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• Should my toddler Skype with grandma? Experts talk balancing screen time with family time

  13-06-2017 23:56 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Canadian Paediatric Society recommends no screen time for children under two years old. So, what does that mean for families who connect with relatives via video chat?
  
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• BUSINESS REPORT: Is an interest rate hike in Canada just around the corner?

  13-06-2017 23:49 via globalnews.ca
  
  Could Canada's ultra-low interest rate honeymoon be about to end?
  
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• Belize murder victim’s family hits brick wall

  13-06-2017 23:46
  
  For nearly two months, the family ofmurder victim Francesca Matus has beenkept in the dark on the vivacious 52-
  year-old’s mysterious slaying.
  
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• The Pat-cast: The show must go on

  13-06-2017 23:37 via theprovince.com
  
  Jeff Paterson is joined by Patrick Johnson who is filling in for Jason Botchford.
  http://archive.org/download/patcast_june_13/Patcast_June_13.mp3The pair discuss Botch’s big win in the best use of social & digital category from Paul Carson Awards for his work on The Provies and, of course, the Patcast.
  They preview the Patcast on location at EagleRidge GM on Monday night.
  And there’s the big questions:– Will there be any surprises on the Vancouver Canucks protected list hea
  
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• Christie Brinkley talks social media and the importance of love

  13-06-2017 23:00 via vancouversun.com
  
  There are a lot of wonderful things about social media. 
  Through platforms and apps such as Instagram, Facebook and Snapchat, users are able to make friends, keep old friends and pretty much connect with anyone and everything from around the world in an instant.
  But that level of openness and access also comes at a price. 
  From cyber bullying to live-streamed acts of violence, the very apps that connect and promote a global community can quickly devolve into arenas of isolation, abuse
  
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• Unattended campfire likely cause of wildfire near Kelowna

  13-06-2017 22:58 via globalnews.ca
  
  The BC Wildfire Service dispatched one air-tanker and a three-member Initial Attack crew to the site.
  
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• Grass fire breaks out along Westside Road near Kelowna

  13-06-2017 22:58 via globalnews.ca
  
  The BC Wildfire Service dispatched one air-tanker and a three-member Initial Attack crew to the site.
  
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• Vancouver police investigate suspicious deaths at Knight Street hazmat scene

  13-06-2017 22:57 via vancouversun.com
  
  Police and the Hazardous Materials unit were called to an apartment on the 4000-block Knight Street Tuesday morning after Fire and Rescue personnel found two dead males.
  One woman was also found at the 14th-floor scene, in distress and requiring medical attention.
  “The deaths were sudden and suspicious,” Jonathan Gormick of Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services said. “The situation required HazMat and the police.”
  Residents were in no danger, he said, and there was no evacua
  
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• Canada's first 'pod' hotel will open next spring in Whistler Village

  13-06-2017 22:48 via vancouversun.com
  
  What’s being touted as Canada’s first pod hotel will open in Whistler next spring.
  Construction is currently underway on the $10-million Pangea Pod Hotel, a property consisting of 88 self-contained ‘sleeping pods’ spread across several custom suites, located in the middle of Whistler’s popular Village Stroll. It is slated to open in April.
  “Pangea is unlike anything else offered in Canada, and we are thrilled to launch this concept in Whistler,” said Rus
  
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• Sandbags and other diking redeployed in the Kelowna area

  13-06-2017 22:45 via globalnews.ca
  
  Lake levels, including Kalamalka, may move up or down and ground water may continue to rise.
  
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• Shaw’s Freedom Mobile gets more spectrum: Cheaper cell plans coming?

  13-06-2017 22:40 via globalnews.ca
  
  The move is a 'step forward' for consumers, experts say.
  
