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Lil'wat First Nation looks for Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Games legacy

Lil'wat First Nation looks for Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Games legacy

By Yolande Cole | February 9, 2012
Since the Lil'wat acted as one of the four “host nations” for the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Games, some locals say they haven't seen the need in the community lessen, despite what was hoped at the time would be a lasting legacy for the area.
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Former B.C. Liberal leader Gordon Wilson foresees party's doom

Former B.C. Liberal leader Gordon Wilson foresees party's doom

By Carlito Pablo | February 9, 2012
Gordon Wilson says a new centre-right coalition could rise and spell the end of the Liberal brand.
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B.C. Teachers' Federation can't translate court victory into progress at the bargaining table

B.C. Teachers' Federation can't translate court victory into progress at the bargaining table

By Charlie Smith | February 2, 2012
As the teachers’ strike enters its sixth month, the union and employer don't even agree on which issues should be negotiated.
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Government planners need to bring more international students into areas outside Metro Vancouver

Government planners need to bring more international students into areas outside Metro Vancouver

By Carlito Pablo | February 2, 2012
There were about 94,000 foreign students in B.C. in 2009-10. Eighty-three percent, or 78,100, were concentrated in the Lower Mainland southwest region.
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YWCA programs aid kids in transition to high school

YWCA programs aid kids in transition to high school

By Carlito Pablo | February 2, 2012
Through a variety of activities, Welcome to My Life steers students through topics like self-esteem, healthy lifestyles, peer and family relationships, and Internet safety.
Eye on education in B.C.

Eye on education in B.C.

By Staff | February 2, 2012
Our education coverage looks at how kids have been caught in the crossfire as the B.C. teachers' strike heads into its sixth month; plus attracting foreign students, teenage mentoring, and studying female sexual desire.
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Vancouver Police Department dismisses concerns about dog bites [warning: graphic images]

Vancouver Police Department dismisses concerns about dog bites [warning: graphic images]

By Carlito Pablo | January 26, 2012
Police dogs are biting and hurting people more often than cops are injuring civilians with firearms, Tasers, batons, and old-fashioned hand blows combined.
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NDP MLA Jagrup Brar prepares to bring welfare lessons back to B.C. legislature

NDP MLA Jagrup Brar prepares to bring welfare lessons back to B.C. legislature

By Yolande Cole | January 25, 2012
With a few days left in his one-month welfare challenge, Jagrup Brar’s food supply is dwindling.
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Richmond residents oppose proposed jet-fuel facility on Fraser River

Richmond residents oppose proposed jet-fuel facility on Fraser River

By Carlito Pablo | January 25, 2012
The Vancouver Airport Fuel Facilities Corporation is seeking provincial and federal approval to build a jet-fuel facility on the south arm of the Fraser.
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ADHD experts want B.C. inquiry into bungled $3-million donation

ADHD experts want B.C. inquiry into bungled $3-million donation

By Matthew Burrows | January 25, 2012
Experts are seeking an investigation into why the Provincial Health Services Authority blew a chance to pocket a $3-million donation.
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Digital lock rules in Canadian copyright bill go too far, critics say

Digital lock rules in Canadian copyright bill go too far, critics say

By Emily Elias | January 24, 2012
A digital lock allows a copyright holder to encrypt files to stop unwanted copying, or limit the amount of times the file is moved to prevent piracy. Under Bill C-11, breaking that lock would be a crime.
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Vancouver reclaims unused graves at city-run Mountain View Cemetery

Vancouver reclaims unused graves at city-run Mountain View Cemetery

By Martin Dunphy | January 22, 2012
The City of Vancouver wants to put you in your grave.
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Massive Richmond-bound oil tankers pose risk for Fraser River

Massive Richmond-bound oil tankers pose risk for Fraser River

By Carlito Pablo | January 19, 2012
Designed to pass through the Panama Canal, these Panamax-class vessels are the type of ships that will arrive at B.C.’s northern coast if the Enbridge pipeline gets built.
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Gung Haggis Fat Choy dinner returns for its 15th year

Gung Haggis Fat Choy dinner returns for its 15th year

By Matthew Burrows | January 19, 2012
Kilt-loving Vancouverite Todd Wong has embraced his Chinese-Scottish cross-pollination so heartily that it’s now part of his everyday vernacular.
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Vancouver's Canadian-born Chinese in their 30s and 40s make their mark, no small thanks to Milton Wong

Vancouver's Canadian-born Chinese in their 30s and 40s make their mark, no small thanks to Milton Wong

By Charlie Smith | January 19, 2012
Ken Sim, a cofounder of Nurse Next Door, is one of many who were mentored by the legendary local businessman and philanthropist.
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