview: Bruised Canucks face Blues, Wild, and Predators The Vancouver Canucks head out on a three-game road trip with a lineup heavily depleted by injuries.

Road Trip Preview: Bruised Canucks face Blues, Wild, and Predators

30.10.2025 00:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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B.C.'s government employee strike is over. Here's what comes next The tentative deal clears the way for other public sector unions to fight for better wages.

B.C.'s government employee strike is over. Here's what comes next

30.10.2025 00:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ken Sim's push to abolish elected Vancouver park board delayed (again) Municipal affairs minister: City of Vancouver "has more work to do clarifying their intended direction, including working with Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh nations."

Ken Sim's push to abolish elected Vancouver park board delayed (again)

29.10.2025 23:55 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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These 19 Vancouver and Richmond restaurants among Canada's 'Elite 30' for Chinese cuisine Along with the restaurant rankings are the picks for the best Chinese dishes to try in Vancouver and Richmond

These 19 Vancouver and Richmond restaurants among Canada's 'Elite 30' for Chinese cuisine

29.10.2025 23:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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B.C. hikes levy on oil and gas industry to $24M for 'orphan' site cleanup The B.C. government has raised the fee it charges oil and gas companies to clean up abandoned β€œorphan” sites sites across the province.

B.C. hikes levy on oil and gas industry to $24M for 'orphan' site cleanup

29.10.2025 23:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Vancouver's biggest jack-o-lantern is Science World's iconic illuminated dome The globe is glowing with the Halloween spirit by night this week thanks to some spooky season events

Vancouver's biggest jack-o-lantern is Science World's iconic illuminated dome

29.10.2025 22:34 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Eby says he'll call early election in B.C. if northern power line bill fails The passage of Bill 31 is "non-negotiable," says the premier.

Eby says he'll call early election in B.C. if northern power line bill fails

29.10.2025 22:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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'A true Vancouver icon': Michael Audain receives prestigious Freedom of the City Award Polygon Homes chairman recognized for his lifelong contributions to the arts, business and philanthropy, and for leaving an indelible mark on the city, province and country

'A true Vancouver icon': Michael Audain receives prestigious Freedom of the City Award

29.10.2025 22:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Here is how much of a threat the brown recluse spider poses in Vancouver While the brown recluse is not native to B.C., many people claim to have encountered the spiders

Here is how much of a threat the brown recluse spider poses in Vancouver

29.10.2025 20:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Vancouver names new integrity commissioner Tracey Lee Lorenson begins job Nov. 1, replaces Lisa Southern

Vancouver names new integrity commissioner

29.10.2025 20:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sail on a posh cruise from Sydney, Australia to Vancouver for a steal This bucket-list voyage includes stops in New Zealand, Tahiti, and the Society Islands.

Sail on a posh cruise from Sydney, Australia to Vancouver for a steal

29.10.2025 19:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Chicken chain comes home to roost in Kerrisdale replacing French-Asian restaurant "We can’t wait to fire up the grills again and welcome you back."

Chicken chain comes home to roost in Kerrisdale replacing French-Asian restaurant

29.10.2025 18:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Dead humpback whale 'Wisp' towed to Sea Island base for necropsy The whale was hit on Saturday, Oct. 25 near Keats Island.

Dead humpback whale 'Wisp' towed to Sea Island base for necropsy

29.10.2025 17:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0