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• Vancouver appears set to host the 2019 NHL Entry Draft

  27-02-2018 23:50
  
  Hockey journalists are speculating that Wednesday’s announcement will likely see the draft take place at Rogers Arena
  
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• Woodward gets ready to ride off into sunset after girls’ hoops provincials

  27-02-2018 23:27 via theprovince.com
  Doug Woodward coached his first high-school game with the New Westminster Hyacks in 1972. He’ll coach his last one on Saturday.
  Woodward, 69, says that he’s retiring from teaching and coaching at the end of this school year. The Hyacks open the 16-team, Triple A girls’ basketball provincial championships Wednesday at the Langley Events Centre. The final games are on Saturday, highlighted by the championship tilt at 5 p.m.
  “I just couldn’t quit. I had my (resignation
  
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• Truck crashes into home in Cloverdale

  27-02-2018 23:19 via globalnews.ca
  The truck left a gaping hole in the side of the house and narrowly missed a fire hydrant.
  
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• Vancouver expected to be named host of 2019 NHL Entry Draft

  27-02-2018 23:04 via theprovince.com
  NHL commissioner Gary Bettman and Vancouver mayor Gregor Robertson will join Canucks president Trevor Linden at a press conference Wednesday at Rogers Arena where it’s expected that Vancouver will be named host city for the 2019 NHL Entry Draft.
  The 2018 draft will be held, June 22-23, at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas.
  Vancouver last hosted the draft in 2006, the year the St. Louis Blues selected defenceman Erik Johnson first overall ahead of Jordan Staa
  
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• Abbotsford police set up ‘buy and sell zone’ for Craigslist, Facebook purchases 

  27-02-2018 23:04 via globalnews.ca
  Abbotsford police have launched a new program to help people using online markets such as Craigslist, Kijiji and Facebook buy, sell and trade stuff in front of their headquarters.
  
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• Peter Andrew: Vancouver companies double down on risky mine in Alaska

  27-02-2018 23:00 via vancouversun.com
  Last year, Bristol Bay Native Corporation board chairman Joe Chythlook wrote an opinion piece titled “Proposed Pebble Mine a non-starter for Alaska.”
  Chythlook outlined the concerns many Alaskans had about the proposed Pebble Mine in Bristol Bay, home to the world’s largest and most productive commercial wild sockeye salmon fishery.
  Pebble Mine is a gold and copper deposit development being proposed by Pebble Limited Partnership (PLP), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Vancouver-bas
  
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• Montreal Impact optimistic, confident heading into MLS opener in Vancouver - CTV News

  27-02-2018 22:51
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  Montreal Impact optimistic, confident heading into MLS opener in Vancouver
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  Every team is filled with optimism at the start of a season, even the underdog Montreal Impact. So even if new coach Remi Garde has admitted his roster is a little thin after an off-season of sweeping player changes, six weeks of training and a 3-1-1 ...and more »
  
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• When it comes to Vancouver real estate, millennials don't appreciate comparisons to the 90s - CBC.ca

  27-02-2018 22:49
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  When it comes to Vancouver real estate, millennials don't appreciate comparisons to the 90s
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  Do you ever see a comment online that you just have to respond to? It happened to me this weekend. There was an online debate about — what else is new — Vancouver real estate, and young people feeling they have to leave the region because it's too ...
  
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• Burnaby renters call on province to stop ‘demovictions’

  27-02-2018 22:47 via globalnews.ca
  Some renters in Burnaby are calling on the provincial government to stop demovictions as an application to demolish two more rental buildings heads to city council.
  
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• Impact of federal budget on British Columbia

  27-02-2018 22:30 via globalnews.ca
  Legislative Bureau Chief Keith Baldrey has the reaction to Tuesday’s federal budget and how it will impact B.C.
  
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• Liberal MLA criticizes B.C. government’s funding for Indigenous languages

  27-02-2018 22:23 via globalnews.ca
  B.C. Liberal MLA Mike Morris is questioning the province's decision to put $50 million into preserving Indigenous languages.
  
