North Vancouver news

• Andrew Wilkinson: NDP’s trade war will only hurt B.C.

  10-04-2018 23:35 via vancouversun.com
  On Sunday, Kinder Morgan announced it was suspending non-essential work and spending on the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion project.
  It’s a decision with potentially serious consequences for hard-working British Columbians, from our tourism to trucking sectors. Our society runs on Alberta fuel — we need it to get to work, get our kids to school or soccer, for planes and ferries, for grocery trucks, for ambulances and emergency response. With this ill-advised trade dispute, the NDP
  
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• It's win, win! Securely shred personal info, protect against identity theft + raise money for @NorthVanCityLib. Mor… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  10-04-2018 23:00 via twitter.com
  It's win, win! Securely shred personal info, protect against identity theft + raise money for @NorthVanCityLib. Mor… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• B.C. government forms Rental Housing Task Force

  10-04-2018 22:32
  
  Three-person task force to be led by Vancouver-West End MLA Spencer Chandra Herbert
  
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• Have you come yet? It's well worth the visit! twitter.com/NVArtsCouncil/…

  10-04-2018 22:01 via twitter.com
  Have you come yet? It's well worth the visit! twitter.com/NVArtsCouncil/…
  
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• Molly Parker gets Lost in Space for new Vancouver-shot Netflix series

  10-04-2018 21:42 via vancouversun.com
  Lost in Space
  When: April 13
  Where: NetflixActor Molly Parker came home to spend time in a whole new world.
  The Maple Ridge native was in Vancouver from mid-January to July last year shooting the Netflix reimagining of the classic TV series Lost in Space, which begins streaming April 13.
  “It was amazing. In all the years since I have moved away from Vancouver I have worked there, but I haven’t ever worked there for a significant amount of time,” said Parker. “I got t
  
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• Lawsuit reveals past dispute within yacht club in West Vancouver

  10-04-2018 21:33 via vancouversun.com
  A B.C. Supreme Court judge has found a West Vancouver woman’s claim that two marina falls were related was not correct, and has awarded her half the amount she wanted in damages for the first accident.
  The details were included in a B.C. Supreme Court decision handed down last week following a trial in January and February, after Linda Powell sued West Vancouver’s Eagle Harbour Yacht Club for damages following two separate falls a year apart.
  Powell, a former Eagle Har
  
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• Call It Spring X ME to WE collaboration boasts big benefits, style

  10-04-2018 21:18 via vancouversun.com
  ME to WE, the Toronto-based non-governmental organization, has changed the way many people — the younger set, especially — think about giving back.
  Created by Craig and Marc Kielburger, the outfit provides essential support for education, access to water and more in international communities located in Asia, Africa and Latin America. 
  Now, getting involved with the ME to We mission is as easy as stopping by your local Call It Spring shoe store (or checking in online), thanks to
  
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• B.C. Premier John Horgan set to announce "opportunity" for renters

  10-04-2018 21:14 via vancouversun.com
  The B.C. government is set to unveil an “upcoming opportunity” for renters and landlords.
  Premier John Horgan and Housing Minister Selina Robinson will make the announcement during a news conference Tuesday at 1 p.m. in Victoria.
  A news release issued to media on Tuesday morning said the announcement would involve “an upcoming opportunity for renters and landlords in British Columbia” but did not elaborate.
  Horgan will speak to media following the announcement.
  More to co
  
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• B.C.-wide coalition launches ‘Scrap the Speculation Tax’ campaign

  10-04-2018 20:46
  
  Business and tourism groups from across the province band together with construction and development organizations against new tax
  
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• In support of those mourning the Humboldt tragedy, City Hall lit up with Humboldt's team colours. #NorthVan… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  10-04-2018 20:30 via twitter.com
  In support of those mourning the Humboldt tragedy, City Hall lit up with Humboldt's team colours. #NorthVan… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• A new attitude: Guerlain beauty expert talks embracing aging

