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• City of Vancouver tries to recover cost of English Bay oil spill cleanup

  27-05-2018 23:08 via vancouversun.com
  Three years after MV Marathassa spilled 2700 litres of bunker fuel in English Bay the city is still fighting to recover the $550,000 in costs incurred by the city in the clean up, Mayor Gregor Robertson said on Sunday.
  The situation shows how Vancouver’s concerns about oil tanker traffic in our harbours have been ignored, said Robertson, and what the city could expect should the Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion go through.
  “This is a clear example of where the federal government and
  
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• Car show at Harbourside near Kings Mill Walk Park. Greater Vancouver Mustang Assoc until 3pm. #NorthVan 🚘 https://t.co/7PylVaLbPK

  27-05-2018 22:01 via twitter.com
  
  Car show at Harbourside near Kings Mill Walk Park.Greater Vancouver Mustang Assoc until 3pm. #NorthVan🚘 https://t.co/7PylVaLbPK
  
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• Along with the new Marine-Main B-Line, @TransLink is proposing some changes to local bus service. Review proposed c… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  27-05-2018 21:00 via twitter.com
  Along with the new Marine-Main B-Line, @TransLink is proposing some changes to local bus service. Review proposed c… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• #DeepCove extremely busy already, with no available parking. Consider leaving your car at home, or visiting on a qu… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  27-05-2018 20:40 via twitter.com
  #DeepCove extremely busy already, with no available parking. Consider leaving your car at home, or visiting on a qu… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• It’s 10:00 AM and parking in #DeepCove is already at capacity. Please help us reduce severe impacts to the village… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  27-05-2018 19:02 via twitter.com
  It’s 10:00 AM and parking in #DeepCove is already at capacity. Please help us reduce severe impacts to the village… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• And, as part of Bike to Work Week, the @NorthVanCityLib is launching their new Book Bike: Spokes 'N' Words on Wedne… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  27-05-2018 18:00 via twitter.com
  And, as part of Bike to Work Week, the @NorthVanCityLib is launching their new Book Bike: Spokes 'N' Words on Wedne… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Highway 1 reopened near Chilliwack after fatal head-on crash

  27-05-2018 17:47 via vancouversun.com
  The Trans-Canada Highway reopened late Saturday evening east of Chilliwack after a fatal two-vehicle crash earlier in the day.
  Lower Mainland District RCMP said they believe an eastbound vehicle crossed into the westbound lane, killing the passenger in the westbound vehicle.
  Insp. Vishal Mathura said both drivers were taken by air ambulance to Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster.
  B.C. Emergency Health Services said paramedics and multiple ambulances attended the scene after receiving a c
  
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• Vancouver weather: Clouds to clear in the morning, return after midnight

  27-05-2018 17:26 via vancouversun.com
  VANCOUVER, B.C.: May 27, 2018 – Sunday’s weather will start out cloudy, clear in the morning but see a return to clouds just after midnight.
  The rest of the week is looking spotty as well, as the weather oscillates between sunny with some clouds and periods of rain. Better be prepared.Weather: Vancouver, B.C.
  Today: Clearing this morning, high of 21.
  Tonight: Clear, will be cloudy after midnight. Low of 12.
  Tomorrow: Mix of sun and cloud, high of 20 dropping to a low of 12 in the eve
  
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• One dead, Highway 1 reopened near Chilliwack after head-on crash

  27-05-2018 17:22 via vancouversun.com
  The Trans-Canada Highway reopened late Saturday evening east of Chilliwack after a fatal two-vehicle crash earlier in the day.
  Lower Mainland District RCMP said they believe an eastbound vehicle crossed into the westbound lane, killing the passenger in the westbound vehicle.
  Insp. Vishal Mathura said both drivers were taken by air ambulance to Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster.
  B.C. Emergency Health Services said paramedics and multiple ambulances attended the scene after receiving a c
  
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• Shopping south of the border? Here's what you can bring back with you

  27-05-2018 17:00 via vancouversun.com
  Want to bring booze or some other purchase back from the United States? The rules are straightforward — but there may still be the occasional surprise.
  The general rule: the longer you’re away from Canada, the more you can bring back.
  Read the story: How much booze can I bring across the border … and other Canadian questionsRelated
  Metro Vancouver malls earn high marks among top Canadian shopping centresRiverdale's Lili Reinhart calls out Cosmopolitan Philippines for Photoshop
  
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• Mike Little running for District of North Vancouver mayor - North Shore News

  27-05-2018 12:11
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  Mike Little running for District of North Vancouver mayor
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  Former District of North Vancouver council member Mike Little has declared his intentions to be mayor. Little, who served three terms on council (2005-2011), announced his campaign this week. article continues below ...
  
