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• Whitecaps 2 Dynamo 1: Montero, Reyna pace Vancouver home win

  20-08-2017 23:57 via theprovince.com
  VANCOUVER — Fredy Montero and Yordy Reyna scored in the first half Saturday as the Vancouver Whitecaps downed the Houston Dynamo 2-1.
  Montero coolly buried a penalty in the 17th minute after Reyna was brought down by Boniek Garcia, sending Houston goalkeeper Tyler Deric the wrong way with a shot that kissed the right post for his 10th goal of the campaign.
  Montero then turned provider for Reyna, who grabbed the ball outside the Dynamo box and curled an incredible right-foot effort from 20
  
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• B.C. wildfire: Residents return to Loon Lake

  20-08-2017 23:50 via globalnews.ca
  The Thompson-Nicola Regional District has lifted an evacuation order for 309 properties in the area, but an alert remains in place.
  
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• Homeless in Victoria must keep moving on

  20-08-2017 23:35 via vancouversun.com
  VICTORIA — It’s 7:15 a.m. and a woman is sleeping on the pavement across from Victoria’s Reeson Park, a small green space on Wharf Street. She has no tent to block the morning breeze, just a weathered comforter and her dog nestled beside her for warmth. On the ledge next to her sit two bottles of red and pink nail polish, an open bottle of Sprite and a half-finished mickey of whisky. A bike tire rings the handle of her shopping cart.
  Victoria police Staff Sgt. Colin Brown leans
  
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• Harrison Lake boaters impeding fire-fighting efforts

  20-08-2017 23:24 via vancouversun.com
  Efforts to contain a small wildfire burning east of Harrison Lake near Slollicum Creek are being impeded by boaters, officials say.
  B.C. Wildfire Service chief information officer Kevin Skrepnek said police have been called in to get boaters out of the way of aircraft looking to use the lake to scoop water.
  The fire is about 12 kilometres east of the lake, just north of Sasquatch Provincial Park.
  “There have been some issues,” Skrepnek said Sunday about why the RCMP and officials fro
  
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• The Jill Bennett Show: Vancouverites might not need to travel to witness solar eclipse

  20-08-2017 22:48 via globalnews.ca
  Jaymie Matthews, an astronomy professor at the University of British Columbia, says the maximum eclipse will be seen from Metro Vancouver at 10:21 a.m.
  
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• Whitecaps 2 Dynamo 1: Montero and Reyna pace Vancouver home win

  20-08-2017 22:25 via theprovince.com
  VANCOUVER — Fredy Montero and Yordy Reyna scored in the first half Saturday as the Vancouver Whitecaps downed the Houston Dynamo 2-1.
  Montero coolly buried a penalty in the 17th minute after Reyna was brought down by Boniek Garcia, sending Houston goalkeeper Tyler Deric the wrong way with a shot that kissed the right post for his 10th goal of the campaign.
  Montero then turned provider for Reyna, who grabbed the ball outside the Dynamo box and curled an incredible right-foot effort from 20
  
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• Thousands in cash seized from road raging Williams Lake driver

  20-08-2017 21:44 via vancouversun.com
  A Saturday confrontation outside a McDonald’s at the southwestern end of Williams Lake led to a pair of a arrests and a lucrative discovery.
  Police say they were called just after 8 a.m. Saturday morning to the restaurant at 1323 Broadway Avenue South where they found two men involved in “an escalating road rage incident.” 
  The Mounties were told one man may have brandished a knife.
  The men were arrested and after a search of a vehicle, police say they found “a trace
  
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• Police investigating suspicious death in Surrey

  20-08-2017 21:15 via vancouversun.com
  Police are investigating what they say is a suspicious death in Surrey.
  Shortly before 5:30 a.m. Sunday, Surrey RCMP were called to the 6900-block 127A Street, where they found an “unresponsive adult” in a nearby laneway.
  The individual — police aren’t yet saying which gender — succumbed to their injuries.
  “This manner of death is suspicious in nature,” a media release from Surrey RCMP added.
   The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team is now on-sce
  
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• Vancouver to start downtown public space study

  20-08-2017 21:06
  The city is calling on volunteers to help conduct surveys, starting this fall
  
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• Comedy king and master of slapstick Jerry Lewis dies at 91

  20-08-2017 20:57 via vancouversun.com
  Jerry Lewis, who died Aug. 20 at 91, was a comic actor whose rubber-limbed pratfalls, squeaky voice and pipsqueak buffoonery made him one of the most uncontainable screen clowns of all time.
  His partnership with the suave and assured crooner Dean Martin made them a sensation, easily the most popular comedy team of the mid-20th century. After their bitter break up, which devastated their millions of fans, Lewis embarked on a solo career of dizzying summits and desperate lows, including an addicti
  
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• IHIT called to investigate suspicious death in Surrey

  20-08-2017 20:51 via globalnews.ca
  IHIT has been called to investigate a suspicious death in Surrey on Sunday morning.
  
