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• Opinion: Wetlands essential for sustainable urban future

  05-02-2018 23:57 via vancouversun.com
  This past weekend marked World Wetlands Day, an opportunity to recognize one of the most under-appreciated environmental resources in our region — urban wetlands.
  Urban wetlands are areas flooded with water, either seasonally or permanently. They are found in and around cities or their suburbs, and include rivers and their plains, lakes, swamps, as well as their coastal variants, such as tidal and salt marshes.
  These natural resources provide several critical yet often over-looked function
  
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• Dog waste gets special treatment in the City w/ our special dog waste containers. #GotPoop, no problem. Learn more:… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  05-02-2018 23:01 via twitter.com
  Dog waste gets special treatment in the City w/ our special dog waste containers. #GotPoop, no problem. Learn more:… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• Do you live in garbage collection zone 4? We'll be picking up your old garbage cans for recycling between Sat Feb 1… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  05-02-2018 23:00 via twitter.com
  Do you live in garbage collection zone 4? We'll be picking up your old garbage cans for recycling between Sat Feb 1… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• B.C. Energy Minister Michelle Mungall and husband expecting first baby in July

  05-02-2018 22:46 via vancouversun.com
  B.C. Energy Minister Michelle Mungall and her husband are expecting their first child in July.
  “Zak and I are very happy to announce our family will be expanding when we welcome our first child in July,” Mungall said in a statement sharing the news.
  “We are incredibly excited and looking forward to becoming parents.”
  Zak and I are getting ready to teach and guide a new Jedi this Summer. Please join us in our joy of becoming parents as we expect our first child this July.
  
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• B.C. to limit legal pot sales to stand-alone stores, set personal possession at 30 grams

  05-02-2018 22:27 via vancouversun.com
  The provincial government has unveiled a regulatory framework for the legal sale of recreational cannabis that restricts the retail sale to stand-alone stores that don’t sell liquor or tobacco, limits personal possession at 30 grams and sets the legal age for consumption at 19.
  Solicitor General Mike Farnworth said the framework of regulations he unveiled were the result of months worth of public engagement, additional research and analysis completed by the province to set government&rsquo
  
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• Province updates regulations around non-medical cannabis

  05-02-2018 22:21
  
  The provincial government released updated details Monday afternoon around the roll-out of legalized, non-medical cannabis in July.
  
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• Washington State's Sasquatch Music Festival announces 2018 line-up

  05-02-2018 22:15 via vancouversun.com
  For B.C. music fans disappointed by last year’s Squamish Valley Music Festival debacle, here’s a solid lineup you can get behind.
  Sasquatch Music Festival will take place this year at the Gorge Amphitheatre in Washington state from May 25 to 27, 2018, about a five-hour drive south of Vancouver. It is the festival’s 17th year.
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  Squamish Valley Music Festival: What happened?
  “Embarking on our 17th year, we’ve taken the opportunity to reflect on the past and col
  
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• Gas station robber arrested less than a minute after fleeing

  05-02-2018 22:15 via vancouversun.com
  A man who robbed a North Vancouver gas station on Monday morning was arrested less than a minute after fleeing.
  Around 4 a.m. on Monday, a gas station clerk called North Vancouver RCMP to report a man had entered the business, threatened violence and left with cigarettes and some money from the cash register.
  Officers who were patrolling in the area were immediately sent to the scene, where they found the suspect about to cross the street after leaving the gas station at Capilano Road and Marine
  
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• Man shot dead by Vancouver police a ‘chronic schizophrenic,’ inquest told

  05-02-2018 21:56 via vancouversun.com
  A man shot dead by Vancouver police in 2014 had been admitted to Richmond Hospital about four months earlier after threatening to kill someone outside a casino, a coroner’s inquest into his death heard on Monday.
  Phuong Na Du, also called Tony, was shot by Vancouver police on Nov. 22, 2014, at Knight Street and East 41st Avenue where he was seen waving a two-by-four piece of wood. He was shot after he refused to comply with officers’ directions and rounds of bean-bag shots failed to
  