  10-04-2018 20:00 via vancouversun.com
  The pressure to have youthful, luminous skin, at every age, is one women have long been faced with. 
  In recent years, the term “anti-aging” has become the go-to moniker for the plethora of tonics, tinctures, lotions and creams — not to mention treatments — that purport to keep the oft-dreaded fine lines, wrinkles and spots at bay.
  But, does this term still fit today? Are we really so against the idea of looking older that we want to oppose it completely? 
  T
  
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• Police to increase patrol near Vancouver pub for alleged harassment

  10-04-2018 18:50 via vancouversun.com
  Police have increased patrols in the area of a Commercial Drive pub following reports that a “group of youths” have been terrorizing patrons.
  Over the weekend, Vancouver police received two calls from staff at Toby’s Bar and Grill, located near Commercial Drive and 12th Avenue, about teens who were allegedly harassing customers.
  The first call was made just after 9 p.m. on Thursday, while the second call came just after 11:30 p.m. on Friday.“On both occasions patrol offic
  
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• DYK, cigarette butts contaminate our waterways, poison wildlife and pose a serious fire risk. Help divert cigarette… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  10-04-2018 18:46 via twitter.com
  DYK, cigarette butts contaminate our waterways, poison wildlife and pose a serious fire risk. Help divert cigarette… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• Recognizing ‘National Telecommunications Week” April 8-14. Operators are often the first voice you hear in times of… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  10-04-2018 18:02 via twitter.com
  Recognizing ‘National Telecommunications Week” April 8-14. Operators are often the first voice you hear in times of… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• These are the most popular targets for Vancouver car thieves

  10-04-2018 18:01 via vancouversun.com
  Police want to make sure your car — well, is still yours.
  The Vancouver Police are handing out free steering wheel locks to drivers whose vehicles are not equipped with a car alarm or anti-tech technology. To mark the project’s launch, police have also shared the 10 most stolen vehicles in Vancouver last year.
  “The VPD is committed to combating property crime and its drivers in Vancouver,” said Const. Jason Doucette.
  “We know that stolen vehicles are not being used
  
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• Beauty Bar: Olay Cleansing Infusion Hydrating Glow Facial Cleanser with Deep Sea Kelp and Aloe Extract

  10-04-2018 18:00 via vancouversun.com
  What it is: A collection of facial cleansers from Olay featuring “unique bio-renewing hydrators” such as sea kelp and crushed ginger to clean the skin without stripping it of essential moisture. 
  The collection of cleansers — which were released at the same time as a similar line of body wash options — also have exfoliators in the formulas to “micro polish” skin for a smoother, healthier appearance. 
  After use, skin appears more radiant, hydrate and
  
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• Style Q & amp; A: Riot Theory Apparel redefines West-Coast chic

  10-04-2018 17:00 via vancouversun.com
  West Coast fashion sense is a unique blend of laid-back chic and a touch of polished purpose. (Think sleek rain gear and puddle-proof Chelsea boots.)
  But, while it’s easy enough to define the coastal style, it’s a bit tougher to achieve. Thankfully, there are locally owned boutiques and businesses popping up all across B.C., each offering a sweet spin on the area’s sartorial sensibilities. 
  Case in point is Riot Theory Apparel. The online womenswear shop provides a curated
  
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• Daily Poll: Has a norovirus outbreak stopped you from eating oysters?

  10-04-2018 15:44 via vancouversun.com
  More cases of norovirus due to raw oysters have been confirmed.
  According to the B.C. Centre for Disease Control, about 40 cases of acute gastrointestinal illness have been reported since March 18. All those who reported illness had eaten raw B.C. oysters.
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  B.C. norovirus outbreak linked to raw oysters
  So far, two B.C. oyster farms implicated in the outbreak have been closed by federal authorities. Health authorities don’t encourage the eating of raw oysters and remind diners t
  
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• Vancouver weather: Light rain in the morning, windy in the afternoon

  10-04-2018 15:31 via vancouversun.com
  VANCOUVER, B.C.: April 10, 2018 – Tuesday’s weather will be more of the same: rain and wind, with maybe a bit of grey if the rain lets off.
  It will be cloudy with light rain in the morning, with a 40 per cent chance of showers later in the day. The rains will also give way to winds in the morning, but temperatures will hold steady around 11 degrees. The rain gets heavier in the evening, with up to 10 millimetres of rain expected and more winds after midnight.Weather: Vancouver, B.C.
  
