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‘Monster homes’ spark spirited debate in West Vancouver

‘Monster homes’ spark spirited debate in West Vancouver

Huge “monster houses” can block views, destroy landscaping and become architectural pariahs in established neighbourhoods used to a certain look.
Jumbo Glacier Resort foes in court to challenge province

Jumbo Glacier Resort foes in court to challenge province

VANCOUVER - Conservationists opposed to development of the Jumbo Glacier ski resort will be in B.C. Supreme Court in Vancouver today to argue that the creation of a resort municipality with no citizens in it is unconstitutional.
Acquitted of enslaving maid, woman sues for wrongful prosecution

Acquitted of enslaving maid, woman sues for wrongful prosecution

A West Vancouver woman acquitted two years ago of enslaving a maid during in a high-profile trial is now suing the federal and provincial governments, alleging she lost money and her reputation due to the wrongful prosecution.
Mini Vancouver Special is artist’s commentary on the city's cost of living

Mini Vancouver Special is artist’s commentary on the city's cost of living

The Vancouver Special, a boxy, mass-produced home popular between 1965 and 1985, is the subject of a new art installation by Ken Lum, best known for his giant neon East Van cross sculpture.
Chinese New Year parade draws Vancouver crowd estimated at 100,000

Chinese New Year parade draws Vancouver crowd estimated at 100,000

The streets of Vancouver’s historic Chinatown filled Sunday morning with the smell of firecrackers and food, the bright colours of dancing lions and dragons, and the happy shouts of revellers ringing in the Year of the Sheep.
Forget Bellingham: Best flight deals take off from Vancouver these days

Forget Bellingham: Best flight deals take off from Vancouver these days

The number of passengers flying out of Bellingham airport last year dropped almost 10 per cent — likely due in part to a diving exchange rate — but now the lowly loonie may send traffic and revenues soaring at B.C. airports.
Check your Telus contract before new data charges kick in

Check your Telus contract before new data charges kick in

Internet customer says company downgraded his monthly data limit
B.C. School Trustees Association slams cutbacks

B.C. School Trustees Association slams cutbacks

School districts across the province are going to have to get more creative with their numbers, after Tuesday's provincial budget required them to drop spending by $29-million for the next school year. The B.C.
Violent crime down in Vancouver, property crime up, police say

Violent crime down in Vancouver, property crime up, police say

The city of Vancouver’s overall rate of violent crime and sexual offences dropped last year, but the number of murders and property crimes — especially business break-ins — were up.
Early buds pose risk to B.C.’s blueberry crops

Early buds pose risk to B.C.’s blueberry crops

Plants susceptible to frost damage, poor pollination
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