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• Prada 'café' pops up at Holt Renfrew

  05-02-2018 21:54 via vancouversun.com
  The Skybridge at Holt Renfrew in Vancouver is getting a stylish new spin thanks to Italian luxury brand Prada.
  The pedestrian overpass, which connects the luxury retailer with the Pacific Centre, will be home to a Prada Spirit Pop-Up shop from Feb. 8-19.
  The space, which routinely features limited-time collection launches and seasonal themes, will be transformed into an “alternative shopping experience” — complete with an installation inspired by a traditional Italian caf&eacut
  
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• Vancouver acts Grimes, Belle Game named Prism Prize nominees

  05-02-2018 21:24 via vancouversun.com
  Vancouver acts Grimes and Belle Game are among the top 20 nominees in the running for the 2018 Prism Prize.
  The Prism Prize is a national award recognizing the best in Canadian music video artistry, selected by a jury of more 120 Canadian music and film industry professionals. The winner is awarded a $15,000 grand prize, while others will be recognized in various categories.
  “We are very proud to point the spotlight on this eclectic group of artists. They are some of the most talented Cana
  
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• Five reasons to check out The Great Satan from Everything is Terrible!

  05-02-2018 21:00 via vancouversun.com
  Everything is Terrible! presents The Great Satan
  When: Feb. 13
  Where: Rickshaw Theatre
  Tickets: $12 at ticketfly.com, $15 at the door1. Found footage remixing gods. Everything is Terrible! is “an absurdist comedy/performance art collective” (New York Times) that has made a specialty of collecting and curating video clips, including infomercials, workout videos and PSAs from the glory days of the VHS format. Over the last seven years, the L.A.-based EIT! crew has produced over 3,000 w
  
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• Arts Club's 2018-19 season to open with Curious Incident of the Dog

  05-02-2018 21:00 via vancouversun.com
  The Arts Club’s 2018-19 season will open with the West End hit The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, and will introduce the new resident company program.
  The first show of the Arts Club’s 55th season will be directed by incoming artistic director Ashlie Corcoran, it was announced Monday morning.
  “The original production I saw in London was one of the most compelling pieces of theatre I had ever seen,” Corcoran said of The Curious Incident.
  Ashlie Corcoran.
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• Wanna Go for Gold, City style? Sign up for our co-ed 3 on 3 floorball tournament. Proceeds to @HarvestProject… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  05-02-2018 20:30 via twitter.com
  Wanna Go for Gold, City style? Sign up for our co-ed 3 on 3 floorball tournament. Proceeds to @HarvestProject… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• Q&A: Carmen Aguirre lets her backbone slide in Broken Tailbone

  05-02-2018 20:20 via vancouversun.com
  Broken Tailbone
  When: Feb. 13-24
  Where: Cultch Historic Theatre
  Tickets: $35, tickets.thecultch.comCarmen Aguirre’s latest show is built around a dance lesson. In collaboration with Toronto dramaturge company Nightswimming, the Vancouver-based writer/performer takes audiences on a hip-swaying journey that includes historical context, geopolitical lessons, personal anecdotes (including an NSFW story involving the title injury), and dance moves. Postmedia News talked to Aguirre about th
  
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• Vancouver acts Grimes, Bell Game named Prism Prize nominees

  05-02-2018 20:15 via vancouversun.com
  Vancouver acts Grimes and Belle Game are among the top 20 nominees in the running for the 2018 Prism Prize.
  The Prism Prize is a national award recognizing the best in Canadian music video artistry, selected by a jury of more 120 Canadian music and film industry professionals. The winner is awarded a $15,000 grand prize, while others will be recognized in various categories.
  “We are very proud to point the spotlight on this eclectic group of artists. They are some of the most talented Cana
  
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• Robbery Suspect Arrested Within Minute Of The Offence bit.ly/2s9MPnt #NorthVancouver https://t.co/68t8IpmxNh

