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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s dream of a pipeline from the oilsands around Fort McMurray to B.C.’s northwest coast faces opposition from the B.C. NDP and coastal First Nations, but experts say there is little that Premier David Eby can do to stop such a project.

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David Eby says he will not support a new pipeline from Alberta. But can he stop it?

As discovered with the attempts to block the Trans-Mountain pipeline, B.C.'s tool box is limited when it comes to stopping energy projects.

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Vancouver Sun @vancouversun.bsky.social · 2h

Vancouver park board to seek legal advice about frequently absent commissioner

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Vancouver park board to seek legal advice about frequently absent commissioner

Marie-Claire Howard's spotty attendance was the subject of a motion at Monday's meeting, where commissioners voted to seek legal advice.

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Vancouver Sun @vancouversun.bsky.social · 3h

Here's the big reason why Vancouverites love Pepino's Spaghetti House

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Here's the big reason why Vancouverites love Pepino's Spaghetti House

Pepino's Spaghetti House leans in to the Italian-American cuisine and generous portion sizes of its appreciated predecessor. Find out more.

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Vancouver Sun @vancouversun.bsky.social · 3h

A Squamish man has been sentenced to 4½ years in prison for a drunken hit-and-run that killed a mother of two and caused life-altering injuries to her cousin as they waited at a bus stop.

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Drunk driver in fatal hit-and-run in Squamish jailed 4½ years

Gurpreet Sangha was killed at a bus stop after a late shift at a restaurant. Her cousin was badly hurt in the Sept. 2, 2022 crash

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Vancouver Sun @vancouversun.bsky.social · 3h

Vancouver city council approved sweeping zoning changes Tuesday aimed at speeding up the development of thousands of parcels of land in the Broadway and Cambie corridors. Find out more:

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'Sea change:' Vancouver city council rezones thousands of properties in Broadway and Cambie corridors

Vancouver's sweeping rezoning of more than 4,200 properties aims to shorten the development process by a year or more.

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The big log house at 4686 West 2nd Ave. has been one of the most distinctive buildings in Vancouver since 1912.

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To save it, this historic Vancouver log house is being cut in half and moved

Built between 1912 and 1917, the house had a Heritage A ranking on the city's heritage register, until the city dropped its ranking system.

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Vancouver Sun @vancouversun.bsky.social · 22h

Puff, puff — but don’t pass the picket line: The B.C. General Employees Union is on strike and that includes your local government cannabis shop. Read more:

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Here's the full list of B.C. Cannabis stores affected by the BCGEU strike

Here's the full list of B.C. Cannabis stores that are closed due to the BCGEU strike.

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Vancouver eye surgeons first in B.C. to perform night vision surgery

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Vancouver eye surgeons first in B.C. to perform night vision surgery

Vancouver eye surgeons first in B.C. to perform precise retinal surgery for Leber congenital amaurosis

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How B.C.'s property tax system delivers big benefits to multimillionaires, and why some say it needs to change

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How B.C.'s property tax system delivers big benefits to multimillionaires, and why some say it needs to change

B.C.'s property tax system is uniquely generous for wealthy homeowners. Some people think that should change. Find out more.

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Vancouver Sun @vancouversun.bsky.social · 2d

Here's a list of Vancouver's 12 Michelin-starred restaurants

If you're curious about each of Vancouver's 12 Michelin-starred restaurants, read on for our reviews.

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From haunted houses to tricks and treats, here are some Metro Vancouver spooktacular events to check out for Halloween 2025

Creeping it real: Here are 13 fun and freaky things to do in Metro Vancouver this Halloween season

From haunted houses to tricks and treats, here are some Metro Vancouver events to check out for Halloween 2025.

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Vancouver Sun @vancouversun.bsky.social · 4d

Here's a list of Vancouver's 12 Michelin-starred restaurants

If you're curious about each of Vancouver's 12 Michelin-starred restaurants, read on for our reviews.

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Vancouver Sun @vancouversun.bsky.social · 4d

From haunted houses to tricks and treats, here are some Metro Vancouver spooktacular events to check out for Halloween 2025

Creeping it real: Here are 13 fun and freaky things to do in Metro Vancouver this Halloween season

From haunted houses to tricks and treats, here are some Metro Vancouver events to check out for Halloween 2025.

