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• Teen boy, young man dead in Harrison Lake drowning

  04-09-2017 23:42 via vancouversun.com
  Sunday evening turned tragic for two young men — aged 16 and 24 — who drowned and died in Harrison Lake.
  Agassiz RCMP responded to a report of a possible drowning just after 6 p.m. Sunday. Three people were reported to be in distress in the lake. 
  Witnesses tried to rescue the victims and were able to pull one of them to safety.  
  The two others were last seen about 20 metres from the shore and rescue attempts by witnesses, police and Kent Harrison Search and Rescue were un
  
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• Music Reviews: Sept., 4, 2017: The National, Neil Young, Pierre Kwenders and Angela Kelman

  04-09-2017 23:13 via vancouversun.com
  The National: Sleep Well Beast (4AD): It says something about how long it takes to fully digest an album from the National that the four-year break between this new release and the lauded Trouble Will Find Me seems far shorter. Of course, members have been active in projects ranging from singer Matt Berninger’s El VY to Bryce Dressner partnering with everyone from Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood to Sufjan Stevens, which has kept them in the spotlight. But the true star of Sleep Well Bea
  
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• Investigators on scene at Harrison Lake after two people drown

  04-09-2017 22:34 via globalnews.ca
  The RCMP Underwater Recovery Team searches the water at Harrison Lake following the deaths of two swimmers.
  
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• Air-quality advisory for Metro Vancouver

  04-09-2017 22:23 via vancouversun.com
  Metro Vancouver released its 16th air quality advisory of 2017 for Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley because of high concentrations of fine particulate matter and an anticipated increase in ground-level ozone.
  The combination of near record-breaking high temperatures and a weather pattern that includes a ridge of high pressure over B.C. has affected air quality. 
  Temperatures on Monday in Metro Vancouver hit 27, close to breaking 2003’s record of 27.2. The hot sunny weather is pre
  
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• PHOTOS: B.C. resident shares images of devastation in Cabo after Tropical Storm Lidia

  04-09-2017 22:17 via globalnews.ca
  Some B.C. residents who were vacationing in Cabo San Lucas when Tropical Storm Lidia hit last week say the storm left devastation in its wake.
  
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• New forest fire Monday in the Okanagan; air and ground crews respond

  04-09-2017 22:04 via globalnews.ca
  The Grayback Mountain fire started overnight Sunday and by Monday afternoon had grown to about 20 hectares.
  
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• Surrey home in heavily forested area goes up in flames

  04-09-2017 21:55 via globalnews.ca
  Dramatic video of a house fire in the Surrey are a of Sullivan. Heavy flames tore through the suspected abandoned home overnight.
  
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• Longtime Steveston candy shop moves to Langley

  04-09-2017 21:52 via vancouversun.com
  After running a shop that catered to nostalgic British sugar fixes for more than 30 years, no one would have faulted Mary Carter for retiring when she closed her Steveston store last week.
  But the Birmingham-born great-grandmother of six has packed up her sweeties, her Cadbury’s chocolate and her meat pies and is reopening Mary’s British Home in downtown Langley in a 2,600-square-foot store that is more than double the size of her Steveston shop.
  At 82 years old.
  “I didn’
  
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• Waterton Lakes National Park issues closures due to Kenow Mountain fire

  04-09-2017 21:50 via globalnews.ca
  There was no evacuation alert in place as of Monday afternoon.
  
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• Annual rent increase may be cut: BC housing minister

  04-09-2017 21:50
  
  If 2018's annual rent increase goes into effect, renters could be paying up to $936 additionally per year
  
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• Keyboard Kimura: B.C. fighter ready to return to the cage this weekend in Edmonton

  04-09-2017 21:36 via theprovince.com
  Standing in the middle of a sun-soaked practice field at UBC, Kajan Johnson was beaming.
  Taking part in a skills exchange event with the Vancouver Whitecaps to promote the UFC’s return to Rogers Arena alongside Carlos Condit and Paige VanZant, the lightweight was buzzing with positive energy and for good reason.
  After living in Montreal and training at the city’s famed TriStar Gym for a number of years, the Burns Lake product had recently relocated to the West Coast and teamed up wit
  
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• Residents fearing wildfire near Summerland nearly drain local water reservoir

  04-09-2017 21:18 via globalnews.ca
  The Faulder community water system was nearly drained dry Sunday night from residents over-watering their properties.
  
