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• Overdose activists on Downtown Eastside see glimmers of hope after gruelling 2017

  24-12-2017 22:18 via globalnews.ca
  "We're trying to make it a good Christmasy environment. And help people find housing."
  
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• Blues 3, Canucks 1: Boeser shines, but it’s a Blue Christmas for Canucks

  24-12-2017 22:18 via theprovince.com
  Now, this was a step in the right direction.
  Jake Virtanen was really good. And so were many of his teammates.
  In the end, the Canucks lost 3-1 to the St. Louis Blues. But they did play well.
  Here is what we learned:
  Nothing is slowing Brock Boeser down
  Jake Allen of the St. Louis Blues looks on as Brock Boeser #6 of the Vancouver Canucks scores his 20th goal during their NHL game at Rogers Arena on Saturday.
  Forget holiday cheer, the city is wasted on Boeser Kool-Aid.
  And it’s with good r
  
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• After rent-to-own nightmare, Maple Ridge couple returns home for Christmas

  24-12-2017 21:02 via globalnews.ca
  Brenda and Gord Gartley are finally home for the holidays.
  
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• Premier John Horgan wishes B.C. a 'safe and joyful' Christmas

  24-12-2017 20:30 via vancouversun.com
  Premier John Horgan has expressed his wishes for a safe and joyful Christmas season to the people of British Columbia.
  “Dec. 25 is a special day for Christians around the world. It is a day set aside to recognize the birth of their Saviour, Jesus Christ, and to give thanks to God for the gift of salvation,” Horgan said in statement.
  “For people of many backgrounds, Christmas is an opportunity for families to gather together and celebrate warmth, good food and good company.
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• Heavy snowfall alert issued for Vancouver Island - CBC.ca

  24-12-2017 20:09 via cbc.ca
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  Heavy snowfall alert issued for Vancouver Island
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  A white Christmas is in the forecast for west and north Vancouver Island and Environment Canada is warning commuters to travel cautiously to their holiday destinations. White or green Christmas? Weather shapes up for yuletide holiday. A pacific frontal ...
  Environment Canada forecasts possible white Christmas in VancouverStraight.com
  Let it snow: Will Vancouver Island have a white Christmas?CTV Vancouver Island
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• Family driving on backcountry road near Ashcroft get stuck, get rescued

  24-12-2017 19:43 via vancouversun.com
  A family of four are home safe after spending a chilly night, stuck in snow on a backcountry road.
  The rescue turned out to be relatively simple, but search and rescue officials say the situation should serve as a reminder to be prepared for survival when driving in the winter. 
  “The thing that elevated the concern was the temperature,” Kamloops Search and Rescue’s Alan Hobler said Sunday, with the temperature in the area where the family was stuck dipping as low -25 overn
  
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• 10 things Vancouver adults to do on New Year’s Eve

  24-12-2017 19:36
  
  Looking to cut a rug this New Year’s sans kids? There are plenty of options.
  
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• Family driving on backcountry road near Ashcroft get stuck, get rescued - Vancouver Sun

  24-12-2017 19:35 via vancouversun.com
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  Family driving on backcountry road near Ashcroft get stuck, get rescued
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  UK or Canada? Don't get stuck out in the wild during wintertime. Jeff J Mitchell / Getty Images. Share Adjust Comment Print. A family of four are home safe after spending a chilly night, stuck in snow on a backcountry road. The rescue turned out to be ...and more »
  
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• Vancouver becomes injured taxi driver's generous family

  24-12-2017 19:23
  
  Larry Claypool "especially stands out within a city where there are far and few drivers that offer his genuinely personable character and good heart.”
  
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• Alex Burmistrov asks for release from Canucks

  24-12-2017 19:15 via theprovince.com
  Alex Burmistrov has been released by the Canucks.
  Sunday morning, his agent tweeted that Burmistrov was “retiring,” but the Canucks later responded that he’d simply asked for his release.
  “Alex made the decision to be released from his contract today in order to pursue a playing opportunity outside of the NHL,”  Canucks general manager Jim Benning said in an emailed statement. “We’re supportive of his decision and wish the best for Alex.”
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• One-on-one with John Horgan

  24-12-2017 19:07 via globalnews.ca
  As the year draws to a close, Global BC’s legislative bureau chief Keith Baldrey sits down with B.C. Premier John Horgan to take a look back at 2017. What were the highs and lows and what is his favourite Christmas song?
  
