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• B.C. government won’t disclose Gordon Wilson lawsuit costs

  13-03-2018 23:55 via globalnews.ca
  "I don't know if the costs are significant or not," said Premier John Horgan.
  
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• Ben Kuzma: Bo knows Canucks can bank on Boeser getting better

  13-03-2018 23:45 via theprovince.com
  ANAHEIM, Calif. — Bo knows.
  On an off-day Tuesday and with roster uncertainty looming in the off-season, Bo Horvat knows there’ll be a constant when Brock Boeser returns to the Canucks next fall. The winger’s feet will be on the ground and his head won’t be in the clouds. He will continue to improve. And he’ll continue to score.
  “I think it will carry itself over big-time,” predicted Horvat. “He’s not the type of kid who will just go out and
  
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• Minor injuries in Vernon hit and run

  13-03-2018 23:44 via globalnews.ca
  Vernon RCMP are hoping tips from the public will help advance their investigation into a hit and run last week.
  
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• Park board moving ahead with women’s safety policy

  13-03-2018 23:34
  
  Staff to draft policy aimed at increasing safety for women at major events in the city.
  
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• B.C. tops meatless diet revolution, especially those 35 and under: survey

  13-03-2018 23:29 via vancouversun.com
  British Columbia appears to be leading a dietary revolution as nearly four in 10 British Columbians 35 and under say they follow a vegan or vegetarian diet, according to national survey data.
  That’s more than three times higher than the average for all Canadians.
  “It’s quite astonishing,” said Sylvain Charlebois, dean of the faculty of management at Dalhousie University in Halifax. “These numbers are the highest in the country.”
  Among Canad
  
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• Lufthansa keeps eye on prize of growing Canadian market

  13-03-2018 23:17 via vancouversun.com
  Canada’s goals for immigration are a prize that airline giant Lufthansa keeps its eye on as much as tourism, according to the company’s vice-president for the Americas.
  On top of robust growth in tourism, Canada’s ambitions to welcome some 310,000 new immigrants to the country this year and up to 340,000 by 2020 makes the country look increasingly attractive to the airline.
  “These are our future customers,” said Tamur Goudarzi Pour, referring to new immigrants looki
  
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• Cypress Mountain among ski resorts that just came under control of a U.S. company

  13-03-2018 23:14 via globalnews.ca
  "It's always nice when a ski company actually owns the ski mountain instead of an investment group that's only looking to turn a profit."
  
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• County Cork is for food lovers

  13-03-2018 23:06 via theprovince.com
   
  There’s nothing better than a walking tour to immerse yourself into a new place and you’re in good company with Fabulous Food Trails. It’s a great way to meet the people who are fuelling Cork’s vibrant food scene and taste their wares. Ireland’s second-largest city is known as the food capital of Ireland, in large part because this area provides an incredible array of artisanal produce beyond butter and beer. So, if you want to get a real taste of Ireland, sp
  
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• Body found in pond near Kamloops pulp mill is missing wildfire evacuee

  13-03-2018 22:40 via globalnews.ca
  Kamloops RCMP said the victim was 67-year old David Jeff Blair of Williams Lake, B.C.
  
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• Two arrested in raids as Abbotsford police seize drugs, cash and a gun

  13-03-2018 22:37 via vancouversun.com
  Abbotsford police arrested two men and seized cash, drugs and a firearm while executing a pair of search warrants last week.
  Abbotsford Police Department’s drug enforcement unit executed raids at two Abbotsford residences on March 8 where they seized an assault rifle, more than $35,000, fentanyl, crack cocaine and other evidence consistent with drug trafficking.
  “It is anticipated the arrest of these individuals and the items seized will significantly disrupt the drug trade in A
  
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• ‘We’ve come a long way’: Vancouver fire chief says stigma lifting on mental health

  13-03-2018 22:36 via globalnews.ca
  Vancouver Fire & Rescue Services Chief Darrell Reid said mental health awareness is increasing in the department.
  
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• Abbotsford cops seize assault rifle, fentanyl, over $35K in cash amid gang crackdown

  13-03-2018 22:36 via globalnews.ca
  They also made two arrests.
  
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• B.C. expands drug coverage to anyone suffering from chronic hepatitis C

  13-03-2018 22:28 via globalnews.ca
  Any British Columbian suffering from chronic hepatitis C, regardless of severity, will now have fully-funded access to treatment.
  
