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• Kelowna Rockets best Kamloops Blazers in preseason action

  06-09-2017 23:45
  It was truly a team effort, with six different Rockets contributing goals to the win.
  
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• Exciting lineup finalized for 2017 Vancouver International Film Festival - Vancouver Sun

  06-09-2017 23:44 via vancouversun.com
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  VIFF confirmed Wednesday it will be closing out its 2017 program with the Canadian premiere of Todd Haynes's latest feature, Wonderstruck. Dana Gee More from Dana Gee. Published on: September 6, 2017 | Last Updated: September 6, 2017 9:44 PM PDT.and more »
  
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• Fire threatening Waterton grows north along Alberta border, may pass into Castle river valley

  06-09-2017 23:41
  “The forest conditions out there are extremely dry at this point; they really can’t get much drier."
  
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• New West mayor says toll-free Port Mann already helping congestion

  06-09-2017 23:21
  Jonathan Cote said there are no official numbers yet, but he's already noticed a shift in traffic.
  
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• Leaner, healthier Russell Wilson key to bringing run game back for Seahawks

  06-09-2017 23:21 via theprovince.com
  SEATTLE — Did a 2016 season when Russell Wilson threw a career-high interceptions (11) while compiling a career-low passer rating (92.6) show that opponents had in any way figured him out?
  “What they figured out is that he couldn’t move,” said Seahawks offensive co-ordinator Darrell Bevell. “Particularly early (in the season). And then obviously he started to get back to himself a little bit. But again, he was not back to the full Russell.”
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• 14-year-old student allegedly grabbed while walking to school in Surrey

  06-09-2017 23:19
  A 14-year-old girl was left shaken after she was allegedly grabbed by a man while walking near a Surrey school Wednesday morning.
  
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• RCMP looking for man who grabbed Surrey schoolgirl

  06-09-2017 23:17 via vancouversun.com
  Surrey RCMP are looking for a man who reportedly grabbed a 14-year-old girl near Earl Marriott Secondary school on Wednesday morning.
  In a letter to parents, Earl Marriott’s principal Claudine Davies said the girl was accosted by an unknown man in a nearby park while she was walking to school.
  RCMP say the girl managed to free herself and run to safety inside the school.
  “She was physically uninjured but understandably upset,” Surrey RCMP said in a Tweet.The suspect w
  
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• Bridge traffic before and after Port Mann tolls end

  06-09-2017 23:15
  Video captured from the Global 1 helicopter shows bridge traffic before and after the end of tolls. Can you see a difference in congestion?
  
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• B.C. government orders independent review of George Massey Tunnel replacement

  06-09-2017 22:54
  B.C.'s Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure said an independent technical review will be done on the George Massey Tunnel replacement.
  
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• Whitecaps alum battle Hollywood North stars in celebrity soccer match

  06-09-2017 22:48 via vancouversun.com
  Some of the most popular players in Vancouver Whitecaps history will do battle against Hollywood North’s biggest stars in the Legends & Stars charity soccer match, Sept. 16, at B.C. Place to benefit B.C. Children’s Hospital.
  On one of the side of the pitch, Jay DeMerit, the original captain for the MLS Whitecaps, will lead a team of alumni that includes fan favourites Y.P. Lee, David Chiumento, Ivor Evans, Steve Macdonald, and Alfredo Valente against a club chock full of actors w
  
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• NDP cancels construction on George Massey bridge project

  06-09-2017 22:39 via vancouversun.com
  VICTORIA – B.C.’s new NDP government has cancelled the current construction schedule for a new George Massey bridge, and is sending the project to a technical review.
  Transportation Minster Claire Trevena said Wednesday that an independent technical review of the project is expected to be completed by next spring, at which point the government will decide whether it wants to build a new bridge, fix the existing Massey tunnel or twin the tunnel. Something has to be done to address tra
  
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• Donations down due to flood and fires; Okanagan food bank makes urgent appeal

  06-09-2017 22:35
  Typically, the food bank receives 200,000 lbs of donated food every summer. However, this summer it has only collected half that amount.
  
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• Riverdale star Lili Reinhart calls out Vancouver fan over awkward interaction

  06-09-2017 22:31 via vancouversun.com
  A star on the Vancouver-filmed CW series Riverdale has called out a local woman for an awkward fan interaction.
  A Twitter user, whose account has since been set to private, tweeted earlier this week about an interaction that took place over the weekend when she encountered stars Lili Reinhart and Cole Sprouse in downtown Vancouver. Reinhart plays Betty Cooper and Sprouse stars as Jughead Jones on the popular CW teen drama.
  “So guys listen to this I’m so annoyed,” the woman said
  
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• Mike Hamill’s life of fitness and sport before tragic accident

  06-09-2017 22:23
  Former B.C. athlete Mike Hamill has been left a paraplegic after a tragic boat accident involving a humpback whale. Hamill reflects on a lifetime of fitness, sport, celebrity and the journey back from injury.
  