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• This Just In: Omorovicza Queen of Hungary Mist, Eau Thermale Avène PhysioLift Serumand and Dermalogica Sound Sleep Cocoon

  10-04-2018 15:00 via vancouversun.com
  Omorovicza 
  Queen of Hungary Mist
  They say: A toning facial mist that can be used as a post-cleanse treatment or a midday skin refresher. The rose and neroli-scented formula, which is inspired by the “world’s first recorded perfume” called Queen of Hungary Water, purifies and hydrates.
  We say: We’re big fans of a good facial mist — and this version doesn’t disappoint. The ultrafine mist gives skin an instant hit of moisture that’s not too wet and no
  
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• Global travel, sky-high dining and office massages: Your tax dollars at work

  10-04-2018 12:00 via vancouversun.com
  Metro Vancouver is defending controversial expenses on staff massages, a new high-rise cafeteria with mountain and ocean views, and hundreds of thousands of dollars spent on global travel for politicians.
  The new expenses come as Metro Vancouver reels from an angry public backlash to a 15-per-cent pay raise and retroactive severance package that Metro politicians voted for themselves last month. That decision is now under review.
  Now comes word Metro Vancouver has spent $1.5 million on a 29th-fl
  
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• Daphne Bramham: Busting the myth that doctors are to blame for the opiate overdose crisis

  10-04-2018 12:00 via vancouversun.com
  In 2016, everyone from the chief medical health officer to the B.C. College of Physicians and Surgeons linked the growing epidemic of drug overdoses to doctors having over-prescribed opioids.
  They pointed to the United States where there were high-profile convictions in Washington, California and Florida of doctors and pharmacists who illegally diverted Oxycontin to drug traffickers and addicts.
  More generally, they pointed to research that suggests eight per cent of the population is at risk of
  
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• REAL SCOOP: Ramos denied bail in Phantom Secure conspiracy case

  10-04-2018 08:57 via vancouversun.com
  I wrote a few stories about Richmond’s Vincent Ramos before being off for three weeks helping an ailing relative.
  So I thought I would check on the status of his case on my first day back today.
  Ramos was in court in San Diego last week trying to get bail. Family and friends wrote reference letters saying he is a great dad, a flag football coach and a hard-working businessman.
  But U.S. authorities allege he built a global network with the sole purpose of aiding international crime groups i
  
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• What they're saying about B.C. and Kinder Morgan

  10-04-2018 08:46 via vancouversun.com
  In the wake of Sunday’s announcement by Kinder Morgan that they may not proceed with expansion of the Trans Mountain pipeline because of investor worries about the stance of the B.C. government, much ink has been spilled about the situation.
  A good amount of the words written have taken the B.C. government to task, though there has been some dissent.
  Below, a look at all that…
  A worker walks past heavy equipment as work continues at Kinder Morgan’s facility in preparation for
  
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• Looking forward to it! twitter.com/nvdpl/status/9…

  10-04-2018 07:07 via twitter.com
  Looking forward to it! twitter.com/nvdpl/status/9…
  
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• Ladner hockey player mourns the loss of former Humboldt coach and teammates

  10-04-2018 06:00
  
  Ice Hawks forward Jordan Bogress began the junior hockey season in Saskatchewan playing for the Broncos
  
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• Vaughn Palmer: Horgan not giving an inch in Kinder Morgan fight

