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Off-duty lifeguard praised for 'heroic rescue' of drowning man

Off-duty lifeguard praised for 'heroic rescue' of drowning man

Teenage lifeguard leapt into action and began doing chest compressions on unconscious man at Metro Vancouver beach.
More Canadians 'tightening their belts' as three-quarters report money stress

More Canadians 'tightening their belts' as three-quarters report money stress

Price increases are being met with spending decreases by Canadians, but certain parts of the country are tightening their belts more than others.
These people were dressed as 'Pee and Poo' at PNE in Vancouver

These people were dressed as 'Pee and Poo' at PNE in Vancouver

Mascots dressed a giant turd and massive droplet of pee made quite the splash on the opening day of annual fair.
U.S. lawmakers, advocates pushing Ottawa to eliminate ArriveCan, open Nexus offices

U.S. lawmakers, advocates pushing Ottawa to eliminate ArriveCan, open Nexus offices

U.S. is ramping up the pressure on Ottawa to ease travel delays between the two countries.
Two dead, seven injured after car crashes into wedding party

Two dead, seven injured after car crashes into wedding party

A woman in her 60s exiting a shared driveway collided with a group of people at a West Vancouver wedding.
World chuckwagon champion to be crowned at Century Downs

World chuckwagon champion to be crowned at Century Downs

Chuckwagons are rolling into Calgary area this week for the final leg of the World Professional Chuckwagon Association tour.
B.C. First Nation arrives in Scotland, asks museum to return totem pole taken in 1929

B.C. First Nation arrives in Scotland, asks museum to return totem pole taken in 1929

Delegates from the Nisga’a First Nation are in Scotland this week to discuss repatriating a memorial totem pole it says was stolen nearly a century ago.
Alberta provincial park is scene of the crime in new murder mystery novel

Alberta provincial park is scene of the crime in new murder mystery novel

Glenbow Ranch is a great place for a relaxing stroll or an idyllic family picnic, but it's also an excellent spot to dump a body.
Ex-TV anchor charged in cop assault elects jury trial

Ex-TV anchor charged in cop assault elects jury trial

A Vancouver police officer suffered a broken leg in a January 2021 scuffle with a man allegedly refusing to wear a mandated mask when entering courthouse.
Foothills family raising funds for life-changing device for daughter

Foothills family raising funds for life-changing device for daughter

Claire Sonnenberg, 6, who has cerebral palsy, was able to take her first steps using a Trexo machine, which costs upwards of $44,000 and is not covered by insurance. 
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