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• Three-in-four Metro Vancouver residents want Massey Tunnel replaced

  06-09-2017 22:21 via vancouversun.com
  The majority of Metro Vancouver residents would support the replacement of the Massey Tunnel with a bridge, according to a recent Angus Reid survey.
  Three-in-four respondents said they would like to see a higher-capacity bridge be built to replace the aging tunnel underneath the Fraser River, according to the survey which was conducted on behalf of the Association of Consulting Engineers of B.C. and the B.C. Road Builders and Heavy Construction Association.
  The 58-year-old tunnel has long been a
  
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• Riverdale star Lili Reinhart calls out Vancouver fan over awkward interaction - Vancouver Sun

  06-09-2017 22:16 via vancouversun.com
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  Riverdale star Lili Reinhart called out a Vancouver fan this week on Twitter following an awkward interaction in downtown Vancouver last weekend. THE CW. Share Adjust Comment Print. A star on the Vancouver-filmed CW series Riverdale has called out a ...and more »
  
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• Vancouver father to launch legal challenge against 'helicopter parenting'

  06-09-2017 22:11
  
  A Vancouver father’s fight to give his children the freedom to travel on a bus alone has gained widespread support.
  
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• NDP cancels construction on George Massey bridge project - Vancouver Sun

  06-09-2017 22:08 via vancouversun.com
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  B.C.'s new NDP government has cancelled the current construction schedule for a new George Massey bridge, and is sending the project to a technical review. Rob Shaw More from Rob Shaw. Published on: September 6, 2017 | Last Updated: September 6, ...
  NDP orders independent review of George Massey Tunnel project in Metro VancouverNational Post
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• RCMP find missing teen in Greater Victoria area

  06-09-2017 22:06
  West Shore RCMP said the teen has been located. 
  
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• Fast and easy pickles add flair to any meal

  06-09-2017 21:56 via vancouversun.com
  House pickling has hit its stride in Canadian restaurants.
  “Everything is better with pickles,” says Derek Dammann, executive chef of Montreal’s Maison Publque and co-author of True North: Canadian Cooking from Coast to Coast.
  “My mom was big on canning, so we always had a variety to choose from, and there were always jars of pickles on the table to go with every meal,” says Dammann, who grew up in Campbell River. “I don’t really go the canning route &md
  
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• Diego Cardona named Vision council candidate in October byelection

  06-09-2017 21:53 via vancouversun.com
  A Colombian refugee and former foster child will be Vision Vancouver’s candidate for the city council byelection taking place Oct. 14.
  Mayor Gregor Robertson called Diego Cardona “a young, diverse and progressive voice that understands first-hand the challenges facing our city” in his announcement Wednesday.
  “Diego’s story is impressive — he has overcome incredible hardship, and now works to make Vancouver a welcoming and inclusive city,” said Robertson.
  
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• Hot wing grilled cheese sandwich

  06-09-2017 21:32
  Make this twist on a grilled cheese sandwich at home.
  
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• B.C. Frst Nations leaders say they are encouraged by commitments made by new government

  06-09-2017 21:31
  Premier John Horgan and his cabinet are meeting with Indigenous leaders from across the province Wednesday with both sides optimistic about moving forward together.
  
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• Emily Carr University unveils new Vancouver campus

  06-09-2017 21:29
  Emily Carr University of Art and Design unveiled its pristine $122.6 million campus in Vancouver's east side Tuesday that leaves behind a gaping hole at one of city's top tourist destinations, Granville Island, where it had leased space since 1980.
  
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• Smoke blanketing Okanagan but some relief in sight

  06-09-2017 21:27
  “There is some end to it in sight, it is not going to be completely over with because the problem we are faced with is we are surrounded by fires."
  
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• 21-year-old Diego Cardona to represent Vision Vancouver in upcoming by-election

  06-09-2017 21:12
  He came to Canada 12 years ago as a refugee from Colombia, where his father was killed by guerilla forces.
  
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• 60-year-old golfer struck by stray bullet in Lantzville

  06-09-2017 21:09
  A 60-year-old man is recovering after an errant bullet fired from an unknown area struck him in the lower leg while he was golfing near Ladysmith on Thursday.
  
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• 202 buildings destroyed in the Cariboo by the wildfires

  06-09-2017 21:04
  That number is made up of 62 homes and 140 outbuildings. 
  
