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Sindhu Dharmarajah

Sindhu Dharmarajah is a journalist from the Lower Mainland with a keen interest in the environment, current events and entertainment.

Wilderness Committee to appear in court to answer Taseko's defamation charge

Wilderness Committee to appear in court to answer Taseko's defamation charge

“Lawsuits like these eat away at the very foundations of democracy and free speech, which form the basis of our society," says Wilderness Committee's Joe Foy.
City submits nearly 600 questions to Kinder Morgan as deadline approaches

City submits nearly 600 questions to Kinder Morgan as deadline approaches

“If there is any hope of the NEB making a decision that truly reflects the public interest of Canadians then all the facts must be on the table,” says Deputy City Manager.
Forest certification program is logging industry Greenwash, says report

Forest certification program is logging industry greenwash: report

“It’s an industry creating its own watchdog. It’s ridiculous that we let the industry tell us they’re good for forestry when it’s just not true,” says ForestEthics campaigner.
'Groundbreaking' report calls for national inquiry into missing and murdered abo

'Groundbreaking' report calls for national inquiry into missing and murdered Aboriginal women

“This report exposes the Harper government for violating the rights of indigenous women and girls in this country,” said Grand Chief Stewart Phillip
Vancouver detached home benchmark price hits $1 million

Real estate shock: Vancouver detached home benchmark price hits $1 million

“Detached homes in Metro Vancouver have increased 8.1 per cent in value over the last 12 months," says REBGV president.
Eatmore Sprouts. Photo by Geoff Peters via Flickr

5 great bean sprouts recipes

Here are five delicious recipes to get you hooked.
Photo from Scroll.in’s twitter

Funny, sad, sweet: #2014in5words

The twittersphere sums up the year in 5 words.
The Donnelly Group's Orphan Christmas

The Donnelly Group's Orphan Christmas

For the second year in a row, The Donnelly Group is leading Orphans Christmas this Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Vancouver sees record number of tourists in 2014

Wanting Qu knocks it out of the ball park for Vancouver: city sees record number of tourists in 2014

The city saw the highest visitation numbers in its history with nearly 8.94 million over night stays.