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E-bike charger caused North Vancouver fire that left 10 people homeless

E-bike charger caused North Vancouver fire that left 10 people homeless

The fire caused by the electric bike charger left a house on East Second Street with ‘significant’ fire damage. E-battery fires can burn extremely hot.
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Why e-bike battery chargers catch fire and how to prevent it

Why e-bike battery chargers catch fire and how to prevent it

Don’t leave an electric bike charging overnight and always use the charger and charging cord intended for that bike.
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UBC medical school's cadaver shortage alleviated

UBC medical school's cadaver shortage alleviated

Enquiries to the medical school's body donation program increased after a June 2022 public appeal.
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Here is how renters can get information about Metro Vancouver landlords

Here is how renters can get information about Metro Vancouver landlords

Be prepared before you sign a lease.
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Two B.C. photographers place second in Canadian Geographic contest

Two B.C. photographers place second in Canadian Geographic contest

Out of 6,400 entries, two B.C. photographers topped the list.
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West Vancouver athlete sets 10 world records in 2022 – at age 85

West Vancouver athlete sets 10 world records in 2022 – at age 85

Christa Bortignon claims masters athlete of the year honours after rewriting the record books in her first season competing in the women’s 85+ age category
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Someone in B.C. flushed their sweatpants down the toilet

Someone in B.C. flushed their sweatpants down the toilet

Mission sewer operators were puzzled by the judgment of one resident who saw fit to, somehow, flush a pair of sweatpants down their toilet.
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'I was homeless': Burnaby mom reflects on journey that brought her and baby to Aunt Leah's House

'I was homeless': Burnaby mom reflects on journey that brought her and baby to Aunt Leah's House

Twelve years ago, Sherry Michell was 16 and had a newborn baby. They had no place to live, so Michell agreed to go to Aunt Leah's House. She says her stay there with her infant daughter changed her life.
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Photos: 10 of the best buddy movies—and what they can teach about teamwork

Photos: 10 of the best buddy movies—and what they can teach about teamwork

The Three Musketeers could never beat these iconic duos.
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Housing advocates applaud fund to help non-profits buy rental buildings

Housing advocates applaud fund to help non-profits buy rental buildings

The fund will secure older rental buildings and protect vulnerable renters from speculators who can drive up rents and evict tenants who have lived there for years, says Premier David Eby.
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