After decades of trying, can the new Granville Street plan succeed where others have failed? | Lots of COVID booster appointments available, says pharmacy manager, with 3 weeks left in spring campaign | B.C. sends extra police to Williams Lake in wake of council's state of emergency proposal
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After decades of trying, can the new Granville Street plan succeed where others have failed?; City of Vancouver renderings of what Granville Street could look like at the end of its 20-year plan\.

After decades of trying, can the new Granville Street plan succeed where others have failed?

June 5 , 2025 at 05:00:00 a.m. PDT • :

On Wednesday, council unanimously approved a new strategy for Granville Street in downtown Vancouver, a vision that will eventually involve the removal of vehicles, a destination public space at Robson Street, and the replacement of SROs with rental and social housing. 

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Lots of COVID booster appointments available, says pharmacy manager, with 3 weeks left in spring campaign; The current COVID-19 booster vaccine campaign ends June 30\.

Lots of COVID booster appointments available, says pharmacy manager, with 3 weeks left in spring campaign

June 5 , 2025 at 06:00:00 a.m. PDT • :

Linda Gutenberg isn't entirely sure why there's a dip in interest, but she has a hunch.  "I think there's a little bit of vaccine fatigue, where people are just kind of tired of just coming in and getting vaccines all the time."

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B.C. sends extra police to Williams Lake in wake of council's state of emergency proposal; Williams Lake Mayor Surinderpal Rathor, centre, is seen with city staff at a council meeting\.

B.C. sends extra police to Williams Lake in wake of council's state of emergency proposal

June 4 , 2025 at 06:13:29 p.m. PDT • :

City councillors voted to stand down on a call to declare a state of local emergency to respond to increased crime in the community. The provincial government has promised to send more police to support the city's efforts.

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The world's most-consumed liquor is finally cropping up in North American bars; Clear liquor being poured into a small clear glass\.

The world's most-consumed liquor is finally cropping up in North American bars

June 4 , 2025 at 12:17:29 p.m. PDT • :

Industry pros break down baijiu, the fiery Chinese spirit — and how to fully appreciate it.

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B.C. SPCA seizes 34 Bengal cats from Vernon breeder; One of the Bengal cats seized from a Vernon, B\.C\., breeder is seen in this B\.C\. SPCA handout picture\.

B.C. SPCA seizes 34 Bengal cats from Vernon breeder

June 4 , 2025 at 05:24:15 p.m. PDT • :

The B.C. SPCA seized 34 Bengal cats from a breeder in Vernon, B.C., with the society saying the animals were in distress and some had diarrhea.

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Here's a look at some major projects Canada's leaders hope to fast-track; Prime Minister Mark Carney said the government is looking to fast-track certain projects deemed in the national interest\. Premiers pitched him on ideas Monday, but he hasn't yet released a list of what what will be prioritized\.  

June 4 , 2025 at 02:58:56 p.m. PDT • :

Here's a look at some major projects Canada's leaders hope to fast-track

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Tory interim leader calls B.C. premier a 'radical' for not supporting another pipeline; Interim Opposition Leader Andrew Scheer called B\.C\. Premier David Eby a 'radical' in the House of Commons on Wednesday for not throwing his support behind a new oil pipeline through the province\.  

June 4 , 2025 at 04:52:09 p.m. PDT • :

Tory interim leader calls B.C. premier a 'radical' for not supporting another pipeline

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The FIFA World Cup is heading to Trump's U.S. Will the world want to come — or even be able to?; U\.S\. President Donald Trump holds the key to the FIFA Club World Cup trophy in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D\.C\., on March 7\.  

June 5 , 2025 at 01:00:00 a.m. PDT • :

The FIFA World Cup is heading to Trump's U.S. Will the world want to come — or even be able to?

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Marc Garneau, 1st Canadian astronaut in space, dead at 76; Marc Garneau's wife, Pam, said he passed away 'surrounded by the love of his family\.'  

June 4 , 2025 at 03:29:22 p.m. PDT • :

Marc Garneau, 1st Canadian astronaut in space, dead at 76

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Demand for water bombers has 'skyrocketed' as Canada grapples with more intense wildfires; A CL-415 water bomber performs at the Aero Gatineau Ottawa air show in 2023\. John Gradek, an aviation management lecturer at McGill University, calls the aircraft the 'backbone' of Canada's firefighting fleet\.  

June 5 , 2025 at 01:00:00 a.m. PDT • :

Demand for water bombers has 'skyrocketed' as Canada grapples with more intense wildfires

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June 4 , 2025 at 07:37:11 p.m. PDT • :

Snoop Dogg to headline concert before historic Elks-Lions CFL home opener

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June 4 , 2025 at 05:01:00 p.m. PDT • :

Officials expect 'significant wildfire growth' at blaze on B.C.-Alta. border

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June 4 , 2025 at 05:27:10 p.m. PDT • :

PWHL Vancouver signs former Frost defenders Thompson, Jaques as club's first players

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June 5 , 2025 at 01:00:00 a.m. PDT • :

I was a lifelong thrifter, committed to buying second-hand. Then I became addicted

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June 4 , 2025 at 01:00:00 a.m. PDT • :

From Hamilton to Edmonton: Ice from NHL players' hometowns used to resurface rink for Stanley Cup final

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