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Octopus arrives with the storm, sticks around at Shaw Centre

Octopus arrives with the storm, sticks around at Shaw Centre

When a giant Pacific octopus was stranded at Vancouver International Airport after her flight to Finland was cancelled, the Vancouver Aquarium asked the Shaw Centre if it could care for her.
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Fairy Creek protester acquitted; judge says RCMP failed to read injunction

Fairy Creek protester acquitted; judge says RCMP failed to read injunction

Supporters believe the decision is “likely to have far-reaching ramifications” for those protesters still facing charges of criminal contempt of court.
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Escaped inmate from Port Coquitlam pre-trial centre a 'least-wanted valentine'

Escaped inmate from Port Coquitlam pre-trial centre a 'least-wanted valentine'

Rabih Alkhalil had help breaking out of the Tri-Cities facility last summer, and a $250,000 reward for information and an arrest is still up for grabs.
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'It was a routine purchase': Vancouver cousins splitting $500K lotto win

'It was a routine purchase': Vancouver cousins splitting $500K lotto win

The big win came from the Feb. 1 Lotto 6/49 draw. The ticket was bought at Metrotown.
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Where are the longest and shortest wait times for walk-in clinics in B.C.?

Where are the longest and shortest wait times for walk-in clinics in B.C.?

The shortest average wait time to see a doctor is in Richmond. The longest is in North Vancouver.
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Public consultation begins for proposed park at the Cape

Public consultation begins for proposed park at the Cape

Metro Vancouver has planned three engagement phases this year, with the first starting Friday, Feb. 10.
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Caring for 'mama's boys' limits breeding by orca mothers, study finds

Caring for 'mama's boys' limits breeding by orca mothers, study finds

New research finds caring for weaned sons throughout the male offspring’s life diminishes a mother’s annual breeding success by about 50 per cent
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Gangster who lived in Burnaby loses Ontario double-murder, kidnapping appeal

Gangster who lived in Burnaby loses Ontario double-murder, kidnapping appeal

A trial judge said Vijay Ganesh Singh and co-accused John Le were 'among the worst group of offenders' after a 2009 double murder over a stolen UN gang cocaine shipment.
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Surrey business group pushes provincial tax system review

Surrey business group pushes provincial tax system review

City of Surrey's board of trade says financial, red tape and debt burdens are burying business innovation and enterprise
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Vancouver drug dealer should serve sentence in Prince George, judge says

Vancouver drug dealer should serve sentence in Prince George, judge says

Ryan David Patrick sentenced to a further six months and two weeks for trafficking in fentanyl and cocaine and for weapons offences
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