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Oct 25 2024WEATHER

Preparing for Rain: North Vancouver Faces Another Wet Weekend

Picture this: the District of North Vancouver is bracing itself for another round of rain, but don't worry, it won't be as intense as last weekend's storm. The North Shore mountains are expecting about 75 millimetres of rain this weekend, which is a lot less compared to the nearly 350 millimetres th

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Oct 25 2024CRIME

Key Bridge Collapse Settlement Reaches Over $100 Million

In a recent turn of events, two companies that own and operate the cargo ship Dali have agreed to pay over $100 million to settle a civil claim brought by the United States. The collision with the Key Bridge led to a significant disaster, and now, Grace Ocean Private Limited and Synergy Marine Priva

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Oct 23 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Theatre Department's New Play: 'Radium Girls'

Imagine stepping back in time to witness a captivating tale about the true stories of women who fought for justice. The Longhorn Theatre Department has decided to bring this powerful narrative to life. Titled "Radium Girls, " the play offers a close look at the fascinating yet tragic events that unf

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Oct 23 2024SPORTS

Khamzat Chimaev: A New Outlook on Health and Fighting

Khamzat Chimaev, also known as 'Borz', has been vocal about his health struggles that affected previous fights, including his match with Kamaru Usman. While some people poked fun at his illness, UFC CEO Dana White supported him. Since then, Chimaev has changed his training methods to avoid overworki

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Oct 21 2024CRIME

UCLA Students Targeted in Alleged Hate Crime

Around 1:11 a. m. on Saturday, a group of UCLA students sitting on a bench near a Chick-Fil-A on Westwood Boulevard were targeted by a hateful act. A dark SUV drove by, and the driver shouted an ethnic slur at the students. The front passenger then threw an open water bottle, striking one of the stu

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Oct 20 2024POLITICS

Reparations: A Divisive Debate

You might have heard the word "reparations" thrown around lately. It’s a big topic, especially among some Caribbean people. But what does it really mean? In simple terms, it's about money – people wanting Britain to pay for things that happened long ago. Take David Lammy, for instance. He once said

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Oct 19 2024BUSINESS

CVS Health Makes Big Leadership Swap After Stock Dive

CVS Health has seen some big changes at the top. On Friday, the company announced that Karen Lynch is stepping down as CEO. She's been replaced by David Joyner, who was the president of CVS Caremark. This move comes after CVS had to warn that its earnings will miss Wall Street's expectations for the

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

Black Voters' Concerns: Harris Tackles Trump's Priorities

Vice President Kamala Harris recently addressed Black voters by speaking out against former President Donald Trump's supposed favoritism towards Russia during the COVID-19 pandemic. Harris appeared on a popular Black radio show, discussing various issues and expressing her stance on multiple topics.

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

Russia Hands Over War Dead to Ukraine: What's Next?

In a surprising move, Russia returned the bodies of 501 Ukrainian soldiers to Ukraine. This is one of the largest repatriations of war dead since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022. Many of these soldiers lost their lives in the eastern Donetsk region, especially around the city of Avdiivka, wh

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Oct 17 2024HEALTH

Meat Recall Alert: Schools and Families Affected

Sure, you might have heard about listeria scares before, but get this - 11.7 million pounds of beef and chicken are now on the recall list! This giant chunk of meat includes some sent to school cafeterias, though we don't know exactly which ones yet. The company BrucePac is in the hot seat here, and

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