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• Awe, yes: Cam Ontko’s release shows Lions leaning towards Micah Awe at linebacker

  13-06-2017 22:28 via theprovince.com
  
  The B.C. Lions’ Tuesday announcement that they were releasing Cameron Ontko doubled as a vote of confidence for Micah Awe at the linebacker position.
  Ontko, 25, a second-year Lion who openly talked about patterning his game after Adam Bighill, had been considered one of the frontrunners for the spot left open by Bighill’s departure to the New Orleans Saints, but Awe, a newcomer out of Texas Tech, has been the one turning heads at training camp so far.
  Lions director of U.S. scouting
  
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• Chinatown decision: Vancouver Council decides on controversial condo development - Vancouver Sun

  13-06-2017 22:20
  
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  Chinatown decision: Vancouver Council decides on controversial condo development
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  A group of protesters gather outside Vancouver's City Hall on May 23 to show their concerns over a development at 105 Keefer St., where they believe there is a dire need for housing Chinatown's many seniors. Mark van Manen / PNG. Share Adjust Comment ...and more »
  
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• Anti-gang cops arrest nine following year-long probe into illegal gambling

  13-06-2017 22:11 via vancouversun.com
  
  A year-long investigation by B.C.’s anti-gang task force involving millions of illegally laundered money and illegal gaming houses in Metro Vancouver has led to the arrest of nine people.In May 2016, a team within the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit started a probe into a criminal organization allegedly operating illegal gaming houses, carrying out money laundering for drug traffickers, loan sharking, kidnappings, extortions and other violent acts.“During the investigat
  
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• Kelowna man sentenced for death of young Calgary boy in 2005

  13-06-2017 22:07 via globalnews.ca
  
  Ryan John Podhorodecki has been sentenced in the December 2005 death of his then-girlfriend's son, Blake Harvey.
  
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• Vancouver police investigate possible suspicious death on Knight Street - Vancouver Courier

  13-06-2017 22:05
  
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  Vancouver police investigate possible suspicious death on Knight Street
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  The Vancouver Police Department and Vancouver Fire and Rescue Service are currently investigating what might be a suspicious death on the 4000 block of Knight Street. Just before 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday morning, Vancouver Fire and Rescue Service ...
  Hazmat team called to investigate 2 suspicious deaths in Vancouver apartmentCBC.ca
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• Five reasons to check out F-O-R-M

  13-06-2017 22:00 via vancouversun.com
  
  F-O-R-M Festival of Recorded Movement
  June 16 & 17 | SFU Woodward’s Cinema
  Tickets and info: $25 (adults)/15 (youth) at f-o-r-m.ca
  1. New perspectives. Now in its second year, the F-O-R-M Festival of Recorded Movement is an annual compendium of locally-produced and international films featuring, and sometimes filmed by, dancers. “It gives a different perspective,” said the festival’s artistic director, Sophia Wolfe. “The camera can do so many different things an
  
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• Police investigate two suspicious deaths and hazmat situation in East Vancouver

  13-06-2017 21:58 via globalnews.ca
  
  Police and firefighters were on the scene investigating two suspicious deaths and a possible hazmat situation in East Vancouver late Tuesday morning. Police said Vancouver Fire and Rescue Service called them to assist with the scene in the 4000-block of Knight Street, which authorities are treating as a potential hazmat scene. Capt. Jonathan Gormick with...
  
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• Adopt a Pet: Cutie

  13-06-2017 21:54 via globalnews.ca
  
  She’s appropriately named! 13-year-old ‘Cutie’ is looking for a forever home at the BC SPCA.
  
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• Vancouver police investigate possible suspicious death on Knight Street

  13-06-2017 21:51
  
  Fire department also on the potential hazmat scene on the 4000 block
  
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• Update: Vancouver police investigate two overdose deaths on Knight Street

  13-06-2017 21:51
  
  Hazmat crews determine area is safe, allowing first responders to continue with investigation
  
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• Animal advocacy group holds press conference about undercover chicken abuse video

  13-06-2017 21:33 via globalnews.ca
  
  Mercy For Animals in Canada, an organization that works to protect farm animals, speaks to the media about the undercover video allegedly showing several workers abusing and torturing animals. **Warning: Video contains disturbing Images**
  
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• Celebrate Father’s Day with sports legends at Hastings racecourse

  13-06-2017 21:32 via globalnews.ca
  
  Treat dad to a day at Hastings Racecourse this Father’s Day. He’ll have a chance to meet a number of local sports legends during the ‘Alumni Day At The Races’.
  
