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(via CBC)
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(via CBC)
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(via North Shore News)
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(via CBC)
BC salmon farms linked to explosive spike in wild fish deaths
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BC police watchdog gets $2M funding boost to hire staff, cut investigation times
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For Arts Legend Norman Armour, with Thanks
A friend remembers the co-founder of Vancouver’s PuSh Festival, his bold vision and what he leaves behind.
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Their rolling RV repair shop brings loving care to treasures and happiness to owners.
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Turning to Youth to Bring Forward Solutions
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I am constantly impressed by my conversations with my grandchildren — they are articulate, caring human beings — too often thwarted by disregard and disrespect.
The young people need to be encouraged to speak out and they need to be listened to. If my contemporaries at that age had a fraction of their awareness and sensitivity, I feel the world would be a better place.
Give them an audience and the opportunity to share. The future is theirs.