The weed creed
The smell of pot wafting across the sloping field of Grandview Park is hardly
unusual, but this late afternoon rally has a distinctly festive feel. full story
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Women organizing against rapists
A women’s group is mobilizing to help neighbourhoods protect themselves after
a number of seemingly random attacks on women in the city’s West Side. full story
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Recycling comes to the catwalk
Dresses made from used CDs, bubble wrap and old sunglasses might not make the
runway at Canada Place, but down the road you’ll spot them on all the
best-dressed environmentalists. full story
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Resident sees blue after Riley Park rink
meltdown
Dave Bush walks his dog past the Riley Park Community Centre every day. He
usually sees kids playing or getting dropped off, but what he saw last week
shocked him. full story
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Locals aligned with Quebec protest
Dave Primack is prepared for tear gas and truncheon-wielding security forces
when he flies east tomorrow to help protest a free trade agreement being
discussed in Quebec City during the Summit of the Americas.
full story
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Mental health detectives meet here
When accused child-killer David Trott
was found unfit to stand trial earlier this month, it was a team of forensic
mental health professionals who made the decision. full story
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Totem pole resurrected
When Native carver Mike Dangeli pushes
open the door to his workshop the smell of cedar hits you like an old-growth
forest.
full story
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Emergency dispatchers taking grievances to
board
Unionized dispatchers at the city’s joint emergency services
"E-Comm" centre are planning to protest at the centre’s board of
directors meeting Friday. full story
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Leong gone but not forgotten
Bing Leong had a great memory—just not for names. So when regulars would pop
into his Varsity Grill restaurant on West 10th Avenue, they’d be greeted with
unique monikers Leong created himself. full story
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