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Thinking in 3D: Downtown Vancouver's first park in a decade opens to public
Thinking in 3D: Downtown Vancouver's first park in a decade opens to public

The yet-to-be-named park at the corner of Smithe and Richards streets in Vancouver's Yaletown opened Friday, after facing more than a year of delays.
Richmond fake taxi scam prompts warning from police
Richmond fake taxi scam prompts warning from police

RCMP received several reports about a young man asking people to help him pay for his cab. Victims later noticed fraudulent charges on their debit cards.
Canada's transgender, non-binary census data criticized by advocate
Canada's transgender, non-binary census data criticized by advocate

A Vancouver-based lawyer says the questions in the 2021 census to identify transgender and non-binary Canadians could be upsetting or put them at risk.
Aging population to put pressure on long-term care facilities says B.C. industry
Aging population to put pressure on long-term care facilities says B.C. industry

Canada's long-term care sector is ill-prepared to handle a rapidly aging population, say providers, as Ottawa releases the latest census data.
Vancouver host nations' flags to be raised at Stanley Park's Brockton Point
Vancouver host nations' flags to be raised at Stanley Park's Brockton Point

In an effort to work towards reconciliation, flags representing the three host nations of Vancouver will soon permanently fly in Stanley Park.
Sea lion found shot on Vancouver beach dies
Sea lion found shot on Vancouver beach dies

Despite its efforts the Marine Mammal Rescue Centre says the sea lion's injuries were too severe and the decision was made to euthanize the animal.
Ukrainian refugees in B.C. can apply for immediate medical coverage
Ukrainian refugees in B.C. can apply for immediate medical coverage

Ukrainians refugees coming to B.C. after fleeing the ongoing Russian invasion can now receive medical coverage the moment they arrive in the province.
Most Canadians in favour of public review into governments COVID-19 response
Most Canadians in favour of public review into governments COVID-19 response

Just over half of Canadians are satisfied with how the federal government has handled COVID-19, but a poll shows most people want a public review.
Metro Vancouver transit officer's rainbow patch TikTok goes viral
Metro Vancouver transit officer's rainbow patch TikTok goes viral

A Metro Vancouver Transit Police officer is getting attention on TikTok this week after defending his rainbow chest police patch against would-be bullies.