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• B.C. wildfire: New fire sparks near Harrison Lake

  20-08-2017 20:14 via globalnews.ca
  Fire crews are battling a blaze that sparked Saturday night on the east side of Harrison Lake.
  
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• B.C. wildfire status Sunday: Biggest fires remain same size despite wind

  20-08-2017 20:11 via globalnews.ca
  The BC Wildfire Service says the winds arrived in the province on Friday as forecast but weren't as strong as feared.
  
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• Ask an Expert: Cooking oils

  20-08-2017 19:28 via globalnews.ca
  Sun, Aug 20: Registered Dietician Desiree Nielsen looks at several different types of oils used for cooking and dressings. She explains their nutritional properties and which varieties are better suited for salads or frying.
  
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• Bobs and Lolo: Run salmon run

  20-08-2017 19:24 via globalnews.ca
  Sun, Aug 20: Family entertainers Bobs and Lolo show off their new app, Run Salmon Run, aimed at helping teach children about the lifecycle of salmon. They also perform the song that inspired the app.
  
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• Recipe: Raspberry Pink Peppercorn Financiers

  20-08-2017 19:12 via globalnews.ca
  Betty Hung, owner of Beaucoup Bakery, shares a recipes for raspberry pink peppercorn financiers.
  
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• White Rock Little Leaguers pull off big win over Venezuela

  20-08-2017 18:54 via theprovince.com
  Strong pitching powered White Rock’s Little Leaguers to a 7-3 win over Venezuela on Sunday in Williamsport, Pa.
  Reid Hefflick — who also hit a three-run home run in the top of the first — struck out 7 batters in 3.2 innings before giving way to Reece Usselman, who shut down the Venezuelans over the final 2.1 innings, walking two but giving up just one hit.
  Hefflick’s homer in the top of the first got the Canadians off to a strong start, before the Venezuela pulled back a
  
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• Aussie Thompson, who beat world No. 1 Murray earlier this season, plays in VanOpen final today

  20-08-2017 18:27 via vancouversun.com
  Today at the Odlum Brown VanOpen, Jordan Thompson looks to add to a 2017 resume that includes beating world No. 1 Andy Murray.
  Thompson, a 23-year-old Aussie, will face Germany’s Cedrik-Marcel Stebe for the men’s singles VanOpen crown sometime after 3 p.m. today at the Hollyburn Country Club. It’s the main event on the card this afternoon, following Treat Huey and Robert Lindstedt facing James Cerretani and Neal Skupski for the men’s doubles title and Danka Kovinic and Ma
  
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• Colin Meads, greatest All Black of 20th century, dies at 81

  20-08-2017 18:01 via theprovince.com
  WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Colin Meads, a famously tough All Blacks lock hailed as New Zealand’s greatest rugby player of the 20th century, has died after a year-long battle with cancer. He was 81.
  Verna Meads said her husband had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last August. Meads played 55 tests among 133 games for New Zealand between 1957 and 1971 — a number thought prodigious in an era in which the All Blacks seldom played more than four tests a year.
  Hardened by his li
  
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• Davis Lake an abandoned, abused poster child for B.C. provincial park neglect

  20-08-2017 17:52 via vancouversun.com
  Welcome to Davis Lake Provincial Park, abandoned and abused poster child for the underfunding of B.C. Parks.
  The government website for the 192-hectare, Class-A park, about a 45-minute drive northeast of Mission, tells visitors to expect nature appreciation, a “unique ecology,” a scenic waterfall, and a 15-minute walk through “a virtually pure stand of western hemlock” to lakeside camping.
  Anticipate, too, prime bird habitat, including the “great potential” fo
  
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• Here's what you'll be eating this fall/winter food season

  20-08-2017 17:00 via vancouversun.com
  How did avocado toast become, well, #avocadotoast? 
  The simple dish, which consists of toasted bread and avocado (typically sliced or smashed), with or without additional toppings such as sea salt, pepper, chili flakes, poached eggs and more, has arguably been one of the biggest food trends in recent years. In fact, the aforementioned hashtag has been used more than 430,000 times on Instagram alone. 
  That’s a lot of green-topped toast. 
  “Food trends are born by an indi
  
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• Rare lemon harvest in Vancouver - Vancouver Sun

  20-08-2017 15:00 via vancouversun.com
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  Rare lemon harvest in Vancouver
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  Greg Neal of Lynn Valley is expecting to harvest 70 lemons from what he believes is the only in-ground lemon tree in the Vancouver area. Francis Georgian / PNG. Share Adjust Comment Print. Vancouver's North Shore, a city bus ride away from some decent ...
  
