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• 'Intoxicated' man dies after falling from Victoria bridge: police

  15-12-2018 23:36 via vancouversun.com
  Police in Victoria say a man has died after climbing the railing of a bridge and losing his balance.
  Victoria police say they received multiple calls early Saturday morning reporting an “intoxicated” man had climbed the Johnson Street Bridge and fallen into the frigid water below.
  The bridge spans a narrow tidal inlet next to the city’s Inner Harbour, connecting the western edge of the city with its downtown core.
  Police say several people tried to direct the man to swim to saf
  
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• North Vancouver RCMP warn of recent spike in daytime break-ins

  15-12-2018 22:32 via globalnews.ca
  It might be Christmas time, but that doesn't mean there aren't a couple Grinches out there.
  
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• North Vancouver RCMP warn of recent spike in daytime break-ins - Global News

  15-12-2018 21:32
  North Vancouver RCMP warn of recent spike in daytime break-ins  Global NewsIt might be Christmas time, but that doesn't mean there aren't a couple Grinches out there.
  
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• Pssst... have you always wanted to go for a ride in a fire engine 🚒? If so, head to the Park & Tiford Hi-Light Fes… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  15-12-2018 21:00 via twitter.com
  Pssst... have you always wanted to go for a ride in a fire engine 🚒? If so, head to the Park& Tiford Hi-Light Fes… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Boil water advisory in Prince Rupert because of 2018's extreme weather

  15-12-2018 20:19 via vancouversun.com
  PRINCE RUPERT — A boil water advisory is in effect for the 12,000 residents of Prince Rupert following extreme weather this year.
  The city says unacceptable levels of the parasites cryptosporidium and giardia have been detected in water samples, and seniors, children and people with compromised immune systems are at higher risk of infection.
  Residents are directed to boil water continuously for one minute before drinking it and the city says home water filtration systems are not considered
  
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• Makeover: Side-sweeping fringe provides a whole new look

  15-12-2018 20:00 via vancouversun.com
  Keira Roets runs her own recruitment company and wanted to update her outgrown blonde balayage.
  Keira has medium textured and naturally wavy hair. It was previously highlighted with an ombre finish. Her natural colour is dark brown so to blend out her colour, I created a smoky root smudge colour design. I started by applying weave foil highlights around her face and throughout her hair. I also incorporated panels of dark brown foils to add depth and dimension. I then applied a demi-permanent col
  
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• 37% of Metro Vancouver sees real estate industry as 'extremely corrupt' - North Delta Reporter

  15-12-2018 19:08
  37% of Metro Vancouver sees real estate industry as 'extremely corrupt'  North Delta ReporterReport comes as the B.C. government continues to probe alleged links of money laundering in casinos to real estate.
  
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• If you're missing your favourite Night Market vendors, you can find some this weekend at the Shipyards Christmas Ma… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  15-12-2018 18:00 via twitter.com
  If you're missing your favourite Night Market vendors, you can find some this weekend at the Shipyards Christmas Ma… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Vancouver's real divide isn't West vs. East. It's North vs. South - CBC.ca

  15-12-2018 17:00
  Vancouver's real divide isn't West vs. East. It's North vs. South  CBC.caBut if you look at the data — in public amenities, in demographics, in political representation — the more significant difference is on the north-south axis.
  
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• Vancouver Weather: Wind warning lifted

  15-12-2018 16:28 via vancouversun.com
  VANCOUVER, B.C. – Environment Canada on Saturday lifted the wind warning that was in effect for the region on Friday. The agency is forecasting a chance of rain today with a high of 7 C. The rest of the weekend looks soggy, with rain on Sunday and a high of 8  C. Looking ahead to next week, it is going to be a wet one, with rain in the forecast every day until at least Friday.Weather: Vancouver, B.C.
  Today: Cloudy, with a 60 per cent chance of showers this morning. Windy near the
  
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• 2019 Georgie Awards finalists announced

  15-12-2018 15:15 via vancouversun.com
  The short-list envelopes are in, and now it’s a waiting game for the B.C. builders who have been nominated for the 2019 Georgies annual awards honouring the best achievements among its more than 2,000 members in the province’s $23 billion residential construction industry.
  “We’re excited to see the number of entries this year has surpassed previous entry records,” said Neil Moody, CEO of the Canadian Home Builders Association, British Columbia, which has organized t
  