  10-04-2018 04:00 via vancouversun.com
  VICTORIA — As Premier John Horgan tells it, the pending showdown over the Trans Mountain pipeline poses no threat to the Canadian federation or the country’s economic well-being.
  Crisis? What crisis? Horgan challenged again and again Monday as he took on all comers from the Opposition side during question period in the legislature.
  The exchange was prompted by the announcement — cum threat — from Texas-based Kinder Morgan that it will cancel twinning of its Trans Mountain
  
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• Humboldt tragedy hits home in Tri-Cities

  10-04-2018 04:00
  
  The collision last Friday in rural Saskatchewan that killed 15 players and officials with the Humboldt Broncos junior hockey team has hit everyone in the sports community hard, says Valerie Murdocco of the Coquitlam Minor Hockey Association.
  
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• Is the B.C. government winning its fight to stop Kinder Morgan?

  10-04-2018 03:29 via vancouversun.com
  To take Kinder Morgan CEO Steven Kean at his word, Premier John Horgan’s British Columbia government is having success in its fight to stop the company’s $7.4-billion Trans Mountain oil pipeline expansion.
  On a Monday conference call with investment analysts, after a surprise Sunday announcement suspending all but non-essential spending on the Trans Mountain expansion, Kean said Kinder Morgan has determined that the British Columbia government’s opposition is a key obstacle to
  
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• Kinder Morgan suspends Trans Mountain pipeline work

  10-04-2018 03:05 via vancouversun.com
  To take Kinder Morgan CEO Steven Kean at his word, Premier John Horgan’s British Columbia government is having success in its fight to stop the company’s $7.4-billion Trans Mountain oil pipeline expansion.
  On a Monday conference call with investment analysts, after a surprise Sunday announcement suspending all but non-essential spending on the Trans Mountain expansion, Kean said Kinder Morgan has determined that the British Columbia government’s opposition is a key obstacle to
  
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• Judge says two marina falls not related for former West Vancouver yacht club member

  10-04-2018 02:58 via vancouversun.com
  A B.C. Supreme Court judge has found a West Vancouver woman’s claim that two marina falls were related was not correct and has awarded her half the amount she wanted in damages for the first accident.
  The details were included in a B.C. Supreme Court decision handed down last week following a trial in January and February, after Linda Powell sued West Vancouver’s Eagle Harbour Yacht Club for damages following two separate falls a year apart.
  Powell, a former Eagle Harb
  
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• B.C. could face budgetary backlash for Kinder Morgan stance

  10-04-2018 02:50 via vancouversun.com
  VICTORIA — British Columbia could face a budgetary crisis if Ottawa begins withholding federal money for health care, child care or Metro Vancouver transit, amid a worsening rift between the two governments over the Kinder Morgan pipeline.
  Alberta Premier Rachel Notley told her legislature Monday that she’s discussed with Ottawa the idea of curtailing funding to B.C. as retaliation for the province frustrating Kinder Morgan’s Trans Mountain pipeline expansion with court challen
  
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• Review: End of the Rope sheds light on the life of a female rock climber

  10-04-2018 02:21 via vancouversun.com
  End of the Rope: Mountains, Marriage and Motherhood
  Jan Redford | Random House Canada
  There’s a long and celebrated tradition of memoirs by male mountaineers who roam the globe, heroically scaling its most daunting peaks. Books by women alpinists, however, are harder to come by.
  What is the tight-knit, male-dominated climbing community like for women? How do female climbers’ experience differ from that of their male counterparts? And why don’t we hear the voices of these women
  
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• B.C. encryption company CEO denied bail on U.S. racketeering charges

  10-04-2018 02:18 via vancouversun.com
  The founder of a Vancouver encryption company alleged to have supplied untraceable BlackBerry devices to criminals around the world has been denied bail in southern California.
  Vincent Ramos had argued at a detention hearing in San Diego last week that he was not a flight risk despite facing racketeering and trafficking charges that could land him in jail for life if convicted.
  U.S. District Court Magistrate Barbara Lynn Major denied Ramos’ application to be released on a $500,000 US
  
