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Big rent hike forces Chapters out in downtown Vancouver

Big rent hike forces Chapters out in downtown Vancouver

A large rent hike is forcing Chapters to close its Robson and Howe bookstore in downtown Vancouver June 30, Indigo Books and Music Inc. announced Monday.
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Steam Clock in Vancouver’s Gastown returns after repairs

Steam Clock in Vancouver’s Gastown returns after repairs

VANCOUVER — The Gastown Steam Clock will to return to delighting tourists Tuesday after a three-month absence. Re-installation is scheduled to begin at the intersection of Abbott and Water streets at 9 a.m.
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Rockslide closes Highway 12 near Lytton

Rockslide closes Highway 12 near Lytton

A rockslide over the weekend on Highway 12 near Lytton has closed the road in both directions. The slide, which has left a giant boulder in the middle of the road, occurred 24 kilometres north of Lytton to the junctions with Highway 99 at Lillooet.
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NDP town hall about tankers and pipelines draws large crowd

NDP town hall about tankers and pipelines draws large crowd

MPs encouraged to see growing engagement and discussion of oil-related issues
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Obese woman files human rights complaint over post-surgery care

Obese woman files human rights complaint over post-surgery care

An obese woman has filed a complaint with the B.C. Human Rights Tribunal, claiming she was discriminated against because of her weight, and denied a reasonable level of care.
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NDP MLA faces uphill climb for federal nomination in Vancouver East

NDP MLA faces uphill climb for federal nomination in Vancouver East

High-profile politicos interested in succeeding Libby Davies
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Caribou herds endangered, B.C. to hunt wolves by helicopter

Caribou herds endangered, B.C. to hunt wolves by helicopter

VANCOUVER - The British Columbia government plans to kill as many as 184 wolves in an attempt to save five dwindling caribou herds.
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Trial over private vs. public medicine goes to court in March

Trial over private vs. public medicine goes to court in March

Cambie clinic lawsuit expected to last seven months
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Liberals’ chances in Vancouver East better without Jodie Emery: poll

Liberals’ chances in Vancouver East better without Jodie Emery: poll

Marijuana activist questions Trudeau’s commitment to open riding nominations
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Prince George grad deaths were homicide, suicide: RCMP

Prince George grad deaths were homicide, suicide: RCMP

PRINCE GEORGE — The drowning deaths of two teenagers during a post-graduation party last spring were a homicide and suicide, RCMP investigators have concluded.
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