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Steve MacNaull: Elephants and elegance in Thailand

piquenewsmagazine.com – When we were planning our trip to Bangkok, elephant interaction was top of the to-do list.

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Snowmaggedon part 2: Traffic chaos at the foot of North Vancouver’s Cut

burnabynow.com – A New Westminster city councillor said he is at a loss for words, three weeks after a snowstorm stranded motorists on bridges and highways overnight throughout the Lower Mainland.

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Photos: 10 casino movie myths debunked

oddsseeker.com – Despite romanticizing casinos in movies, gambling games are heavily regulated. Casinos place limits on how much can be bet at a table.

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Jack Knox: Car trunk turkey and other holiday budget tips

timescolonist.com – Inflation is a problem this year. Best to work within a budget. With that in mind, here are some guidelines to follow when planning holiday spending.

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Escaping B.C. strata cat subject of off-leash complaints

squamishchief.com – B.C. Civil Resolution Tribunal says a Surrey strata cat owner doesn’t have to pay fines for the feline’s escapes, using gardens and planters as litter box.

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Cameras at babies’ bedsides in B.C. neonatal intensive care unit comfort parents

piquenewsmagazine.com – VANCOUVER — When Preethi Krishnan would return home from the hospital after visiting her premature twins, she took comfort in knowing they were just a few clicks away on her laptop or phone, even in …

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B.C. COVID class action lawsuit proceedings now online

piquenewsmagazine.com – B.C. COVID lawsuit footage available online for public to watch case where the plaintiffs say the province exceeded its authority with its pandemic response.

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Adding new COVID class-action defendant could derail B.C. case

vancouverisawesome.com – A lawsuit seeking class-action certification could see new defendants as B.C. Centre for Disease Control enters discussions before B.C Supreme Court judge.

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1008 enclave lake

lakehomes.com – 1008 ENCLAVE LAKE, AUBURNDALE, FL – lhrmls-01427420 at LakeHomes.com

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Vancouver event raises $40,000 to help kids get into organized sports

piquenewsmagazine.com – Local charity KidSport attracted ambasssadors Ashleigh McIvor, Brent Hayden, Christine Nesbitt, Evan Dunfee, Finn Iles, Jay DeMerit, and Natasha Wodak

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Rob Shaw: Mandate letters hint at premier’s priorities – and his cabinet’s long to-do list

biv.com – Premier David Eby’s climate plans include new legislation for BC to reach net-zero emissions by 2050, and reducing pollution reduction targets

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Paint colour can increase home value by nearly $6,500, research shows

vancouverisawesome.com – Homes with dark grey walls can increase a selling price by nearly $6,500, while those with trendy green kitchens can decrease the price by more than $3,600.

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Opinion: Eby’s caucus choices reward the faithful and corner the fallible

biv.com – Controversial ministers have portfolios with expectations; loyal ministers get priority portfolios

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Luxuriously Designed Sunridge Ski Chalet

luxuryportfolio.com – Luxuriously Designed Sunridge Ski Chalet located at 3824 Sunridge Drive, Whistler, BC, Canada. This luxury home in Whistler, BC is listed by John Ryan at luxury brokerage The Whistler Real Estate Co.…

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Canadians have fewer paid vacation days than other countries, survey shows

princegeorgecitizen.com – Canada is not among the top countries in the world that offer a high number of paid vacation days. Countries like France, Spain and Austria offer more.

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