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• Rare lemon harvest in Vancouver

  20-08-2017 15:00 via vancouversun.com
  Vancouver’s North Shore, a city bus ride away from some decent downhill skiing and the butt of rainy city jokes even among others on the Wet Coast, is also home to at least one thriving tree that grows subtropical fruit.
  Greg Neal, mechanic by profession, fruit-grower by hobby, is getting set to harvest 70 lemons from his yard in Lynn Valley.
  “A few people come by to see it and most people are quite surprised,” said Neal.
  He planted a Meyer lemon tree about 10 years ago in his
  
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• Vancouver Canucks: Exploring a Ryan-Nugent Hopkins trade - The Canuck Way

  20-08-2017 14:48 via thecanuckway.com
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  Vancouver Canucks: Exploring a Ryan-Nugent Hopkins trade
  The Canuck Way
  The Edmonton Oilers will soon face a cap crunch and may be forced to deal star Ryan-Nugent Hopkins. If available, the Vancouver Canucks should at least to try to see if a deal can be had with their western Canadian rivals. Through his first three years ...and more »
  
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• Montero, Reyna lead Whitecaps past Dynamo 2-1

  20-08-2017 09:08 via globalnews.ca
  The Vancouver Whitecaps defeated the Houston Dynamo 2-1 at BC Place Saturday night.
  
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• Ed Willes: With results becoming more crucial, Whitecaps take a step forward

  20-08-2017 08:01 via theprovince.com
  They haven’t exactly earned any style points along the way, but for a team that’s been stuck on a win-one-lose-one treadmill for the better part of six months, the Vancouver Whitecaps arrived at an interesting place on Saturday night.
  Team Average, which has struggled to find any sense of traction this MLS season, have been gifted with an absurdly advantageous set of circumstances as their campaign enters its most critical phase. Heading into their meeting with Houston Dynamo, the &r
  
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• Fred Lee’s Social Network: Picnic for improving quality of life, film fest showcases proud lives

  20-08-2017 07:00 via theprovince.com
  POP-UP PICNIC A HIT
  Peace Arch Hospital Foundation once again was the beneficiary of the second annual Picnic on the Pier fundraiser in White Rock.
  A portion of the iconic waterfront landmark was closed for 300 ticketed guests who made the scene in support of their community hospital. Following the event’s success last year, an additional 100 seats were added to accommodate demand for the pop-up picnic, presented by Landmark Premier Properties.
  Looking to build strong roots in the seaside
  
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• Montero and Reyna lead Vancouver Whitecaps past Houston Dynamo 2-1 - The Province

  20-08-2017 06:33 via theprovince.com
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  Montero and Reyna lead Vancouver Whitecaps past Houston Dynamo 2-1
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  Whitecaps' Fredy Montero celebrates after scoring on a penalty kick to open scoring in Vancouver's 2-1 win over the Houston Dynamo Saturday night at B.C. Place Stadium. DARRYL DYCK / THE CANADIAN PRESS. VANCOUVER — Fredy Montero and ...
  Post Match: Vancouver wins 2 - 1 over Houston.Eighty Six Forever
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• Montero and Reyna lead Vancouver Whitecaps past Houston Dynamo 2-1

  20-08-2017 06:32 via theprovince.com
  VANCOUVER — Fredy Montero and Yordy Reyna scored in the first half Saturday as the Vancouver Whitecaps downed the Houston Dynamo 2-1.
  Montero coolly buried a penalty in the 17th minute after Reyna was brought down by Boniek Garcia, sending Houston goalkeeper Tyler Deric the wrong way with a shot that kissed the right post for his 10th goal of the campaign.
  Montero then turned provider for Reyna, who grabbed the ball outside the Dynamo box and curled an incredible right-foot effort from 20
  
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• At the PNE: Crunchy cricket burgers clicking with fairgoers

  20-08-2017 05:18 via vancouversun.com
  Most eateries make every effort to ensure you won’t find bugs in their food. But at the Fair at the PNE, Gourmet Burgers has decided to go in a different direction.
  Brian Jones’s cricket burger is crawling with insects, albeit not literally: the crickets stay exactly where they are, sandwiched between a beef patty, fresh tomatoes and lettuce, and slathered in chipotle mayo. 
  Staring at the creation, with cricket legs spilling out the side of an otherwise appetizing burger,
  
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• Mass celebration of diversity overwhelms anti-Islam rally at city hall

  20-08-2017 05:12 via vancouversun.com
  VANCOUVER — In the end, the organizers of a planned “anti-Islam” rally Saturday in Vancouver only spurred a celebration of diversity, anti-fascism and tolerance of Islam so massive it spilled onto the streets outside Vancouver City Hall and shut down a nearby street.
  At the peak of the counter-protest at around 2 p.m., when organizers from the Worldwide Coalition Against Islam Canada and the Cultural Action Party of Canada had been expected to speak out against federal imm
  
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• Global News Hour at 6: Aug 19

  20-08-2017 05:06 via globalnews.ca
  Watch Global News Hour at 6 with Chris Gailus and Sophie Lui for Saturday, August 19, 2017.
  
