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Good news roundup for June 29, 2015

It’s not all doom and gloom out there in the local media.

It’s not all doom and gloom out there in the local media. A bus crash on the Coquihalla over the weekend injured a bunch of people and Canada is now out of the FIFA Women's World Cup but even we can’t accuse the mainstream outlets in Vancouver of only focusing on the negative. Here’s a roundup of 6 of the more awesome stories that were published by the big dogs this week.

elaho-valley-fireFire crew member works to cool hotspots near 1,000 year old giant tree saved from forest fire

B.C. Fire Crews Save 1,000-Year-Old Tree - Huffington Post BC

Wagon convoy in B.C.'s Interior connects First Nations youth to their culture - Globe and Mail

Canada Day Celebrations happening in Metro Vancouver - CBC Vancouver

From cabinet to sleeping under a bridge, Vancouver man shares his story of recovery - The Province

Hikers missing for 7 days found alive - CTV Vancouver

Jalapeño mini donut poutine, anyone? PNE unveils 2015 fair foods - Vancouver Sun

B.C. City's Tsunami Warning Test Sound Is Now A Didgeridoo - Huffington Post BC

An attempt to address questions about marijuana dispensaries in Vancouver [another hilarious satirical piece by Stephen Quinn] - Globe and Mail

Paul Bae's book 'You suck, sir:' Tales from a Vancouver classroom teacher - CBC Vancouver

Americans Show Us What Falling In Love With Vancouver Looks Like - Huffington Post BC

Therapy dogs give St. Paul’s patients a lift - The Province

Stanley Park and Tofino named as Best Spots in B.C. - Vancouver Sun