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• Spacious Port Moody townhomes inspired by natural setting

  15-12-2018 15:00 via vancouversun.com
  Finding a niche in today’s highly competitive real estate market is no mean feat for today’s smaller size developer. But it’s a bonus when that developer finds that his housing product is fulfilling the needs of not one but two generations of homebuyers.
  That’s the market sweet spot Marc Allaire has targeted in building Cedar Ridge, a collection of 28 three-storey three- and four- bedroom townhomes he is constructing in an area of Port Moody largely devoted previously to
  
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• The Home Front: Setting the table for holiday entertaining

  15-12-2018 14:38 via vancouversun.com
  Setting a beautiful table for occasions like Christmas is best achieved through layering, says Diana Spina, senior director of product management for Loblaw brands.“Start with what you currently have at home, and then add in a few new on-trend pieces that will update your look,” Spina says. “This approach ensures that holiday entertaining doesn’t need to break the bank.”
  White dinner plates, she says, can be placed on top of gold charger plates, and then “pret
  
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• Holiday Gift Guide 2018: Educational and environmental toys can be a lot of fun

  15-12-2018 14:29 via vancouversun.com
  Trying to buy ‘green’ toys is tricky for a lot of people. Should it mean toys made of sustainably harvested materials, free of paint and preservatives? (Sometimes purchasers are worried about them being the bran of the toy world — good for you, but not particularly enjoyable for everyone.)
  Should they be toys and books that encourage children to think about the world around them, and how they use resources? How do they engage curiosity about the environment, and perhaps subtly
  
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• West Van home rich with high-end extras

  15-12-2018 14:19 via vancouversun.com
  1050 King Georges Way, West Vancouver 
  Type: Six-bedroom, eight-bathroom detached
  Size: 10,968 sq. ft.
  B.C. Assessment: $6,184,000
  Listed for: $16,888,000
  Sold for: $10,800,000
  Sold on: Sept. 11
  Days on market: Six
  Listing agent: Haneef Virani at Virani Real Estate Advisors
  Buyers agent: Nazanin Behroyan and Dave Jenkins at ReMax Masters Realty
  The big sell: This residence represents a culmination of three years of craftsmanship that created a magnificent home that occupies some 11,000
  
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• On the Edge of cruise-ship innovation

  15-12-2018 13:00 via vancouversun.com
  If you want to see the future of cruising, set sail aboard Celebrity Edge. The first new ship to debut for Celebrity Cruises (cruise.center/celebrity) in nearly a decade has more than lived up to its hype, earning substantial bragging rights as one of the most innovative ships in the world.
  The problem with Celebrity Edge is that there is simply too much on-board innovation for me to write about here. Even the jogging track on this ship is worthy of mention (it spans several decks and wraps eleg
  
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• A B.C. college instructor's novel life of prison, addiction and recovery

  15-12-2018 12:00 via vancouversun.com
  Late one night in June 1988, Geri Bemister smashed in the door of a Victoria pharmacy with a hammer and bolt cutters, grabbed the drugs she knew she could sell, and ran.
  She was 19, an alcoholic, addict and already entrenched with criminals when that smash-and-grab landed her in a federal prison. It only increased her street credibility and fuelled her fascination with the gang lifestyle. That, in turn, fuelled her addiction, which nearly claimed her life at 35.
  At that point, her family interve
  
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• Hotel Intel: Two new Toronto hotels are all about location

  15-12-2018 10:00 via vancouversun.com
  Anyone who has spent anytime in Toronto didn’t need National Geographic to point out the fact that Canada’s largest city is one of the best in the world to visit. The venerable magazine recently listed the country’s most populous urban centre as a top-seven pick, citing the multicultural energy that permeates all aspects of city life, not surprising given tht nearly half of Toronto’s residents are immigrants and more than 200 languages are spoken there.
  Tourism is a big e
  
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• Gifts for the traveller on your list