  05-02-2018 20:10 via twitter.com
  
  Robbery Suspect Arrested Within Minute Of The Offencebit.ly/2s9MPnt#NorthVancouver https://t.co/68t8IpmxNh
  
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• Thursday, Feb 15, come chat with our experts from @thehappycity, @sustainCapU, @DeepGreenEng and others about ways… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  05-02-2018 20:01 via twitter.com
  Thursday, Feb 15, come chat with our experts from @thehappycity, @sustainCapU, @DeepGreenEng and others about ways… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• Five tips to writing a great romance novel

  05-02-2018 20:00 via vancouversun.com
  With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, love is definitely in the air.
  But, in the world of books, it’s always a good time for a little romance. Especially if you work for the well-known Harlequin Series. 
  The series, which was founded in 1949, publishes more than 110 titles per month in more than 150 international markets — and in more than 30 languages. Phew, that’s a lot of heavy breathing. 
  Looking to get into the mood with your own racy read? You
  
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• Coming this afternoon: Ban on pot sales in B.C. liquor stores expected to be part of new rules

  05-02-2018 19:55 via vancouversun.com
  British Columbians won’t be able to purchased legalized marijuana at liquor stores, under new rules set to be unveiled today by the provincial government.
  The ban on the sale of pot at public and private liquor stores will be part of regulations released by Solicitor General Mike Farnworth at a press conference at 1:30 p.m. Monday.
  However, the ban is also expected to include special consideration for locations where the public can purchase marijuana in rural and remote communities.
  While
  
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• Tonight's Council business: Workshop at 6pm followed by a Regular meeting at 7pm. Agendas are available online:… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  05-02-2018 19:01 via twitter.com
  Tonight's Council business: Workshop at 6pm followed by a Regular meeting at 7pm. Agendas are available online:… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• Rules for pot sales in B.C. to be revealed by Victoria today

  05-02-2018 18:30 via vancouversun.com
  British Columbians won’t be able to purchased legalized marijuana at liquor stores, under new rules set to be unveiled today by the provincial government.
  The ban on the sale of pot at public and private liquor stores will be part of regulations released by Solicitor General Mike Farnworth at a press conference at 1:30 p.m. Monday.
  However, the ban is also expected to include special consideration for locations where the public can purchase marijuana in rural and remote communities.
  While
  
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• Hello #NorthVan. We want your ideas for making City parks, plazas & streets more playful. cnv.org/Play… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  05-02-2018 18:01 via twitter.com
  Hello #NorthVan. We want your ideas for making City parks, plazas & streets more playful. cnv.org/Play… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• Victoria named most romantic city in Canada for sixth consecutive year

  05-02-2018 17:43 via vancouversun.com
  Victoria, you saucy thing.
  B.C.’s capital was named the country’s most romantic city for the sixth sexy year in a row, according to the latest ranking by Amazon Canada. The annual list is compiled by looking at the e-commerce giant’s sales data for – ahem, romance-related products such as books, movies and wellness products.
  In 2017, Victoria residents ordered the greatest number of relationship books, romance novels and romantic comedies per capita basis. Second pla
  
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• Concert Announcement: Justin Timberlake to play Rogers Arena on Nov. 8

  05-02-2018 17:16 via vancouversun.com
  Believable woodsman and former Mouseketeer Justin Timberlake will visit Vancouver’s Rogers Arena on Nov. 8.
  The husband to Jessica Biel, dad to Silas and N’Sync breakout solo act will stop in Vancouver on Nov. 8, 2018, as part of his Man of the Woods tour, it was announced Monday. Vancouver was not previously included in the first round of dates Live Nation had announced for the tour.
  The news comes just a day after Timberlake performed the Super Bowl half-time show with his backing
  
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• Coquitlam SAR and dogs feted for saving woman's life

  05-02-2018 16:50 via vancouversun.com
  The second night was the worst.
  “I didn’t know how were going to get through it,” said dog-walker Annette Poitras, who got lost last November with three canines in a heavily wooded area on Coquitlam’s Burke Mountain.
  Poitras was on a dog-walk when one of the pooches ran off. While locating the dog, Poitras fell, injured her back, lost her phone and become disoriented. It was raining heavily.
  Clad only in tights, a T-shirt and a thin jacket, Poitras heard search helicopter
  
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• Daily Poll: Did you watch the Super Bowl, Justin Timberlake or This Is Us?