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Vancouver Sun @vancouversun.bsky.social · 4d

Here's a list of Vancouver's 12 Michelin-starred restaurants

If you're curious about each of Vancouver's 12 Michelin-starred restaurants, read on for our reviews.

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Vancouver Sun @vancouversun.bsky.social · 4d

Meet the B.C. teens set to play two legendary New York City nightclubs this weekend

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Meet the B.C. teens set to play two legendary New York City nightclubs this weekend

B.C. teen band Westwood Theory will play international Kids Rock For Kids events at NYC's The Bitter End and Atlantic Antic. Learn more.

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Vancouver Sun @vancouversun.bsky.social · 5d

As Vancouver city hall braces for job cuts, 'top-heavy' management structure could be targeted

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As Vancouver city hall braces for job cuts, 'top-heavy' management structure could be targeted

People inside and outside city hall believe several non-union, management roles — what the city calls "exempt staff" — could be targeted.

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Vancouver Sun @vancouversun.bsky.social · 5d

B.C.'s EV mandates are 'tough targets' as sales slow down

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B.C.'s EV mandates are 'tough targets' as sales slow down

Government agencies will use hundreds of gas-fuelled cars well past current target dates. Find out why.

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Vancouver Sun @vancouversun.bsky.social · 5d

Vancouver #MichelinGuide 2025: Two new stars, one Bib Gourmand, and two Recommended additions

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Vancouver Michelin Guide 2025: Two new stars, one Bib Gourmand, and two Recommended additions

Michelin Guide announced the newcomers to the 2025 list in Vancouver. Find out more.

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Vancouver Sun @vancouversun.bsky.social · 5d

A hunter stumbled across the bloody carcasses of 11 dead cattle on a logging road near Quesnel earlier this week, sparking an investigation into what caused the gruesome deaths. Find out more:

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Eleven dead cattle found on logging road in B.C. Cariboo, likely poisoned

It appears the cows died after eating fertilizer used in forestry to regenerate growth

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Vancouver Sun @vancouversun.bsky.social · 5d

Vancouver International Film Festival: Don't know what to see? Here are 10 good choices

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Vancouver International Film Festival: Don't know what to see? Here are 10 good choices

This year's VIFF lineup offers 170 feature films. Here are 10 that make great additions to your viewing list.

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Vancouver Sun @vancouversun.bsky.social · 6d

From 'dustbowls' to plastic pavers: How Vancouver wants to change the city's alleys

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From 'dustbowls' to plastic pavers: How Vancouver wants to change the city's alleys

"It's about the permeability and redirection of heat that comes from green lanes so they are cool ..." says Mike Klassen

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Vancouver Sun @vancouversun.bsky.social · 6d

Two Vancouver fatal shootings can be linked to accused killer: Prosecutor

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Two Vancouver fatal shootings can be linked to accused killer: Prosecutor

Kane Carter faces two counts of second-degree murder in the fatal shootings of Kevin Whiteside and 15-year-old Alfred Wong

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Vancouver Sun @vancouversun.bsky.social · 6d

BCGEU strike taking its toll on student loans and grants

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BCGEU strike taking its toll on student loans and grants

BCGEU strike shuts down Student Aid website, leaving students unable to apply, upload documents or receive any payments

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Vancouver Sun @vancouversun.bsky.social · 6d

A weekend fire in east Vancouver has left several small businesses scrambling to pick up the pieces and start over. Read more:

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'It's a miracle no one got hurt': east Vancouver fire hits small businesses hard

Faye Smith says her husband, Brandon Hart, lost over $100K in photography equipment and other independents also lost everything

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Vancouver Sun @vancouversun.bsky.social · 7d

Vancouver’s latest international ranking — 36 on a list of 48 cities — is a red flag

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Vancouver’s latest international ranking — 36 on a list of 48 cities — is a red flag

Douglas Todd: Instead of being “world-class,” evidence suggests Vancouver is seriously falling behind other major urban regions around world

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