David Drake, Nelson mathematician and poet, dies at 88

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Algae bloom killing farmed fish on Vancouver Island’s West Coast

Three cops investigated in connection to ex-Vancouver detective’s sexual misconduct

Violence response procedures updated for B.C. schools, police

A pawsitive ending: Missing puppy found after nine-day search in Chilliwack

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VIDEO: ‘Climate emergency’ is Oxford’s 2019 Word of the Year

Other words on the shortlist included ‘extinction,’ ‘climate denial’ and ‘eco-anxiety’

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Distracted driving laws are more strict for Class 7, or Novice drivers, the judge noted

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Toronto Maple Leafs fire head coach Mike Babcock, promote Sheldon Keefe

Mike Babcock had a record of 9-10-4 in 2019-20 for the struggling Leafs

Benn scores 2, streaking Stars earn 6-1 win over Canucks

Horvat has lone goal for Vancouver

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        Obituaries

        Vlasta Pour

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        Nov 12th, 2019

        Hendrika Christina “Henny” Cherenko (nee Bos)

        Nov 10th, 2019

        Geraldine Dorothy “Gerry” Mannings

        Nov 8th, 2019

        Josephine Bourgeois

        Nov 6th, 2019

        Sue Maximick

        Nov 5th, 2019

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        Entertainment

        Canadian ‘Frozen 2’ animators tapped into cold weather experiences

        A strong Canadian contingent are behind the second instalment in the blockbuster animated musical film franchise

        Shawn Mendes, Drake, Jessie Reyez pick up Grammy nominations

        Drake leads the group of Canadian contenders with two nominations

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        1898 Yukon gold rush photo featuring Greta Thunberg look-alike sends internet into tailspin

        Jokes erupted this week after a 120-year-old photo taken by Eric A. Hegg surfaced from archives

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        Life

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