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“Pill-popping makes perfect”

Study finds that the Epilepsy drug, Valproate, can give people the ability to acquire perfect pitch

Study finds that the Epilepsy drug, Valproate, can give people the ability to acquire perfect pitch

Bah Hum-Bus! The Santa Suit Clause

BC transit backs down on decision to forbid bus-driver from wearing Santa Suit after public outcry

After a huge public outcry, Coast Mountain Bus Co backs down on their decision to forbid a bus-driver from wearing Santa Suit

Smart-phones for Seniors

"I don't know how to turn the damn thing on, but its good for a mug-shot"   [Vancouver police are collecting used cell-phones, set up to dial 911, and giving them to vulnerable Seniors]

“I don’t know how to turn the damn thing on, but its good for a mug-shot” [Vancouver police are collecting used cell-phones, set up to dial 911, and giving them to vulnerable Seniors]

Pole-cats?

Bite TV holds auditions for a new reality show, "Battle Cats" in which cats, ["cathletes"] will compete in pole-dancing ,wall-climbing, balance beam and laser ring. [The winner receives a "cat-ass-trophy"]

Bite TV holds auditions for a new reality show, “Battle Cats” in which cats, [“cathletes”] will compete in pole-dancing ,wall-climbing, balance beam and laser ring. [The winner receives a “cat-ass-trophy”]

Seal-skin Fascinators?

The Vancouver Aquarium released 5 rescued harbour seals back into the ocean and plans to monitor them using satellite transmitters attached to the pups' heads.

The Vancouver Aquarium released 5 rescued harbour seals back into the ocean and plans to monitor them using satellite transmitters attached to the pups’ heads.

Lulu Lemon Drops

Lululemon  stock plunges after CEO Chip Wilson states that women's large thighs "rubbing" rather than poor quality fabric is to blame for the premature wear and pilling of his yoga pants

Lululemon stock plunges after CEO Chip Wilson states that women’s large thighs “rubbing” rather than poor quality fabric is to blame for the premature wear and pilling of his yoga pants

Food “Cartels”

OPEC: "Owners of Permits Extort Cart-operators"  "Landlords"  holding $1,000 Vancouver food-cart permits are charging up to $10,000 to cart operators for prime locations.

OPEC: “Owners of Permits Extort Cart-operators”
“Landlords” holding $1,000 Vancouver food-cart permits are charging cart operators up to $10,000 per month for prime locations.

What’s a Bosom worth?

Vancouver restaurant owner Allan Bosomworth is charged after he placed a hidden camera in his restaurant washroom

Vancouver restaurant owner Allan Bosomworth is charged after he placed a hidden camera in his restaurant washroom

India’s anti-corruption Guru comes to Canada

Now if he could just clean up the Harper Conservative government!  [Anna Hazare in Vancouver to receive the  "Allard Prize for International Integrity" for his fight against corruption in India.

Now if he could just clean up the Harper Conservative government! [Anna Hazare in Vancouver to receive the “Allard Prize for International Integrity” for his fight against corruption in India.

“Troll” Bridge

BC Government announces replacing Massey Tunnel with a new  bridge. Commuters expect to pay more tolls

BC Government announces replacing Massey Tunnel with a new bridge. Commuters expect to pay more tolls