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A young fan reacts after receiving a puck from Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson (40) prior to the start of a game against the Carolina Hurricanes at Rogers Arena.

Husband charged with manslaughter in the death of Langley woman Naomi Onotera

IHIT confirmed one person has been arrested in connection to the disappearance of Naomi Onotera.

Without the comfort of home this Christmas, evacuees find light in unexpected places

Lindsay Lockhart is taking life "day by day" after her house and farm were flooded. She is among the thousands of British Columbians spending Christmas away from home due to this year's flooding and fires.

Students, representatives worry about spread of COVID-19 at in-person exams at UBC

Sign at entrance to UBC in Vancouver.

B.C. Climate News Dec. 13-Dec. 19: Breakup of 'Doomsday glacier' in Antarctic could cause 'dramatic' rise in global sea levels: scientists | Housing for displaced flood victims high priority as military wraps assistance

Thwaites Glacier in Antarctic is the widest on Earth at 80 miles across.

COVID-19: New restrictions due to Omicron come into effect on Monday

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Chief Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry provides an update on COVID-19 in Victoria on December 17, 2021. Photo: Felipe Fittipaldi, Government of B.C.

COVID-19 update for Dec. 18-19: Weekend Canucks games postponed | Students worry about spreading virus at UBC exams | 789 new cases, three deaths | Omicron restrictions force cancellation of Bryan Adams concert, New Year’s Eve parties

Here's your daily update with everything you need to know on the novel coronavirus situation in B.C.

COVID-19: Omicron restrictions force cancellation of Bryan Adams concert, New Year's Eve parties

Carla Smith and Lucy Croysdill are the co-founders of Rolla Skate Club, whose New Year's Eve bash is now cancelled due to new COVID-19 restrictions

Vancouver Weather: Rain or wet snow over higher terrain

It looks like heavy rain for most of Metro Vancouver Saturday.

American man convicted in human smuggling case gets time served

Bob Boule of the Smuggler's Inn, a bed-and-breakfast located in Blaine, Wash., straddling the U.S.-side of Zero Avenue in Surrey.

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With child-care program Trudeau finds a model for influencing provincial policy

Trudeau's Liberals have so far inked 11 deals with provinces and territories to offer $10-a-day daycare to Canadian families

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Canadian provinces grapple with rising, record COVID-19 cases due to Omicron variant

As infections soar across the country, Ottawa will tighten border rules as of Tuesday, requiring a pre-arrival negative molecular test result for COVID-19, even for short trips of less than 72 hours.

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The best obituary ever written? Judge for yourself

A son's saucy tribute to his "plus-sized Jewish lady redneck" mother has gone viral.

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Two-month-old baby dies from COVID-19 in Montreal hospital

The child was in good health at birth, according to Ste-Justine Hospital, but was put in intensive care recently due to COVID-19 and died on Thursday.

21 hours ago National
Explosion at Pakistan bank branch kills at least 15

A senior police officer said the blast at a branch of Habib Bank Limited, Pakistan’s largest lender, could have been caused by a gas leak.

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Best of TV 2021: 'Succession,' 'You,' Meghan and Harry's Oprah interview and more

Eight of 2021’s top 10 shows are either from Netflix or HBO/HBO Max.

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COVID-19: Omicron restrictions force cancellation of Bryan Adams concert, New Year's Eve parties

“We all really needed something like this right now. This New Year’s Eve party could (have been) the start of us all coming out of COVID.” — Lucy Croysdill of Rolla Skate Club

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'Spider-man: No Way Home' opens with $50M at domestic box offices

The opening day sales set a record for the COVID-19 era.

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Henry Cavill wanted an 'intellectual Geralt' for Season 2 of The Witcher

Monster slayer has a new look as the fantasy hit returns to the small screen

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Book review: Nothing funny in comic book take on Indigenous history

Author/activist Gord Hill, a member of the Kwakwaka’wakw Nation, has been involved in Indigenous peoples’ and anti-globalization movements for more than three decades

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This Week in History, 1938: The brief career of pioneer Vancouver's first photographer

H.T. Devine took many of early Vancouver's most famous photographs.

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Makeover: Level up your makeup for the holidays

Nadia Albano offers up tips on how to bring your makeup game to a new level

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Style Q&A: Quebec-based Truand Truand a fashion brand for 'everyone and anyone'

Truand Truand is a brand that's based on "sartorial freedom," according to founder Nancy Caouette.

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The Home Front: Etsy home decor predictions for 2022

Etsy's colour of the year for 2022 is bright and bold emerald green

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Empty Stocking Fund: Christmas Bureau makes sure kids of all ages find something fun under the tree

All year round the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau collects toys from individual donors and companies.