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• B.C. tourism impacted by Elephant Hill fire

  04-09-2017 21:03 via globalnews.ca
  A desperate struggle to contain the flames continues in the Cariboo today as crews battle the Elephant Hill wildfire. Nadia Stewart is at Sheridan Lake and has an update on the impact the fire is having on the usually busy tourist season.
  
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• Capilano River rafting trip turns into overnight rescue

  04-09-2017 21:01 via globalnews.ca
  What started out as an evening of fun quickly turned dangerous for a group of tubers on North Vancouver’s Capilano River overnight. As Jordan Armstrong reports, it was pitch black when rescuers were called out to help save the young men who suddenly found themselves in big trouble.
  
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• Vancouver’s median condo price nears $1 million; detached homes $3 million

  04-09-2017 20:53
  
  Sellers ask ever-increasing sums for their homes, despite inventory sitting for longer
  
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• 5 priciest Vancouver home sales total $40m in one week

  04-09-2017 20:28
  
  All five of the most expensive homes sold between August 14 to 20 were in Vancouver's coveted West Side
  
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• Vancouver police searching for missing man

  04-09-2017 20:20 via globalnews.ca
  Vancouver police are trying to locate a missing man who was last seen Monday, and is in need of medication.
  
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• Vancouver police find missing elderly man

  04-09-2017 20:20 via globalnews.ca
  Vancouver police are trying to locate a missing man who was last seen Monday, and is in need of medication.
  
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• Angels brings out the devil in Cohn, a 'template for Trump'

  04-09-2017 20:00 via vancouversun.com
  Angels in America, Part Two: Perestroika
  Sept. 7-Oct. 8 | Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage
  Tickets: from $29 at artsclub.com or 604-687-1644
  As Roy Cohn in the epic play Angels in America, Brian Markinson plays a man who is, basically, evil incarnate — at least, according to mainstream liberal leanings.
  So does the devil get all the best lines?
  “I get some good lines,” the actor, who counts himself as a liberal, allows.
  “It’s a strange experience to play this guy.
  
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• Teen and young man drown in Harrison Lake

  04-09-2017 19:53 via globalnews.ca
  Agassiz RCMP say a 16-year-old and a 24-year-old have drowned in Harrison Lake.
  
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• Search underway on Harrison Lake after reports 2 people have drowned

  04-09-2017 19:53 via globalnews.ca
  A search continues in Harrison Hot Springs today after it's believed two people have drowned in Harrison Lake.
  
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• Finlay Creek wildfire south of Peachland now estimated to cover 1500 hectares

  04-09-2017 19:46 via globalnews.ca
  The Finlay Creek wildfire behaviour Monday is described as moderate with calm winds.
  
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• Air quality advisory issued again for Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley due to smoke from wildfires

  04-09-2017 19:41 via globalnews.ca
  This advisory has been issued due to high concentrations of fine particulate matter that are expected to persist until there is a change in the weather.
  
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• C’s face Spokane in Northwest first round, adding to history between Blue Jays and Texas

  04-09-2017 19:19 via theprovince.com
  The Toronto Blue Jays/Texas Rangers Rivalry, Young Stars edition writes another chapter this week, what with the Vancouver Canadians taking on the Spokane Indians in the Northwest League North Division playoffs.
  The best-of-three short-season single-A set gets going Tuesday in Spokane. Game 2 is Wednesday at Nat Bailey Stadium. Game 3, if required goes Thursday at the Nat.
  Vancouver clinched a spot in the playoffs when they won the first-half pennant. They won three straight league championships
  
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• Carla Qualtrough is 'swimming the laps' as she takes on challenging role

  04-09-2017 19:13 via vancouversun.com
  OTTAWA — Carla Qualtrough wanted to go water skiing.
  There was no question in her mind that, despite having been born with a visual impairment, she’d be able to accomplish her goal — but she knew it would take creativity. So, with the young Qualtrough standing ready on the dock, her father would start singing as he began pulling away in the boat.
  That way, Qualtrough knew that when he reached a certain lyric in the song, it was time for her to jump off, stand up and begin to sk
  
