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Monthly food bank use soars to record 2 million, driven by cost of groceries, housing

Monthly food bank use soars to record 2 million, driven by cost of groceries, housing

Food Banks Canada's annual survey of food bank use in Canada recorded more than two million visits in March 2024 — nearly double the monthly visits in March 2019, and six per cent above last year's record-breaking figure.
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B.C. election down to absentee votes as mail-in tally fails to decide closest races

B.C. election down to absentee votes as mail-in tally fails to decide closest races

VICTORIA — The result of British Columbia's election will come down to the count of absentee ballots on Monday after a tally of mail-in votes over the weekend failed to resolve a handful of undecided races.
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Another bumpy week ahead as Trudeau faces deadlines from Liberal MPs, Bloc

Another bumpy week ahead as Trudeau faces deadlines from Liberal MPs, Bloc

OTTAWA — Another week, another raft of imminent challenges to Justin Trudeau's leadership of both the country and the Liberal Party.
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Letter: New West has character. 'It just needs time to prosper'

Letter: New West has character. 'It just needs time to prosper'

This letter writer, a New Westminster resident of more than 10 years, believes the city has potential to be better.
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North Vancouver declares state of local emergency, 3 homes evacuated after heavy rain

North Vancouver declares state of local emergency, 3 homes evacuated after heavy rain

The District of North Vancouver has declared a state of local emergency and ordered three homes evacuated in the Deep Cove neighbourhood over concerns debris left behind from last weekend's atmospheric river could pose a safety risk.
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Minter: Improving drainage in our gardens

Minter: Improving drainage in our gardens

B.C.'s recent atmospheric river event should encourage gardeners to update their yards, says expert Brian Minter.
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Opinion: Want to build healthier cities? Make room for bird and tree diversity

Opinion: Want to build healthier cities? Make room for bird and tree diversity

In 36 Canadian cities, researchers found a positive association between greater bird and tree diversity and self-rated mental health.
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I Watched This Game: Bains' first career goal leads Canucks over Penguins

I Watched This Game: Bains' first career goal leads Canucks over Penguins

Oh yeah and Elias Pettersson scored his first goal of the season. Neat.
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Garland on evolving as a player, the grind of being small, and board games

Garland on evolving as a player, the grind of being small, and board games

“That’s what everybody's striving for is perfection. You'll never reach it, you'll never hit your potential, but you just try to work for it.”
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Three people stabbed and one suspect arrested at restaurant in New West casino

Three people stabbed and one suspect arrested at restaurant in New West casino

New Westminster police are seeking witnesses and phone videos from Starlight Casino after an early-morning stabbing.
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