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April Fools' Day: The roots of our silliest holiday

April Fools' Day: The roots of our silliest holiday

Stacker sifted through hoaxes, pranks, and misconceptions to find the real origins of April Fools' Day, using research and historical documents.
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Firefighter raises thousands to help B.C.'s kids

Firefighter raises thousands to help B.C.'s kids

In the past several years, Reid Taylor has raised more than $72,000 for the BC Children's Hospital Foundation.
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Opinion: Time for a new B.C. public transit investment plan

Opinion: Time for a new B.C. public transit investment plan

More rapid options need to be sped up as part of the new plan for a province-wide transit strategy, the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA) claims.
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Opinion: 5 ways to better build community with international students in Canada

Opinion: 5 ways to better build community with international students in Canada

Canada's cap on international students should prompt universities and communities to identify better ways of engaging with international students on campuses and in broader community life.
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B.C. Conservatives drop candidate whose medical licence was suspended for COVID response

B.C. Conservatives drop candidate whose medical licence was suspended for COVID response

Stephen Malthouse, a family doctor from Denman Island, has been outspoken against COVID-19 mandates. His licence was suspended in 2022.
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New West basketball 'leader' receives CCAA nationals award

New West basketball 'leader' receives CCAA nationals award

Jettie McLaughlin-Sakaki led by example in her final season with the Douglas College Royals' women's basketball team.
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B.C. wildlife's first newborns of the year are facing challenges

B.C. wildlife's first newborns of the year are facing challenges

Here's how you can help.
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Metro Vancouver real estate deals slow to start in 2024

Metro Vancouver real estate deals slow to start in 2024

Transactions in the region and dollar volume down considerably year over year, but both are expected to recover in the second or third quarter.
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B.C. man must repay loan and cash for cigarettes

B.C. man must repay loan and cash for cigarettes

Carol Cantrill won't be getting $250 for Mario Zappala allegedly missing a meeting to repay her.
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Letter: It's time for a change in B.C. government, New West resident claims

Letter: It's time for a change in B.C. government, New West resident claims

"Do you really want another four more years" of B.C. NDP in provincial power, this letter writer asks.
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