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• Man accused of killing cyclist faces 'slap on the wrist': Victim's parents

  05-12-2017 23:51 via vancouversun.com
  It’s an absurd “slap on the wrist” that sends a bad message.
  That is what the parents of Bradley Dean are saying about the charge filed against the man who allegedly killed their 33-year-old son and seriously injured two others in a 2016 Richmond crash.
  It was just a few days shy of the one-year anniversary of Brad’s death that Tom and Lianne Dean learned Michael Wing Sing Fan would face a charge under the Motor Vehicle Act rather than criminal charges after allegedly plo
  
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• Parking space disappearing in new downtown office developments

  05-12-2017 23:42 via vancouversun.com
  The amount of parking spaces included in the next wave of downtown Vancouver office tower development is likely to see a sharp reduction compared to the existing inventory, say local commercial property brokers and developers.
  Over the next three to four years, there will be about 11 office developments aiming to complete in the downtown core. Nearly all of them will have roughly half the number of parking spaces that buildings were designed with in the 1970s, ’80s and ’90s, accordin
  
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• Today and tomorrow, crews are working on Ross Road by the bridges near Allan Road. Single lane alternating traffic… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  05-12-2017 22:50 via twitter.com
  Today and tomorrow, crews are working on Ross Road by the bridges near Allan Road. Single lane alternating traffic… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• Today, on #InternationalVolunteerDay, we would like to express our appreciation for all of our volunteers, who dona… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  05-12-2017 22:47 via twitter.com
  Today, on #InternationalVolunteerDay, we would like to express our appreciation for all of our volunteers, who dona… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• North Shore Rescue mourns death of rescuer Jay Piggot due to cancer

  05-12-2017 22:09 via vancouversun.com
  North Shore Search and Rescue is mourning the loss of one of its flight rescue team members who died Tuesday morning due to cancer.
  Jay Piggot was diagnosed with Cholangiocarcinoma two years ago and had “mounted a monumental fight against this devastating cancer,” read a tribute shared on the NSR’s Facebook page.
  “With the support of his amazing family, friends, colleagues and the greater community, Jay’s tenacity and strength were awe inspiring,” read the pos
  
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• Calling all builders, contractors & designers – New Regulations & Requirements For Building Permits The BC Energy S… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  05-12-2017 22:00 via twitter.com
  Calling all builders, contractors & designers – New Regulations & Requirements For Building Permits The BC Energy S… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• Commercial Real Estate: Parking space disappearing in new downtown office developments

  05-12-2017 21:52 via vancouversun.com
  The amount of parking spaces included in the next wave of downtown Vancouver office tower development is likely to see a sharp reduction compared to the existing inventory, say local commercial property brokers and developers.
  Over the next three to four years, there will be about 11 office developments aiming to complete in the downtown core. Nearly all of them will have roughly half the number of parking spaces that buildings were designed with in the 1970s, ’80s and ’90s, accordin
  
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• Barred owl makes successful kill in downtown Vancouver

  05-12-2017 21:44 via vancouversun.com
  A barred owl made a surprise appearance in broad daylight in downtown Vancouver this week, even stopping to show off its successful kill to passing pedestrians.
  Ric Slaco, vice-president and chief forester for Interfor, snapped a photo of the owl Monday at about 1 p.m. outside the Bentall IV building. It appeared to be clutching a pigeon in its talons.
  “There were a dozen crows squawking in the tree above,” he added.
  Although barred owls have been steadily expanding their range acros
  
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• What you need to know about holiday travel at YVR Airport this year

  05-12-2017 21:43 via vancouversun.com
  Leaving Vancouver on a jet plane this holiday? Be sure you’re brushed up on how to get through traffic, airport security and what to do with those gifts you’re bringing with you. (Hint: Leave the wrapping paper at home!)
  Here are some tips shared from YVR Airport on how to survive holiday travel this year.
  One week before departure
  • Confirm your flight reservation – including time and date! – with your airline.• Ensure you’re updated on luggage restr
  
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• 'It's a miracle': Woman who jumped from B.C. ferry savours new lease on life