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• B.C. NDP can't afford to break key election promise on fundraising: experts

  04-09-2017 19:10 via vancouversun.com
  VANCOUVER — British Columbia’s New Democrats are expected to use this week’s throne speech to broadly outline how they intend to follow through on their key election promise to get big money out of politics.
  But so far details have been scarce and a recent string of NDP fundraisers has at least one political observer suspicious the fledgling government may be getting cold feet about turning off the funding taps any time soon.
  Hamish Telford, a political scientist at the Univers
  
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• Surrey home surrounded by trees goes up in flames

  04-09-2017 18:08 via globalnews.ca
  Heavy flames tore through a large home in the Sullivan area of Surrey overnight.
  
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• A change in the weather is coming for Metro Vancouver, but not until Thursday

  04-09-2017 17:42 via globalnews.ca
  The heat wave in Metro Vancouver will end, but not until Thursday.
  
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• Local artist teams up with special kids to create art

  04-09-2017 17:37 via globalnews.ca
  A sneak peek of a very special project to help BC’s Kids. Artist Athena Bax has teamed up with five kids who have benefited from Variety to create a special piece of art that will go on auction as part of the Gold Heart Gala.
  
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• UFC 215: Meet the Canadians

  04-09-2017 17:28 via theprovince.com
  Every time the UFC Octagon travels north of the 49th parallel, Canadian fight fans can be sure they will see several competitors proudly representing the maple leaf making their way to the cage and next weekend’s event in Edmonton is no different.
  Five Canadians will step inside the eight-sided proving ground at Rogers Place on Saturday, September 9, including a triumvirate of talents from British Columbia.
  Here’s an introduction to the athletes from the Great White North who will be
  
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• UFC 215: Moras excited to finally make her return

  04-09-2017 17:27 via theprovince.com
  Despite being introduced to the UFC audience four years ago as a member of the cast on Season 18 of The Ultimate Fighter, Sarah Moras has only had two opportunities to show what she can do inside the Octagon and though she’s acquitted herself well in both appearances, Saturday can’t get here soon enough for the returning bantamweight.
  “I’m ready to get in there, get paid – hopefully get a bonus – and show them who I am because I feel like I haven’t in my
  
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• Officials save late night tubers from Capilano River

  04-09-2017 17:02 via globalnews.ca
  Five tubers had to be rescued from the Capilano River late Sunday night after they stayed out too late. Two other tubers walked out on their own. Jordan Armstrong has the details.
  
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• Scott Hannah: Retirement planning when you find yourself single again

  04-09-2017 13:00 via theprovince.com
  Q: I turned 55 last week and there really wasn’t anything to celebrate. After 30 years of marriage I’m single again. Instead of growing old together my ex and I found ourselves growing apart. I know marriage breakdown happens to a lot of couples, I just didn’t think it would happen to us. We were doing okay financially but now that we’re going our separate ways, I’m really concerned that my plan to retire in 5 years’ time is beyond my reach. We’ve sold o
  
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• Two men recovering in hospital after Burnaby stabbing

  04-09-2017 12:10 via globalnews.ca
  Mounties in Burnaby investigate a double stabbing Sunday night
  
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• Firefighters perform late night rope rescue in North Vancouver, BC - Globalnews.ca

  04-09-2017 11:16
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  Firefighters perform late night rope rescue in North Vancouver, BC
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  District of North Vancouver Fire crews were called to help seven people on Capilano River Sunday night. District of North Vancouver Fire Rescue. What is this? Sponsored content is written by Global News' editorial staff without any editorial influence ...
  
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• Firefighters perform late night rope rescue in North Vancouver, B.C.

  04-09-2017 11:16 via globalnews.ca
  A group tubing down Capilano River had to be rescued by firefighters on Sunday night.
  
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• Three lost hikers rescued at Buntzen Lake north of Coquitlam, B.C.

  04-09-2017 11:11 via globalnews.ca
  Three 20-year-old men are safe and sound after getting lost at Buntzen Lake.
  
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• Global News Hour at 6: Sep 3

  04-09-2017 05:28 via globalnews.ca
  Watch Global News Hour at 6 for Sunday, September 3, 2017. For the latest news and video, go to globalnews.ca/bc.
  
