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81-year-old pedestrian killed in Vancouver hit and run • Dec. 23, 2025, 3:20 AM ET (CBC)

Mudslide closes part of Vancouver's Stanley Park Seawall after heavy rains • Dec. 21, 2025, 4:37 PM ET (CBC)

Vancouver installing new temporary surveillance cameras for 2026 World Cup • Dec. 20, 2025, 1:08 AM ET (CBC)

North American Niobium and Critical Minerals Corp. Expands Land Package In Québec • Dec. 18, 2025, 11:21 PM ET (Globe and Mail)

J2 Metals Inc. Announces Closing of Private Placement • Dec. 16, 2025, 3:12 AM ET (Globe and Mail)

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