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Chef turns curiosity into a fermentation lab at Vancouver's Bar Bravo 'I want people to discover something new,' says Erick Iniguez. 'Fermentation can surprise you.'

Chef turns curiosity into a fermentation lab at Vancouver's Bar Bravo

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My wallet was stolen in Mexico — a reminder to keep your guard up All my positive travel experiences over the years had a lulling effect on my brain chemistry. Don't make the same mistake.

My wallet was stolen in Mexico — a reminder to keep your guard up

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Five things to do in Richmond this weekend A wedding show and RC boat racing are some events happening this weekend in the city.

Five things to do in Richmond this weekend

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Surveys find resilient salmon populations in West Vancouver creeks Knowing that salmon are present in so many creeks raises the stakes for protecting them, the Streamkeepers say

Surveys find resilient salmon populations in West Vancouver creeks

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Vancouver taxi company sues former bookkeeper, leadership over $427K theft Lawsuit alleges a Surrey, B.C., bookkeeper siphoned nearly $427,000 to feed her 'affluent lifestyle' while former company leaders blocked oversight and ignored warnings

Vancouver taxi company sues former bookkeeper, leadership over $427K theft

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Metro Vancouver weather: Atmospheric river to drench B.C.'s South Coast Localized flooding is possible, meteorologist says.

Metro Vancouver weather: Atmospheric river to drench B.C.'s South Coast

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‘Wing looked out of place’: Injured eagle rescued from Richmond backyard Two Richmond residents stepped in to help an injured bald eagle in the Garden City Lands neighbourhood.

‘Wing looked out of place’: Injured eagle rescued from Richmond backyard

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'Get your green on': Here are the top St. Patrick's Day events in Vancouver You might not find a pot of gold, but these events are guaranteed goodtimes.

'Get your green on': Here are the top St. Patrick's Day events in Vancouver

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22 hours ago
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Court favours Beedie in Kingsgate Mall lease fight with Vancouver School Board Developer says board refused to mediate or settle

Court favours Beedie in Kingsgate Mall lease fight with Vancouver School Board

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23 hours ago
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B.C. appointed them to map old-growth. Now they say province is failing to save it Every member of a former panel the British Columbia government appointed to identify old-growth for potential protection in 2021 now says they're concerned about continued logging in those same rare and "irreplaceable" forests.

B.C. appointed them to map old-growth. Now they say province is failing to save it

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SkyTrain upgrades will cause delays in downtown Vancouver. Here's what to know You'll need to allow for extra travel time during the planned work.

SkyTrain upgrades will cause delays in downtown Vancouver. Here's what to know

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Rob Shaw: B.C. appraisers hedge against Aboriginal title uncertainty Property valuations in B.C. are starting to acknowledge land claim risks following court rulings

Rob Shaw: B.C. appraisers hedge against Aboriginal title uncertainty

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Ottawa earmarks half a billion dollars for labs and research equipment OTTAWA — Ottawa committed to $552 million in science funding on Friday for equipment, tools and labs needed for academic research projects across the country.

Ottawa earmarks half a billion dollars for labs and research equipment

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Photos: Massive rock slide closes terrain on Whistler Mountain Peak Express Chair and Whistler Peak remain closed until further notice

Photos: Massive rock slide closes terrain on Whistler Mountain

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West Vancouver waterfront sauna granted year-long extension According to the company, almost 2,400 visitors have booked a seaside shvitz

West Vancouver waterfront sauna granted year-long extension

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Big Maple comes up big at World Baseball Classic Ladner’s James Paxton helps Canada advance to knock-out round

Big Maple comes up big at World Baseball Classic

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Four things to do in Richmond this weekend A wedding show and RC boat racing are some events happening this weekend in the city.

Four things to do in Richmond this weekend

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'We are deeply grateful': Downtown Vancouver strip club closing after 26 years There's still time to visit before Brandi's closes in May.

'We are deeply grateful': Downtown Vancouver strip club closing after 26 years

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Canucks owners sued after fan allegedly struck by beer can at Rogers Arena Lawsuit claims a 'beverage hawker' dropped a full can of beer on a woman, causing a brain injury during a 2024 Canucks game

Canucks owners sued after fan allegedly struck by beer can at Rogers Arena

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B.C. dairy plant being demolished sustainably for new homes Saputo's reconstruction project in Burnaby is a high-profile example of lower-carbon development

B.C. dairy plant being demolished sustainably for new homes

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B.C. appointed them to map old-growth. Now they say province is failing to save it Every member of a former panel the British Columbia government appointed to identify old-growth for potential protection in 2021 now says they're concerned about continued logging in those same rare and "irreplaceable" forests.

B.C. appointed them to map old-growth. Now they say province is failing to save it

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Calling all B.C. freelance journalists Freelance writers sought across Metro Vancouver, Sea to Sky and Interior.

Calling all B.C. freelance journalists

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Ottawa to announce $550M in funding for Canadian research projects OTTAWA — Ottawa is expected to announce $552 million in funding for academic research projects this morning.

Ottawa to announce $550M in funding for Canadian research projects

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Opinion: How we turned plastic waste into vinegar Instead of treating plastic purely as waste, new research shows that it can be transformed into something useful — acetic acid, a key component of vinegar and an important industrial chemical.

Opinion: How we turned plastic waste into vinegar

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Whistler Blackcomb reports rock slide near Whistler's Peak Chair Whistler Peak and the Peak Express Chair will remain closed until further notice

Whistler Blackcomb reports rock slide near Whistler's Peak Chair

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'Intensely serious about the doughnuts': Jennifer Garner raves about Metro Vancouver cafe She also said, "The food is so good in Vancouver."

'Intensely serious about the doughnuts': Jennifer Garner raves about Metro Vancouver cafe

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Female chefs, hospitality staff have just days left to snag a piece of $24K B.C. scholarship fund Whether you’re a student just starting out, a seasoned chef, or someone in agriculture looking to refine your craft, this is for you.

Female chefs, hospitality staff have just days left to snag a piece of $24K B.C. scholarship fund

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YVR expects 1.2M passengers during spring break Top spring break sun destinations include L.A., San Francisco, Cancun, Puerto Vallarta and Honolulu.

YVR expects 1.2M passengers during spring break

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2 days ago
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A full 'pink moon' will illuminate Metro Vancouver. Why is it called that? This upcoming full moon is also the 'Paschal Full Moon.'

A full 'pink moon' will illuminate Metro Vancouver. Why is it called that?

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Kirk LaPointe: Bill 9 shrinks B.C.'s right to know Changes to the province's freedom of information law strengthen government powers at the expense of public trust

Kirk LaPointe: Bill 9 shrinks B.C.'s right to know

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