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Facility dogs bring comfort to children's hospitals
A growing number of children's hospitals across North America are deploying specially trained facility dogs to ease patient anxiety,...
Pacific Boulevard closes through late July for FIFA World Cup prep
A key downtown corridor will shut to vehicle traffic this weekend as Vancouver prepares infrastructure for the summer's FIFA tournament.
Royal Columbian's new acute care tower opens at month's end
New Westminster's Royal Columbian Hospital will open its Jim Pattison Acute Care Tower on May 31, adding 388 patient beds to serve the...
Three drown in clam-fishing boat capsize off Savary Island
A fishing vessel carrying five men capsized Thursday near Savary Island. Two survivors made it to shore; three did not.
Stage 3 water restrictions likely coming to Metro Vancouver in June
Metro Vancouver is preparing for tighter watering restrictions next month as snowpack sits at 23% of normal due to an unusually dry winter.
165,000 chickens killed in massive Abbotsford barn fire
Multiple barns caught fire Thursday afternoon in rural Abbotsford, destroying tens of thousands of birds and sending one firefighter to hospital.
Strike Notice Filed in Metro Vancouver Labour Dispute
Greater Vancouver Regional District Employees Union issues 72-hour notice; essential services will not be disrupted.
FIFA Sets $75 Parking Fee for World Cup Games at BC Place
Pre-purchase parking for June matches at Vancouver's World Cup venue is double typical rates. No resale allowed.
Three drown when boat capsizes off Savary Island; two rescued
Five-person vessel overturned in heavy winds Thursday; victims were all from Tla'amin Nation. Two survivors hospitalized.
TransLink's new trolley buses get four doors and battery tech
Polish-made Solaris buses will replace aging fleet with extra rear door, LED displays, and 20km off-wire range by 2028.
Missing B.C. actor Stewart McLean found dead near Lions Bay
Police say remains of 'Virgin River' actor discovered during search; homicide investigation underway into isolated incident.
West Vancouver impounds Ferrari after 20-year-old 'L' driver caught impaired
Learner driver failed breathalyzer at 2 a.m.; passenger, car owner, also over legal limit. Both face roadside prohibitions; $300,000...