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Vancouver library loans out dogs in poetry promotion for 15-minute outings

Vancouver library loans out dogs in poetry promotion for 15-minute outings

You can take out almost anything from libraries these days, but this one requires a leash. Eight therapy dogs will be available to borrow from the Canine Library on Saturday for 15-minute outings as part of the Vancouver's Poetry in Parks initiative.
Friends and family to celebrate Ken Anderson's life

Friends and family to celebrate Ken Anderson's life

Honouring Squamish climber on Sept. 21
YVR to raise its airport improvement fee

YVR to raise its airport improvement fee

Airport authority announces fee will rise to $25 from $20 starting January 1, 2020
Olympic bob champ Kaillie Humphries says she's forced to slide for U.S.

Olympic bob champ Kaillie Humphries says she's forced to slide for U.S.

CALGARY — Kaillie Humphries says Canada's governing body of bobsled has left her no other option than to compete for another country.
SLRD and District throw support behind UNESCO bid — again

SLRD and District throw support behind UNESCO bid — again

Local approvals raise the profile of the Howe Sound Biosphere Region Initiative and increase the area's ability to attract international tourism, says backer
Assisted-death lawsuit adjourned, government evidence widens eligibility: lawyer

Assisted-death lawsuit adjourned, government evidence widens eligibility: lawyer

VANCOUVER &mdash ; The British Columbia Civil Liberties Association and a woman with a degenerative illness have adjourned their lawsuit challenging the federal assisted-dying law after they say government evidence expanded eligibility for the proced
Here's how much your rent can legally be increased in B.C. in 2020

Here's how much your rent can legally be increased in B.C. in 2020

Renters across the province are getting a bit of a break. The provincial government announced Wednesday, Sept. 4 the maximum allowable rent increase for 2020 is 2.6 per cent, the province's annual rate of inflation.
INVESTIGATION: Municipalities not consistent in adhering to information access laws

INVESTIGATION: Municipalities not consistent in adhering to information access laws

British Columbians' legal access to government data hindered by bureaucrats
B.C. government offers $8.8 million in student mental health, substance use help

B.C. government offers $8.8 million in student mental health, substance use help

The B.C. government is offering up $8.87 million to school districts and independent schools for mental health and wellness programs over the next three years.
In 2017, B.C. forest fires released a staggering amount of GHGs

In 2017, B.C. forest fires released a staggering amount of GHGs

Strong economic, population growth almost erase GHG emissions reductions over past decade
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