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• TSB to release report into deadly 2015 whale-watching incident off B.C. coast

  13-06-2017 21:20 via vancouversun.com
  
  VANCOUVER — The Transportation Safety Board is expected to release its report tomorrow into the capsizing of a whale-watching boat off the west coast of Vancouver Island that left six people dead.
  The federal agency launched an investigation after the Leviathan II flipped during a whale-watching expedition near the resort community of Tofino in October 2015.
  The 20-metre vessel was carrying 24 passengers and three crew.
  Survivors have launched several lawsuits against the boat operator, Ja
  
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• Vancouver hazmat team called to home on Knight Street

  13-06-2017 21:17 via vancouversun.com
  
  Vancouver fire rescue’s hazardous material team has been dispatched to a residence in the Cedar Cottage neighbourhood.
  Neither the fire department or Vancouver police have released any further details about the call to the home in the 4000 block of Knight Street.MORE TO COME
  
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• Vancouver Canucks: Penguins teach Vancouver how to win - The Canuck Way

  13-06-2017 21:13
  
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  Vancouver Canucks: Penguins teach Vancouver how to win
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  The Vancouver Canucks have yet to win a Stanley Cup, but the back-to-back champion Pittsburgh Penguins laid out a blue print to building a winner. Vancouver Canucks fans aren't alone in being envious of the Pittsburgh Penguins. Only Chicago ...
  NHL Expansion Draft: Vancouver Canucks PrimerMy NHL Trade Rumorsall 4 news articles »
  
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• 9 people arrested in network connected to illegal gaming houses and money laundering in B.C.

  13-06-2017 21:13 via globalnews.ca
  
  Nine people have been arrested in connection with alleged illegal gaming houses and money laundering  in B.C.
  
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• 2017 Polaris Prize Long List likes B.C. artists

  13-06-2017 21:13 via vancouversun.com
  
  The 2017 Polaris Music Prize Long List was announced at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa. Six B.C.-based artists are featured out of the 40 albums nominated. The choices selected by the voting jury ranges across genres and styles to include both the very well known and more niche artists.
  Carly Rae Jepsen’s E.MO.TION Side B, Hannah Georgas’ For Evelyn and Louise Burns’ Young Mopes lead an impressive line-up of female musicians making charting pop music from this province. Th
  
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• Pregnant Diana threw herself down stairs: Author

  13-06-2017 21:09
  
  A desperate and depressed Princess Dianathrew herself down the stairs when shewas pregnant with Prince William, aBritish newspaper reports.
  
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• State-of-emergency declarations lifted in the south Okanagan

  13-06-2017 20:53 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen is advising residents to stay vigilant.
  
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• 14 tenants remain at Balmoral Hotel

  13-06-2017 20:53
  
  The city's Monday deadline to evacuate tenants from the Balmoral Hotel has come and gone, but 14 tenants are still without a new place to live.
  
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• Six Chilliwack employees fired in response to chicken abuse video, SPCA probe - Vancouver Sun

  13-06-2017 20:47
  
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  Six Chilliwack employees fired in response to chicken abuse video, SPCA probe
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  Six employees have been fired from a B.C. chicken-catching company after an animal-welfare group released hidden camera footage showing chickens being mangled and stomped on, which then sparked a B.C. SPCA investigation. “We are sickened with ...and more »
  
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• Six Chilliwack employees fired in response to chicken abuse video, SPCA probe

  13-06-2017 20:46 via vancouversun.com
  
  A total of six employees have been fired from a B.C. chicken-catching company after an animal-welfare group released hidden camera footage showing chickens being mangled and stomped on, which then sparked a B.C. SPCA investigation.
  “We are sickened with the footage and want to ensure all our suppliers and producers that this is not reflective of who we are, our fundamental beliefs or behaviour we accept form our employees,” said Dwayne Dueck, president of Elite Farm Services Ltd., ju
  
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• Surrey residents wake up to heavy police presence in neighbourhood

  13-06-2017 20:40 via globalnews.ca
  
  A pair of overnight drive-by shootings in Surrey led to road closures and a heavy police presence in one neighbourhood early Tuesday morning. Jordan Armstrong has the latest details.
  