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Doug Roth and Andrea Seale: Three things government can do to build a ‘healthier future’ for Canadian kids

Opinion: These actions would help parents, caregivers and young people choose more nutritious food and protect them from the harmful effects of vaping

Doug Roth, Andrea Seale 1 day ago Opinion
Letters to The Province, Dec. 17, 2021: Where are the airline regulatory agencies?

While watching a human interest story on the news the other night about a Canadian family losing over $5,000 due to a flight cancelled by the airline, it made me wonder what has happened to the class-action lawsuit that is seeking justice for the thousands of Canadian travellers over cancelled, rescheduled or vaporized domestic and international flights.

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Bill Bewick: B.C. being treated unfairly by Canada's equalization program

Opinion: Ottawa taxes B.C. families way too much compared to what B.C. gets back

Bill Bewick 2 days ago Opinion
Letters to The Province, Dec. 16, 2021: B.C. Lions fan offers advice to new owner Amar Doman

Re: ‘Fan base and passion’: Amar Doman the ‘mane’ man, seeks to restore Leos pride

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Glavin: Trudeau is making slow progress on cleaning up Canada's money laundering mess

Opinion: Shutting down big-money laundering schemes run by criminals and kleptocrats has emerged as key to the West's efforts to preserve democracy

Terry Glavin 3 days ago Columnists

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Night trains enjoy resurgence, with help from Greta Thunberg

Travel option a green alternative to flights and bus rides.

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Hotel Intel: Fairmont Vancouver gets regal update, but preserves its past

A four-year, $75-million renovation was carried out with the hotel’s heritage in mind.

1 day ago Travel
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Art and architecture of Scottsdale offer a rich cultural experience

Dotted with towering cacti and set against the breathtaking backdrop of the McDowell Mountain Range, the sun-splashed Sonoran Desert sets the scene for our art-filled adventure in Scottsdale.

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COVID-19: What happens if I travel when there's an advisory? How can rapid tests help?

There are many questions about what is possible as people adjust holiday and travel plans.

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The Emerald City still sparkles

A weekend getaway proves Seattle hasn’t lost any of its holiday lustre

December 11, 2021 Local Travel

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Snakebit: The Shelby Mustang GT500KR returns with 900 hp open in new tab

Shelby America is celebrating the company's 60th anniversary with this aggressively styled serpent

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Operator of self-driving bus in Ontario critically injured in crash open in new tab

Autonomous shuttle, limited to 20 km/hm apparently hits tree in Whitby in evening incident

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Toronto driver caught speeding 30 km/h over, blames car open in new tab

'I wasn’t speeding; the car was!'

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EV startup Rivian to build US$5-billion plant in Georgia open in new tab

The company's just-launched truck is already getting rave reviews, but that isn't stopping it from posting a loss this quarter

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Spied! This is the 2023 Corvette E-Ray hybrid without any camo open in new tab

The undisguised hybrid ‘Vette was spotted in Detroit emitting a "very different" sound

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COVID-19 vaccine inequity allowed Omicron to emerge open in new tab

While people in the wealthy West have had preferred access to multiple rounds of vaccines, vast numbers of people, especially in Africa and on the Indian subcontinent, haven’t received a single dose.

1 day ago Health
Face masks, digital screens and winter weather are a triple threat for dry eyes open in new tab

With winter drawing closer, plus increased digital device use and mask wearing, the dry eye triad’s triple-layered threat to the stability of your tear film is real.

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Christmas Tree Syndrome: If your sparkly conifer has you feeling a little itchy, you are not alone open in new tab

Seven per cent of people with allergies saw a spike in coughing, wheezing and itchy rashes when exposed to the mold that comes with Christmas trees, study finds.

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B.C. premier expects 'full recovery' following throat cancer diagnosis open in new tab

B.C. Premier John Horgan, who had bladder cancer in his 40s, is optimistic as he faces throat cancer.

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Hip hop song triggers drop in suicide rates open in new tab

The title of the track by Logic, featuring Alessia Cara and Khalid, is the phone number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.

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Eight pounds of pot seized during RIDE stop as cannabis smells tips off OPP

A 42-year-old Ontario man faces three charges under the Cannabis Act.

3 days ago News
She's 28, a serial cannabis entrepreneur, and on Forbes 30 under 30 list

Week in weed: Pfizer's billion-dollar entry into marijuana, three Canadians granted access to psilocybin mushrooms, and how the gift of weed is budget-friendly with these ideas

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All TikToker fired for positive weed test wants for Christmas is money to pay her rent

Woman claims she was let go from Amazon over medicinal marijuana she uses to treat her post-traumatic stress disorder.

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Legal cannabis sales surpass illicit market for the first time in Ontario: OCS

Nearly 55 per cent of all cannabis sales in the last quarter occurred in legal channels.

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Why was there a dwarf alligator at an illegal cannabis site?

Authorities also found 238 growing plants, butane hash oil lab, dried marijuana, weed seeds and firearms.

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