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• Global BC’s favourite stories of the year – Part 2

  24-12-2017 19:07 via globalnews.ca
  Global BC’s anchors, reporters and meteorologists take a look at their favourite stories of 2017 and why it was so memorable for them.
  
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• Andrew Weaver says BC NDP should have stopped Site C

  24-12-2017 19:03 via globalnews.ca
  In an interview with Global BC’s legislative bureau chief Keith Baldrey, Green party leader Andrew Weaver says the BC NDP should have stopped the Site C dam project.
  
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• 10 things Vancouver adults to do on New Year's Eve - Vancouver Courier

  24-12-2017 18:47 via vancourier.com
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  10 things Vancouver adults to do on New Year's Eve
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  Looking to cut a rug this New Year's sans kids? There are plenty of options. 'Tis the time of year when we're confronted with fancy drinks, grossly inflated cover charges, early morning taxi nightmares and the strange term “party favours.” All these ...
  
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• Vancouver metal and punk bands praise the Gord

  24-12-2017 18:00
  
  A New Year’s Eve fundraiser pays tribute to late Tragically Hip frontman.
  
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• Saturday night shooting in Surrey not random: Police

  24-12-2017 17:25 via vancouversun.com
  A man is in hospital with serious injuries and police are searching for a suspect after a shooting Saturday evening in Whalley.
  According to Surrey RCMP, shortly before 9 p.m. Saturday, police responded to reports of shots fired in the 13500-block of 105 Avenue in Surrey.
  When police arrived, they found a young man suffering from “serious injuries.” He was taken to hospital.
  Police believe the suspect to be “Asian,” about 5-foot-10 and 190 lbs., has black hair and brown h
  
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• Everything you need to know about recycling your Christmas crap

  24-12-2017 17:00
  
  Christmas is a time of plenty, including plenty of garbage. Here’s a quick guide to what you can and can’t put in your recycling bins.
  
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• Vancouver Canucks fall to Blues as Christmas break comes at right time - The Canuck Way

  24-12-2017 16:06 via thecanuckway.com
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  Vancouver Canucks fall to Blues as Christmas break comes at right time
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  Following yet another uninspiring loss to the St. Louis Blues on Saturday night, the Vancouver Canucks get a much-needed Christmas break as they try to regain their focus. The Vancouver Canucks now get to spend some quality time with their family ...and more »
  
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• To govern, NDP has to ‘set aside our activism and start being better administrators’: Horgan

  24-12-2017 16:00 via globalnews.ca
  In a year-end interview, John Horgan pointed out what the B.C. NDP has to do if it wants to govern for all British Columbians.
  
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• Silver Spirit cruise ship offers gold level service

  24-12-2017 16:00
  
  If there is a time and place for everything, choose Europe in the fall.
  
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• Despite Site C, Andrew Weaver says Greens have no plan to end partnership with NDP

  24-12-2017 16:00 via globalnews.ca
  In a one-on-one interview with Keith Baldrey, Green Leader Andrew Weaver says he wants to find a way to work with the NDP
  
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• Despite Site C, Andrew Weaver says Greens have no plan to end agreement with NDP

  24-12-2017 16:00 via globalnews.ca
  In a one-on-one interview with Keith Baldrey, Green Leader Andrew Weaver says he wants to find a way to work with the NDP
  
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• Sobeys has temporarily stopped the sale of romaine lettuce

  24-12-2017 15:42 via globalnews.ca
  Sobeys Inc. says they removed over 300 products from the shelves at Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Thrifty Foods, Foodland, FreshCo and Lawton’s Drug Stores
  
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• Double kitty? Love. Turtle? Cocaine-wrapped. Grizzly bear hunt? Banned. Cougar hunt? Legal.

  24-12-2017 14:00 via globalnews.ca
  In the midst of all the stories of the week, it seems animal stories consistently resonate with people.
  
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• Catch a wave in 2018

  24-12-2017 13:00 via theprovince.com
  As we round out the last days of 2017, it is time to look forward to 2018. And for cruisers, that means that now is a great time to plan for that midwinter getaway to somewhere warm and sunny.
  I always like taking a cruise in January and February. Both months have a lot going for them, particularly as travellers look to break up the monotony of a dreary winter.
  While January can be a tough time to request vacations, it also offers some of the best cruise deals. Even now, a quick online search sh
  
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• St. Louis Blues sink Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena

  24-12-2017 12:17 via globalnews.ca
  Another loss for the Vancouver Canucks Saturday night.
  