  15-12-2018 10:00 via vancouversun.com
  Travel essentials make perfect gifts for the holidays, especially for the traveller on your list. We asked travel writers Jane Mundy and Vanessa Pinniger for a list of their favourite travel items – the perfect gifts to leave under the tree, or in a stocking, this year.
  Perfectly sized and easy to use, the Aura makes you feel like you’re reading a traditional book – only it’s much lighter, with way more options.
  Kobo Aura H2O
  Kobo’s lightweight Aura H2O e-reader has
  
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• 10 hotels you'll love

  15-12-2018 10:00 via vancouversun.com
  Jade Mountain, St. Lucia
  There it is. The bed of my dreams. It’s a beautiful canopied, four-poster arrangement with a delicate gauzy covering, and a gorgeous heap of accent pillows. Like every hotel guest who swoons at the sight of an amazing, welcoming bed, I was ready to fling myself upon it.
  This bed was at Jade Mountain, a legendary resort hotel in St. Lucia with panoramic views of the Pitons and jaw-dropping, cliff-side suites – excuse me, sanctuaries, as my personal butler call
  
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• One person in hospital after North Vancouver hit and run

  15-12-2018 06:37 via globalnews.ca
  The victim was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. 
  
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• Driver charged after North Vancouver hit-and-run sends one person to hospital

  15-12-2018 06:37 via globalnews.ca
  The victim was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. 
  
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• Driver charged after North Vancouver hit-and-run sends one person to hospital - Global News

  15-12-2018 05:37
  Driver charged after North Vancouver hit-and-run sends one person to hospital  Global NewsThe victim was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
  
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• Ferries cancelled, thousands lose power as high winds hit B.C.

  15-12-2018 05:24 via vancouversun.com
  High winds forced ferry cancellations and caused power outages, as a windstorm whipped across the B.C. South Coast on Friday.
  B.C. Ferries said multiple sailings were cancelled, including runs between Twsawwassen and Swartz Bay, Tsawwassen and Nanaimo, and Nanaimo and Horseshoe Bay. By 3 p.m., sailings had resumed on most routes.
  #ServiceNotice #Tsawwassen – #SwartzBay #CoastalRenaissance has cancelled the following sailings due to adverse weather- 12:00pm departing Swartz Bay, 2:00pm
  
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• Vancouver Sun letters to the editor for Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018

  15-12-2018 03:00 via vancouversun.com
  I am a Vancouver homeowner. No costs associated with the Employers Health Tax should be borne by Vancouverites in their property taxes. Like the proposed additional school tax, this is a tax initiative of the provincial government to reduce the wealth of homeowners.In this case, it affects all homeowners, including low-income families. The higher the assessed value, the more costs the property owner bears. No homeowners support this. City council should refuse the provincial government and not i
  
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• Larry Green: In our post-modern age, truth is no longer 'static or eternal'

  15-12-2018 03:00 via vancouversun.com
  The terms “fake news” and “alternate facts” entered our common vocabulary during Donald Trump’s presidential campaign. More recently, Rudy Giuliani countered the suggestion by NBC’s Meet the Press moderator Chuck Todd that Trump had nothing to worry about if he told the truth to Mueller. “It’s somebody’s version of truth. Not the truth,” replied Giuliani. When Todd responded, “Truth is truth,” Giuliani answered, “Truth
  
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• Elizabeth Murphy: Vancouver must stop allowing the development community to set the agenda

  15-12-2018 03:00 via vancouversun.com
  This last Vancouver civic election in October was the first under new campaign finance rules that were intended to remove corporate and union big money influence from civic governance. What we learned is that this influence still prevails through the lack of third-party controls. The public clearly voted for change, but because some of the dark money remains, it is unclear how much we will meaningfully move in a different direction this term.
  Since third-party campaign finance rules only applied
  
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• Editorial: Meng mess highlights China's lack of regard for rule of law

  15-12-2018 03:00 via vancouversun.com
  Canada’s diplomatic crisis with China over the arrest of Huawei chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou has illuminated a fundamental difference between that nation and the West: the existence and understanding of — and respect for — the rule of law.
  The legal systems of the Western democracies operate on the principles of equality before the law, with legislation enacted by elected representatives and adjudicated by independent, impartial judiciaries. None of that exists in China
  