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• Virtue and Moir headline Stars on Ice at Vancouver's Rogers Arena

  27-02-2018 21:58 via vancouversun.com
  Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir, fresh off their world-conquering ice dancing performances at the Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, are headlining the Stars On Ice 2018 Canada-wide tour that will stop in Vancouver on May 17.
  Virtue and Moir capped their Olympic careers with gold medals in the ice dancing competition last Tuesday in South Korea. The dynamic duo, who won their first gold medal at the 2010 Vancouver Games, also helped Canada to gold in the team skating competition in PyeongChan
  
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• Improve your memory and brain function

  27-02-2018 21:31 via globalnews.ca
  Registered Dietitian Diana Steele has nutrition ideas to help improve your brain health.
  
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• Developer plans to revive Hollywood Theatre, add condos

  27-02-2018 21:26
  
  City receives development application for six-storey condo building on West Broadway with ground-floor retail, adjoining restored movie theatre
  
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• Railway track replacement to close section of Scott Road this weekend

  27-02-2018 21:20 via vancouversun.com
  If you plan to travel in and out of Surrey this weekend via the Pattullo Bridge or Scott Road SkyTrain Station, be sure to plan ahead.
  A temporary closure of Scott Road between Old Yale Road and 110 Avenue has been scheduled for this weekend, to allow for a much-needed replacement of the Scott Road railway crossing.
  The closure extends from Old Yale Road up to 110 Avenue, and vehicle congestion in the area is possible.The closure begins Friday at 9 p.m. and is scheduled to end Sunday at 9 a.m.,
  
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• B.C. school trustees association concerned MSP changes will hurt students

  27-02-2018 21:12 via globalnews.ca
  The BC School Trustees Association says the new MSP changes mean school districts are going to have to figure out what programs they will cut.
  
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• Covered electric bike makes debut at UBC

  27-02-2018 21:10 via globalnews.ca
  B.C. has embraced the car and bike sharing economy — and now people have another environmentally sound way to get around. Tanya Beja explains.
  
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• Coquihalla highway “well maintained” before Sunday crash, says Ministry

  27-02-2018 20:43 via globalnews.ca
  According to a regional director from the ministry of transportation, there's no talk of lowering the current speed limit on the Coquihalla highway.
  
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• Tessa Virtue, Scott Moir and Patrick Chan to headline Stars on Ice in Vancouver

  27-02-2018 20:34
  
  Stars on Ice lands in Vancouver May 17.
  
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• Organized criminals, associates work on Vancouver docks: government files

  27-02-2018 20:32
  Smuggling ‘certain’ to continue on Canada’s West Coast as organized criminals enjoy widespread corruption and massive profits, according to government reports.
  
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• St Michael’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church Easter Tea & Bake Sale

  27-02-2018 20:16 via globalnews.ca
  Items for sale include paska, babka, perogies, cabbage rolls, baking
  
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• Letters to The Province, Feb. 27, 2018: We need pipelines to preserve B.C.’s prosperity in the Age of Trump

  27-02-2018 19:58 via theprovince.com
  We are British Columbians, but if you are outside the country and someone asks, “Where are you from?” I think we proudly say Canada, not B.C. So why do many of the people we elect have so much trouble standing up for Canada?
  Western Canadian Select crude oil is sold exclusively to the U.S., currently at more than $30 a barrel less than the world price. This amounts to tens of millions of dollars a day lost to our economy.
  At the same time, U.S. President Donald Trump has slapped a 20
  
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• ‘Heads up’! Big White urges patrons to put away smartphones on the ski hill

  27-02-2018 19:37 via globalnews.ca
  The Big White Ski Resort near Kelowna said it's noticing an alarming increase in the use of smartphones while in motion, no helmets and skiing or boarding alone.
  
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• SPCA criticized, owner reportedly threatened, after slaughter of adopted pig

  27-02-2018 19:34
  After arranging the adoption of a potbellied pig that was later butchered by its new owner, an SPCA branch on Vancouver Island is enduring harsh criticism. The owner says he is receiving death threats.
  
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• City of Victoria pushing new rules for Airbnb-type rentals

  27-02-2018 19:33
  Capital’s council narrowly approves new fee structure on short-term rentals in the city
  
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• Air Canada tech issues cause congestion at Vancouver Airport Tuesday

  27-02-2018 19:27 via vancouversun.com
  Technical issues affecting Air Canada’s computer systems caused a brief period of passenger congestion at Vancouver Airport on Tuesday morning.
  In a post shared Tuesday morning at 8:31 a.m., Vancouver Airport advised passengers to check directly with the airline for any updates on Air Canada flights before heading to the airport.
  At 9:20 a.m., the airport said passengers flying on Air Canada would be able to check-in at the counter, though self-check in kiosks were still down. By 9:40 a.m.
  
