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Surrey’s city council is under fire for two controversial land deals, accused of overpaying hundreds of millions. One swap traded industrial land and a shopping center for a former Safeway site to build a 10,000-seat arena, sparking outrage over a $28 million taxpayer burden. Critics say the city paid $114M despite a $86.8M assessed value, while the city defends the deal as fair based on appraisal...

Hot dogs aren’t just snacks—they’re America’s culinary battleground, with every city boasting its own legendary twist: New York’s sauerkraut-laden “dirty water dogs,” Chicago’s seven-topping grilled classics (ketchup banned!), Cincinnati’s chili-cheese mountain, Detroit’s Coney sauce showdown, and Arizona’s bacon-wrapped Sonoran wonder. From Baltimore’s frizzled dogs to Tonawanda’s squished charme...

Camas High’s alumni swim meet returned with wild events like cannonball dives, underwater plunges, and a corkscrew stroke relay—yes, really. Held right before the Fourth of July, it drew fewer crowds but kept the tradition alive thanks to last year’s success. Alumni like Austin Ailing admitted the events were bizarre but unforgettable, offering a fun, nostalgic reunion. Beyond the laughs, the meet...

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Pasta alla Norma—Sicily’s hearty, opera-named vegetarian classic—stars tender eggplant, rigatoni, and marinara, finished with shredded Parmesan for that melt-in-your-mouth salty punch. A dish steeped in tradition, it’s simple, satisfying, and bursting with island soul. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This...

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Canada’s extreme weather is hitting your wallet hard—wildfires, floods, and heatwaves are driving insurance premiums up 45% since 2019, more than double inflation. Insurers now pay over $2 billion annually in claims, with floods alone costing nearly $9 billion in the last decade. Alberta’s dubbed the “catastrophe capital,” and while 2025 was calmer, experts warn more disaster years are coming. Ada...

Saanich council just flipped the script on short-term rentals, approving up to 120 nights per year — a major shift from their current ban — with a licensing rollout set for January and a two-year trial period. The big debate? Whether this limit applies only to primary homes or also includes secondary suites. Staff are eyeing a 90-night cap to protect long-term rental supply. After heated discussio...

Canada has chosen German firm TKMS to build up to twelve new submarines, with the first four potentially arriving by 2034 — a game-changing boost for British Columbia’s shipbuilding industry, especially Greater Victoria. Though construction will happen overseas, the deal locks in decades of local maintenance and support, creating thousands of long-term jobs. Seaspan is already partnering with TKMS...

One year into the House Oversight Committee’s Epstein probe, the fallout’s global and explosive—billionaires, close associates, even a former president are scrambling to distance themselves, but accountability remains elusive. From royal scandals in the UK to resignations and investigations worldwide, the ripple effects are undeniable. Yet survivors insist the real truth is still buried—and they’r...