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• Did you know that @MetroVancouver is implementing new summer watering regulations this year? Stage 1 restrictions s… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  25-04-2018 23:40 via twitter.com
  Did you know that @MetroVancouver is implementing new summer watering regulations this year? Stage 1 restrictions s… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• B.C. to ban pill presses in fight against drug overdose deaths

  25-04-2018 23:15 via vancouversun.com
  VICTORIA  — B.C. is moving to ban the use of pill presses as it continues to try and curb the province’s fentanyl overdose crisis.
  Solicitor General Mike Farnworth introduced legislation Wednesday that would forbid the sale and ownership of pill presses to anyone who is not a health care professional, pharmacist or otherwise licensed to need such a device. The machines can be used to produce thousands of pills an hour, and are thought to be playing a role in the availability of
  
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• Court orders fake Fraser Valley 'doctor' to shut down

  25-04-2018 23:03 via vancouversun.com
  A woman who used a forged medical licence to obtain Botox and fillers from a pharmaceutical company has been ordered by the B.C. Supreme Court to stop calling herself a doctor and to stop injecting such drugs into the lips and faces of customers seeking such cosmetic services.
  Doctors, registered nurses, nurse practitioners and dentists are the only health professionals permitted to perform such services, according to the College.
  The College of Physicians and Surgeons of B.C. has tried to stop
  
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• Recently refurbished totem pole gets ceremonial blessing today. The totem pole is located on Carrie Cates Court, ad… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  25-04-2018 22:35 via twitter.com
  Recently refurbished totem pole gets ceremonial blessing today. The totem pole is located on Carrie Cates Court, ad… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• Council is exploring the possibility of reuniting the District and @CityOfNorthVan under one central administration… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  25-04-2018 22:11 via twitter.com
  Council is exploring the possibility of reuniting the District and @CityOfNorthVan under one central administration… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• Here's an extremely worthwhile volunteer opportunity if you're looking to get involved in your community. twitter.com/NorthShoreEMO/…

  25-04-2018 21:32 via twitter.com
  Here's an extremely worthwhile volunteer opportunity if you're looking to get involved in your community. twitter.com/NorthShoreEMO/…
  
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• North Vancouver's Dexter Dancs helps Michigan reach Frozen Four - North Shore News

  25-04-2018 21:12
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  North Vancouver's Dexter Dancs helps Michigan reach Frozen Four
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  North Vancouver's Dexter Dancs left it all on the ice for the Michigan Wolverines in the famed Frozen Four NCAA Div. 1 championship tournament held earlier this month at Xcel Energy Centre in Saint Paul, Minn. Dancs notched a goal and assist while ...
  
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• Construction labour shortage a massive barrier to B.C.’s new housing: experts

  25-04-2018 20:53
  
  Even with funding and expedited approvals, there simply aren’t enough tradespeople to build B.C. government’s promised 114,000 new affordable homes, says industry panel
  
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• Victoria parents called 911 and injected naloxone, but it was too late to save 16-year-old son

  25-04-2018 20:46 via vancouversun.com
  VICTORIA — Fuelled by a kind of superhuman hope, Elliot Eurchuk’s parents tried desperately to restart the heart of their 16-year-old son as he lay unresponsive on his bed on Friday morning.
  Through tears and screams, Rachel Staples called 911 and injected naloxone. Elliot’s father, Brock Eurchuk, pumped on his son’s chest. Younger siblings Oliver, 14, and Isaac, 12, were directed to stay out of the room.
  “It’s the human condition to hope,” Eurchuk said.
  
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• Oh, look... the new lane heading out of #LynnValley under Hwy 1 is getting close! The base layer of paving for both… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  25-04-2018 20:35 via twitter.com
  Oh, look... the new lane heading out of #LynnValley under Hwy 1 is getting close! The base layer of paving for both… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• Aga Khan comes to Vancouver to meet his followers

  25-04-2018 20:31 via vancouversun.com
  The Aga Khan IV, imam to the world’s 20 million Ismaili Muslims, will be in Vancouver from May 5th to 7th for meetings with his followers.
  The Aga Khan will likely not be giving interviews or engaging with the general public while in B.C. However, a Vancouver Ismaili lawyer and philosopher has put together an explanation, below, of the Aga Khan’s spiritual views.
  Most Canadians will know the Aga Khan as a friend of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and, earlier, of Stephen Harper, as wel
  
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• #LivingCity Awards recognize outstanding leadership in environmental sustainability in our City. Know a local busin… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  25-04-2018 20:30 via twitter.com
  #LivingCity Awards recognize outstanding leadership in environmental sustainability in our City. Know a local busin… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• Whistler council to review resident housing on private land proposals

