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• Kawai’s excited comeback journey includes Harry Jerome indoor meet

  31-01-2018 23:16 via theprovince.com
  Julie Kawai is on a comeback trail and that has to be heady stuff when you’re only in Grade 12.
  The Magee Secondary student, who turned heads two springs ago in Grade 10 when she finished second in the heptathlon competition that was part of the senior high track and field provincials, missed the majority of last season because of surgery on her left knee to combat osteochondritis dissecans (OCD), a rare joint disorder.
  She was confined to a wheelchair for several weeks after the May 5 ope
  
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• Auto body industry say they’re not to blame for ICBC’s ‘financial dumpster fire’

  31-01-2018 23:15 via globalnews.ca
  Following the news of massive losses at ICBC, an association representing the auto body industry say they are not part of the problem.
  
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• Five places where you can spend your B.C. Family Day

  31-01-2018 23:13 via vancouversun.com
  With life as busy as it is some days, it’s not always easy to get the family together for quality time – let alone an entire family vacation.
  If Family Day is the only day you’ve got, here are a few suggestions on one-day adventures across the Lower Mainland with the help of a few deals.
  Head up into the clouds on the Sea-to-Sky Gondola.
  Getting on a plane for a far-off destination might not be in the cards, but a quick trip up to Squamish for sky-high views is a decent day out
  
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• Overdose deaths in Vancouver reached 358 last year

  31-01-2018 23:11
  
  The chief medical health officer for Vancouver Coastal Health is recommending drug checking test strips be made available to drug users who use alone in their homes.
  
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• Greens push tough housing policies ahead of BC Budget

  31-01-2018 23:08
  
  Andrew Weaver champions foreign buyer ban despite lack of support from Premier
  
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• Grim confirmation of BC’s deadly overdose crisis

  31-01-2018 22:54 via globalnews.ca
  The BC coroner service confirms more than 1, 400 people died of illicit drug overdoses in 2017.
  
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• Lewis fired as Powell River coach in stretch drive of 18th season at helm of BCHL team

  31-01-2018 22:44 via theprovince.com
  Kent Lewis and the Powell River Kings had become synonymous.
  That’s changing now, as Lewis’s 18th campaign as coach of the BCHL team ended early, with the Powell River board of directors firing him Monday. Powell River had just 11 games left in the regular season.
  The Kings have already qualified for the playoffs, as they sat seventh overall in the 17-team loop, at 23-15-5-4, going into a Wednesday night visit to the Wenatchee Wild.
  Assistant coach Brock Sawyer has been promoted to i
  
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• BC’s auto body industry fires back at claims they are part of ICBC problem

  31-01-2018 22:43 via globalnews.ca
  Continued fallout today from that massive $1.3 billion deficit announced by ICBC, the B.C. government said part of the problem was that payments to auto body shops for repairs have gone up 30 per cent in the last two years. Today — the association representing the auto body industry fired back. Jordan Armstrong reports.
  
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• "Most tragic year ever:" 1,422 British Columbians died from illicit drug overdoses last year

  31-01-2018 22:19 via vancouversun.com
  Health officials say a record 1,422 B.C. residents died in 2017 from illicit drug overdoses, with the majority related to toxic levels of fentanyl.
  The number represents a 43 per cent increase in the number of overdose deaths compared with 993 in 2016.
  B.C.’s chief coroner Lisa Lapointe, provincial health officer Dr. Perry Kendall, and Dr. Patricia Daly, executive director of the B.C. Overdose Emergency Response Centre, made the announcement in Victoria Wednesday.
  Lapointe said fentanyl wa
  
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• Oakridge project's Tokyo-based interior designer looks to evoke hometown feel

  31-01-2018 22:11
  
  When Westbank’s Ian Gillespie opened a small practice in Tokyo, he likely didn’t anticipate that decision would ultimately influence the interior design of the Oakridge mall redevelopment back in Vancouver.
  
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• Oakridge Mall redevelopment to get Tokyo-inspired touches

  31-01-2018 22:11
  
  When Westbank’s Ian Gillespie opened a small practice in Tokyo, he likely didn’t anticipate that decision would ultimately influence the interior design of the Oakridge mall redevelopment back in Vancouver.
  
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• Apply carbon tax to oil and gas industry methane emissions, Suzuki report says

  31-01-2018 22:09 via vancouversun.com
  B.C. oil and gas companies should be paying a carbon tax on methane emissions from inactive and active gas wells, according to the authors of a new report from the David Suzuki Foundation.
  “If the industry had to pay for their pollution, they would take steps to stop these emissions,” said senior scientist John Werring.
  Based on a survey of gas wells in B.C.’s Montney Basin, the report released this week found that 35 per cent of inactive wells are leaking methane and hydr
  
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• Strong reactions to BC Liberals leader candidate's ad aimed at Chinese voters

  31-01-2018 22:01
  
  On Tuesday, Mike De Jong, one of six candidates vying for the BC Liberals’ top spot, tweeted a poster describing his achievements – but not in English.
  