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• Thousands protests against racist rallies in Vancouver

  20-08-2017 04:17 via globalnews.ca
  An estimated 4,000 people emerged outside Vancouver City Hall to counter anti-Islam and anti-immigration protest, making it known racism isn’t welcome here. Catherine Urquhart reports.
  
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• Love trumps hate at Vancouver City hall counterprotest

  20-08-2017 04:09
  
  Saturday’s rally against multiculturalism may go down as the biggest flop in the history of event planning.
  
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• Love trumps hate at Vancouver City Hall counter-protest

  20-08-2017 04:09
  
  Saturday’s rally against multiculturalism may go down as the biggest flop in the history of event planning.
  
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• White Rock man killed in Barcelona terror attack

  20-08-2017 04:00 via globalnews.ca
  A man from White Rock has been identified as the Canadian killed in Spain’s terror attack on Thursday, when a van rammed into tourists in Barcelona. Ian Wilson was the father of a Vancouver Police Officer. Jill Bennett reports.
  
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• Bradley McPherson Memorial Show and Shine

  20-08-2017 04:00 via globalnews.ca
  A mother’s agonizing wait for justice will finally be over starting next month. Six years ago, her 28-year-old son was killed at a Christmas party in Surrey. An annual memorial fundraiser was held for Bradley McPherson today, just weeks before the man charged with his murder faces trial. Aaron McArthur reports.
  
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• BC Evening Weather Forecast: Aug 19

  20-08-2017 04:00 via globalnews.ca
  The Saturday, August 19, 2017 evening weather forecast for Vancouver, British Columbia and the surrounding area.
  
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• Too much standing is bad for your heart

  20-08-2017 03:59 via globalnews.ca
  Today’s Global News Hour at 6 Health Matters is brought to you by Pharmasave.
  
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• Protest and Counter Protests at Vancouver’s City Hall

  20-08-2017 03:56 via globalnews.ca
  It was billed as two rallies opposing one another, one by groups known to anti-immigration and anti-Muslim. The other, a counter protest by anti-racism coalitions.
  
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• 107th Annual Fair at the PNE Opens Today

  20-08-2017 03:55 via globalnews.ca
  A summer tradition in Vancouver is back. The 107th annual Fair at the PNE opened today. There are always new attractions to enjoy. Our Squire Barnes found out what it takes to run a successful fair.
  
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• Diverse voices speak out for tolerance at city hall counterprotest

  20-08-2017 03:41
  
  The Courier was at Vancouver City Hall Saturday, Aug. 19 to cover both a far-right rally against multiculturalism and the subsequent counterprotest to denounce those beliefs.
  
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• Protest against far-right rally draws thousands in Vancouver - British ... - CBC.ca

  20-08-2017 03:22 via cbc.ca
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  A handful of attendees at a far-right rally were shouted down by thousands of those at a counter-protest.
  Vancouver anti-racism rally spread a message of love, toleranceToronto Star
  Mass celebration of diversity overwhelms anti-Islam rally at city hallVancouver Sun
  Vancouver Stand Up to Racism attendees express views on discrimination, immigration, and moreStraight.com
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• B.C. wildfires: Winds pick up in Interior but blazes hold steady

  20-08-2017 01:33 via vancouversun.com
  Two of British Columbia’s biggest wildfires haven’t grown much over the past few days despite being fanned by strong winds.
  Kevin Skrepnek of the B.C. Wildfire Service says the winds arrived in the province on Friday as forecast but weren’t as strong as feared.
  He says there was some rain, cooler temperatures and higher humidity.
  Skrepnek says the Hanceville-Riske Creek fire northwest of Williams Lake was no bigger Saturday than it was Friday.
  The Elephant Hill fire also remain
  
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• Shamrocks staying quiet on Resetarits status heading in Game 2 versus Salmonbellies

  20-08-2017 01:32 via theprovince.com
  Alexis Buque was named first star for the second straight game and Mitch Jones continued his offensive exploits as the New Westminster Salmonbellies opened the Western Lacrosse Association final with a victory.
  The Bellies carry a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven set into Sunday action against the Victoria Shamrocks at the Q Centre in Victoria (6 p.m.).
  New Westminster beat Victoria 9-7 on Friday at Queen’s Park Arena, behind a 40-save effort from Buque and three goals and two assists from Jo
  
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• WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 – Aug. 19

  20-08-2017 00:59 via globalnews.ca
  Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6.
  
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