  25-04-2018 20:24 via vancouversun.com
  Whistler council has taken another step toward creating 500 new beds for resort staff.
  On Tuesday, council officially endorsed a new process that will be used to review proposals for resident housing built on under-developed private lands. The endorsement helps to move forward the sixth recommendation of the Mayor’s Task Force, which is to allow private rental developments for local residents and resort staff.
  “The Whistler community is diverse and we recognize that a broad range of
  
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• Slide The City Returns In North Vancouver - 604 Now (blog)

  25-04-2018 20:01
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  Slide The City Returns In North Vancouver
  604 Now (blog)
  Fun City festival is bringing its legendary 1,000 foot long water side back to North Vancouver this summer. And, as organizers boast, “the biggest slip and slide ever to hit asphalt” is fully cushioned and plenty of fun. The slide is part of a weekend ...
  
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• Vancouver Opera Festival showcases Russia, with love

  25-04-2018 20:00 via vancouversun.com
  Vancouver Opera Festival
  When: April 28-May 6
  Where: Various venues
  Tickets and info: vancouveropera.caIt’s festival time again at Vancouver Opera, and the accent this spring is on things Russian.
  The second instalment in VO’s bold re-consideration of how and when to do opera is a slightly less sprawling proposition than last year, but there are still events galore on the docket.
  At first it seemed that the festival format was going to be an all-or-nothing proposition. Now thing
  
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• Salvador Dali's Women Aflame to light up downtown site

  25-04-2018 20:00 via vancouversun.com
  A four-metre tall sculpture by Salvador Dali is headed for a site at West Hastings and Hornby streets in downtown Vancouver.
  Called Women Aflame, the sculpture will be unveiled a week Saturday, May 5 at 2 p.m. at Lot 19 by Chali-Rosso Art Gallery. The sculpture will be on display until Sept. 1.
  The sculpture is worth $2.5 million, according to Chali-Rosso. On display inside the gallery at 549 Howe St. will be Dali’s Surrealist Piano, valued at $1.2 million, and more than 100 Dali artworks.
  
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• Review: History of building trades fights induced amnesia

  25-04-2018 20:00 via vancouversun.com
  We Build B.C.: History of the B.C. Building Trades
  Jim Sinclair | B.C. Building Trades Council
  $20, 218pp.
  Most Canadians know more about the sex life of America’s current president than we do about the labour organizations that fought so hard over centuries to win us a five day week, minimum wage and employment standards legislation, not to mention publicly funded health care and education. Jim Sinclair, former president of the B.C. Federation of Labour, sets out to dispel some of th
  
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• Restaurant review: Il Caminetto starts anew with food whisperer chef

  25-04-2018 20:00 via vancouversun.com
  Il Caminetto
  Where: 4242 Village Stroll, Whistler, 604 932-4442
  Open: daily for dinner, ilcaminetto.caIt means fireplace, and at Il Caminetto, the legendary Whistler Italian restaurant, it was missing. Now it isn’t. Toptable Group bought the restaurant last year, installed one and there is logic.
  Toptable also gave the restaurant a reboot, upgrading the kitchen and moving from classic Tuscan interior to lighter, brighter and modern. Previous owner Umberto Menghi had swatted away
  
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• Film about polarizing Vancouver politician Harry Rankin kicks off DOXA

  25-04-2018 20:00 via vancouversun.com
  The Rankin FileWhen: May 3, 7 p.m.; May 8, 6 p.m.
  Where: Vancouver Playhouse (May 3), SFU Woodward’s (May 8)
  Tickets and info: From $13, doxafestival.caLove him or hate him, former Vancouver politician and activist Harry Rankin left an indelible mark on Vancouver civic politics.
  Loud and left, Rankin, who died at age 82 in 2002, was a long time city councillor and a co-founder of COPE (Coalition of Progressive Electors). He was a constant challenger of pro-development p
  
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• Did you miss last night's public hearing? Full video from the hearing is now available on our website:… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  25-04-2018 19:58 via twitter.com
  Did you miss last night's public hearing? Full video from the hearing is now available on our website:… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• We're recruiting for a regular full-time Clerk - Permits. Click here to apply. ow.ly/HQ6j30jG0PA

  25-04-2018 19:25 via twitter.com
  We're recruiting for a regular full-time Clerk - Permits.Click here to apply. ow.ly/HQ6j30jG0PA
  
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• North Vancouver reunification survey begins - North Shore News

  25-04-2018 18:33
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  North Vancouver reunification survey begins
  North Shore News
  The phones are ringing. It could be the future calling. The District of North Vancouver has begun carrying out a survey of residents, both in the district and the City of North Vancouver, to gauge their interest in a possible reunification of the two ...
  