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• Investors gave B.C. man $452,000. He said he was a licensed day-trader, but he wasn’t: BCSC

  13-03-2018 22:12 via globalnews.ca
  A BCSC notice of hearing said he only spent half the money on day-trading, and spent the rest on unrelated activities.
  
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• Flood prevention on Swan Lake could make ice less stable

  13-03-2018 21:58 via globalnews.ca
  Because of the usually large snow pack, the province is opening a dam on the lake, to lower the water level earlier than normal this year.
  
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• B.C. mom's 18-year battle results in missing-persons DNA data bank

  13-03-2018 21:51 via vancouversun.com
  VICTORIA — After 18 years of persistent lobbying by a Vancouver Island mother, the federal government has revamped rules for the National DNA Data Bank, allowing it to include DNA from missing people.
  Changes to the DNA Identification Act are being dubbed Lindsey’s Law in recognition of Lindsey Jill Nicholls, a Comox Valley youth who disappeared in August 1993 while on her way to meet friends.
   The changes were announced Monday by Ralph Goodale, federal minister of public safety
  
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• B.C. won't sign 'blank cheque' for Vancouver's FIFA World Cup bid

  13-03-2018 21:33 via vancouversun.com
  VICTORIA – B.C. Premier John Horgan says he’s not willing to write a “blank cheque” to have Vancouver host soccer matches for the FIFA World Cup in 2026, which may threaten the city’s involvement in a bid package that is due this week.
  “We have been grappling with the proponents who want us to sign a blank cheque, a conditional agreement that can be changed by FIFA but not by us,” Horgan said Tuesday. “I’d love to see soccer games in B.C. Pla
  
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• Abbotsford police appealing for witnesses after woman, 2 grandchildren hit by car

  13-03-2018 21:26 via vancouversun.com
  A woman and her five-year-old grandson remain in hospital after being struck by a car in Abbotsford on Monday morning.
  Abbotsford RCMP say the woman, who is in her 60s, and her two grandsons, aged 2 and 5, were hit by a Toyota Yaris on Ridgeview Drive, east of the intersection with Townline Road, at around 8:15 a.m.
  Police say the five-year-old boy suffered a broken femur and remains in hospital under observation. The woman, whose injuries have not been released, is also still hospital in s
  
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• Dog found on B.C. logging road with chain collar embedded in neck

  13-03-2018 21:07 via vancouversun.com
  Rusty the dog was in rough shape when he was brought into the B.C. SPCA branch in Cranbrook on Sunday.
  The one-year-old Shar-Pei-Labrador cross was discovered a day earlier by hikers travelling the Carroll Creek forest service road between Yahk and Creston. His chain collar was so tight that it had become deeply embedded into his neck.
  “He was in a lot of pain when they brought him into the branch. If it had gone untreated, he wouldn’t be alive,” said Christy Kin
  
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• Fee hikes at provincially-funded daycare society set to erase new child care subsidies

  13-03-2018 21:03 via globalnews.ca
  The province is offering up to $100 per month to cut fees for kids aged three to five. But this daycare society raising fees by $130.
  
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• Meet some of the B.C. farm animals available for adoption

  13-03-2018 20:49 via globalnews.ca
  Eileen Drever from the BC SPCA takes Global News viewers to the Good Shepherd Barn, where animals like Harris the pot belly pig and Huey the goat are waiting for a forever home.
  
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• Downtown Eastside hotels see average rent increase by $139 over previous year

  13-03-2018 20:49
  
  The average rent of 68 privately owned and operated single-room-occupancy hotels in the Downtown Eastside shot up by $139 in one year.
  
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• Condo consultation: Have your say on strata governance reforms

  13-03-2018 20:37
  B.C. residents asked for views on Strata Property Act and standard bylaws
  
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• Once Upon a Time farewell convention heads to Vancouver

  13-03-2018 20:32
  
  With the show that put the spotlight on Steveston wrapping up after seven seasons, fans have one last chance to the attend the Once Upon a Time Convention in Vancouver next weekend.
  
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• Unlock the potential of food to prevent disease

  13-03-2018 20:29 via globalnews.ca
  March is Nutrition Month. Registered Dietician Diana Steele is talking about how to unlock the potential of food.
  
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• B.C. may pull Vancouver as a potential FIFA World Cup host city

  13-03-2018 20:22 via globalnews.ca
  The provincial government is considering withdrawing support for a Vancouver to host games in the 2026 men's FIFA World Cup.
  
