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How to help family with money problems without hurting yourself From covering rent gaps to paying down debt, many people step in for family members out of love. Yet without guardrails, that generosity can quickly become pressure.

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Opinion: How emoji use at work can determine how competent your colleagues think you are Your emojis need to match the tone of your message if you wish to appear competent, according to new research.

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North Vancouver RCMP report spike in teens riding dangerously on e-dirt bikes Unlike regular e-bikes, the higher powered electric dirt bikes aren’t street legal

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National Volunteer Week: Changing lives, one paw at a time Volunteers help shape BC & Alberta Guide Dogs

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'Hundreds if not thousands': Locals witness shooting stars, rare comet, aurora One man ventured out twice in the wee hours to catch the celestial displays.

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Hospital Foundation will continue to lobby for long-term care Foundation CEO says this fight is far from over

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B.C. children's representative says drug crisis having staggering impact on kids The advocate says the province needs a comprehensive plan to address the crisis for young people, something she has been calling for since 2018.

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B.C. tourists smile at Mexico pyramid. Behind them, a gunman, moments before killing The identity of the Canadian woman who was killed has not yet been disclosed.

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Here is who is running so far for the municipal election Four slates have registered with Elections BC for Delta council

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Someone is selling a single $1M ticket to a Vancouver World Cup game What's bigger than "YIKES!"

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National Volunteer Week: How seniors can find a suitable volunteering opportunity Volunteering can provide retirees new opportunities to socialize, which can help them avoid feelings of social isolation and loneliness that many seniors confront after retiring

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Hot deal alert: Fly from YVR on a new route to a top Mexican city for only $189 Flair is launching a new route a year after dramatically lowering fares to Mexico City for Vancouverites.

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National Volunteer Week: Busy professionals can give back, too If volunteers feel that their time is being wasted, they may be less likely to commit long-term

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Galley smoke that delayed sailing came from overheating bearing: B.C. Ferries The Coastal Inspiration sailing was scheduled for 3:15 p.m. and departed at 5:11 p.m from Duke Point in Nanaimo.

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Les Leyne: B.C. Conservatives want to repeal DRIPA, but unclear how to replace it With First Nations frustration mounting, the only way to repeal it without a full-scale showdown is to replace it with something better.

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Climate doom and gloom? Try laughing instead. Activists embrace joy in the fight to save Earth "Laughter is really one of the best strategies for coping with stress," says one clinical psychology professor.

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Factor fuel costs into car purchases amid high gas prices, experts urge Canadians are paying an average of $231 monthly on fuel, according to a recent analysis by Ratehub.ca.

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Rob Shaw: BC NDP defends vehicle perks while asking everyone else to tighten belts High-ranking officials receive generous allowances as government cuts services and jobs

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Can Delta follow's Surrey's lead to have more primary health care? The longitudinal primary care teaching clinic model is seen as a way to support improved long-term access to primary care for Delta residents

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The ultimate spring cleaning checklist for dog owners Spring’s annual reset usually means open windows and cleared closets. But pet experts say many households miss a key part of the routine.

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Opinion: Here's what being sedentary does to your body From a biological perspective, being inactive is more than the opposite of being active. Being sedentary results in unique physiological changes that can lead to a variety of health risks.

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Mangrove Lithium driving innovation in Delta Company receives nearly $22 million in federal funding

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'Aurora spotted!' Metro Vancouverites capture photos of northern lights dancing Locals spotted green and purple hues in the sky over the weekend.

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National Volunteer Week: Volunteers at the heart of community impact When volunteers step forward, entire communities move ahead

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Photos: Metro Vancouver floating home selling for less than $800K The two-bedroom, two-bathroom home is parked in Canoe Pass Village.

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Airfares climb for first time in nearly two years amid soaring fuel costs: StatCan Ballooning jet fuel prices is driving the recent fare surge, with airlines passing on some of the cost to passengers, says analyst.

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Volunteers help drive city projects, events Without dedicated volunteers like these, the City of Delta would not be able to deliver the same level of services year after year

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Rob Shaw: Eby takes his sixth position on DRIPA after weekend backpedalling B.C. premier has reversed course once again after the First Nations Leadership Council threatened legal action, protests

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Young Delta and Surrey innovators win big at annual South Fraser Regional Science Fair The victors will advance to the Canada-Wide Science Fair in Edmonton this May

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Rising costs, limited job prospects push B.C. immigrants to seek new homes abroad A record number of British Columbians are leaving Canada, statistics show

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