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Young Japanese Canadians revisit wartime past, hoping to preserve it

05-08-2017 23:43 via cbc.ca

Young artists featured at this year's Powell Street Festival hope they can can help preserve important history and keep Japanese culture alive 75 years after internment.

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Trudeau takes an unplanned dip while kayak touring on Vancouver Island

05-08-2017 23:12 via globalnews.ca

A dampened Trudeau joked that he was, in his words, "happy the national media was there to capture that."

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B.C. wildfire status Saturday: Concerns mount as Elephant Hill wildfire grows to 110,000 hectares

05-08-2017 22:55 via globalnews.ca

The province's largest single fire is more than 110,000 hectares in size and heavy winds are expected the fan the flames again this weekend.

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Body found in Langley, BC, while grass fire extinguished - CBC.ca

05-08-2017 22:23

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Body found in Langley, BC, while grass fire extinguished
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The fire department in Langley, B.C., discovered a body while they were putting out a grass fire at about 2 a.m. PT Saturday. RCMP say they were responding alongside firefighters to the fire on Glover Road near the Langley Bypass when they discovered ...and more »

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IHIT on case of body found in Langley, B.C., while grass fire extinguished

05-08-2017 22:21 via cbc.ca

RCMP say they were responding alongside firefighters to the fire on Glover Road near the Langley Bypass when they discovered the "obviously deceased person" at about 2 a.m. PT Saturday.

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Body found in Langley, B.C., while grass fire extinguished

05-08-2017 22:21 via cbc.ca

A body was discovered in Langley, B.C., while the local fire department was putting out a grass fire at about 2 a.m. PT Saturday.

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Wildfire smoke clouding out busiest weekend of the summer for rental businesses

05-08-2017 22:16 via globalnews.ca

"We're busy but we're not super busy. This is usually the busiest weekend, B.C. day weekend."

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Sugarman has arrived: Rodriguez plays Vancouver tonight - CBC.ca

05-08-2017 22:10

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Sugarman has arrived: Rodriguez plays Vancouver tonight
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Sometimes success sneaks up on you when you're in your 70s, changes your entire life and lands you squarely in the global spotlight. As legions of fans worldwide know, this is the story of Sixto Rodriguez, (known as Rodriguez) the subject of the 2012 ...

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Sugarman has arrived: Rodriguez plays Vancouver tonight

05-08-2017 22:07 via cbc.ca

The artists best known in most circles as the subject of the 2012 documentary Searching for Sugarman swings through Vancouver tonight.

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Last night of Honda Celebration of Light fireworks expected to draw thousands

05-08-2017 21:00 via cbc.ca

Vancouver's annual fireworks festival caps off with a display from a Canadian team.

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Gardenworks: Caring for citrus

05-08-2017 20:02 via globalnews.ca

Sat, Aug 5: Citrus plants love the summer heat, but need to come inside once temperatures start cooling off. Gardenworks expert Scott Pearce explains how to care for citrus plants and when to bring them indoors.Top gardening tips from the folks at Gardenworks.

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Future of Fraser River's 2nd largest sockeye population unclear 3 years after mining disaster

05-08-2017 20:00 via cbc.ca

When the dam at the Mount Polley mine collapsed in August of 2014, it spilled 24 million cubic metres of toxic waste into Quesnel Lake, destroying important spawning beds and forcing an estimated 1.5 million spawning sockeye to swim through polluted waterways.

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Saturday Chef: Mussels and chorizo sofrito

05-08-2017 19:59 via globalnews.ca

Sat, Aug 5: Executive Chef Alex Chen from Boulevard Kitchen and Oyster Bar tells Lynn Colliar and Jay Janower about his seafood boil series. Delicious cuisine and recipes cooked up on the Saturday Morning News.

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Golf for ALS success

05-08-2017 19:56 via globalnews.ca

Sat, Aug 5: People taking part in the ‘Golf for ALS’ challenge surpassed their fundraising goal, raising more than $145,000 for the ALS Society of BC.

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Behind the Scenes at BC Place

05-08-2017 19:55 via globalnews.ca

Sat, Aug 5: Feeding hungry fans at BC Place is no easy task. Lynn Colliar goes behind the scenes with Executive Chef William Tse to see how the kitchen staff prepare for game day.

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Open House: Protecting your home while on vacation

05-08-2017 19:46 via globalnews.ca

Sat, Aug 5: If you’re heading out of town for a trip there are several precautions you should take to protect your home. This week in Open House, an expert from BCAA explains how you can ensure your property is safe from burglars and possible water damage.