  05-12-2017 21:41 via vancouversun.com
  Mya DeRyan was trying to keep her head above the frigid water in the Strait of Georgia, fighting off exhaustion and panic.
  Naked and shivering, she had spent the last five hours watching the white spotlights from two B.C. Ferries vessels, Canadian Coast Guard boats and a Cormorant helicopter scan the inky black waters in a frantic effort to find her.
  DeRyan didn’t want to be found.
  The 52-year-old from Ladysmith is the woman who, on Oct. 30 at 5:45 p.m., removed her clothes and calmly jump
  
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• Opinion: Millennials reshaping Canadian attitudes toward Asia?

  05-12-2017 21:40 via vancouversun.com
  As we approach the end of 2017, political parties are already beginning to look toward the 2019 federal election. One thing they all know is that for the first time in over four decades demographic voting power will shift from the Baby Boomers to the millennials, a group that has been described as politically “fickle” and “disengaged.”
  But is this an accurate characterization of this up-and-coming generation? The findings of the Asia Pacific Foundation’s recent poll
  
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• Tonight at 7 at District Hall, there is a public hearing for a proposed townhouse development at 1031-1045 Ridgewoo… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  05-12-2017 21:12 via twitter.com
  Tonight at 7 at District Hall, there is a public hearing for a proposed townhouse development at 1031-1045 Ridgewoo… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• B.C. to allow private/public sale of weed, sets minimum at 19

  05-12-2017 21:07 via vancouversun.com
  Get ready. Set. Toke?
  The provincial government will allow for private and public sales of recreational weed and has set the minimum age of purchase at 19 in anticipation of federal legalization which is expected to be introduced in July 2018. B.C. will also have a government-run wholesale model, similar to the way liquor is sold, for non-medical weed.
  Those details and more were released Tuesday morning and come after the government conducted a public consultation seeking feedback from British
  
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• B.C. court orders protesters to stop blocking Marpole homeless housing project

  05-12-2017 20:53 via vancouversun.com
  VANCOUVER — The Supreme Court of British Columbia has ordered protesters in a south Vancouver neighbourhood to stop interfering with efforts to build temporary modular housing for homeless people.
  B.C. Housing and the City of Vancouver have been granted an injunction to proceed with the project, which will create 78 living units tailored for people aged 45 and over.
  Residents of the Marpole neighbourhood where the housing will be located have expressed concerns about the development.
  Vanco
  
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• International Volunteer Day recognized by North Vancouver RCMP bit.ly/2ARIEQt #NorthVancouver https://t.co/8CxMRU4fjo

  05-12-2017 20:29 via twitter.com
  
  International Volunteer Day recognized by North Vancouver RCMPbit.ly/2ARIEQt#NorthVancouver https://t.co/8CxMRU4fjo
  
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• Money-laundering at B.C. casinos: Review calls for increased reporting of big cash deposits

  05-12-2017 20:21 via vancouversun.com
  Preliminary recommendations from a review into B.C. casino money laundering allegations say that casino operators must complete increased customer source of funds reporting for big cash deposits and a controversial form of currency known as ‘bearer bonds.’ And secondly, government regulators must maintain a visible presence and increase investigative staff in B.C.’s largest casinos.
  Attorney General David Eby directed B.C. Lottery Corp. to implement these first two preliminary
  
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• It's time to Deck the Hall. Free movie night at #CityHall Dec 14th. Free hot chocolate, popcorn & more. All ages we… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  05-12-2017 20:01 via twitter.com
  It's time to Deck the Hall. Free movie night at #CityHall Dec 14th. Free hot chocolate, popcorn & more. All ages we… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• Public Invited to Ground Blessing Ceremony bit.ly/2iX3Zkn #NorthVancouver

  05-12-2017 18:57 via twitter.com
  Public Invited to Ground Blessing Ceremonybit.ly/2iX3Zkn#NorthVancouver
  
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• Holiday beauty: Matte lips are the glam go-to this season

