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Here are 6 must-see plays opening in Vancouver in November
November offers a rich bounty of theatre in Metro Vancouver. I count at least 33 separate opportunities for theatregoers this month, a substantial fall harvest. Along with festivals galore (Chutzpah!, Downtown Eastside Heart of the City, Transform, Stand, IndiFest), you can attend Remembrance Day shows, musicals for adults, classics for kids, holiday entertainments for the family, and a cornucopia of comedies and dramas. Here are six of my best bets: Read More
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Public beach access preserved in West Vancouver property sale following community outcry
The public will continue to have access to a century-old path leading to a secluded West Vancouver beach while the district finalizes a private sale of the municipally owned property it sits on. Read More
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B.C. man has visited all 193 United Nations countries: 'Avoid tours, guides and hotels'
It took 18 years, but Ron Perrier has now seen the world. Read More
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B.C. port employers release details of final offer to foremen union ahead of lockout
The B.C. Maritime Employers Association has released the details of its final offer to the union representing more than 700 foremen ahead of a looming lockout on Monday. Read More
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Brian Minter: Recent rainstorms show how to adapt gardens and lawns for winter
After the major plant losses in our gardens last year, due to a severe January cold spell, it’s time to prepare for any similar potential event this coming winter. Read More
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Book review: B.C. author's The Man Who Saw Seconds a delightful mash-up of thriller tropes
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Makeover: A sophisticated, chic look with shiny and fuller hair
My client, Brenda, was ready elevate her bob for something a little more sophisticated, versatile and chic. Read More
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Rich, sweet and delicious: Cranberries, white chocolate crumb bars
Here's why you should grab extra bags of fresh cranberries at the store: Cranberry White Chocolate Crumb Bar. If you enjoy the sweet-tart combo, you’ll love these bars with four irresistible layers. They start with a firm sugar cookie base, followed by a layer of tangy cranberry jam, a layer of white chocolate chips, and topped with a crumbly cookie dough. For extra sweetness and richness, I sprinkle more white chocolate chips on top before baking. Read More
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B.C. deluge shows why cities struggle to keep up with extreme rain
Heavy rain isn't unusual for the community of Deep Cove in North Vancouver, but when Ashifa Saferali saw an e-bike floating down the middle of the street she knew this storm was something different. Read More
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Experience wanted: Why speaker of the B.C. legislature is no job for a rookie
The most interesting place to be this week may be behind the heavy wooden door, in the red-carpeted office of the clerk of the House in the B.C. legislature. Read More
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Anthony Gismondi: Top red picks from B.C. and France that deliver on price — and experience
The red wine market is not having a moment globally. Its fall from consumer favour is a mix of several factors, ranging from a rush to sparkling wine and rosé to a much broader interest in white wines. Then there is the growing consumer interest in lower-alcohol wines, and drinking less in general, as well as relentless price hikes for labels that were once $15 or $20 and are now $35 or $40 with little appreciable change in quality. Read More
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Former politicians say record number of rookie MLAs in B.C. legislature may lead to growing pains
There are always plenty of new faces in the B.C. legislature following a provincial election as MLAs retire or are defeated in their local race. This year, however, there are a record 56 rookie MLA-elects set to be sworn in, a situation some former representatives and a former premier say is likely to pose challenges when it comes to proceedings in the house. Read More
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New West mayor's all-expenses paid trip to Dubai breached ethics rules: Commissioner
New Westminster Mayor Patrick Johnstone violated the city’s code of conduct when he accepted an all-expenses paid trip to Dubai for a climate conference, but he did so inadvertently and in good faith, the city's ethics commissioner has found. Read More
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Metro Vancouver approves 2025 budget with 10 per cent increase in taxes, fees
Metro Vancouver's board of directors approved a 2025 budget with an almost 10 per cent increase in taxes and fees on Friday, although North Shore directors staged a last-minute attempt to pare some of that back. Read More
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'Safety' of student athletes paramount, says B.C. association investigating treatment of trans basketball player
A B.C. basketball coach accused of bigotry by a transgender player on an opposing team said she was worried about the safety of her players when she raised concerns after a game, saying the way she has been portrayed is "simply untrue to who I am and what I believe as a person, a coach and a leader." Read More
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Another in a long line of firsts for B.C's female MLAs
VICTORIA — When the 47 elected NDP MLAs convened at the legislature this week, there were almost twice as many female faces as male faces in the government caucus room. Read More
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Pete Fry: Who is lobbying Vancouver City Hall?
It will be some time before Vancouverites learn who may be influencing the back rooms of City Hall. Read More
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Parts of the Stanley Park seawall will be closed this month as part of looper moth work
A section of Vancouver's scenic seawall will be closed to the public for a month to allow crews to remove trees destroyed by the recent hemlock looper moth infestation. Read More
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After vandalism at family home, Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim speaks out about history of 'hate-fuelled attacks'
After Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim's family home was vandalized on Thursday night with what he called "hateful" graffiti, he has spoken publicly for the first time about a history of threatening incidents that have crossed the line. Read More
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World Series in the spotlight with all-star matchup
It was baseball’s time to shine this week as it featured a dream matchup in the World Series, pitting the eventual champion Los Angeles Dodgers against the New York Yankees. Read More
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