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“Check the plate!” Washington resident scolds BC border travellers
BC residents are urged to drive cautiously when road-tripping to the US for the long weekend. A Washington resident on Reddit advised them to drive coherently, expressing frustration over perceived entitlement. Despite generally friendly sentiments towards Canadian travelers, some Americans are irked by their behavior.
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Barefoot hiker rescued after spending two cold nights in B.C.’s North Shore mountains
Ill-prepared hiker rescued from North Shore mountains in British Columbia after losing shoes and phone charge. Found barefoot, wet, and cramped after two nights in the wilderness. Rescuers located him near Lynn Creek using a drone and helicopter. Man’s phone battery nearly dead, hindering location tracking. He had planned to spend quiet time in the woods but got soaked and lost shoes while crossing a creek.
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FREE outdoor symphony returns to Vancouver’s Sunset Beach next week
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra’s Symphony at Sunset returns on July 6 with a free outdoor concert featuring movie scores and classics. The event, expected to draw a large crowd, starts at 8 pm with a special orchestral arrangement. Highlights include music from Star Trek, Godfather, and more. Grounds open all day, so arrive early to secure a spot for the anticipated event.
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Vancouver-based Jim Pattison Group acquires U.S. grocery chain owner Save Mart Companies
Save Mart Companies, a U.S. grocery chain owner, has been acquired by the Jim Pattison Group. The acquisition by the Vancouver-based holdings company was confirmed by Save Mart spokesperson Jennifer Shelton, who did not disclose financial details. Save Mart operates around 200 grocery stores in California and Nevada under banners like Save Mart, Lucky, and FoodMaxx.
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Vancouver traffic station shutdown leaves huge hole as hosts say adios
Vancouver’s only all-traffic radio station, AM730, has closed down, sparking disappointment among hosts and listeners. The station, known for providing traffic updates, shut down earlier this week, prompting an outpouring of support from Metro Vancouver residents who relied on its updates for their daily commute. The BC Ministry of Transportation also expressed regret over the station’s closure.