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• City Brings Back ‘Fun City Festival’ featuring ‘Slide the City’ to Lonsdale this Summer. See News Release:… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  25-04-2018 18:00 via twitter.com
  City Brings Back ‘Fun City Festival’ featuring ‘Slide the City’ to Lonsdale this Summer. See News Release:… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• Vancouver Weather: Possible record-breaking warm weather continues

  25-04-2018 14:54 via vancouversun.com
  VANCOUVER, B.C. – More unseasonably warm and sunny weather is expected Wednesday in Metro Vancouver, with highs of 19 C, and 25 C inland. Environment Canada says Thursday will be even warmer, with inland temperatures reaching as high as 27 C. It’s possible these soaring temperatures could set a record for this time of the year. According to Environment Canada, the average high for April 25 is 14.1 C, while the highest temperature on record is 19.5 C, set in 1977.
  After Thursday, the
  
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• Vancouver Weather: Sunny, warm weather continues

  25-04-2018 14:47 via vancouversun.com
  VANCOUVER, B.C. – More unseasonably warm and sunny weather is expected Wednesday in Metro Vancouver, with highs of 19 C, and 25 C inland. Environment Canada says Thursday will be even warmer, with inland temperatures reaching as high as 27 C. After that, the mercury will likely dip back down to 18 C on Friday, and then the rain returns on the weekend with cooler temperatures.
  Today: Sunny. High 19 C except 25 C inland. 
  Tonight: Clear. Low 8 C.
  Tomorrow: Sunny. High 20
  
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• North Vancouver health care leader retires after 42 years - North Shore News

  25-04-2018 12:17
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  North Vancouver health care leader retires after 42 years
  North Shore News
  Dianne Doyle started her career as a nurse at St. Paul's Hospital in 1976 and now, more than four decades later, she's ending it as the head of the organization, having set the stage for the planned new St. Paul's that will serve the health needs of ...
  
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• Port Mann bridge reopened in both directions after police incident

  25-04-2018 09:14 via vancouversun.com
  The Port Mann Bridge has been reopened after a police incident closed it in both directions on Tuesday night.
  Police say there was a complaint about a person on the bridge that required assistance. That person has now been taken into custody unharmed. 
  Drive BC is reporting that westbound traffic has been opened from 160th street. Eastbound traffic is expected to be reopened shortly.
  OPEN – #BCHwy1 WB 160th St to #PortMannBridge after earlier police incident. #SurreyBC #LangleyBC #Coq
  
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• Grouse Mountain grizzlies emerge from hibernation, do bear stuff

  25-04-2018 06:12 via vancouversun.com
  The Vancouver grizzlies have returned. Not those ones. The real ones.
  Spring is finally here, which means it’s time for Grouse Mountain’s two residents Grizzly bears to emerge from hibernation.
  Grinder and Coola ended their 153-day winter dormancy on Tuesday, awakening on a beautiful spring morning to explore their habitat and play in the snow at the Grouse Mountain Refuge for Endangered Wildlife.
  “We’re pleased to welcome Grinder and Coola out of hibernation and wat
  
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• Vaughn Palmer: NDP stacking the deck in favour of proportional representation

  25-04-2018 03:21 via vancouversun.com
  VICTORIA — When the New Democrats recruited four academics to vet the public consultations on electoral reform, they asked them to take a vow of silence about the government’s methods, process and findings.
  “You are one of four academics invited to provide advice and would be privy to confidential information, including draft materials and related commentary,” read the formal invitation from the Ministry of the Attorney-General. 
  “As a condition of your partici
  
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• Eric Bohne and Ed Whalen: We can build steel products for LNG plants here in B.C.

  25-04-2018 03:00 via vancouversun.com
  There are wild claims flying about as proponents of the liquefied natural gas industry attempt to convince the federal and British Columbia governments that fabricated steel products for potential LNG plants here simply have to be built in China.
  Not only is that untrue, it also represents a serious threat to our existing vibrant steel fabrication industry in B.C. — which supports 5,000 direct and thousands more indirect jobs, with annual revenues of $1.5 billion. And across Canada it&rsqu
  
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• Flower power: 'Get your nose in there,' says Davie and Denman's gardener

  25-04-2018 02:46 via vancouversun.com
  Gardener Laura Principe says don’t waste any time, people: Get down as fast as you can to Davie and Denman to smell the flowers.
  In addition to fragrant hyacinths, there are some new and unusual additions to the colourful flower beds by English Bay: multi-headed yellow daffodils with a scent. They’re so fragrant, they fill the air with a sweet perfume you can smell just walking or cycling by.
  “The little, multi-flowered daffodils, they’re very fragrant,” she said.
  &
  
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• Hells Angels lawyers argue undercover evidence inadmissible in civil case