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• One dead after train hits pedestrians at Chilliwack rail crossing

  27-05-2018 08:05 via vancouversun.com
  One person is dead after a train collided with pedestrians in Chilliwack Saturday.
  Chilliwack RCMP were called to the scene around 5:30 p.m. when a westbound train hit two people in the 9000-block of Broadway Street.
  When officers arrived they found one person dead and a second who was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, said RCMP Cpl. Mike Rail in a release.
  The area around the Broadway rail crossing was expected to be cordoned off “for a significant period of time,
  
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• B.C. wildfires: Kelowna's Mission Hill Winery evacuated due to grass fire

  27-05-2018 06:10 via vancouversun.com
  West Kelowna’s Mission Hill Winery was evacuated Saturday due to a grass fire burning nearby.
  According to reports, the fire started at about 7:15 p.m. at the base of Mount Boucherie before winds blew the blaze south towards the winery.
  Close to 50 homes near the winery have also been evacuated as a precaution, as winds continue to fan the flames.
  It remains unclear what caused the fire.
  Fire crews from West Kelowna, Kelowna and Peachland are currently working to control the blaze. Air sup
  
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• One dead, Highway 1 closed near Chilliwack after head-on crash

  27-05-2018 05:48 via vancouversun.com
  The Trans-Canada Highway was closed well into Saturday evening east of Chilliwack after a fatal two-vehicle crash earlier in the day.
  Lower Mainland District RCMP said they believe an eastbound vehicle crossed into the westbound lane, killing the passenger in the westbound vehicle.
  Insp. Vishal Mathura said both drivers were taken by air ambulance to Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster.
  B.C. Emergency Health Services said paramedics and multiple ambulances attended the scene after receiv
  
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• This was the second rescue in #northvan this evening. Stay safe! twitter.com/dnvfrs/status/…

  27-05-2018 05:31 via twitter.com
  This was the second rescue in #northvan this evening. Stay safe! twitter.com/dnvfrs/status/…
  
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• Police don't believe Mississauga explosion was terrorism

  27-05-2018 05:18 via vancouversun.com
  A manhunt is on for two suspects in the bombing of the Bombay Bhel restaurant in Mississauga on Thursday. Although there is no evidence of a terrorist motive, it stoked fear in a city raw from the experience of a lethal van rampage.
  Police confirmed Friday that about 40 people were in the restaurant, including staff. Fifteen were injured, three critically, though most have been released from hospital.
  “There’s no indication that this was a hate crime or an act of terror, but nothing
  
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• 'Disaster after disaster': Expert calls for Malahat highway alternative after 14-hour crash closure

  27-05-2018 04:41 via vancouversun.com
  VICTORIA — Thursday’s crash on the Trans-Canada Highway at Goldstream Provincial Park is another example of how the highway and its approaches are inadequate, says the vice-chairman of the Capital Regional District Traffic Safety Commission.
  “I don’t know if everyone in town realizes every drop of gasoline, diesel and home-heating oil that comes into this region comes in a fuel tanker over the Malahat,” said Chris Foord. “And if that doesn’t raise a
  
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• Wondering what's on tap for Monday's Council Meeting? ✅ Report: Cannabis Bylaw Amendments ✅ Report: Harry Jerome La… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  27-05-2018 01:30 via twitter.com
  Wondering what's on tap for Monday's Council Meeting? ✅ Report: Cannabis Bylaw Amendments ✅ Report: Harry Jerome La… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• CP Rail strike: Backup plan in place for West Coast Express as union serves notice

  27-05-2018 00:59 via vancouversun.com
  TransLink has a backup plan ready to roll in case Canadian Pacific Railway workers go on strike next week and West Coast Express commuter rail service is affected.
  Talks between CP Rail and the two unions representing train operators and signal and communications workers broke off and the unions served strike notice on Saturday, saying their members will walk off the job at 7 p.m. PDT on Tuesday.
  Members of Teamsters Canada Rail Conference and International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers vote
  
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• Pro-pipeline expansion rallies held in five B.C. cities Saturday

  27-05-2018 00:13 via vancouversun.com
  Rallies were held Saturday in five B.C. cities to support the Trans Mountain pipeline project, as the deadline looms this week for Kinder Morgan to decide whether to build its $7.4-billion pipeline expansion.
  A group consisting of workers from the resource and business sectors called Suits and Boots held demonstrations in Langley, Kitimat, Fort St. John, Fort Nelson and Smithers.
  Speakers at the Langley event, which drew a crowd of around 150 people, included Liberal MLA Laurie T
  
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