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• Proactive dog walker credited with helping to minimize Vernon fire damage

  13-03-2018 20:14 via globalnews.ca
  “His early notification of the fire really led to a successful outcome.”
  
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• B.C. Greens want the voting age to be lowered to 16

  13-03-2018 20:00 via globalnews.ca
  Sixteen year olds can drive, they can get married, but in Canada they can't vote. B.C. Green Party leader Andrew Weaver wants to change that.
  
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• 2018 Juno Awards: What the celebrities will be eating (with recipes)

  13-03-2018 20:00 via vancouversun.com
  The Juno Awards officially kick off Friday with a reception dinner that’s sure to be as delicious as it is star-studded. 
  Presented by Music Canada, the event is set to showcase West Coast fare through the lens of two Parq Vancouver restaurants: Honey Salt and The Victor. 
  Chef Kim Canteenwalla
  “We wanted to showcase some of our restaurants here at Parq Vancouver, and highlight some memorable dishes,” chef Kim Canteenwalla of Blau + Associates, explains of the ev
  
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• Dual 'starchitect'-designed towers planned for West End

  13-03-2018 19:45
  
  Dual towers of 48 and 49 storeys, designed by Büro Ole Scheeren, proposed for site close to upcoming Butterfly tower
  
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• 60-year-old woman arrested after more suspicious fires spark in Armstrong

  13-03-2018 19:35 via globalnews.ca
  RCMP said they have arrested a 60-year-old woman from Armstrong after three more suspicious fire incidents in that community on Monday night.
  
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• New Vancouver recycling program aims to keep bikes out of landfill

  13-03-2018 19:12
  
  A trio of Vancouver non-profit bicycle shops has partnered with the city in a unique program to recycle old bikes and donate or sell them for a low price to people who can’t otherwise afford to buy a two-wheeler.
  
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• PHOTOS: Spectacular sunrise over the B.C. South Coast

  13-03-2018 19:11 via globalnews.ca
  Check out some of these amazing photos snapped by our viewers Tuesday morning!
  
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• Surrey RCMP nab two 'prolific offenders' in two days

  13-03-2018 19:02 via vancouversun.com
  The Surrey RCMP say proactive enforcement work by its officers landed a pair of prolific offenders behind bars in recent days.
  On March 5, Mounties spotted a Mercedes SUV with a covered VIN number and two different plates, both stolen, on the front and rear of the vehicle. The SUV was confirmed stolen and linked back to a break and enter that occurred a few weeks earlier in the Guildford area involving a garage door opener.
  Sean Gullick, a 25-year-old Surrey man, has been charged with two p
  
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• Fab 5: It's skirt season

  13-03-2018 19:00 via vancouversun.com
  Skirts are feeling very au courant right now. Maybe it’s because we’ve got an urge to get our legs out after a long winter, or maybe it’s because we’re tired of wearing pants (only sartorially speaking, obviously), but from flirty minis to more modest midis, skirts are having a moment. Worn with a cosy sweater, a crisp button-down, or a so-now logo tee, Rebecca Tay presents five standout skirts for the season.
  Wilfred Fournier skirt, $125 at Aritzia, aritzia.com. 
  RE
  
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• Advocates applaud Surrey ban on retail sale of dogs, cats and rabbits

  13-03-2018 18:58 via vancouversun.com
  Animal advocates are applauding Surrey’s move to ban the sales of dogs, cats and rabbits in pet stores.
  As well, those caught selling a prohibited animal would face a fine of up to $500. The bylaw amendments were approved Tuesday and are a “step forward in preventing animal cruelty,” according to Amy Morris, the B.C. SPCA’s public policy manager.
  “Surrey council is standing up against the importation of dogs from puppy mills and the inherent cruelty involved with un
  
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• Anyone missing a sailboat?

  13-03-2018 18:56
  
  If you’re missing a sailboat, you might find it on Sunset Beach. A large northwest wind blew one to shore Friday.
  
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• Fire at Kelowna business one of three blazes Tuesday morning

  13-03-2018 18:49 via globalnews.ca
  Kelowna fire crews were busy Tuesday morning putting out three fires in the city.
  
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• 152nd Street overpass in South Surrey reopened to traffic

  13-03-2018 18:33 via globalnews.ca
  The Ministry of Transportation says it began allowing vehicles over the span on Monday.
  