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• Man dead following targeted shooting in Chilliwack Wednesday

  31-01-2018 21:56 via vancouversun.com
  A man has died following an early morning shooting Wednesday.
  Chilliwack RCMP said 911 calls came in around 6:30 a.m. with people reporting hearing shots at a home in the 9200-block of Broadway Street.
  Officers found a man with life-threatening injuries. He was rushed to hospital but did not survive.
  Police have cordoned off the area near the home to begin their investigation. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team has also been called to work with  Chilliwack RCMP.
  Early indications&nb
  
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• Majority of B.C. seniors homes still understaffed: Seniors advocate

  31-01-2018 21:55 via vancouversun.com
  A vast majority of seniors care homes don’t receive enough funding to meet provincial staffing requirements, according to the third annual scorecard on the homes by B.C.’s seniors advocate.
  Only 15 per cent of care homes are staffed with enough workers to provide the 3.36 hours per resident in the 2016/17 fiscal year, according to the 2018 B.C. Residential Care Facilities Quick Facts Directory released Wednesday.
  Seniors advocate Isobel Mackenzie said the percentage improved over the
  
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• What should the names of the RCMP’s newest puppy recruits be?

  31-01-2018 21:54 via globalnews.ca
  Names that aren't selected for these 13 puppies will be considered for other puppies born throughout the year. 
  
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• Tech gadgets to help you become a YouTube star!

  31-01-2018 21:52 via globalnews.ca
  Andy Baryer from Get Connected shows products to help make online videos.
  
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• B.C. cardiac arrest survivor and his saviour hail a new app that beckons potential lifesavers

  31-01-2018 21:50 via vancouversun.com
  In a dressing room at Pitt Meadows Arena, after a recent hockey game in which he scored a goal and his “old-timers” team won, Rob Macdonald had a cardiac arrest and died.
  He was revived by a winger on the opposing team, one he had actually lined up against during the game. His saviour, Bruce Moffat, was an off-duty paramedic who administered chest compressions for about a dozen minutes, all of it in just his underwear since he was summoned for the emergency while taking a post-g
  
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• Can’t fall asleep? It might be stress

  31-01-2018 21:23 via globalnews.ca
  Dr. Karen Jensen says almost half of the world's population suffers from some kind of sleep disorder.
  
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• B.C. repair shops argue used parts are important piece in fixing ICBC finances

  31-01-2018 21:20 via vancouversun.com
  One step in fixing ICBC’s battered finances should involve giving auto body shops preferred access to used parts in repairs, the association that represents British Columbia’s repair shops says.
  Local auto salvagers often find themselves outbid by out-of-province buyers when ICBC auctions off vehicles written off after accidents, argued Ken McCormack, CEO of the Automotive Retailers Association of B.C.
  If his members could get access to more serviceable parts off of those vehicles, M
  
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• Just announced: Kevin Hart, Luke Bryan, Chromeo, Frank Turner, Tom Cochrane, Ben Harper and more

  31-01-2018 21:11 via vancouversun.com
  Open up your calendar app, here is a roundup of this week’s show announcements:
  Jessie ReyezColombian-Canadian singer-songwriter. Her single Figures peaked at number 58 on the Canadian Hot 100 in 2017. • Commodore Ballroom, 868 Granville St. • March 24, 9 p.m. • $25, ticketmaster.ca, livenation.com
  Pussy RiotFeminist protest punk band and activists from Russia perform a live show. • Rickshaw Theatre, 254 E. Hastings St. • March 25, 8 p.m. • $25, ticketweb.ca,
  
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• Funky mixed-used development slated for Commercial and Pender

  31-01-2018 21:06
  
  Cressey applies for four-storey project that will combine townhomes, condos, rental units, offices and retail
  
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• B.C. marks 2017 as deadliest O.D. death year in provincial history

  31-01-2018 20:42 via globalnews.ca
  The numbers released by the B.C. Coroners Service highlight the devastating effects of the overdose crisis in the province.
  
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• Classical music: Pianist Janusz Olejniczak doubles up on Chopin

  31-01-2018 20:40 via vancouversun.com
  Two Pianos, One Chopin
  When: Feb. 2-3, 7:30 pm
  Where: Christ Church Cathedral
  Tickets and info: Sold out, tickets.ubc.caThe Vancouver Chopin Society and Early Music Vancouver start February with a landmark project at Christ Church Cathedral: two different evenings of Chopin and other early Romantic era composers.
  The pair of recitals feature Polish pianist Janusz Olejniczak, a renowned exponent of the Polish master, and the ambitious plan is to use two intrinsically different instruments in each
  
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• Green Party calls for speculator and flipping taxes on BC homes

  31-01-2018 20:32 via globalnews.ca
  The B.C. Green Party is telling the government they should implement both a speculators tax and a flipping tax on B.C. homes in the upcoming provincial budget.
  