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• And … it's getting worse: Metro's air quality will start improving Thursday - Vancouver Sun

  06-09-2017 20:56 via vancouversun.com
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  And … it's getting worse: Metro's air quality will start improving Thursday
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  The wildfire-induced haze across Metro Vancouver skies is expected to get worse before it gets better. Stephanie Ip More from Stephanie Ip. Published on: September 6, 2017 | Last Updated: September 6, 2017 12:04 PM PDT. Vancouver residents woke up to ...
  UPDATED: Hot, hazy weather returns to VancouverVancouver Courier
  When will the haze over Metro Vancouver finally clear?News1130
  
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• Vancouver Canucks 2017-18 season preview: Carolina Hurricanes edition - The Canuck Way

  06-09-2017 20:44 via thecanuckway.com
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  Vancouver Canucks 2017-18 season preview: Carolina Hurricanes edition
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  If you think the Vancouver Canucks brought in too many veterans, take a look at what the Carolina Hurricanes did. The Vancouver Canucks and the Carolina Hurricanes may find common ground in that they have not had much success over the most recent ...and more »
  
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• Condo shortage looming in Vancouver - Business in Vancouver

  06-09-2017 20:13 via biv.com
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  Despite a white-hot presale market that has driven new condo inventory to record lows, mandatory registration of new Vancouver condominiums have fallen 28% as starts have plunged. Registrations of new homes with the BC Homeowner Protection Office ...
  
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• Canada’s Adam Hadwin says Presidents Cup spot was on his mind all year

  06-09-2017 20:06 via theprovince.com
  Although Adam Hadwin still hasn’t come to grips with being Canada’s top-ranked male golfer, he’s happy to be part of the international team for the upcoming Presidents Cup.
  Hadwin earned the 10th and final automatic berth on the team made up of golfers from outside Europe who will take on a team of Americans at the biennial competition. The 2017 event is slated for Sept. 28-Oct. 1 at Liberty National Golf Course in Jersey City, N.J.
  The 29-year-old Hadwin captured his first PGA
  
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• Area restrictions in place to keep public out of the way of Finlay Creek wildfire fight

  06-09-2017 20:01
  “It is for the safety of people coming into the fire who shouldn’t be but it is also for the safety of our own firefighting crews."
  
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• Wine Guy: Sipping new beginnings

  06-09-2017 20:00 via theprovince.com
  Regardless of age, September maintains an air of new beginnings, bringing a sort of rhythmic cycle forever ingrained thanks to academic ebb and flow. Why not embrace this sense of change, harness it into a genesis of new flavours and tastes? With local winemakers, brewers, cider makers, and distillers ramping up their creative output, it’s easier than ever to branch out to new potables. This week it’s a look at three diverse (and very distinct) new offerings, while next week will bri
  
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• Two dead after runaway dump truck causes multi-vehicle crash in Coquitlam

  06-09-2017 19:53 via vancouversun.com
  Two people are dead after a runaway dump truck caused a multi-vehicle crash on Lougheed Highway in Coquitlam.
  A man in his 30s and a woman in her 60s died and the B.C. Coroners Service is now investigating, spokesman Andy Watson said. No other details about their deaths were available Wednesday morning.
  The crash happened around 3:30 p.m. at Como Lake and Pitt River Road on Lougheed Highway, Coquitlam RCMP said in a release.
  According to witnesses, the truck was seen rolling down the hill f
  
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• Naming contest open for Seven Seas newest ship

  06-09-2017 19:52 via theprovince.com
  Hot on the heels of the debut of its ultra-luxurious Seven Seas Explorer, Regent Seven Seas Cruises is looking to its past guests and travel agent partners to name its next lavish cruise ship, which is scheduled to debut in early 2020.
  The as-yet-unnamed ship will join the recently-launched Seven Seas Explorer and her sisters, Seven Seas Navigator, Seven Seas Mariner, and Seven Seas Voyager. The latter two, when launched, were the world’s first all-suite, all-balcony luxury cruise ships.
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• ‘A terrible nightmare’: B.C. man left a paraplegic after boat collides with humpback in Haida Gwaii

  06-09-2017 19:47
  Mike Hamill’s life violently changed when his guided fishing boat collided with a humpback whale in Haida Gwaii.
  
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• Metro Vancouver air quality to worsen before improving on Thursday

  06-09-2017 18:51 via vancouversun.com
  While you can feel it coming in the air tonight, it’s not likely you’ve been waiting for this moment for all your life.
  The wildfire-induced haze across Metro Vancouver skies was expected to get worse before it gets better, with an air quality health index (AQHI) of 7 expected Wednesday afternoon and evening, before dropping to 6 on Thursday. As of Wednesday morning, the north east and north west sectors of Metro Vancouver were registered as having an index of 7, while the south east
  
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• Vancouver Island man shot while golfing

  06-09-2017 18:08 via vancouversun.com
  A 60-year-old Ladysmith man is recovering from a gunshot wound after he was struck in the leg by an errant bullet while enjoying a round of golf.
  The incident occurred Aug. 31.
  Nanaimo RCMP say the man had just finished his round at Winchelsea View Golf Course in Lantzville when he felt a sudden sharp pain in his lower calf.
  Police say a group of golfers came to his assistance and applied basic first aid. 
  The man ended up driving himself to the hospital in Ladysmith where x-rays
  
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• Daily Poll: Do you support the ICBC rate hikes?

