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Richmond Oval generates record profit in 2012
Despite some fears it would become a white elephant after the Winter Olympics, the Oval has achieved a record profit of $3-million in 2012. Membership goals have already passed goals for 2015.
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Should there be more token-for-meal programs on the DTES?
A new study revealed of the panhandlers who use the program, 86 per cent think it’s a good thing. The program offers an alternative to donating cash to panhandlers.
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Saskatchewan woman settles lawsuit over solitary confinement
The claim filed on behalf of BobbyLee Worm alleged she was segregated for up to 23 hours a day at the Fraser Valley Institution for Women east of Vancouver for three and a half years.
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Road closure in North Delta could cause traffic trouble
A neighbourhood claims your commute towards the Alex Fraser could get a whole lot longer once the South Fraser Perimeter Road is completed. A petition is being circulating.
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VPD looking for information about recent pharmacy robberies
All three involve masked and armed men, one man would wait in a stolen car while other(s) went inside. The target appears to be cash and prescription drugs.
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Adrian Dix remains leader of BC NDP
Adrian Dix says he takes full responsibility for the election loss. He says a review will be conducted to figure out what went wrong. He says his position on the Kinder Morgan pipeline hurt them.
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Car explosion in Vancouver’s West End
Vancouver Fire says it was caused by a leaking acetylene gas tank kept inside the car. The action of unlocking the car with a FOB key ignited the gas. Two people suffered minor injuries.
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Drugs and alcohol ruled out in deadly Surrey crash
Five family members in one car and the driver of the van that hit them died in April. The BC Coroner Service is trying to determine what role the drivers “brain condition” played in the crash.
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Canada should “Swedenize” healthcare: Fraser Institute
The report by the Fraser Institute says Sweden can help cut the cost of healthcare here. Cost-sharing, privately delivered services, and activity-based funding are all identified.
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Former MLA identified as plane crash victim
Harold Long died when his float plane crashed yesterday in Bute Inlet. He was first elected as a Socred in 1986, and was part of the BC Liberal landslide of 2001.