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• One confirmed dead after Wednesday shooting in Chilliwack

  31-01-2018 20:20 via globalnews.ca
  Mounties responded at around 6 AM to a shots fired call.
  
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• What strategies are being used in the B.C. overdose crisis?

  31-01-2018 20:16 via globalnews.ca
  At a press conference Wednesday, Dr Patricia Daly explains the strategies that the province is using to address the B.C. illicit drug overdose crisis after the 2017 numbers were released.
  
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• Two things of note about 2017 illicit drug overdose numbers

  31-01-2018 20:14 via globalnews.ca
  Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Patricia Daly on the positive outcomes related to the public health emergency.
  
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• Avalanche risk rises to high in Banff, Yoho and Kootenay national parks

  31-01-2018 20:09 via globalnews.ca
  Outdoor adventurers are being urged to avoid travel in avalanche terrain in Banff, Yoho and Kootenay national parks this week. 
  
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• Alberta Premier Rachel Notley hints at economic retaliation towards BC

  31-01-2018 20:06 via globalnews.ca
  Alberta Premier Rachel Notley said the province contributes mightily to the economic security of every Canadian. She said B.C.’s move to restrict bitumen is illegal and there needs to be consequences, so cabinet will explore the province’s legal options.
  
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• Vancouver police increase presence in the Downtown Eastside

  31-01-2018 20:03
  
  Vancouver police announced this week the department will increase the number of officers patrolling the Downtown Eastside.
  
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• City of Delta “discriminating against North Delta homeowners”

  31-01-2018 20:02
  
  Large crowd makes displeasure known on proposed changes about secondary suites and parking
  
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• Wine Guy: Leading edge B.C. potables

  31-01-2018 20:00 via theprovince.com
  There’s no denying, it’s an exciting time to be imbibing local potables. The beverage scene in B.C. is bubbling over with exciting new offerings, be it kombucha or craft beer.
  But, this being an adult-oriented wine column and all, we’re going to focus on a few cool developments found on liquor store shelves. That said, sticking to wine does disservice to the overall passion, creativity, and entrepreneurship currently taking hold in our province, so here are some broad-base
  
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• Style Q&A: Montreal-based brand offers natural products for men

  31-01-2018 20:00 via vancouversun.com
  Men’s grooming is becoming a big business. 
  From beard care to body wash, the days of guys only having one or two options for their self-care routine are long gone. 
  And, there is a welcome wave of homegrown Canadian brands joining the men’s product movement, too.  
  André Barsalou, the cofounder and vice-president of the Montreal-based company Wise Men’s Care, chatted with Postmedia News about what makes Wise different, why it’s a fit for Canadi
  
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• WATCH LIVE: BC Coroners Service releases number of drug overdose deaths for 2017

  31-01-2018 19:51 via globalnews.ca
  Numbers released by the B.C. Coroners Service highlight the devastating effects of the overdose crisis in the province.
  
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• Cardiac arrest survivor and his saviour hail a new app that beckons potential lifesavers

  31-01-2018 19:45 via vancouversun.com
  In a dressing room at Pitt Meadows Arena, after a recent hockey game in which he scored a goal and his “old-timers” team won, Rob Macdonald had a cardiac arrest and died.
  He was revived by a winger on the opposing team, one he had actually lined up against during the game. His saviour, Bruce Moffat, just happened to be an off-duty paramedic who administered chest compressions for about a dozen minutes, all of it in his underwear since he was summoned for the emergency while taki
  
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• Alberta premier hints at economic retaliation over B.C. bitumen restrictions

  31-01-2018 19:37 via globalnews.ca
  Premier Rachel Notley said B.C.'s move to restrict bitumen is illegal and there needs to be consequences, so cabinet will explore Alberta's legal options.
  
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• Developers pay up to keep transit plans on track

  31-01-2018 19:36
  
  Real estate money may help unthaw frozen plans for major Metro Vancouver transit projects
  
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• 7 things to do in Metro Vancouver this week: JFK, Ruined, Taboo and more

  31-01-2018 19:36 via vancouversun.com
  The Jupiter Rebellion: A Zach Zultana Adventure
  When: Feb. 3 and 4, 7:30 p.m. 
  Where: Chilliwack Cultural Centre, 9201 Corbould St., Chilliwack
  Tickets: $25 at chilliwackculturalcentre.ca or 604 391-7469
  A big hit at the Edmonton Fringe Festival, creator Jeff Leard rockets you into a remote, 0ff-world mining colony on one of Jupiter’s moons where not all is well. Loaded with quick quips and sci-fi tropes you all know well played for maximum laughs. Leard’s hero, Zack Zultana, is
  
