Women known as the βMilitary Mapping Maidensβ produced tens of thousands of topographic maps during World War II, while men fought overseas. Yet their work remained largely uncredited until recently, explains a specialist in geographic information systems.
NEW: Five months out from Vancouver's first FIFA World Cup game, two progressive city councillors want the city to pre-emptively boot US Immigration and Customs Enforcement β ICE β off the pitch.
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The Vancouver Maritime Museum, Museum of Vancouver, and H.R. MacMillan Space Centre are inviting the public to Vanier Park on the first Sunday of each month for Pay-What-You-Can Days, beginning February 1, 2026.
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That's way she is so unique, beautiful and wonderful π
Wondering which breeds Syvie is if you know. Naia is a Rhodesian ridgeback mix and she is doing a lot of boing...
Banana is suspicious. First try was rejected by Naia so Yogi got her piece. Next try she liked it... Don't know if she really likes or she does want her brother to get things she does not
I shared one of these the other day but I think it's great that it's a trend.
I choose my dogs, and the bear.
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A First Nation in southern Alberta is advising its members against all travel to the U.S., adding that the Jay Treaty and Indian status cards are being challenged by U.S. border officials.
The call for sushi is strong with Finley π
The National Post, The Rebel and Juno News attacked Coastal First Nations earlier this month after Mark Carney met with them over his pipeline deal. Now, after a BC Conservative leadership hopeful echoed those talking points, they've hit back.
La loi de Cunningham.
La chronique d'Albert Moukheiber pour l'Γ©mission du 25 janvier :
Yet another pedestrian killed by the driver of an oversized pickup. It's time to regulate the size of large pickups and SUVs before they kill more of our neighbours. Vehicles this size offer no practical utility over smaller counterparts.
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Amnesty has issued a report about rising #authoritarianism & #humanRights violations in #USA, incl enforced disappearances, restrictions on #freeSpeech incl the media, increased #corruption, militarisation of law enforcement, mass surveillance, weakening of rule of law www.jurist.org/news/2026/01...
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Bernice's story highlights B.C.'s new liver transplant guidelines for Indigenous patients
Dr. Gladys West, the pioneering mathematician whose work laid the foundation for modern GPS technology, has died. She was 95.
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Cat wandered in front of the camera during the #aurora long exposure
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A black and red dog sleeping on a couch like 2 cute rolls
Cinnamon or chocolate roll for you ?
We love both π
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Lucky you with the fresh snow!
MAP: Kispiox River Ice Jam Flooding - 26-0407 - Evacuation Order - 15 January 2026 @2100h
The Regional District of #Kitimat-Stikine has issued an Evacuation Order in Electoral Area B on the Kispiox River due to flooding caused by an ice jam. Anyone in the impacted area must leave immediately. More info including addresses & map: www.rdks.bc.ca/emergency_se... #BCFlood
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She so talented for showing that....
Naia the red brindle dog judging the lack of play
Yes... Proof is the next picture...see the yellow toy under her right armpit (legpit)?