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Sears now open Sundays

Sears now open Sundays
When Carl Haakenson purchased the independent Sears store in Powell River, he had three main objectives.

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North Vancouver man wins $2M on lottery

North Vancouver man wins $2M on lottery
North Vancouver’s Gordon Jukes posed with his $2 million cheque after winning a BC/49 lottery.

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Federal decision shocks, dismays casino foes

Federal decision shocks, dismays casino foes
The revelation late Thursday afternoon that the federal government has removed a major hurdle blocking the Cowlitz Tribe from constructing a casino complex near La Center caught officials and opponents of the plan off guard. La Center Councilwoman Linda Tracy said she was saddened and disappointed by the news.

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Sears recalls bags over lead concerns

Sears recalls bags over lead concerns
Sears Canada is recalling its reusable shopping bags over concerns about the level of lead in the product.

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How to help Metro Vancouver’s refugees

How to help Metro Vancouver’s refugees
Metro Vancouver residents can do many things to help the roughly 800 embattled refugees invited here each year by the Canadian government, where they are escaping persecution in their homelands and trying to start a new life.

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Shoppers crowd malls, first ‘normal’ Christmas in three years

Shoppers crowd malls, first ‘normal’ Christmas in three years
Packed malls? Healthy gains in holiday spending? It’s beginning to look at least a little like a pre-recession Christmas.   Americans spent more on clothing, luxury goods and even furniture, delivering healthy gains across the board, according to MasterCard Advisors’ SpendingPulse, which tracks spending across all transactions including cash. The online category continued to be a bright spot …

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On the East Coast, a Three-City Rivalry Transformed by Cliff Lee Signing

On the East Coast, a Three-City Rivalry Transformed by Cliff Lee Signing
When Cliff Lee signed with the Phillies, it signified the end of a joint Philadelphia-Boston program to divide New York City between them.

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