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Chill seekers take the plunge at 99th annual New Year’s Day dip at English Bay

Change was in the air before the final verse of Auld Lang Syne rang out on Jan. 1. A civic election often signals a time for renewal for a city.

It doesn’t seem that long ago that Jonathan Cote was a fresh-faced council candidate amid a crowd of much older colleagues. A decade later, he’s poised to become a power player in regional politics.

Make sure you have a plan before heading out or shopping online today, says the business watchdog

It wasn’t all turkey and gravy for local police on Christmas day. They came to the rescue. Police in New Westminster got a lost dog home just in time for Christmas dinner.

Jemal Damtawe shares his story of trauma and recovery to inspire others on Christmas Day at Union Gospel Mission

'No wonder so many buyers fear that their ownership dream is slipping away in those markets.'

"During the holidays, we usually see an uptick in calls related to depression or anxiety, often associated with an increase in isolation," said Dr. Anson Koo, program medical director of mental health and substance use at Fraser Health.

Five people got huge early Christmas presents. There was no winning ticket for the $7 million jackpot in Saturday night's Lotto 649 draw.

"I could also see that little paws were clawing desperately beneath the door"