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Chris Williams to make long-awaited B.C. Lions debut against Sask. Roughriders

05-08-2017 19:26 via globalnews.ca

The Lions will finally get a chance to see what the dynamic speedster can add to their lineup when he makes his debut Saturday against the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

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Body found at the site of Langley grass fire

05-08-2017 19:17 via globalnews.ca

Police are remaining tight-lipped about the case, but said there is “limited information as to the cause of the fire and the identity of the deceased.”

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Trudeau kayaks on Vancouver Island, meets regional and Indigenous leaders - CBC.ca

05-08-2017 19:15

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Trudeau kayaks on Vancouver Island, meets regional and Indigenous leaders
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's visit to a park near Victoria didn't quite follow the script today as he accidentally fell into the water while trying to get into a kayak. A dampened Trudeau joked that he was, in his words, "happy the national media ...
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Trans rights activist Morgane Oger and business partner served with $100,000 lawsuit

05-08-2017 19:07 via globalnews.ca

The Sechelt Indian Band is suing the pair for allegedly not paying rent.

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Air quality advisory not deterring outdoor enthusiasts - CBC.ca

05-08-2017 19:00

Air quality advisory not deterring outdoor enthusiasts
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Poor air quality and heat continue to keep many Metro Vancouverites indoors, but, for some outdoor enthusiasts, there is no holding back—even if the peaks are hidden by smoke, the mountains are still there to climb. Tim Wiens is a Grouse Grind regular ...

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Air quality advisory not deterring outdoor enthusiasts

05-08-2017 19:00 via cbc.ca

Poor air quality and heat continue to keep many Metro Vancouverites indoors but for some outdoor enthusiasts, there is no holding back.

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Trudeau kayaks on Vancouver Island, meets regional and Indigenous leaders

05-08-2017 18:15 via cbc.ca

Justin Trudeau is scheduled to paddle a kayak today in B.C.'s coastal waters as he mixes sightseeing with business on Vancouver Island.

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Canada-wide warrant issued for high-risk sex offender who didn't return to Vancouver halfway house

05-08-2017 18:03 via cbc.ca

Police have issued a Canada-wide warrant for a high-risk sex offender who didn't return to his halfway house in Vancouver Friday night.

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Vancouver real estate market unfazed by foreign buyers' tax one year later

05-08-2017 18:00 via cbc.ca

Analysts say previous Liberal government's 15 per cent tax on foreign buyers of Metro Vancouver homes had little impact on affordability.

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Tree poisoning in North Vancouver nets neighbours $25K bill - CBC.ca

05-08-2017 17:33

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Tree poisoning in North Vancouver nets neighbours $25K bill
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A B.C. small claims court judge has ordered a couple in North Vancouver to pay $25,000 for poisoning their neighbours' 60-year-old red cedar tree. According to court documents, Gisell and Alfred Jakob drilled holes in the trunk of the 20-metre tree and ...

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Tree poisoning in North Vancouver nets neighbours $25K bill

05-08-2017 17:31 via cbc.ca

A B.C. judge has ordered a North Vancouver couple to pay $25,000 for poisoning their neighbours’ 60-year-old red cedar tree.

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Christy Clark's farewell wave means one less woman in politics

05-08-2017 17:00 via cbc.ca

In Canada, despite our prime minister’s famous quip defending his choice of female ministers -- “Because it’s 2015” -- there’s only been one female prime minister and eight provincial premiers to date.

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Pint-sized friendly flyer steals hearts of passengers — and Global News audience

05-08-2017 16:30 via globalnews.ca

A tiny friendly flyer, a quick-thinking B.C. boater and some regretful bike thieves — these are the stories that captivated Global News audience members on social media this week.

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Unlabelled, 'unsustainable' Russian sockeye being sold in Vancouver markets - CBC.ca

05-08-2017 16:00

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Unlabelled, 'unsustainable' Russian sockeye being sold in Vancouver markets
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The Fish Counter's Mike McDermid knows he won't be selling wild Fraser River sockeye anytime soon. For two years, the fishery has been closed due to exceptionally low sockeye returns. That's why he's always curious when sellers walk into his shop, ...and more »

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Unlabelled, 'unsustainable' Russian sockeye being sold in Vancouver markets

05-08-2017 16:00 via cbc.ca

The low Fraser River sockeye return means many sellers and restaurants turn to cheaper and often unsustainably fished sockeye from overseas.

