Nobody’s handmaiden
The intersection of Denman and Comox is
jammed with more than 200 nurses, some in picturesque black capes lined in red. full story
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Commuters cope with strike with innovations
like the ‘bike bus’
Joe Foy wasn’t discouraged when only
one person showed up for his Bike Bus Monday—just the opposite. full story
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Coroner calls for tougher motorcycle helmet
regulations
The tiny metal beanies favoured by some
motorcycle riders provide little more protection than a salad bowl lined with
packing material—yet they’re perfectly legal. full story
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Plan remakes Flats into neighbourhood
Its name sounds dull as dishwater, but its ramifications aren’t.
full story
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SFU move to Woodward’s slammed as too ‘upscale’
Negotiations between Simon Fraser University and the provincial government to
move the school’s contemporary arts program into the old Woodward’s building
has locals concerned about gentrification.
full story
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Storied absinthe comes to city
It’s green, it’s supposed to make you crazy and B.C. is the first place in
North America where you can openly buy it at cafés and bars. full story
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Porn producers recruit city talent at local
expo
Local porn companies will be on the lookout for new talent at Vancouver’s
first porn expo at Plaza of Nations next weekend.
full story
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Visitors to Granville Island increase by
nearly a third in 10 years
The number of visitors to Granville Island has jumped nearly 30 per cent in the
last decade, according to a survey prepared for Canada Mortgage and Housing
Corporation, which runs the island. full story
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Chess is elementary for students at
Nightingale
You’ll never mistake Nightingale elementary teacher Greg Canning for Gary
Kasparov. full story
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