  05-12-2017 18:47 via vancouversun.com
  TV personality Kylie Jenner shows off a matte-lip look.
  The holiday season may be all about sparkle and shine for pretty much everything — from home decor to clothing — but when it comes to beauty, prepare to go matte. 
  “Matte lips are really great party lips,” Sarah Lucero, global executive director of creative artistry for Stila Cosmetics, says. 
  While shine-free lips aren’t exactly a new idea, Lucero says we can expect to see a few new features amo
  
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• B.C. set to share details on recreational marijuana regulation today

  05-12-2017 18:32 via vancouversun.com
  Get ready. Set. Toke?
  The provincial government is set to share details around its plans for non-medical cannabis regulation this morning.
  A news release is expected at 10 a.m., followed by a teleconference at 1 p.m. with Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General.
  More to come.
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• If you use transit, @TransLink wants to hear from you. Transit Fare Review survey closes Dec 8.… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  05-12-2017 18:01 via twitter.com
  If you use transit, @TransLink wants to hear from you. Transit Fare Review survey closes Dec 8.… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• Jared Cohen, Brent Bushnell keynote speakers at 2018 #BCTECH Summit

  05-12-2017 18:00 via vancouversun.com
  Jared Cohen, founder of Google Ideas, is one of the keynote speakers at the 2018 #BCTECH Summit, which is expected to draw more than 6,000 attendees and 150 speakers.Cohen is the CEO of Jigsaw, previously known as Google Ideas, and an incubator within Alphabet that tackles global security challenges, and one of TIME magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in 2013.
  He will be joined by Brent Bushnell, CEO of experimental entertainment company Two Bit Circus at the third annual summ
  
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• Concert Announcement: JFL NorthWest comedy fest returns to Vancouver

  05-12-2017 17:54 via vancouversun.com
  Comedians Bill Burr, Trevor Noah, Jay Pharoah, Nikki Glaser and Cameron Esposito are among the headliners that will lead the 2018 edition of JFL NorthWest.
  The comedy festival will take place across several Vancouver venues, including Queen Elizabeth Theatre, the Vogue, the Playhouse, the Rio, the Biltmore Cabaret, the Fox Cabaret, Comedy Mix and of course, Yuk Yuk’s. It will be the comedy festival’s third year.Alongside international acts, the festival will also feature a Best
  
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• Daily Poll: Do you support Vancouver Pride's ban on uniformed cops?

  05-12-2017 15:59 via vancouversun.com
  Last week, the Vancouver Pride Society announced the group had decided to ban uniformed police officers in its annual parade.
  The parade is often a highlight of the summer months in Vancouver, celebrating LGBTQ rights and acceptance.
  Related
  Pioneer LGBTQ activists decry Pride parade's ban on uniformed policeMost recently, the group had been encouraged by Black Lives Matter activists to re-consider the Vancouver Police’s participation, as there has been historical violence and oppression b
  
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• One northbound lane reopens on Highway 99 in Surrey after semi-truck hits overpass

  05-12-2017 15:13 via vancouversun.com
  One northbound lane on Highway 99 was re-opened Tuesday morning after a too-tall semi-truck hit the 152nd Street overpass in Surrey the previous day and shut down the major arterial route.
  Drive BC announced Tuesday around 5:20 a.m. that the left northbound lane on Highway 99 at 152nd had re-opened, but that the overpass remained closed in both directions. The next update was expected around 7 a.m. Tuesday.
  An assessment of the overpass and the roadway below is ongoing.
  The scene of the incident
  
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• The Nutcracker costumes take centre stage at Goh Ballet

  05-12-2017 15:00 via vancouversun.com
  The Goh Ballet presents: The Nutcracker
  Dec. 14-19 | The Centre in Vancouver (777 Homer St.)
  Tickets and info:  From $28; gohnutcracker.com
  In an undisclosed location in Metro Vancouver, there’s a storage space chock full of costumes for the Goh Ballet’s The Nutcracker.
  “I think we’ve got something like 14 storage bins that are just for costumes,” Deb Basterfield, the head costume designer, says with a laugh. “And then I probably have another three c
  
