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North Shore's unsheltered homeless numbers climb sharply

North Shore's unsheltered homeless numbers climb sharply

In the last two years, the number of people counted on the streets is up 67 per cent
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West Vancouver crews contain 'stubborn' British Properties fire

West Vancouver crews contain 'stubborn' British Properties fire

The lone occupant was out by the time crews arrived
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Metro Vancouver weather: Sunshine to shift to stretch of showers and rain

Metro Vancouver weather: Sunshine to shift to stretch of showers and rain

A change is going to come after the sunshine.
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Rob Shaw: City leaders, police say B.C. drug policy is failing as street disorder worsens

Rob Shaw: City leaders, police say B.C. drug policy is failing as street disorder worsens

Despite government claims of progress, councils in Nanaimo and Victoria are demanding closures of sites they say are fuelling crime and fear
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Best of Syrup: Transplant success, a $10,000 award and mosquito monitoring

Best of Syrup: Transplant success, a $10,000 award and mosquito monitoring

This week's headlines feature a B.C. physician who has been recognized for his contributions to organ transplant medicine.
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Judge erred in case involving burnt West Vancouver mansion, appeal court rules

Judge erred in case involving burnt West Vancouver mansion, appeal court rules

A judge ruled in December that the owner must follow a municipal order to demolish the home, but that judge previously worked for a law firm representing the district
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North Vancouver District OKs 46-unit townhome plan on Mount Seymour Parkway

North Vancouver District OKs 46-unit townhome plan on Mount Seymour Parkway

After an amendment, proceeds from the sale of two district-owned lots to the developer can only be used for affordable or social housing in the area
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Why B.C. brewers want government to change how they are taxed

Why B.C. brewers want government to change how they are taxed

Proposed change to government taxes would be revenue-neutral, brewers say
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Obstruction charge at UBC lands woman in Richmond court

Obstruction charge at UBC lands woman in Richmond court

A pro-Palestinian protest was cleared by police in May 2024.
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North Vancouver man wins $1 million in Lotto 6/49

North Vancouver man wins $1 million in Lotto 6/49

He purchased his ticket at a Park Royal kiosk, and says he plans to use some of the money to pay for his son's university education
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