  06-09-2017 17:26 via vancouversun.com
  On Tuesday, B.C. Attorney General David Eby announced ICBC would be applying to the B.C. Utilities Commission to hike their insurance rates.
  The Crown corporation will be seeking a basic rate increase of 6.4 per cent, and optional extended coverage rate increase of 3.1 per cent for the first quarter, with quarterly increases of 2.2 per cent to a maximum of 9.6 per cent.
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  ICBC rate hike will cost average driver $130 per yearAccording to reporter Jen Saltman’s story, that works out to
  
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• B.C. driver stung with a ticket; says a bee caused her to crash

  06-09-2017 17:07
  A driver in North Vancouver was issued a $196 ticket and six demerit points after she drove on to the sidewalk and hit a telephone pole on Capilano Road at Mt. Crown Road on Tuesday.
  
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• Backdrop design studio creates stylish knitwear in Vancouver

  06-09-2017 17:00 via vancouversun.com
  If there’s one thing Vancouverites know, style-wise, it’s the importance of good knitwear. 
  A great sweater not only makes a style statement — if it boasts the perfect balance of chic-and-cosy — it can quickly usurp all other wardrobe items to become a seasonal go-to. 
  That mix of fashion and function is a big part of the ethos of the Vancouver-based brand Backdrop. Chris Hoe, the company’s director of operations, chatted with Postmedia News about be
  
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• Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley to see another warm, hazy day

  06-09-2017 16:22
  Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley can expect another smoky day, with changes coming towards the end of the week.
  
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• Alleged Toronto terrorist ruled fit to stand trial

  06-09-2017 16:18
  
  Alleged Canadian Tire store attackerRehab Dughmosh has been found fit tostand trial on her terrorism andviolence charges.
  
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• Soaring rents force students to take on more debt or jobs

  06-09-2017 16:00 via vancouversun.com
  Caitlin McCutchen needs to find a new place to live, but it’s a problem she’s trying to ignore. 
  “I am trying not to think about it because it’s honestly stressing me out,” said the fourth-year political science student at Kwantlen Polytechnic University.
  “I’m looking right now, which is actually terrible timing, because all students are looking for housing,” said McCutchen, also the chair of the Alliance of British Columbia Students.
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• Edmonton man wanted on warrant arrested in Vancouver homeless shelter

  06-09-2017 15:58 via vancouversun.com
  EDMONTON — Police in Vancouver say they have apprehended a man who was the subject of a Canada-wide warrant in the death of a woman from Montreal.
  Late Tuesday night, Edmonton police issued a news release saying their counterparts in Vancouver arrested Gregory Christopher Tessman, 49, at a homeless shelter on East Hastings Street.
  Tessman is charged with second-degree murder in the death of Valerie Maurice, 29, whose body was found last Thursday inside the Edmonton apartment where he lived
  
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• Smoke from BC wildfires obscures the sun in Vancouver

  06-09-2017 15:49
  Thick smoke from wildfires burning in British Columbia darkened the sky over Vancouver on Tuesday and prompted an air quality advisory. Footage by one photographer shows the sun blocked out by the smoke on Tuesday morning.
  
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• The Rock meets his 10-year-old hero who saved his brother from drowning

  06-09-2017 15:20
  Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has got a lot of fans around the world but now he's had the chance to meet his hero.
  
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• Midnight at the Oasis singer Maria Muldaur loves turning people on to Memphis Minnie

  06-09-2017 15:00 via vancouversun.com
  Maria Muldaur
  Sept. 13 at 8 p.m. | Rio Theatre
  Tickets: $40 at roguefolk.bc.ca/Highlife Records/Tapestry Music or call 604-736-3022
  Barring a pop-music miracle, Maria Muldaur will forever be known for a hit single 40 years ago. But although the soft-rock song Midnight at the Oasis (described by one writer as “so sensual and evocative that it… may be responsible for the most pregnancies from a record during the mid-‘70s”) catapulted her to stardom, Muldaur (b. Maria Grazi
  
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• Choirs give back at ReSounding Ryerson Benefit

  06-09-2017 15:00 via vancouversun.com
  ReSounding Ryerson Benefit
  Sept. 16 | Dunbar-Ryerson United Church
  Tickets and info: $35.
  Vancouver may seem to be blessed with a diverse selection of venues for classical music. But the matchup between location, sound, and audience capacity is tricky to get right. All the more reason that our choral community is prepared to go to such lengths to protect and improve Dunbar-Ryerson United Church, a much favoured and greatly appreciated space for music making.
  “ReSounding Ryerson” is a
  
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