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• More than just outdoor gear: Roots builds upon its cabin-cool style

  05-12-2017 15:00 via vancouversun.com
  For a brand, changing the public’s perception about its products can be one of the most challenging parts of doing business. One perceived misstep, and consumers can completely lose confidence. 
  But, rather than dramatically depart from its original cabin-cool esthetic, Roots has built upon its iconic items throughout its nearly 45-year history, seamlessly incorporating more fashion-forward items such as boots and biker jackets among the folded stacks and hanging racks of Cabin k
  
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• Makeup tutorial: Classic cat-eye and red lip combo

  05-12-2017 15:00 via vancouversun.com
  The holidays are upon us, and in this week’s makeup tutorial I’m showing you how to achieve a classic cat-eye and red lip combo; ideal for any festive occasion!Step 1: You’ll want to start by evening out the complexion with foundation and contouring the face with a light dusting of bronzing powder.  To create a natural glowing complexion, lightly sweep the cheekbones and peek points of the face with a skin illuminating powder like the MAC Skin Illuminator in “So
  
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• Abbotsford's Rodney Graham on hand for iconic work's return to theatre

  05-12-2017 15:00 via vancouversun.com
  Over three decades ago artist Rodney Graham delivered his first film work.
  Two Generators garnered Graham art world attention and set the Abbotsford native’s renowned career in motion.
  The 1984 piece will be at the Cinematheque for a free screening on Dec. 8 as part of Canada on Screen, the year-long cinematic celebration of Canada’s 150th birthday. Graham will be on hand to introduce the work at the screening.
  “Going back is interesting. My work has changed a lot since then, b
  
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• Man accused of killing cyclist faces 'slap on the wrist' — victim's parents

  05-12-2017 14:45 via vancouversun.com
  It’s an absurd “slap on the wrist” that sends a bad message.
  That is what the parents of Bradley Dean are saying about the charge filed against the man who allegedly killed their 33-year-old son and seriously injured two others in a 2016 Richmond accident.
  It was just a few days shy of the one-year anniversary of Brad’s death that Tom and Lianne Dean learned Michael Wing Sing Fan would face a charge under the Motor Vehicle Act rather than criminal charges after allegedly
  
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• Man accused of killing cyclist son faces 'slap on the wrist' — parents

  05-12-2017 12:30 via vancouversun.com
  It’s an absurd “slap on the wrist” that sends a bad message.
  That is what the parents of Bradley Dean are saying about the charge filed against the man who allegedly killed their 33-year-old son and seriously injured two others in a 2016 Richmond accident.
  It was just a few days shy of the one-year anniversary of Brad’s death that Tom and Lianne Dean learned Michael Wing Sing Fan would face a charge under the Motor Vehicle Act rather than criminal charges after allegedly
  
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• Review: Two Rivers Opens Up Shop in North Vancouver - Vancouver Magazine

  05-12-2017 09:00 via news.google.com
  Review: Two Rivers Opens Up Shop in North Vancouver  Vancouver Magazine
  
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• REAL SCOOP: Bacon hopes for bail hearing before Christmas

  05-12-2017 06:23 via vancouversun.com
  Jamie Bacon is hoping to spend his first Christmas outside of jail since 2008. His lawyer Kimberly Eldred told me Monday that her client hopes to have a bail hearing sometime before the holiday.
  Here’s our story:
  Jamie Bacon to apply for bail: Lawyer Days after murder and conspiracy charges were stayed against Jamie Bacon, the notorious gangster is applying to be released on bail on his remaining charge, his lawyer confirmed Monday.
  Kimberly Eldred said in an email that “Mr. Bac
  
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• Fun, and some other words, describe The Realistic Joneses

  05-12-2017 03:57 via vancouversun.com
  The Realistic Joneses
  Dec. 7-17/Vancouver Culture Lab
  Tickets: $30/22 (students and equity members). Pay-What-We-Deserve-Nights: Preview Dec 6 and Tuesday Dec 12th. Tickets at tickets.thecultch.com, 604-251-1363 or at the door.
  After seeing The Realistic Joneses on Broadway, Charlie Siegel knew he wanted to bring it to Vancouver.
  “I thought ‘Wow, this is a fantastic play,’” said the actor/director. “It’s all about people interacting. So it’s the product
  
