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A Queensborough site may revert to its former industrial zoning

A Queensborough site may revert to its former industrial zoning

A commercial development for a New West site wasn’t viable – opening the door for a potential addition to the city’s industrial land base.
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Border agents at YVR uncover $1.25M worth of drugs in suitcases destined for Australia

Border agents at YVR uncover $1.25M worth of drugs in suitcases destined for Australia

RCMP's federal crime unit is pursuing several criminal charges against two people.
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Stormy space weather: Aurora borealis may grace Metro Vancouver skies tonight

Stormy space weather: Aurora borealis may grace Metro Vancouver skies tonight

The forecast shows clearing conditions for a possible display.
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Cellphones to be restricted in B.C. schools; protesters must keep their distance

Cellphones to be restricted in B.C. schools; protesters must keep their distance

“Every school district will have a policy in place restricting cellphones from bell to bell,” premier says.
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More underwater microphones being installed to protect whales

More underwater microphones being installed to protect whales

Hydrophones automatically detect whale calls and clicks.
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New West council divided on motion for review of parks and business fees

New West council divided on motion for review of parks and business fees

Does New Westminster have enough information on how its business and parks and rec fees compare to other cities in Metro Vancouver?
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'Magical experience': Kayaker stunned by orcas in North Vancouver

'Magical experience': Kayaker stunned by orcas in North Vancouver

Kayaker Scott Suffron spotted the duo swimming through the waters of Indian Arm Sunday morning.
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B.C. brings in 'bell-to-bell' school phone ban, as new access rules target protesters

B.C. brings in 'bell-to-bell' school phone ban, as new access rules target protesters

VANCOUVER — Cellphone use will be restricted in all British Columbia school districts when pupils return next week, as the province becomes the latest to curtail the use of the devices by students.
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B.C. government says $3.5B invested in seniors since 2018

B.C. government says $3.5B invested in seniors since 2018

Vancouver’s seniors' housing strategy cites shortage in long-term care beds, inadequate rent subsidy program.
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'Loopy', 'whacky' or a 'big blue tent'? Growing pains for Rustad's B.C. Conservatives

'Loopy', 'whacky' or a 'big blue tent'? Growing pains for Rustad's B.C. Conservatives

The B.C. Conservatives received less than two per cent of the popular vote in the 2020 provincial election, but now are challenging Eby's New Democrats to possibly form government.
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