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• Dan George: Some chiefs support B.C. gas pipeline

  15-12-2018 03:00 via vancouversun.com
  Reaction to the Coastal GasLink application for a court injunction to lift the blockade of a public bridge in Wet’suwet’en territory highlights two major issues that First Nations must resolve.
  The first is, “who speaks for Indigenous people?” The other is, “how will we close the gap between our low standard of living and that of most non-Indigenous Canadians?”
  The first question reflects a tension between our traditional governing systems and more contemporar
  
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• Assault charge stayed against Okanagan man

  15-12-2018 02:20 via vancouversun.com
  The B.C. Prosecution Service has stayed an aggravated assault charge laid in August against a convicted drug smuggler.
  Jody Archie York had been charged following an altercation at Monte Lake, which is between Vernon and Kamloops.
  At the time, the RCMP said one man was injured when he was struck with a golf club, allegedly by York, before the man’s friend hit York with a machete.
  York later said he was attacked first by the machete-wielding man and was only defending himself at the time.
  C
  
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• Burnaby man 'not criminally responsible' for killing wife: judge

  15-12-2018 02:16 via vancouversun.com
  A Burnaby man who called 911 and admitted he stabbed his wife with a machete has been found not criminally responsible for killing her because of the serious mental illness he was suffering from at the time.
  B.C. Supreme Court Justice Mike Tammen ruled Friday that Parveen Maan had no ability to control his actions because of the powerful voices in his head telling him to kill his wife Goldie in February 2017.
  “This case is both tragic and troubling — tragic because it concerns the de
  
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• Are holiday celebrations on your agenda this weekend? Plan ahead and arrange for a designated driver with… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  15-12-2018 01:35 via twitter.com
  Are holiday celebrations on your agenda this weekend? Plan ahead and arrange for a designated driver with… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Had too much rum & eggnog? Contact @ORNNorthShore to get you & your car home safely this holiday season. Fri/Sat 9p… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  15-12-2018 01:30 via twitter.com
  Had too much rum & eggnog? Contact @ORNNorthShore to get you & your car home safely this holiday season. Fri/Sat 9p… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Vancouver school board ducks questions about supervision as girl lured away

  15-12-2018 01:27 via vancouversun.com
  The Vancouver school board still won’t explain how playground supervisors at Sexsmith Elementary School failed to notice a six-year-old girl being lured away from school property and sexually assaulted last week.
  Vancouver police said Wednesday that the assault happened during school hours on Dec. 5 near the school on Columbia Street and West 59th Avenue. The girl was in the playground when she was approached by a stranger, who lured her to a spot off school property but close by
  
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• First Nations fish farm deal sets the table for aquaculture expansion

  15-12-2018 01:18 via vancouversun.com
  An agreement between three B.C. First Nations and the provincial government will see the closure of at least 10 of the 17 ocean-based salmon farms in the Broughton Archipelago by the end of 2022.
  The move is intended to create a “farm-free migration corridor” for wild salmon through the waters off the northeast coast of Vancouver Island.
  Ten farms will be phased out during the next three years under the supervision of a First Nations-led monitoring program. Several of those farms wil
  
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• Woman guilty of impaired driving in death of Vancouver Island pedestrian - North Island Gazette

  15-12-2018 01:01
  Woman guilty of impaired driving in death of Vancouver Island pedestrian  North Island GazetteMan in his 70s killed in 2016 Courtenay multi-vehicle incident.
  
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• Our map of major infrastructure and construction projects that may impact traffic has been updated for the weekend.… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  15-12-2018 00:21 via twitter.com
  Our map of major infrastructure and construction projects that may impact traffic has been updated for the weekend.… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Bulls & Bears: Raptors win over Warriors may be the most important in franchise history

  15-12-2018 00:10 via vancouversun.com
  Bulls of the Week
  They won’t be featured as part of the NBA’s blockbuster Christmas Day quintuple-header again this year and they probably could have been more innovative on their most recent third jersey design revealed this week, but heck, the Toronto Raptors are the hottest property in professional basketball this week.
  In one of their most anticipated regular season games in 23 years of franchise history, Toronto handled the Golden State Warriors — the reigning NBA champion
  
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