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• Oliver Twist Customer Appreciation Day

  27-02-2018 19:14 via globalnews.ca
  The entertaining staff at Oliver Twist welcome everyone to their Customer Appreciation Day. Gina Harfman, a fourth generation Osoyoos resident, is as local as it gets. During this Customer Appreciation Day, there will be wine specials, delicious snacks and lots of fun!
  
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• Association of Administrative Professionals Calgary – Dedicated to Your Success

  27-02-2018 19:09 via globalnews.ca
  The Calgary Branch of the Association of Administrative Professionals welcomes you to attend its upcoming professional development conference. The mission of the association is “Professionalism Through Education” with a passion for connecting with Administrators who appreciate diversity, are looking for value, significance, and empowerment, and who want to be identified as a ‘professional’. This exciting...
  
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• SouthWest Music and Soup Drive Donation

  27-02-2018 19:05 via globalnews.ca
  Wire Transfer Request To: Frederick Clayman, Manager Accounts Payable S-GM 730-09 From: Darlene Halfyard, Serials and Payment Assistant, Collection Services LB 331 Date: 2/27/2018 Re: BANK/WIRE TRANSFER Please find enclosed an invoice from John Benjamins Publishing Company totaling 750,00 EUROS that we can pay by bank transfer. Payment should be taken from our Banner account...
  
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• Pipeline fighters can also spring leaks

  27-02-2018 19:00
  
  New Democrat MLAs have been obviously amused for the past week about a line of questioning the B.C. Liberals are pursuing
  
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• BUSINESS REPORT: It’s likely a year’s wait for big spending plans in the federal budget

  27-02-2018 18:48 via globalnews.ca
  Look for the Trudeau government to try to deal with recent U.S. tax reforms.
  
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• Jane B. for Agnès V. with Kay Armatage

  27-02-2018 18:46 via globalnews.ca
  Kay Armatage, Professor Emerita of Cinema Studies Institute and Women And Gender Studies Institute at the University of Toronto, discusses Agnès Varda’s 1988 docudrama of French-English actress, Jane Birkin.
  
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• Ford Fiesta caught going 135 km/h in a 50 zone

  27-02-2018 18:32
  
  Maple Ridge man caught driving 135km/h on McGill Street.
  
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• Vagabond with Lina Rodriguez

  27-02-2018 18:26 via globalnews.ca
  Director Lina Rodriguez introduces Agnès Varda’s 1985 winner of the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival.
  
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• Abbotsford police create buy-and-sell zone for safer Craigslist sales

  27-02-2018 18:18 via vancouversun.com
  Looking to make a Craigslist sale but nervous you might be ripped off? Abbotsford Police has your back.
  The APD has created a designated buy-and-sell exchange zone in front of their detachment where buyers and sellers can park, meet and make their exchanges – all while under video surveillance and within reach of police if a sale goes sideways.
  The aim of the designated sale spot is to cut down on crime and the risk of making sales with an unknown seller from Craigslist, Kijiji or any othe
  
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• Liberal MLA Ben Stewart sworn in after winning Kelowna West byelection

  27-02-2018 18:17 via globalnews.ca
  Although Stewart is B.C.'s newest MLA, he's no political newbie, having represented the riding from 2009 to 2013 and serving in several cabinet posts.
  
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• Vancouver cycling advocate Tanya Paz announces bid for city council - Vancouver Sun

  27-02-2018 17:23
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  Vancouver cycling advocate Tanya Paz announces bid for city council
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  VANCOUVER, B.C.: FEB. 27, 2018 – Cycling advocate and consultant Tanya Paz is seeking Vision Vancouver's nomination for Vancouver City Council in this fall's municipal election. Paz announced her run on Feb. 27, 2018. HANDOUT / PNG. Share Adjust ...
  
