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April in Vancouver hottest on record
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It probably comes as no surprise to those who basked in the mild weather all month, but April in Vancouver was the hottest on record since 1937 — when record-keeping began. The average temperature for this past month was 11.8 C, with a peak of 24.4 C, ...and more »

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Convicted teen killer Kelly Ellard denied day parole
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Day parole has been denied for Kelly Ellard, who was convicted in the beating and drowning of 14-year-old Reena Virk near a Victoria bridge nearly two decades ago. The hearing, before a two-person panel, took place at the Fraser Valley Institution in ...and more »

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Norway helicopter crashed caused by mechanical failure says aviation board
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The crash of a B.C.-owned helicopter that killed 13 people in Norway, Friday, was caused by a mechanical failure, said the the Norwegian accident investigation board, Tuesday. The aircraft, an Airbus H225 Super Puma, was owned by CHC Helicopters, ...and more »

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Langley Events Centre new home of the Vancouver Giants
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They'll still be called the Vancouver Giants, but starting next fall the junior hockey team that has been based at the historic Pacific Coliseum for 15 years will start calling the Langley Events Centre home. "We should be a full building every night ...and more »

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Brothers wanted in Washington killings spotted in Mexico
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Two brothers charged with murder in the presumed killing of a missing Washington state couple have been spotted in Mexico, and authorities are seeking the records of a cellphone they believe was recently used by one of them. According to The Seattle ...and more »

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Vancouver love locks moving to Queen Elizabeth Park
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The Park Board has approved a new piece of public art designed specifically for Vancouver love birds. The sculptures, destined for Queen Elizabeth Park and designed by Vancouver artist Bruce Voyce, depict four couples standing beneath umbrellas. But ...and more »

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British Columbia Lowers Film & TV Tax Credit
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Vancouver is coming off its biggest year ever for film and TV production in 2015, and its provincial government today voted to lower the generous tax incentives that help draw projects to Hollywood North. Effective October 1, the subsidies available to ...and more »

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BC lowers tax credit available to film industry
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The B.C. government announced today it will lower the subsidies available to the film industry, bringing in a projected $100 million in annual savings to the province. As of October 1, the film industry tax credit will go from 33 per cent, down to 28 ...and more »