  25-04-2018 02:34 via vancouversun.com
  An undercover police officer who discussed an international cocaine deal with Kelowna Hells Angel David Giles testified Tuesday that he never tried to steer Giles to specific answers during their 2012 conversations.
  The officer, whose identity is shielded by a publication ban, continued his evidence on the second day of the trial between the Hells Angels and the B.C. director of civil forfeiture.
  The government agency wants the Nanaimo, Kelowna and East Vancouver clubhouses of the biker gang for
  
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• North Van looks for ways to keep bridge traffic moving following accidents

  25-04-2018 02:01 via vancouversun.com
  It was just after 2:30 p.m. during Tuesday’s afternoon commute when Lower Mainland drivers started to hear a familiar warning on the radio — avoid the Ironworkers Memorial Bridge.
  An accident had blocked eastbound traffic and it was not until an hour later that Drive B.C. declared the bridge clear. It was just one example of the three to four crashes that occur on the bridge every week that can gum up the highway and surrounding streets for hours.
  Recurring traffic headaches on the I
  
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• The Happenings: Three things to do in Vancouver on Wednesday, April 25

  25-04-2018 01:43 via vancouversun.com
  Looking for something to do in Metro Vancouver? Here are three suggestions for Wednesday, April 25.The Rhythm of Objects: International Puppet Animation Short Films
  I get unreasonably excited about three things: puppet shows, animation, and short films.  That in mind, you can understand why I’m leading today with The Rhythm of Objects at the Goldcorp Centre for the Arts, a collection of short films built around puppet animation. The evening’s selections are curated by Hongy
  
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• Grouse Mountain grizzles emerge from hibernation, do bear stuff

  25-04-2018 01:42 via vancouversun.com
  The Vancouver grizzlies have returned. Not those ones. The real ones.
  Spring is finally here, which means it’s time for Grouse Mountain’s two residents Grizzly bears to emerge from hibernation.
  Grinder and Coola ended their 153-day winter dormancy on Tuesday, awakening on a beautiful spring morning to explore their habitat and play in the snow at the Grouse Mountain Refuge for Endangered Wildlife.
  “We’re pleased to welcome Grinder and Coola out of hibernation and wat
  
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• Hey #NorthVan, don't be a butt head! Use a personal pocket ashtray instead. Grab one at City Hall or a local gas st… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  25-04-2018 01:30 via twitter.com
  Hey #NorthVan, don't be a butt head! Use a personal pocket ashtray instead. Grab one at City Hall or a local gas st… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• Naturopath's rabid-dog saliva remedy has B.C. health minister pondering self-regulation in health care

  25-04-2018 01:18 via vancouversun.com
  Health Minister Adrian Dix says investigations of a naturopath who gave a misbehaving child a remedy with saliva of a rabid dog should help determine whether self-regulation of health providers is working in B.C. 
  In an interview this week, Dix said one of his biggest concerns about the case of Anke Zimmermann and her handling of a four-year-old boy is why Health Canada has three times in the past few years approved a homeopathic product called lyssinum. Zimmerman gave lyssinum pellets to t
  
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• Ian Mulgrew: First Nations' fishing fight shows courts can't do politicians' job

  25-04-2018 00:58 via vancouversun.com
  A B.C. Supreme Court decision on First Nations’ claims to commercial fishing entitlements pulls back the curtain on the chaos (and incredible cost!) of the legal system’s attempts to define “aboriginal rights.”
  After 15 years of litigation, the ruling is only one of many in a case that has been to the Court of Appeal twice and to the Supreme Court of Canada. A timely decision and common sense left the building a long time ago.
  So much time had passed, even from the first
  
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• Former Mountie sentenced to six years for sexual assaults on teen boys

  25-04-2018 00:31 via vancouversun.com
  KAMLOOPS — A former police officer and youth sports coach who used his authority and trust in multiple communities to groom teenaged boys before sexually assaulting them has been sentenced to six years in a federal penitentiary.
  Alan Davidson was taken into custody by sheriffs at the conclusion of a sentencing hearing in B.C. Supreme Court in Kamloops on Tuesday.
  The 62-year-old was convicted of five charges in B.C. dating back more than 35 years and pleaded guilty to two more charges
  
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• B.C. cracks down on condo-flip taxation, creates rental zoning tool

  25-04-2018 00:25
  
  Three new measures announced Tuesday aim to address various housing needs across the province
  
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• Theatre review: Misery the play is Stephen King lite

  25-04-2018 00:13 via vancouversun.com
  Misery
  When: To May 5
  Where: Granville Island Stage
  Tickets: From $29; artsclub.com
  Some kinds of genre fiction translate better to the stage than others. The cerebral murder-mystery novel has a long history in the theatre. Think Agatha Christie. Whodunnit? How’d they do it? And why?
  But gothic thrillers? Stephen King may be an all-time best-selling author but his list of stage adaptations is remarkably short and his successes even shorter.
  Carrie: The Musical (1988) lasted all of five per
  
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