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• Housing at a premium in most B.C. regions: real estate association

  13-06-2017 20:37 via vancouversun.com
  
  VANCOUVER — The British Columbia Real Estate Association says a lack of homes on the market means buyers are paying more for housing across the province.
  The association has released figures for May showing 12,402 homes were sold in B.C. last month, down 7.9 per cent when compared with May last year.
  Total listings also fell 11.1 per cent to 28,404 over the same period.
  But the association says sales remained very active in May, surpassing the number of new listings by 20 per cent in nine
  
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• Live: Anti-gang cops arrest nine following year-long probe into illegal gambling

  13-06-2017 20:10 via vancouversun.com
  
  A year-long investigation by B.C.’s anti-gang task force into money laundering and illegal gaming houses in Metro Vancouver has led to the arrest of nine people.
  In May 2016, the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit (CFSEU-BC) launched a probe into claims that a criminal organization was operating illegal gaming houses, carrying out money laundering for drug traffickers, along with participating in loan sharking, kidnappings and extortion.
  The CFSEU-BC alleges a local crime group,
  
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• This Just In: Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Concentrated Recovery Eye Mask, Make-Up Designory Fresh Face 5-minute beauty box and Erborian Glow Crème Illuminating Face Cream

  13-06-2017 20:00 via vancouversun.com
  
  Make-Up Designory
  Fresh Face 5-minute beauty box
  They say: A makeup kit featuring a curated selection of eyeshadows, makeup brushes, blush and more to create a fresh, full-face of makeup in five minutes or less. 
  We say: Who wouldn’t love a full face of makeup in five minutes? The selection of products in this collection impressed our tester, but it was the eyeshadows that had her coming back for more. Applied with either a finger or a makeup brush, the colours blended smoothly a
  
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• Welcome to the new CKNW.com

  13-06-2017 19:59 via globalnews.ca
  
  When our parent company, Corus Entertainment, purchased Shaw Media in spring 2016, a plan was put in place to integrate our News Talk radio stations with Global News.
  
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• Targeted shootings reason for heavy police presence, local school closure in Surrey on Tuesday

  13-06-2017 19:47 via vancouversun.com
  
  A pair of targeted shootings was the reason for the heavy police presence and a nearby school closure in Surrey Tuesday morning, said police.
  Just after midnight early Tuesday, Surrey RCMP were called for the report of gunfire traded between two vehicles near 125th Street and 80th Avenue. Investigators arrived after the cars had already left but found bullet casings on the ground. No injuries were reported from that incident.
  Minutes later, police were called to the 13200-block 67B Avenue for a
  
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• Home sales down by 8% but market still red hot: BCREA

  13-06-2017 19:25 via globalnews.ca
  
  The British Columbia Real Estate Association says despite sales being down, the housing market is still red hot.
  
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• Seaspan opens $44M Duke Point terminal for growing ferry freight load

  13-06-2017 19:15 via vancouversun.com
  
  DUKE POINT — Seaspan Ferries officially opened its new $44-million ferry freight terminal on Monday as the company responds to rising demand on Vancouver Island.
  “There is just steady growth in the amount of traffic to and from Vancouver Island,” Frank Butzelaar, CEO of Seaspan ULC, said at Nanaimo’s Duke Point.
  Business has been growing annually by between two and two-and-a-half per cent, he said.
  That business consists of trailers filled with every kind of consumer good
  
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• Live: B.C. anti-gang cops give details on year-long probe into illegal gambling

  13-06-2017 19:11 via vancouversun.com
  
  B.C.’s Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit (CFSEU-BC), an anti-gang task force, is hosting a press conference at the RCMP E-Division headquarters in Surrey to announce details of a year-long investigation into an alleged organized crime network connected to illegal gaming houses and money laundering.
  Postmedia reporter Cheryl Chan is Tweeting from the press conference:
  On the table: $$$ and equipment seized in the investigation. pic.twitter.com/8dfY0ZPXpA
  — Cheryl Chan
  
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• Penticton murder suspect released from police custody

  13-06-2017 18:43 via globalnews.ca
  
  RCMP say the two had been in a relationship and call the death an isolated incident with no concern for public safety.
  
