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Fort St. John Sikhs holding protest against human rights issues in India

Fort St. John Sikhs holding protest against human rights issues in India

A small group of Sikhs in Fort St. John gathered outside North Peace Cultural Centre on March 25th to raise awareness against ongoing human rights violations in Punjab.
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Vancouver sexual assault victim couldn't consent, judge says at sentencing

Vancouver sexual assault victim couldn't consent, judge says at sentencing

Judge ruled victim lacked the capacity to consent because of her advanced state of intoxication.
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Newcomer to Vancouver: Making a case for going Greyhound

Newcomer to Vancouver: Making a case for going Greyhound

In this regular column, North Shore News reporter Mina Kerr-Lazenby shares the ups and downs of moving to Metro Vancouver, and all it entails.
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'Animal hoarding': B.C. rescuer won't get 63 dogs back, must pay SPCA $75K

'Animal hoarding': B.C. rescuer won't get 63 dogs back, must pay SPCA $75K

Concerns included fearful animals, sanitation, water issues, illness, coughing, sneezing, rotten teeth and overgrown toenails.
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Vancouver city council votes to repeal 25-cent single-use cup fee, effective May 1

Vancouver city council votes to repeal 25-cent single-use cup fee, effective May 1

VANCOUVER — Businesses in Vancouver will no longer be required to charge a fee for single-use cups as of May 1, a move that reverses a decision by the previous city council.
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'Put us on the map': Small U.S. town near Vancouver absent from Google Street Views

'Put us on the map': Small U.S. town near Vancouver absent from Google Street Views

The community, with over 1,100 permanent residents, has never been visited by a Google Street Views crew.
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North Saanich, B.C., councillor resigns after referring to mayor as 'Mr. Hitler"

North Saanich, B.C., councillor resigns after referring to mayor as 'Mr. Hitler"

NORTH SAANICH, B.C. — A councillor from North Saanich, B.C., has resigned after referring to the mayor as "Mr. Hitler" during a council meeting. Coun.
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Watch: Elephant seal stuck beside busy B.C. highway after being harassed

Watch: Elephant seal stuck beside busy B.C. highway after being harassed

The 275-pound seal was forced to leave a river after being harassed by people and dogs.
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Pooches pepper sprayed on North Vancouver trail

Pooches pepper sprayed on North Vancouver trail

Conflicts like the one on Hyannis are becoming everyday occurrence, says the owner of one commercial dog walking business.
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'Big Apple' holiday on Port Coquitlam $100K winner's wish list

'Big Apple' holiday on Port Coquitlam $100K winner's wish list

Building a dream home is also on Gregory Edge's radar after recently claiming six figures off a scratch-and-win ticket.
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