Michelle Gomez
Michelle Gomez is a writer and reporter at CBC Vancouver. You can contact her at michelle.gomez@cbc.ca.
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Vancouver's Kitsilano pool reopens Saturday
Following extensive maintenance, Kits Pool is reopening for the 2025 summer season. The city has launched a study, which includes public engagement, on next steps for the aging facility.
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Thousands petition to save Pitt Meadows, B.C., movie theatre from closure
Known for its affordable prices and buttery popcorn, the Hollywood 3 Cinema is set to close at the end of the month. But thousands of community members are hoping to save it in some shape or form.
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Paid parking now permanent at Vancouver's Spanish Banks, with rate increase
Paid parking is now a permanent fixture at Vancouver's Spanish Banks following a 12-month pilot project, with the hourly rate rising from $1 to $1.50.
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Life expectancy of women with HIV in B.C. hasn't increased as much as men's: new research
The life expectancy of women living with HIV in B.C. is not increasing at the same rate as men's, with women expected to live to 61 and men to 68. Researchers say they were surprised because world-wide, women with HIV tend to live longer than men.
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B.C. MLAs banned from holding municipal office after bill passes
The new law, supported by the NDP and Green parties, prevents provincial politicians from also serving on local governments.
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Mass fish kill on Burnaby-Coquitlam border under investigation
Local residents and the City of Burnaby say incidents involving fish killed due to contamination in Stoney Creek happen frequently.
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Vancouver mother identified as among those killed in Lapu-Lapu Day tragedy
Jenifer Darbellay is being remembered as an incredible mother who was selfless and loved by the community.
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City review underway into Lapu-Lapu Day tragedy; mayor asks province for mental health resources
Eleven people were killed and dozens of others were injured when an SUV drove through a crowd of people at a Lapu-Lapu Day Filipino block party in Vancouver Saturday night.
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Community rallies around those affected by Lapu-Lapu Day tragedy
Filipino community members say there has been overwhelming support for those affected by the deadly tragedy that took place in Vancouver, with people donating money, food, blood, and prayers.
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Father, mother, 5-year-old daughter killed in alleged attack on Vancouver festival, leaving son behind
Three members of the same family and a school counsellor have been identified as four of the 11 people killed in a vehicle ramming at a Filipino street festival in Vancouver on Saturday.
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