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B.C. craft brewers growing nearly twice as fast as multinationals

B.C. craft brewers growing nearly twice as fast as multinationals

Business for B.C.’s largest brewers grew an average of 6.75 per cent
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Can solar work in 'Raincouver'?

Can solar work in 'Raincouver'?

Metro Vancouver piloting solar power electricity at Colony Farm Park in Coquitlam
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Man in custody for suspected hate crime on SkyTrain

Man in custody for suspected hate crime on SkyTrain

Transit Police say a suspect in custody as an investigation continues into an alleged hate crime against two SkyTrain passengers. Sgt.
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When it comes to transit funding, all roads lead to disagreement

When it comes to transit funding, all roads lead to disagreement

In the first days of November, the political attention of the province has shifted away from municipal politics.
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Stay-home seniors skew retirement home outlook in Metro Vancouver

Stay-home seniors skew retirement home outlook in Metro Vancouver

More than nine out of 10 plan remain in their own homes during retirement — but some may not be by choice
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Mark Gifford will lead New Westminster's new school board

Mark Gifford will lead New Westminster's new school board

For the second year in a row, Mark Gifford will serve as the chair of the New Westminster board of education. Trustee Gifford was acclaimed as chair at Tuesday night’s inaugural school board meeting.
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REMEMBRANCE DAY: A prairie boy shares WWII memories

REMEMBRANCE DAY: A prairie boy shares WWII memories

Port Moody resident Svend Hansen received notice of war’s end
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New West mayor hopes to land seat on Mayors’ Council

New West mayor hopes to land seat on Mayors’ Council

New Westminster Mayor Jonathan Cote is hoping to take on a leadership role with the new Mayors’ Council on Regional Transportation when it gets back on track this month.
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These are the places you can donate blankets in New West to keep people warm

These are the places you can donate blankets in New West to keep people warm

The 24th annual REALTORS Care Blanket Drive kicks off Nov. 13 in New Westminster to collect warm winter clothing for those in need across the Lower Mainland. The drive is the largest and longest running blanket drive in the Lower Mainland.
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Nanny shortage hurting economy, advocates claim

Nanny shortage hurting economy, advocates claim

As B.C. parents struggle with lack of child-care options, industry observers are lamenting limited federal government progress on a program that could bring in more caregivers from countries like the Philippines.
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