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• Just announced: Kevin Hart, Chromeo, Frank Turner, Kip Moore, Ben Harper and more

  31-01-2018 19:33 via vancouversun.com
  Open up your calendar app, here is a roundup of this week’s show announcements:
  Jessie ReyezColombian-Canadian singer-songwriter. Her single Figures peaked at number 58 on the Canadian Hot 100 in 2017. • Commodore Ballroom, 868 Granville St. • March 24, 9 p.m. • $25, ticketmaster.ca, livenation.com
  Pussy RiotFeminist protest punk band and activists from Russia perform a live show. • Rickshaw Theatre, 254 E. Hastings St. • March 25, 8 p.m. • $25, ticketweb.ca,
  
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• Eight-legged Murakami retrospective stretches in all directions

  31-01-2018 19:14
  
  Critical, cultured, conflicted and borderline chameleon-like — artist Takashi Murakami’s nearly 40-year career has been an ongoing process of reinvention.
  
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• Three B.C. gangsters charged in 2012 murders of rivals to appear in court today

  31-01-2018 19:13 via vancouversun.com
  Hells Angel Larry Amero and two men from his Wolfpack gang alliance will appear in B.C. Supreme Court today charged in connection with the 2012 murders of rivals Sandip Duhre and Sukh Dhak.
  Amero,  Dean Wiwchar and Rabih “Robby” Alkhalil are on the court list for a 2 p.m. appearance at the Vancouver Law Courts.
  Amero, 40, was arrested in Ottawa Thursday and charged with two counts of conspiracy to kill Duhre and Dhak, who died months apart in targeted 2012 shootings.A new murder
  
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• Indigenous people at higher risk of transport injuries, UBC study

  31-01-2018 19:11
  
  A UBC study has found that Indigenous people in B.C. are at a higher risk of transportation-related injuries.
  
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• Tsawout First Nation in B.C. claims title to island bought by billionaire in 1994

  31-01-2018 19:08
  Documents filed in B.C. Supreme Court say the Tsawout First Nation never surrendered James Island, or the title and rights to it guaranteed by a 1852 treaty.
  
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• The Morning Skate, Jan. 31: Bo-dacious!

  31-01-2018 19:08 via theprovince.com
  I said aloud last night that if there were one hockey skill I wish I were better at, it would definitely be shooting the puck off the rush.
  Yes, like Bo Horvat did last night. No, not as well as him, that’s asking too much, but just better.It’s just a fabulous thing to watch.
  Okay, let’s get skating.
  The Home Team
  Good to see the Canucks are back to managing to keep things fun once in a while. Last night’s win was definitely fun. When they went down 3-2 in the second, I t
  
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• Manitoba offers car insurance without all the drama

  31-01-2018 18:39
  
  There is such a thing as a public auto-insurance monopoly that isn’t poised on the brink of financial ruin and generating headlines about political crises and threats of massive rate hikes.
  
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• Q&A: Next to Normal's Lee Mckeown talks about rocking out and mental illness

  31-01-2018 18:30 via vancouversun.com
  Next to Normal
  When: Feb. 7-17
  Where: Studio 16
  Tickets: $30, at brownpapertickets.comNext to Normal is a rock musical about mental health. After opening on Broadway in 2008, it won three Tony Awards, including best performance by a leading actress in a musical and best original score (music by Tom Kitt, lyrics and book by Brian Yorkey), out of 11 nominations.
  The show also won the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for drama, making it the eighth musical to earn that honour. West Moon Theatre’s producti
  
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• DAZN secures Canadian 6 Nations rugby rights

  31-01-2018 18:17 via theprovince.com
  Canadian rugby fans won’t have to trek to the pub to watch the Northern Hemisphere’s top international rugby competition.
  Online streaming service DAZN confirmed Wednesday that they have secured Canadian broadcast rights to the NatWest 6 Nations Rugby Championship through 2020. Premium Sports continue to hold pay per view rights for pubs and restaurants.
  Every match in the two-month competition between England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales will be available through
  
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• The rise of Indigenous members of the Baha'i faith

  31-01-2018 17:52 via vancouversun.com
  As Canadian members of the Baha’i faith continue to bask in the glow of the 200th anniversary of the birth of their Persian founder, Baha’u’llah, they take particular pride in the many Indigenous people among their faith, which emphasizes the divine origins of all religions.
  To that end one of Canada’s most prominent Baha’i, Bob Watts, former chief of staff to the Assembly of First Nations, will be taking part in festivities and discussions on Thursday, Feb. 2, at t
  
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• Veterans take dispute with federal government over disability pensions to Supreme Court

  31-01-2018 17:32 via globalnews.ca
  A group of Canadian military veterans have filed leave to appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada to try to have their full disability pensions reinstated.
  
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