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Vancouver comedian argues in favour of Vancouver's ‘wet cold’ theory (VIDEO)

Vancouver comedian argues in favour of Vancouver's ‘wet cold’ theory (VIDEO)

'Wet cold vs. dry cold is real'
Majority of Canadians prefer 'Christmas' over 'Holiday Season'

Majority of Canadians prefer 'Christmas' over 'Holiday Season'

It's considered the most wonderful time of the year to many, but for different reasons. For some, the winter holiday is a time for festivities and fun, while others feel the season is primarily for religious celebration.
A massive My Little Pony-inspired convention is coming to Metro Vancouver

A massive My Little Pony-inspired convention is coming to Metro Vancouver

While most of the Lower Mainland will be hunkering down for the winter, one local festival will offer a tropical respite from the dreary weather.
How the B.C. tech sector plans to fix its problem with gender representation

How the B.C. tech sector plans to fix its problem with gender representation

When real estate services firm CBRE Group Inc. released its latest annual rankings of North American tech hubs last summer , Jill Tipping recalls her team at the B.C. Tech Association was taken aback by what it revealed.
What we need to do to cut 45% by 2030

What we need to do to cut 45% by 2030

The moral panic that has gripped the western world for a year now — one that has sparked climate strikes and hastily cobbled Green New Deal proposals — can be traced to a single report.
Vancouver lawyer launching potential class-action suit over LifeLabs data breach

Vancouver lawyer launching potential class-action suit over LifeLabs data breach

A Vancouver lawyer is working on a potential class-action lawsuit against LifeLabs after the lab test provider paid a ransom to secure data, including test results, from hackers.

Your Christmas cocktail can be bad for your health

Avoiding sugar at this time of year is not just a matter of turning away the sweets and baked goods that are constantly on offer.
Promoting food security involves fixing our entire food chain

Promoting food security involves fixing our entire food chain

I have been privileged to meet some very inspiring people over the course of my food writing sideline, people who are at the forefront of significant, positive social change.
ICBC: road safety during winter holiday

ICBC: road safety during winter holiday

With the winter holidays here, ICBC is telling drivers to take more caution when driving on the roads. According to ICBC, there are 2,000 crashes resulting in 530 people getting injured in B.C. every year during Christmas and New Year’s holidays.
VIDEO: Watch these dunlin dance on the 'Bay

VIDEO: Watch these dunlin dance on the 'Bay

Twitter and YouTube user Pacificnorthwestkate shared a video yesterday showcasing quite a performance by dunlin on Boundary Bay. A large number of birds are seen flying in the video with a peregrine falcon "conducting" the show.