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• Growing community of people living in vehicles

  04-09-2017 04:39 via globalnews.ca
  More and more people are turning to living on four wheels, especially with the high cost of living on the West Coast. Aaron McArthur checks some of the digs out.
  
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• BC Evening Weather Forecast: Sep 3

  04-09-2017 04:39 via globalnews.ca
  The Sunday, September 3, 2017 evening weather forecast for Vancouver, British Columbia and the surrounding area.
  
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• Sea-to-Sky Highway partially closed due to vehicle fire

  04-09-2017 04:36 via globalnews.ca
  A traffic nightmare this long weekend on the Sea to Sky highway near Whistler this afternoon. The blaze may have been caused by a vehicle fire. Geoff Hastings reports.
  
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• BC taking in Hurricane Harvey dogs evacuated from shelters

  04-09-2017 04:36 via globalnews.ca
  People here in BC are preparing to take in dogs from the Gulf Coast who were also evacuated out by the destructive storm. Kristen Robinson has details.
  
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• Vancouver family crosses border for treatment after long wait time for surgery

  04-09-2017 04:32 via globalnews.ca
  A Vancouver family is speaking out about why they’re so frustrated with the health care system. Their three year old boy suffering from hearing loss was told by doctors the fluid in his ears would need to be drained. But the long wait for surgery here had them crossing the border for treatment. Grace Ke...
  
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• Back to school shopping can easily add up

  04-09-2017 04:32 via globalnews.ca
  The countdown is on for tens of thousands of families across BC. Another school year set to start, and that means parents are out spending to get all those important items. But how much is it all costing? Tanya Beja reports.
  
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• Veteran B.C. high school basketball coach ends career following complaints

  04-09-2017 04:15 via vancouversun.com
  Veteran high school basketball coach Rich Goulet admits he always had a tough love approach to coaching, but says he never would have expected it to lead to the investigation that ended his career over the summer.
  Goulet resigned as a result of what is being called a bungled investigation by Pitt Meadows Secondary into complaints about his coaching style, including “negativity” and yelling at players.
  Since 1979, Goulet had coached the Pitt Meadow Marauders senior and junior boys bas
  
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• Sea to Sky now fully open after forest fire causes closure

  04-09-2017 03:56 via vancouversun.com
  UPDATE: The highway has now fully reopened following the earlier forest fire. Expect delays.
  EARLIER: A forest fire has caused a closure on the Sea to Sky highway south of Whistler on Sunday afternoon, affecting traffic in both directions.
  According to Drive BC, the fire is in the area of Daisy Lake, near the Daisy Creek bridge.
  Single-lane traffic is getting through at the moment, but delays are expected until 8 p.m. at the earliest. No detours are currently available.UPDATE – #BCHwy99 is
  
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• Former B.C. Lion Adam Bighill pins down practice roster spot with Saints

  04-09-2017 03:41 via theprovince.com
  Longtime B.C. Lions stalwart Adam Bighill  used his Twitter feed Sunday in colourful fashion to state that he was joining the New Orleans Saints practice roster after being cut from their active roster on Saturday.Happy to announce I'm still with the @Saints on P Squad. Its not about where you start, it's where you finish. #savage #creamrisestothetop pic.twitter.com/u1n7uvHbVV
  — Adam Bighill (@Bighill44) September 3, 2017
  It was a bittersweet moment for Lions supporters, whose hopes o
  
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• Sea to Sky now fully open after forest fire causes closure - Vancouver Sun

  04-09-2017 02:56
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  Sea to Sky now fully open after forest fire causes closure
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  EARLIER: A forest fire has caused a closure on the Sea to Sky highway south of Whistler on Sunday afternoon, affecting traffic in both directions. According to Drive BC, the fire is in the area of Daisy Lake, near the Daisy Creek bridge. Single-lane ...
  Forest fire closes Hwy. 99 closes north of SquamishCTV Newsall 7 news articles »
  
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• Wildfire smoke could return to Metro Vancouver, officials say - CTV News

  04-09-2017 02:27
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  Wildfire smoke could return to Metro Vancouver, officials say
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  As temperature records fall across the Lower Mainland, experts are warning that smoke from wildfires burning in the B.C. Interior and western United States could return to the region. “The wind pattern is looking favourable for the smoke to come back ...and more »
  
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