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This dude waited nearly five decades to win the lottery. It was worth the wait

This dude waited nearly five decades to win the lottery. It was worth the wait

Christopher Hase starting buying lottery tickets waaaaay back in the 1970s. He finally won. And, he says, it was worth the wait to win a $1 million Maxmillions prize.
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B.C.'s anesthesiologists say surgery wait list has grown faster than population

B.C.'s anesthesiologists say surgery wait list has grown faster than population

The waiting list for medically necessary surgeries has grown to more than 85,000 patients
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Death prompts New Westminster to review safety of clothing donation bins

Death prompts New Westminster to review safety of clothing donation bins

While the City of New Westminster is concerned about public safety, it wants to avoid making a kneejerk reaction that negatively impacts local charities.
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Canada updates travel advisory for China amid rising tensions, safety concerns

Canada updates travel advisory for China amid rising tensions, safety concerns

The news comes after a trial found that Robert Schellenberg of Abbotsford, B.C. would be sentenced to death
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Canadian businesses blast Yellow Pages' ad practices

Canadian businesses blast Yellow Pages' ad practices

Hundreds of business owners warn buyers to beware of signing up for ad services
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New Westminster seeks grant for new community centre and pool

New Westminster seeks grant for new community centre and pool

New Westminster is hoping senior levels of government will sink some cash into the future New Westminster Aquatic and Community Centre project.
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Weather advisory issued as Metro Vancouver blanketed in fog (PHOTOS)

Weather advisory issued as Metro Vancouver blanketed in fog (PHOTOS)

Courier photographer captures ghostly haze enveloping city
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Q to Q ferry sailings cancelled for the second time in less than a week

Q to Q ferry sailings cancelled for the second time in less than a week

Riders who rely on the service won't be able to use it Monday morning
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Monkeys and mangoes in Sri Lanka

Monkeys and mangoes in Sri Lanka

Plus wild elephants, UNESCO-status temples and an ancient rock citadel
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Think plant-based recipes aren't worth the effort? Think again

Think plant-based recipes aren't worth the effort? Think again

Four notable chefs from Vancouver shared plant-based recipes with the Courier, plus one of my own faves
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