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• Judge asks for Crown to handle Kinder Morgan contempt proceedings

  10-04-2018 02:03 via vancouversun.com
  A judge is asking B.C.’s Attorney-General Ministry to take over the case of Kinder Morgan protesters who have been arrested for allegedly violating a court injunction.
  Last month, B.C. Supreme Court Justice Kenneth Affleck issued the injunction restricting protests at Kinder Morgan’s controversial Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion Project in Burnaby. Since then nearly 150 people have been arrested.
  On Monday, the judge told the protesters and their lawyers that he believes the accuse
  
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• Raw oysters linked to outbreak of norovirus

  10-04-2018 02:00
  
  Human sewage in seawater is most likely cause, health officials say.
  
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• Remember, the express lane doesn't exist just because you're in a hurry. Please yield to pedestrians. #LookThinkGo… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  10-04-2018 01:30 via twitter.com
  Remember, the express lane doesn't exist just because you're in a hurry. Please yield to pedestrians. #LookThinkGo… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• Obituary: Canadian pioneer in Islamic studies crossed tense boundaries

  10-04-2018 01:10 via vancouversun.com
  University of B.C. religious studies Prof. Hanna Kassis was educating British Columbians about Islam in an era when there were fewer than 10,000 Muslims in Canada.
  It was the 1960s and ’70s when Kassis, who was raised in Gaza City, which is part of the Palestinian Territories, began his popular UBC classes on the theology, scripture and sociology of the world’s second-largest and fastest-growing religion.
  Everyone in Kassis’s classes assumed he was a Muslim, since he taught the
  
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• Laura Jones: Trudeau must act forcefully to ensure pipeline can be completed

  10-04-2018 01:00 via vancouversun.com
  British Columbia’s petty pipeline politics are now threatening the entire country’s economic security. This can’t be allowed to stand. We need Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to apply all his negotiating skills and political power to fix this mess.
  The province continues to “use every tool in the toolkit” to create mayhem and uncertainty around a project that has been approved by the federal and previous provincial governments, after an extremely rigorous process. B.C
  
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• Hurdles remain for Kinder Morgan

  10-04-2018 00:49 via vancouversun.com
  Kinder Morgan’s $7.4-billion Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion project has been buffeted by court challenges and the threat of new regulatory hurdles, piled on by protesters, First Nations and even the B.C. government.
  The project — approved by the previous provincial regime and Ottawa — would triple the capacity of the pipeline that carries Alberta oil to the coast and increase the number of oil tankers travelling B.C. waters. While Kinder Morgan is 14 for 14 defending its pro
  
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• CTV Vancouver parts ways with Tamara Taggart and Mike Killeen

  10-04-2018 00:31
  
  Station announces "a major refresh" — without its co-anchors.
  
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• CTV Vancouver fires news anchors Tamara Taggart, Mike Killeen

  10-04-2018 00:05 via vancouversun.com
  CTV has fired anchors Tamara Taggart and Mike Killeen as part of a shakeup in the Vancouver newsroom.
  The duo had served as lead anchors on CTV News at Six since 2011, when they replaced Bill Good and Pamela Martin.
  “On behalf of all of us here at CTV News Vancouver, a most sincere thanks to Mike and Tamara for keeping Vancouverites informed about their city each and every day,” Les Staff, News Director, CTV News Vancouver, said in a statement. “Mike and Tamara are consummate p
  
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• In support of those mourning the Humboldt tragedy, the City's flags are flying at half-mast. #NorthVan… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  10-04-2018 00:00 via twitter.com
  In support of those mourning the Humboldt tragedy, the City's flags are flying at half-mast. #NorthVan… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• Council meets tonight at 7pm at District Hall. Can't make it to the meeting? We stream the full meeting live, on ou… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  10-04-2018 00:00 via twitter.com
  Council meets tonight at 7pm at District Hall. Can't make it to the meeting? We stream the full meeting live, on ou… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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