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• Whistleblower "immediately" witnessed abuse by Chilliwack chicken workers

  13-06-2017 18:41 via vancouversun.com
  
  A whistleblower who got a job with a B.C. chicken-catching company witnessed alleged instances of animal abuse begin “pretty much immediately” after starting work.
  That worker was actually an undercover volunteer for animal-welfare group Mercy for Animals, and filmed the treatment of chickens over the course of about a month between May 10 and June 9. The footage has since sparked a B.C. SPCA investigation, it was announced Monday.
  “The whistleblower simply applied to work at t
  
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• Surrey's J.T. Brown Elementary closed until noon due to unrelated police incident nearby

  13-06-2017 18:33 via vancouversun.com
  
  A Surrey elementary school is closed this morning due to an unrelated police incident nearby.
  J.T. Brown Elementary, located at 12530 – 60 Ave., is closed “as a precaution” until at least noon Tuesday, according to Surrey school district spokesman Doug Strachan.
  “No students had arrived when police cordoned off the school, so parents (are) asked to keep children at home,” said Strachan in an email.
  Additional updates would be posted to the school’s website, he
  
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• Some milk on Vancouver Island recalled for possible sharp metal objects - CBC.ca

  13-06-2017 17:24
  
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  Some milk on Vancouver Island recalled for possible sharp metal objects
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  Loblaw Companies Ltd. is recalling some milk products sold on Vancouver Island because they may contain pieces of metal. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency said the recall covers four-litre jugs of 3.25 per cent homogenized milk and two per cent ...and more »
  
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• Mortgage delinquency rates low in Toronto, Vancouver despite high prices: CMHC - CBC.ca

  13-06-2017 17:21
  
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  Mortgage delinquency rates low in Toronto, Vancouver despite high prices: CMHC
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  Mortgage delinquency rates were low in Toronto and Vancouver during the fourth quarter of 2016, despite hot housing markets that have sent prices soaring, according to a new report from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation that examines consumer ...and more »
  
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• Vancouver Giants hire former Vancouver Canucks trainer Mike Burnstein - The Province

  13-06-2017 17:20
  
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  Vancouver Giants hire former Vancouver Canucks trainer Mike Burnstein
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  Mike Burnstein is best known for his time working the Vancouver Canucks bench. He was hired as athletic trainer by the Vancouver Giants on Tuesday. Rich Lam/Getty Images. The Vancouver Giants announced the hiring of the trainer Mike Burnstein Tuesday ...and more »
  
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• Vancouver Giants hire former Vancouver Canucks trainer Mike Burnstein

  13-06-2017 17:20 via theprovince.com
  
  The Vancouver Giants announced the hiring of the trainer Mike Burnstein Tuesday morning.
  He’s best known for his time with the Vancouver Canucks. It’s safe to assume the connections to Giants GM Glen Hanlon played a role here. The Canucks fired Burnstein in July, 2015.
  Here’s the press release from the Giants.
  GIANTS WELCOME MIKE BURNSTEIN
  For Immediate Release: June 13, 2017
  Vancouver, B.C. – The Vancouver Giants are proud to announce that Mike Burnstein has been hi
  
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• Shootings in Surrey, B.C. prompt heavy police presence and school closure

  13-06-2017 17:10 via globalnews.ca
  
  Two shootings led police to a home in Newton Tuesday morning, resulting in a heavy police presence in the neighbourhood and a school closure.
  
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