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• Pet Therapy: Where to find help for your pet’s behavioural health

  13-03-2018 18:12 via vancouversun.com
  Imagine your usually friendly, laid back cat just suddenly one day turns around and bites you. Or, your typically happy-go-lucky dog one day suddenly snaps at another dog. Where do you turn for help?
  A quick google search will reveal a plethora of help options for people struggling with their pets’ problem behaviour — dog trainers, training coaches, behaviourists, veterinarians, dog whisperers and animal communicators are among those who advertise their services to help pets that are
  
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• This Just In: La Prairie White Caviar Crème Extraordinaire, Hugo Urban Journey and CHANEL Le Blanc Healthy Light Creator Mask 

  13-03-2018 18:00 via vancouversun.com
  La Prairie 
  White Caviar Crème Extraordinaire
  They say: A luxury face cream that features brightening ingredients to fade age and dark spots. Skin is firmed and moisturized, the texture refined. Visible results in four weeks. 
  We say: This product is divine. Our tester, who is a self-described skin care aficionado in her 60s, was impressed with the performance of this moisturizing cream. Used in the morning and night after cleansing and toning, the cream absorbs well into the sk
  
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• Makeover: Updated style for back-to-school mom

  13-03-2018 18:00 via vancouversun.com
  Ilse Meersman, 43, is a mother of two active kids.  She has decided to go back to school to pursue  a degree, and wanted to update her style.
  Meersman has naturally brown, medium textured hair which is very straight and silky.  It often falls flat, and she wanted a hairstyle that was chic yet playful and edgy.    
  I started by shampooing her hair with KMS Add Volume Shampoo to strengthen and give limp hair lift.  I sprayed KMS Add Volume Leave-In Conditioner fo
  
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• 5 Reasons to see Robert Plant at the 2018 TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival

  13-03-2018 18:00 via vancouversun.com
  Robert Plant and the Sensational Space Shifters
  When: June 29, 8 p.m.
  Where: Queen Elizabeth Theatre
  Tickets: From $65 at coastaljazz.ticketfly.com or 1-888-732-1682Legendary shouter Robert Plant makes his first appearance at the TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival this year with a show that is sure to leave longtime fans dazed and confused but also filling them with a whole lotta love.
  Here’s five reasons to see Plant bring it on home:
  1 — The Led Zeppelin legacy: Yes, he did s
  
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• Federal government officially throws support behind unified 2026 World Cup bid

  13-03-2018 17:25 via globalnews.ca
  Canada, Mexico and the U.S. are up against Morocco to host the men's soccer showcase. Their bid books go to FIFA at the end of the week with a decision to be made June 13.
  
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• Travel Tuesday: cramped aircraft causing customer complaints

  13-03-2018 17:24 via globalnews.ca
  If you felt a little claustrophobic on your last flight, you’re not the only one.
  
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• Concert announcement: Kathy Griffin brings tour to Vancouver this June

  13-03-2018 17:17 via vancouversun.com
  Kathy Griffin will share with Vancouver how the infamous photo came to be and the fallout that ensued in her Laugh Your Head Off tour later this summer.
  Griffin will bring her two-hour set to Vancouver’s Orpheum Theatre on Saturday, June 2.
  It is her first set of North American dates since the controversy over Griffin’s video of a Donald Trump-esque effigy, shared to her Instagram and Twitter account in May 2017. The video, filmed during a photo shoot with known shock photographer Ty
  
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• Andrew Weaver: Student-led movement on gun control demonstrates it's time to change voting age to 16  

  13-03-2018 17:00 via vancouversun.com
  Nearly two decades after Columbine, the United States may finally get the gun control measures that survivors from Sandy Hook to Georgia Tech have long called for. The heroic survivors of the Parkland school shooting have managed to galvanize support for gun control to record levels. Due to their voices, 72 per cent of Americans now support stricter gun control laws, compared to just 50 per cent after the October Las Vegas shooting.
  The thoughtful, well-organized leadership displayed by the Park
  
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• Woman killed in Kelowna house fire

  13-03-2018 16:43 via globalnews.ca
  RCMP have confirmed a woman was killed in a devastating structure fire on Springfield Road Tuesday.
  
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• Adult missing following house fire in Kelowna

  13-03-2018 16:43 via globalnews.ca
  The fire broke out early this morning at a home in the 2600 Block of Springfield Road.
  
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• Teens cause $20K in damage to West Vancouver rental home

  13-03-2018 16:31 via globalnews.ca
  A group of teens caused $20,000 in damages to a West Vancouver home after the 14-year-old rented the home online using her parent’s credit card. Jordan Armstrong is live from the scene.
  
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