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Unlabelled, 'unsustainable' Russian sockeye being sold in ... - CBC.ca - CBC.ca

05-08-2017 16:00

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Unlabelled, 'unsustainable' Russian sockeye being sold in ... - CBC.ca
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The low Fraser River sockeye return means many sellers and restaurants turn to cheaper and often unsustainably fished sockeye from overseas.and more »

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'They broke the scale': Obese martens devouring Haida Gwaii deer - CBC.ca

05-08-2017 15:00

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'They broke the scale': Obese martens devouring Haida Gwaii deer
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They're typically the size of a household cat, but an unusual number of Pacific marten in Haida Gwaii have started to sport some strangely plump bellies. The reason for the weight gain is being linked to an appetite for the region's smaller Sitka ...

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'They broke the scale': Obese martens devouring Haida Gwaii deer

05-08-2017 15:00 via cbc.ca

They’re typically the size of a household cat but an unusual number of Pacific marten in Haida Gwaii have started to sport some strangely plump bellies.

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'History in the making': New exhibit honours legacy of RCMP special constables in the North

05-08-2017 14:00 via cbc.ca

For three years, staff at the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre worked to gather and record stories of special constables and their family members. Now, a new exhibit is delving into the history and role they played in the North.

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Trans March for equality held in East Vancouver park

05-08-2017 12:47 via globalnews.ca

"I'm here to support my trans siblings in their march for equality, and their march for this important human rights issue of our time," said one attendee.

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Wildfire evacuees still able to renew car insurance, says ICBC

05-08-2017 12:36 via globalnews.ca

Don't panic! You can still renew your car insurance if you're evacuated due to B.C.'s wildfires.

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Seniors fulfill summer camp dreams for Chilliwack youth

05-08-2017 08:08 via cbc.ca

A fundraising push by Brian Dickinson and other residents at a Chilliwack retirement home turned the dream of summer camp into reality for 14 local kids.

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Police watchdog to investigate after man injured during arrest in Nanaimo, B.C.

05-08-2017 08:06 via cbc.ca

B.C.'s police watchdog has been called in after a man who was the subject of an arrest sustained life-threatening injuries.

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BC NDP to reinstate human rights commission after 15 years - CBC.ca

05-08-2017 08:03

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BC NDP to reinstate human rights commission after 15 years
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Fifteen years after it was dismantled by the B.C. Liberals, the NDP government has announced plans to reinstate the B.C. Human Rights Commission. Premier John Horgan said B.C. is the only province without a human rights commission, and one is needed ...and more »

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Person ejected from crash near Penticton

05-08-2017 07:15 via globalnews.ca

Highway 97 was shut down for about an hour in both directions north of Penticton Friday afternoon when a car left the road and rolled, ejecting an occupant.

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B.C. NDP to reinstate human rights commission after 15 years

05-08-2017 07:03 via cbc.ca

Dismantled in 2002, British Columbia is currently the only province without a human rights commission.

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Munro Wildfire near Peachland aided by provincial state of emergency

05-08-2017 07:00 via globalnews.ca

Numerous fire departments came to Peachland’s aid Friday afternoon, helping quickly douse flames that were burning a kilometre away from the community. The Munro Lake FSR Wildfire is being held at 3 hectares thanks to the inter-agency response, a team effort that was not available in 2012 when the Trepanier Wildfire grew quickly to 200...

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RCMP seek Gavin Cyr, a 29-year-old man missing since Saturday

05-08-2017 06:52 via globalnews.ca

He reportedly told friends he was going on a trip.

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MLA says Christy Clark overstated caucus' desire for her to remain party leader

05-08-2017 06:27 via cbc.ca

Clark said every single caucus member wanted her to stay on as Liberal leader — but MLA Darryl Plecas disagrees with her depiction of events.

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Global News Hour at 6: Aug 4

05-08-2017 05:30 via globalnews.ca

Watch Global News Hour at 6 with Chris Gailus and Sophie Lui for Friday, August 4, 2017.

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'We get scare tactics all the time': Cracked West End apartment building's residents concerned for safety

05-08-2017 05:12 via cbc.ca

Tenants in a West End apartment fear for their safety after a number of cracks have spread through the walls in their building.

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Mount Polley mine disaster: 3 years later concerns still remain

05-08-2017 04:50 via cbc.ca

Three years after the Mount Polley mine disaster, there are still concerns over the adequacy of regulation and oversight in the mining industry.

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Noisy Navy is letting off blasts too close to orcas, Victoria whale watchers say

05-08-2017 04:42 via globalnews.ca

"The huge explosion went off, my passengers jumped out of their skin. I actually felt my chest move."

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Gay blood donations Canada

05-08-2017 04:35 via globalnews.ca

Today’s Global News Hour at 6 Health Matters is brought to you by Pharmasave.

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