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• Vancouver cycling advocate Tanya Paz announces bid for city council

  27-02-2018 17:23 via vancouversun.com
  Cycling advocate and consultant Tanya Paz is the latest to seek Vision Vancouver’s nomination for city council.
  “The decisions we make in the coming years are crucial to shape the Vancouver we want to see,” said Paz in a statement announcing her bid.
  “I love our city. I’m also willing to ask tough questions and tackle difficult issues that we face together.”
  Paz has worked in active transportation, car sharing, bike sharing and community planning for two decad
  
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• Q&A: Celebrity hair secrets from stylist Bridget Brager

  27-02-2018 17:00 via vancouversun.com
  It’s no secret that there’s often an army of beauty pros behind a celebrity look.
  From makeup artists to hair pros, and clothing stylists to manicurists — and virtually everything else in between — getting red-carpet glam as an A-list star typically requires a full-team effort to accomplish.  
  But, according to Bridget Brager, a celebrity stylist and Herbal Essences ambassador, achieving a comparable level of glam, at home, doesn’t have to feel completely
  
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• Vancouver weather: Rain to start, clouds to cap off the day

  27-02-2018 16:13 via vancouversun.com
  VANCOUVER, B.C.: FEB. 27, 2018 – Tuesday’s weather is a bit of a return to the norm, with much of the Lower Mainland waking up to rain, and some snow further inland in the Fraser Valley and out at Whistler.
  Showers will end late Tuesday morning and then it will be cloudy for the remainder of the day, with rains to return overnight. Temperatures are expected to remain on the side of positive until the weekend, with high of 8 and a low of plus 4 today.Weather: Vancouver, B.C.
  Today: Sh
  
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• Weeding through Vancouver School Board’s rules regarding pot and legalization

  27-02-2018 16:00
  
  As Canada is poised to legalize the recreational use of marijuana, readers might wonder how schools will handle the change. Will kids be legally toking up on school grounds?
  
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• Travel Tuesday: what you can do to prevent lost luggage

  27-02-2018 16:00 via globalnews.ca
  According to U.S. officials, American airlines lose an average of about 10,000 bags a day
  
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• Robin Hood budget designed to take from rich and give to poor

  27-02-2018 16:00
  
  “To ensure information security… smartphones… will not be permitted in the briefing area and must be checked in at the media registration desk.”
  
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• Daily Poll: Do you think smartphones affect your enjoyment of a meal?

  27-02-2018 15:53 via vancouversun.com
  A recent University of B.C. study has found that diners who keep their phones by their side enjoy their meal less.
  Ryan Dwyer, lead author, study 304 people in 84 groups of three to five people at a Vancouver restaurant to come to his conclusion. He asked participants to either keep their phone on the table or put it on silent and in a container.
  Those who kept their phones on the table reported feeling more distracted and reduced enjoyment. Dwyer said the measurable effect was about a half poin
  
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• Vancouver weather: Rain to start, clouds to cap off the day - Vancouver Sun

  27-02-2018 15:15
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  Vancouver weather: Rain to start, clouds to cap off the day
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  Tuesday's weather is a bit of a return to the norm, with much of the Lower Mainland waking up to rain, and some snow further inland in the Fraser Valley. Ric Ernst / PNG. Share Adjust Comment Print. VANCOUVER, B.C.: FEB. 27, 2018 – Tuesday's weather is ...
  
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• Irene Lanzinger and Laird Cronk: Government, employers and unions must co-operate to solve skilled labour shortage

  27-02-2018 15:00 via theprovince.com
  B.C.’s chronic shortage of skilled workers and the faults of our skills training and apprenticeship system were spotlighted recently by the results of a survey of construction companies.
  Some of the survey findings were positive. Companies report optimism that their sector will continue to grow in the year ahead—and that’s positive given the important role the construction industry plays in our economy. And predicted wage increases above the inflation rate are good for workers
  
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• Vancouver Police pull over a big speeder in a small car

  27-02-2018 13:57 via globalnews.ca
  Vancouver Police pull over a Ford Fiesta doing 85 km/h over the speed limit
  
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• Vancouver group talking their way through language barriers and social isolation

  27-02-2018 10:00
  The group meets weekly to discuss anything from traditions, to current events, to how to talk to your neighbours.
  
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• B.C.’s opioid crisis is touching fathers, co-workers, friends, and many others you know

  27-02-2018 08:42 via globalnews.ca
  It's a crisis touching teammates, fishing buddies and many more people.
  
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