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Vancouver mayor speaks out after his home was targeted with graffiti on Halloween

Vancouver mayor speaks out after his home was targeted with graffiti on Halloween

VANCOUVER — Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim says his home was defaced with "hateful" graffiti on Halloween night.
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Driver carjacked at a fast-food drive-thru in Saanich

Driver carjacked at a fast-food drive-thru in Saanich

Police said a person dressed in all black clothing and wearing a mask opened the door of the vehicle just as the driver was leaving a Saanich drive-thru.
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'This is not a case of kids being kids:' Multiple teens arrested on Halloween in Squamish

'This is not a case of kids being kids:' Multiple teens arrested on Halloween in Squamish

'This is a very concerning trend and it is out of pure luck that no one was hurt from the explosive devices,' said Squamish RCMP Staff Sgt.
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Aggressive deer fatally injures dog in family's yard in Oak Bay, B.C.

Aggressive deer fatally injures dog in family's yard in Oak Bay, B.C.

OAK BAY, B.C. — Police on Vancouver Island are warning residents to protect their pets during deer mating season after a buck fatally injured a dog in the yard of a home.
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New West mayor to step away from Metro Van duties and focus on city issues

New West mayor to step away from Metro Van duties and focus on city issues

Mayor Patrick Johnstone will continue to serve regional roles but says it’s a “good timing to shift things up” at the Metro Vancouver Regional District board of directors.
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Vancouver confirms CRAB Park temporary sheltering area will close next week

Vancouver confirms CRAB Park temporary sheltering area will close next week

VANCOUVER — The City of Vancouver says the remaining seven residents of an encampment at a Downtown Eastside park have a week to pack up their belongings and leave, or they must remove their tents each day as the area returns to regular daytime use.
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Hands-on trades-training centre planned on Songhees land with $5M donation

Hands-on trades-training centre planned on Songhees land with $5M donation

Indigenous students will be offered scholarships and priority access to the new centre
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First fobs made from Duncan hockey stick set to hit the market

First fobs made from Duncan hockey stick set to hit the market

About 700 fobs, each with a laser-carved design, will be available for $20 each early in the coming week
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Vancouver council unanimous in call for park designation in Strathcona

Vancouver council unanimous in call for park designation in Strathcona

Temporary fire hall was planned for green space at Gore and Union streets
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B.C.'s Golden Ears park closed due to damage from atmospheric river

B.C.'s Golden Ears park closed due to damage from atmospheric river

A popular park in British Columbia's Lower Mainland remains closed due to damage from an atmospheric river weather system that drenched the province's south coast, triggering a mudslide and local flooding that killed three people.
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