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Ongoing work to 'rewild' Vancouver parks bring people close to nature

Ongoing work to 'rewild' Vancouver parks bring people close to nature

VANCOUVER — Driving through Stanley Park one morning, Vancouver park board biologist Nick Page came across a bizarre scene. Cars were abandoned haphazardly along the roadside as a crowd of people ran toward the seawall.
Plea deal downgrades charges in Jonathan Bacon murder case

Plea deal downgrades charges in Jonathan Bacon murder case

VANCOUVER — Three gangsters on trial for the 2011 murder of Red Scorpion leader Jonathan Bacon are expected to plead guilty to lesser charges when their trial resumes on May 1, Crown spokesman Dan McLaughlin confirmed Friday.
Skateboarder dies after truck collision in New Westminster

Skateboarder dies after truck collision in New Westminster

VANCOUVER — A skateboarder died Friday after a collision with a semi-trailer truck near the Queensborough Bridge in New Westminster. The incident occurred at 1:30 p.m, at a crosswalk underneath the Queensborough Connector, police said.
SeaBus hero: 'The important thing is that you do something in these situations'

SeaBus hero: 'The important thing is that you do something in these situations'

North Vancouver RCMP honour Brian Counihan for saving fellow passenger's life
Protesting pastors arrested at Kinder Morgan facility in Burnaby

Protesting pastors arrested at Kinder Morgan facility in Burnaby

Bishops, priests and deacons block terminal
Survey finds growing pipeline support in B.C.

Survey finds growing pipeline support in B.C.

The proposed expansion of Kinder Morgan’s Trans Mountain pipeline has the support of more than half of British Columbians, but with plenty of caveats, including the minimal impact of threats from Alberta, according to a survey.
Pipeline protesters plan to ramp up activities following Trudeau announcement

Pipeline protesters plan to ramp up activities following Trudeau announcement

VANCOUVER — Will George has six words for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau: “This pipeline will not be built.
Alan Kurdi: The life and death of the boy on the beach

Alan Kurdi: The life and death of the boy on the beach

VANCOUVER — The pressure had been building for days.
Maple Ridge hit and run victim was doting mom who ‘loved all creatures’

Maple Ridge hit and run victim was doting mom who ‘loved all creatures’

TIFFANY CRAWFORD MAPLE RIDGE — The victim of a fatal hit and run in Maple Ridge late Thursday was a 31-year-old veterinary assistant and doting mother, who loved all animals.
North Vancouver schools have pro-D day on 4/20, but it's a coincidence, they insist

North Vancouver schools have pro-D day on 4/20, but it's a coincidence, they insist

North Vancouver school administrators have sent out an email to parents of high school students to clarify that their scheduling decisions do not endorse the use of marijuana.