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Vancouver considers doing what no North American city has done so far — charging vehicles to use the road

Vancouver has some of Canada's worst traffic — and with 600,000 more vehicles expected on the road by 2040, it's only going to get worse. Now, the city is considering a controversial solution: mobility pricing.
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News | August 16th 2021

The tide is turning on animals in captivity. Will aquariums survive?

Vancouver Aquarium's new owners have vowed to spend two years “listening and learning” before making any changes. But the tides are turning on public perception of holding animals in captivity, both in Canada and abroad.
News | May 27th 2021
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Trophy photos put B.C.’s wolf hunting rules in the crosshairs

In February, a B.C. trophy hunter made headlines after posting Instagram photos of herself holding two local wolves she had killed. Outrage at her actions was matched only by people’s disbelief when they learned she was technically working within the confines of the law.
News | April 21st 2021

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