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• Shooting in Surrey sends one man to hospital

  24-12-2017 12:10 via globalnews.ca
  Surrey RCMP are investigating after a shooting in Whalley Saturday night.
  
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• The Provies: JV18 cometh, Marky fades and Boeser adds some Vanek to The Shot

  24-12-2017 09:28 via theprovince.com
  BEST PLAYER
  “I was dreamin’ when I wrote this, forgive me if it goes astray.”
  Jake Virtanen is playing more.
  He’s playing better, too.
  For weeks, it’s felt like something was looming, something good and something positive.
  Tonight, it felt like this something arrived. Maybe it doesn’t last. JV18 has teased before.
  In fact, his coach, Travis Green, met with him today on just this topic.
  Virtanen was coming off his offensive game of the year, a multi-point night
  
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• Fred Lee’s Social Network: Mountains of toys, adaptive programs, Odd Squad projects

  24-12-2017 07:00 via theprovince.com
  Making wishes bigger 
  The Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau’s 30th annual Christmas Wish Breakfast was the largest and most successful effort to date.
  Initially an event that attracted 25 guests in 1987, the morning luau has grown exponentially, now attracting thousands to the holiday tradition. British Columbians from near and far once again headed to the Pan Pacific Vancouver Hotel armed with toys and cash to make spirits brighter for children and their families.
  Generosity was in ful
  
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• Blues 3, Canucks 1: Boeser shines, but’s it’s a Blue Christmas for Canucks

  24-12-2017 06:58 via theprovince.com
  Now, this was a step in the right direction.
  Jake Virtanen was really good. And so were many of his teammates.
  In the end, the Canucks lost 3-1 to the St. Louis Blues. But they did play well.
  Here is what we learned:
  Nothing is slowing Brock Boeser down
  Jake Allen of the St. Louis Blues looks on as Brock Boeser #6 of the Vancouver Canucks scores his 20th goal during their NHL game at Rogers Arena on Saturday.
  Forget holiday cheer, the city is wasted on Boeser Kool-Aid.
  And it’s with good r
  
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• Global News Hour at 6: Dec 23

  24-12-2017 05:05 via globalnews.ca
  Watch Global News Hour at 6 for Saturday, December 23, 2017. For the latest news and video, go to globalnews.ca/bc.
  
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• Volunteers bring Christmas cheer to Whalley

  24-12-2017 04:39 via globalnews.ca
  There was a strong sense of Christmas spirit in Surrey’s Whalley strip today. It’s well known for being a tough neighbourhood but today a group of volunteers made sure the people living on the strip are not forgotten. Kristen Robinson reports.
  
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• Maple Ridge homeless couple gets house back

  24-12-2017 04:39 via globalnews.ca
  Neighbours and complete strangers rallied around a couple from Maple Ridge after they lost their home because of a rent-to-own scheme. Today, they were finally able to go back home. Julia Foy has more on this Global exclusive.
  
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• White Christmas in Vancouver?

  24-12-2017 04:36 via globalnews.ca
  A lot of people are dreaming of a white Christmas. Our meteorologist Yvonne Schalle is tracking what’s going on and where and when we could see some snowfalls
  
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• Langley businessman helps “Handsome” recover

  24-12-2017 04:36 via globalnews.ca
  “Handsome” the mastiff was found so badly neglected that he had to be seized by the SPCA. Jill Bennett has the latest on the generous Langley businessman who decided to help. And a warning, this story does contain some disturbing images.
  
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• Gangster found murdered in North Vancouver high rise

  24-12-2017 04:33 via globalnews.ca
  A North Vancouver high rise is the centre of a crime scene this weekend. A well-known gangster was found murdered in an apartment Friday night. Nadia Stewart has the latest.
  
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• Video of disturbing dispute goes viral

  24-12-2017 04:30 via globalnews.ca
  A Dollarama store in Penticton is getting a lot of attention on social media for all the wrong reasons. It shows a verbal dispute between a store employee and a group of female customers.
  
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• Rescued California dogs looking for forever homes

  24-12-2017 04:29 via globalnews.ca
  Dozens of dogs are getting used to the Canadian winter in Cranbrook. That’s after they were forced to be evacuated from a shelter in California because of the devastating wildfires. Neetu Garcha has more.
  
