Pizza delivery to receive official sirens
An exciting new law is in the works as of this week, one that many agree has been a long time coming.
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Registries for the rest of us
Lately it seems that everywhere I go (and by go, I mean Facebook), someone is getting engaged, or married, or having a baby. While I totally celebrate the accomplishments/milestones of my friends/Facebook friends, I am also seriously jealous of the big, important thing that comes along with a significant milestone like a marriage or birth: gift registries.
Keep your head up
When the San Francisco 49ersā 24-year-old star linebacker, Chris Borland, walked away from the game as a precaution against life-crippling head injuries, many were left puzzled and rather frustrated.
Why fluctuating income is alright
Take a look at your finances: do they look the like the peaks and valleys of North Vancouver? Probably, right? Many of us dream of a consistent cash flow where we can buy what we need and still have extra money to get what we want.
Immigrating meals
The world is full of interesting fast-food restaurants, all with their little unique flares and flavours. And Iām ready to taste them all. However, when you are travelling abroad you might not want to sample fast-food
No extended invitation for selfie sticks
To Coachella and Lollapalooza, well done. Way to take a stand against the selfie stickāan abomination.
Implications of religious freedom acts
A recent law was signed by the Governor of Indiana on March 26, entitled the Religious Freedom Restoration Act. The law legalizes a business ownerās āfree exercise rightā to practice their religion, protecting them from government intervention.
Get ur āfleekā on
Since long before the term āon fleekā entered our collective lexicons, Iāve been obsessed with eyebrows. My quest for perfection probably began when I was about 10 years old, and noticed that my wily, wild, Scottish-moor-esque eyebrows looked slightly āodd.ā
Freight cars derail in New Westminster
On April 5, two freight cars from a CN Rail train derailed from their track in New Westminster.
Kwikwetlem chief re-elected despite controversy
On April 2 the Kwikwetlem First Nation in Coquitlam re-elected Ron Giesbrecht as chief of the collective, despite controversy over his previous leadership.