  05-02-2018 15:58 via vancouversun.com
  On Sunday, both sports and TV fans were treated to a whammy of emotions with the Philadelphia Eagles winning the Super Bowl, followed by a highly anticipated episode of NBC family drama This Is Us.
  Sunday’s win was the first NFL crown for the Eagles since 1960, who beat the returning champs, the New England Patriots, 41 to 33.
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  Nick Foles and the Philadelphia Eagles outshoot the New England Patriots for their first Super Bowl, 41-33‘This Is Us’ Reveals How Jack Died In &
  
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• Itching for some race-day vibes? We got blarney, bunnies, big-time fun

  05-02-2018 14:00 via vancouversun.com
  A couple impatient runners I know, and whose names shall remain anonymous if they keep buying coffee and doughnuts, are already itching for a “winter test.”
  With 75 days left before the 34th Vancouver Sun Run, these restless InTraining peeps want to feel some “race-day vibes” ASAP, preferably with costumes and camaraderie included.
  Makes sense, considering most Sun Run participants aren’t of the one-and-done ilk. Heck, some train every other night and race every wee
  
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• Week 3 Sun Run InTraining schedule

  05-02-2018 07:00 via vancouversun.com
  VANCOUVER SUN RUN INTRAINING
  WEEK 3 | Feb. 3-9
  WALK 10K / NORDIC WALK 10K
  (Session 1 — 44 minutes)
  Warm-up: Walk slow and easy for 10 min.
  1 min. brisk walk, 2 min. easy recovery walk
  Do this combination 8 times
  Cool-down: Walk slow and easy 10 min.
  (Session 2 — 40 minutes)
  Warm-up: Walk slow and easy 5 min.
  Walk for 30 min.
  Cool-down: Walk slow and easy 5 min.
  (Session 3 — 50 minutes)
  Warm-up: Walk slow and easy 5 min.
  Walk for 40 min.
  Cool-down: Walk slow and easy for 5 min.
  
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• Snacks are a 'before and after' story when training for the Sun Run

  05-02-2018 07:00 via vancouversun.com
  Eating snacks during training for The Vancouver Sun Run is really a before and after story according to a registered dietitian and sports nutritionist.
  Melissa Kazan said there’s a difference between snacks eaten before going on a training run and snacks eaten after.
  “Generally, the goal of a snack before is to make sure you have adequate energy levels during the run and don’t get hungry,” she said.
  Kazan works for Fortius Sport & Health, an integrated athlete develop
  
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• Nutrition tips: Three things to boost your immune health for training

  05-02-2018 07:00 via vancouversun.com
  Are you trying to get through The Vancouver Sun Run InTraining and flu season without catching a cold or getting sick? Make sure to follow these three habits as part of your immune boosting care kit:
  1. Eat well
  Having a well-balanced antioxidant rich diet is the most effective immune-boosting nutrition strategy. Carbohydrates, lean protein and healthy fats are great to fill up on immune boosting nutrients like vitamin C, D, iron, zinc and magnesium.
  Consider adding at least two to three antioxi
  
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• Lynn Kanuka's coaching advice: Learning to run comfortably, safely

  05-02-2018 07:00 via vancouversun.com
  Are you thinking of getting off that couch to prepare for the 34th Vancouver Sun Run? Better join us this week, otherwise the InTraining program will have progressed too far for you to be comfortable.
  Here’s what I’m often asked: Can I learn to run? Am I too old, short, tall, heavy, skinny? Yes, you can learn to run.
  The Vancouver Sun Run, with 50,000-plus participants, is a true testimony that truly anyone, any shape, size or age can learn to run comfortably and safely.
  What if I&rs
  
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• Opinion: Political populations’ plague wildlife management