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• Homeless advocates help Metro Vancouver's most vulnerable brace ... - CTV News

  24-12-2017 04:26 via bc.ctvnews.ca
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  Snow and plunging overnight temperatures are not on the wish list for the city's most vulnerable residents.and more »
  
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• BC Evening Weather Forecast: Dec 23

  24-12-2017 03:57 via globalnews.ca
  The Saturday, December 23, 2017 evening weather forecast for Vancouver, British Columbia and the surrounding area.
  
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• GoFundMe campaign for Vancouver crash victim Christian Zelichowski surpasses $50000 goal - Straight.com

  24-12-2017 03:40 via straight.com
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  GoFundMe campaign for Vancouver crash victim Christian Zelichowski surpasses $50000 goal
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  Christian Zelichowski suffered spinal damage when an Audi slammed into the taxi he was riding in. GoFundMe. The community has rallied around Vancouver bartender Christian Zelichowski. RELATED STORIES. Traffic returns to Burrard Bridge. He's the young ...
  Friends raise funds for taxi driver, passenger injured in fatal crashVancouver Sunall 5 news articles »
  
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• When budgeting with gift cards, avoid this one major risk

  24-12-2017 03:25 via theprovince.com
  Q: Our teenagers are at an age where their Christmas wishes were big enough that gift cards from friends and relatives not living nearby were very welcome. Some family members ordered online and had a gift shipped directly to us, but most chipped in towards the kids’ bigger wishes. While our teens enjoy the flexibility of choosing their own gifts, I don’t want them to make poor spending choices just because they feel rich. Have you got any suggestions about how to spend gift cards wi
  
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• Dermod Travis: Site C’s bill of goods carries a hefty pricetag

  24-12-2017 03:00 via theprovince.com
  Difficult to imagine them getting caught dead in the same room a few weeks ago, but to paraphrase William Shakespeare, Site C acquaints a man with strange bedfellows.
  The list of supporters includes the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, the Allied Hydro Council, the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association, B.C. Building Trades, Christian Labour Association, the Progressive Contractors Association, MoveUp and the B.C. Chamber of Commerce.
  It’s a veritable Site C love-in.
  They all se
  
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• Community rallies around cab driver hurt in fiery Burrard Bridge crash

  24-12-2017 02:41 via globalnews.ca
  "I'm a friend of Christian, your passenger in the accident. Thank you for your action in making sure he survived the accident. I wish you a speedy recovery."
  
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• 5 ways to keep your mental health on track over the holidays

  24-12-2017 01:16 via globalnews.ca
  It's a tough time of year. Give yourself some room to breathe.
  
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• Pivot Legal Society executive director Katrina Pacey stepping down

  24-12-2017 00:56 via vancouversun.com
  After 17 years, it will feel strange for Katrina Pacey not to walk through the Downtown Eastside on her way to work.
  In the new year, the executive director of the Pivot Legal Society will step down from the advocacy group she’s helped build since her first month of law school.
  “We’ve grown up together,” she told Postmedia News on Saturday. “The organization is in a strong place. It may seem like a strange time to leave, but it feels like the right time.”
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• Canucks: Ben Hutton has to be “mentally strong” in return to the lineup

  24-12-2017 00:46 via theprovince.com
  We’re going to find out even more about what makes Ben Hutton and Travis Green and Jim Benning tick over the next few games.
  As you’d expect, Hutton will be most obvious initially. After the Vancouver Canucks’ morning skate Saturday at Rogers Arena, the third-year defenceman confirmed that he was going back into the lineup that evening against the St. Louis Blues. After being a healthy scratch for the first time in his NHL career and then sitting out back-to-back games to boot,
  
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• Flyers targeting transgender people found in Chilliwack

  24-12-2017 00:40 via globalnews.ca
  The flyers, which claim to have been produced by the KKK, describe transgender people as "freaks" and "an abomination."
  
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• Truly, madly, deeply: an international, multicultural love story

  24-12-2017 00:00 via vancouversun.com
  The fog has been thick for days. A pale mist blankets English Bay and obscures the streets below. From the ninth floor of a West End apartment, Lev Richards, a Syrian refugee, contemplates the strange magic that has erased the horizon.
  “Is it always like this?” he asks. His curiosity is uncomplicated. The mist is neither good, nor bad. Structures loom out of the fog and recede, there and not there, as in his life cities, countries, languages, whole histories have come and gone. There
  
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