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Vancouver, British Columbia
Joined March 2010
Hurricane, one of the Vancouver Aquarium’s most beloved sloths, has died at 29. The aquarium says she had been receiving specialized geriatric care and was known for her close bond with keepers and trainers.
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Nicolas Jimenez is out as CEO of BC Ferries. Brian Anderson has been named interim CEO as the company launches a major review focused on improving reliability, efficiency and service across the ferry system.
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Vancouver-born Nathan Fielder’s You Can See Everything has earned more than $45M in North America after two weeks, making it one of the highest-grossing documentaries ever.
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Daan Go Cake Lab has closed all of its B.C. locations after more than three years. The bakery, founded by MasterChef Canada winner Christopher Siu, operated shops in Richmond and Vancouver. Its Ontario locations remain open.
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Air Canada is facing questions over maintenance-related compensation denials. In one case, the CTA ruled an aircraft swap was a commercial decision and ordered the airline to pay a passenger $1,000.
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Kitimat has elected its first-ever Dog Mayor. Gus defeated Koko 569-435 in a ceremonial race created to get children and families more interested in local elections.
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Toronto-born voice actor Eric Bauza, the modern voice of Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, has died at 46. The Scarborough-raised performer had more than 400 acting credits and won three Children’s & Family Emmy Awards.
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More rain is headed for Metro Vancouver this week. Showers return Tuesday, with a windy Tuesday night followed by more rain Wednesday and Thursday. Environment Canada currently expects conditions to improve by Friday.
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