  05-02-2018 05:00 via vancouversun.com
  Raincoast Conservation Foundation scientists and associates from the U.S. and Sweden have published a devastating critique of wildlife management in North America and beyond. The international team, led by Dr. Chris Darimont, exposes the faulty underpinnings of how wildlife is managed by many governments across the political spectrum and around the world.
  Reporting in an open access paper in the journal Conservation Biology, researchers from Raincoast, the University of Victoria and Simon Fraser
  
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• Opinion: It’s time to stop online content theft

  05-02-2018 05:00 via vancouversun.com
  As a province that takes pride in its creative economy, tackling rampant online content theft that robs B.C.’s artists and creators of fair compensation for their work is long overdue. There is now a meaningful initiative to address this growing problem that increasingly undermines the business model of content creators and distributors, and hinders efforts to promote and sustain made-in-Canada content in the digital age.
  A coalition of content creators and distributors has launched a camp
  
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• Opinion: Dead wood must be salvaged from forest floor to prevent wildfires

  05-02-2018 05:00 via vancouversun.com
  A debate has been raging in the central interior of British Columbia over the pace and scale of post-wildfire salvage of dead trees. In fact, the debate started while the fires were still burning.
  The salvage debate pits those who want to recover any remaining economic value in burnt wood while still possible (typically within two years) from those who don’t wish to see another major disturbance (logging) visited on a site that has just experienced a major disturbance.
  The province has jus
  
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• Letters: Mill closure due to log supply and duties, not log exports

  05-02-2018 05:00 via vancouversun.com
  Re: Status Quo Not an Option for Forest Industry, Opinion, Jan. 28
  Western Forest Products’ Somass mill was specifically referenced in this article. This mill was indefinitely curtailed in July 2017 due to a lack of suitable log supply and the need to improve efficiencies in light of the U.S. imposition of softwood duties on high value products. To be clear, the decision was not in any way connected to log exports as Arnold Bercov suggests — Somass produced western red cedar and, by
  
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• Vaughn Palmer: Wilkinson's first challenge as B.C. Liberal leader is to show change

  05-02-2018 02:24 via vancouversun.com
  VICTORIA — B.C. Liberal voters sent a strong message about what they were looking for in a leader through the first three rounds of balloting at the convention that concluded early Saturday evening.
  Finishing first in round one was Dianne Watts, the former Surrey mayor and federal Conservative MP, who only joined the party last May. Finishing second was Michael Lee, the rookie MLA from Vancouver-Langara.
  Together the two outsiders captured 47 per cent of the point count under the system ad
  
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• The Last Continent: Long route to Antarctica is a reminder of lingering Falkland tensions

  05-02-2018 02:22 via vancouversun.com
  Postmedia columnist Daphne Bramham crosses the notoriously rough Drake Passage from the Falkland Islands to South Georgia — known as the Serengeti of the Southern Ocean — to Antarctica. Her daily reports from the 18-day expedition will cover issues from climate change and micro plastics in the ocean to Japan’s continuing whale hunt, the antics of penguins and the world’s wild race to tour, and exploit, this last frontier.
  STANLEY, FALKLAND ISLANDS — With all the tro
  
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• Thanks to local film students for our latest #LookThinkGo video. Unless you're on a secret mission, brighter is bet… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  05-02-2018 01:00 via twitter.com
  Thanks to local film students for our latest #LookThinkGo video. Unless you're on a secret mission, brighter is bet… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• Coquitlam SAR and dogs feted for saving women's life

  05-02-2018 00:29 via vancouversun.com
  The second night was the worst.
  “I didn’t know how were going to get through it,” said dog-walker Annette Poitras, who got lost last November with three canines in a heavily wooded area on Coquitlam’s Burke Mountain.
  Poitras was on a dog-walk when one of the pooches ran off. While locating the dog, Poitras fell, injured her back, lost her phone and become disoriented. It was raining heavily.
  Clad only in tights, a T-shirt and a thin jacket, Poitras heard search helicopter
  
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