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The Party Bazaar prepares for final Halloween blowout sale before closing in November after four decades

The last day will be November 4 because the site near Main Street–Science World Station is being redeveloped into an office building.

Homeless in Vancouver: Today’s rainbow wasn’t bright but it was stubborn

The first traces began forming today (September 11) in the northeastern sky over Vancouver’s Fairview neighbourhood, at about 3:50 p.m.

Richmond police warn about alleged assaults on dating app users in Metro Vancouver

Richmond RCMP are cautioning the public about using dating apps.

Six ways to stop money coming between you and your partner

They make you laugh, they accept your quirks, and they are good looking, but before you walk up the aisle you should also be considering whether or not you are financially compatible.

Local designers strike a balance in LAMP's 2018 international lighting-design contest

Winners of the biennuil competition, which challenges designers, builders, and architects to craft an innovative luminaire, will be announced at a gala on September 18.

New discussion group to address LGBT aging issues in Vancouver

Aging can be challenging in itself but LGBT seniors can sometimes face unique issues.

Playing computer games helps improve math scores—but only for boys, study says

Up to a third of the difference between boys' and girls' math results could be attributed to daily gaming.

Fresh lychees sold in B.C. recalled due to undeclared sulphites

An Ontario-based company is recalling fresh lychees sold across Canada due to sulphites not declared on the label.

Scott Elliott: The Dr. Peter Centre puts stigma on the table for conversation

It isn’t always visible, but it is traumatic and affects us in our work, families, and relationships.

Recovery Day B.C. registers a roaring success in New Westminster

Huge crowds showed up for a free afternoon concert by Matthew Good.

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LIFE STORIES

The Party Bazaar prepares for final Halloween blowout sale before closing in November after four decades

Homeless in Vancouver: Today’s rainbow wasn’t bright but it was stubborn

Richmond police warn about alleged assaults on dating app users in Metro Vancouver

Six ways to stop money coming between you and your partner

Local designers strike a balance in LAMP's 2018 international lighting-design contest

New discussion group to address LGBT aging issues in Vancouver

Playing computer games helps improve math scores—but only for boys, study says

Fresh lychees sold in B.C. recalled due to undeclared sulphites

Scott Elliott: The Dr. Peter Centre puts stigma on the table for conversation

Recovery Day B.C. registers a roaring success in New Westminster

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YVR transport woes

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Charming Bartender at Anh and Chi

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Tamara Taggart versus Laura-Lynn Tyler Thompson: argument over SOGI LGBT issues in B.C. schools

Unionized Canada Line janitors lose jobs as new company gets cleaning contract

Oliver, B.C., man charged with first-degree murder of Belgian tourist

Cannabis users, cyclists, and sex workers all have a stake in stopping Wai Young from becoming mayor

Lil Uzi Vert to headline all-ages hip-hop event Winter Breakout at the Pacific Coliseum

Lost Japanese neighbourhood rediscovered in Vancouver heritage home designation

B.C. fire tornado stretches 60 metres into the sky

Vancouver police get an earful on Twitter over cannabis seizure at the DTES Market

Mayoral candidate Wai Young's Coalition Vancouver says the affordable housing crisis is not a supply problem

Homeless in Vancouver: How NOT to sleep on the street!

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Playing computer games helps improve math scores—but only for boys, study says

Bench aims to beat the Vancouver talent shortage by hiring 100 people in four months

Review: For back-to-schoolers, newest version of MacBook Pro is an improvement on an already powerful laptop

Review: Apple's HomePod probably the best of the bunch when it comes to smart speakers

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Tamara Taggart versus Laura-Lynn Tyler Thompson: argument over SOGI LGBT issues in B.C. schools

Unionized Canada Line janitors lose jobs as new company gets cleaning contract

Oliver, B.C., man charged with first-degree murder of Belgian tourist

Cannabis users, cyclists, and sex workers all have a stake in stopping Wai Young from becoming mayor

Lil Uzi Vert to headline all-ages hip-hop event Winter Breakout at the Pacific Coliseum

Lost Japanese neighbourhood rediscovered in Vancouver heritage home designation

B.C. fire tornado stretches 60 metres into the sky

Vancouver police get an earful on Twitter over cannabis seizure at the DTES Market

Mayoral candidate Wai Young's Coalition Vancouver says the affordable housing crisis is not a supply problem

Homeless in Vancouver: How NOT to sleep on the street!

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The Georgia Straight: A 50th Anniversary Celebration Book

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