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New West opens new daycare centre in Queensborough

New West opens new daycare centre in Queensborough

K.I.D.S. Child Care will care for 37 kids in the new Portside development.
Grocery money, clean tech tax breaks expected in federal budget Tuesday

Grocery money, clean tech tax breaks expected in federal budget Tuesday

Canada's most recent Food Price Report predicted grocery bills for a family of four will be about $1,065 more this year.
Letter: 'There is no free lunch' — even when fining speeders

Letter: 'There is no free lunch' — even when fining speeders

The idea of income-scaled traffic fines is "intellectually flawed," this writer says.
B.C. tribunal orders $9,755 payout to taxi driver over caste-based discrimination

B.C. tribunal orders $9,755 payout to taxi driver over caste-based discrimination

India’s caste system dividing Hindus was officially abolished in 1950, but the social hierarchy still pervades many aspects of life there. 
Millennials dominate insolvencies as credit card, student loan, CERB tax debts add up

Millennials dominate insolvencies as credit card, student loan, CERB tax debts add up

Insolvency trustee Doug Hoyes encounters a lot of Canadians with money troubles, but he's become particularly sympathetic to the plight of young people who find themselves financially underwater.
New Canadian helpline aims to reduce child sexual abuse — before it happens

New Canadian helpline aims to reduce child sexual abuse — before it happens

Talking for Change is a resource for people who want help managing inappropriate thoughts and urges.
'Giant chickens are on the loose!': Unique cloud photographed over Metro Vancouver

'Giant chickens are on the loose!': Unique cloud photographed over Metro Vancouver

The chicken cloud was captured looming in the distance.
Letter: Belmont parklet has been taken over by 'aggressive' smokers

Letter: Belmont parklet has been taken over by 'aggressive' smokers

It's not the family-friendly space it was envisioned to be, this resident says.
Two-thirds of Canadians with disabilities found barriers on planes, trains: audit

Two-thirds of Canadians with disabilities found barriers on planes, trains: audit

During the pandemic, inspections by those employees were mainly virtual, limiting their ability to root out barriers for travellers who are disabled. 
Did you catch the northern lights last week? Here is when Metro Vancouverites may see them again

Did you catch the northern lights last week? Here is when Metro Vancouverites may see them again

The solar storms are expected to provide some sky magic.