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• B.C. government to improve drinking water in six schools, but Postmedia probe shows many more need repairs

  05-12-2017 03:46 via vancouversun.com
  The provincial government is upgrading drinking fountains in six B.C. schools, but that is just a drop in the bucket when it comes to removing lead from all students’ drinking water, according to a recent Postmedia investigation.
  The six schools are to receive $750,000 in updates, which will benefit 1,600 students at the six schools after “recent testing found elevated levels of lead in water sources at several schools in the province,” Education Minister Rob Fleming said in a
  
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• Highway 99 in Surrey closed northbound after semi-truck hits overpass

  05-12-2017 03:23 via vancouversun.com
  A too-tall semi-truck travelling northbound hit the 152nd Street overpass on Highway 99 in Surrey Monday morning, closing the major arterial route to northbound traffic.
  Drive BC estimates that the highway will re-open at 5 a.m. Tuesday
  An assessment of the overpass and the roadway below is ongoing.
  The scene of the incident.
  The overpass itself is also closed to traffic in both directions.
  Northbound traffic is being diverted at 16th Avenue. Congestion was heavy all afternoon.
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• Richmond lawyer claims trust-fund cash laundered through B.C. casino

  05-12-2017 03:16 via vancouversun.com
  Richmond real estate lawyer Hong Guo says Chinese police have charged two of her former employees in connection to the disappearance of about $7.5 million that Guo alleges was stolen from her firm’s trust account, laundered through B.C. Lottery Corp. casino accounts, and transferred to China in the form of casino chips.
  At a press conference Monday, Guo claimed that through her own investigations in B.C. and China, she has forwarded sufficient evidence to Chinese police authorities in orde
  
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• Richmond woman with parents jailed in China urges Canada to halt trade talks

  05-12-2017 03:03 via vancouversun.com
  Amy Chang is determined to keep reminding the federal government that the China that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is trying to woo into a free trade deal this week is the same dictatorship that has jailed her Canadian dad over a business dispute.
  Chang’s parents, John Chang and Allison Lu, were charged with underpaying custom duties in March 2016 on a $1 million shipment of wine they were exporting to China from their Lulu Island Winery based in Richmond.
  And she’s demanding the gov
  
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• Opinion: Natural gas agreement balances economy, environment

  05-12-2017 03:00 via vancouversun.com
  In B.C., we maintain a nimble balancing act. Our province is home to breathtaking natural wonders that make this one of the most beautiful places in the world. We’re also home to a diverse economy that makes this one of the best places to live and work in the world.
  Since we’re achieving this balance, it’s crucial, when governments encourage green initiatives, they allow local businesses to stay competitive in the global marketplace, and not saddle them with extra costs and res
  
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• Pioneer LGBTQ activists decry Pride parade's ban on uniformed police

  05-12-2017 02:50 via vancouversun.com
  Pioneer activists for gay, lesbian and human rights believe Vancouver Pride officials have ethically blundered by banning uniformed police officers from future parades.
  “It seems to me a shoot-yourself-in-the-foot mistake for the Pride Parade to adopt a perspective about the police that isn’t widely shared within the gay community,” said long-time rights advocate Stan Persky, a retired philosophy professor and award-winning author.
  “The parade is supposedly emblematic of
  
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• Vaughn Palmer: NDP brings Abbott in from the cold

  05-12-2017 02:46 via vancouversun.com
  VICTORIA — There was a whiff of vindication in the air Monday, when Premier John Horgan appointed former B.C. Liberal cabinet minister George Abbott as one of two reviewers of a disastrous year of wildfires and floods.
  “George Abbott has a long and distinguished career in public service and a wealth of local and provincial government experience,” read the government press release, before detailing his dozen years at the cabinet table, five in opposition and 17 in local and regi
  
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