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• Iranian New Year’s Dance

  27-03-2018 23:40 via globalnews.ca
  Norooz is celebrated for 13 days by Iranians and people from diverse communities from around the world. Iranian-Canadian dancer and Miss Vancouver World Lia Fallah performs a dance that honours the cultures of Iran.
  
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• City to trial revised Yaletown parking plan

  27-03-2018 23:37 via vancouversun.com
  The City of Vancouver and Yaletown business have found a middle ground over how to re-arrange parking in the busy downtown neighbourhood in line with recent concerns raised by the fire department.
  After discussions between the city and businesses in Yaletown, angled parking on Hamilton and Mainland Streets is going to be retained instead of the parallel parking stalls on the opposite side of the streets, which was the original plan.
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• PoMo councillor urges municipalities to divest from fossil fuels

  27-03-2018 23:24
  
  A Port Moody councillor wants the city to divest itself of any investment it has in oil companies and stop dealing with banks that support the fossil fuel industry.
  
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• Watch: Indigenous songs, treaties from 1800s added to Canada's UNESCO archives

  27-03-2018 23:14
  Jack Lohman, CEO of the Royal B.C. Museum, says the artifacts 'capture a rare moment of human thought... and rightly deserve to be seen alongside of other human achievements in Canada."
  
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• Vancouver's historic Leslie House makes its move toward restoration

  27-03-2018 23:13 via vancouversun.com
  After almost 130 years (and many hours of preparation), it took less than 20 minutes to move historic Leslie House to its temporary home across the lane from 1380-82 Hornby Street in downtown Vancouver.
  The house first needed to be lifted off its foundation and slid onto the steel-beam frame used to support it for the move. Two sets of wheels were placed beneath the frame at the rear of the house, then a heavy-duty diesel truck backed into place with a cross beam to support the front.
  Then a dri
  
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• B.C. city to take Trans Mountain pipeline fight to Supreme Court of Canada

  27-03-2018 23:01 via globalnews.ca
  The City of Burnaby is turning to Canada's highest court in the dispute over construction of Kinder Morgan's Trans Mountain pipeline.
  
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• ‘Concerns remain’ over tweaked B.C. speculation tax

  27-03-2018 22:59
  
  Changes announced in response to backlash over tax are a good first step, but do not go far enough, say industry groups
  
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• Cypress ski resort sold back to former owner

  27-03-2018 22:55
  
  Meet the new boss. Same as the old boss.That will quite literally be the case at Cypress Mountain Resort, when a deal by Boyne Resorts to reacquire the rights to operate the commercial ski resort.
  
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• Giants-Royals rivalry finally revving up after 12 years

  27-03-2018 22:09 via theprovince.com
  The rivalry between the Vancouver Giants and Victoria Royals might be a little more real now.
  Promotions people from both sides have done their best to sell the idea of clash and conflict between the clubs ever since the Royals came into the league under the Chilliwack Bruins banner for the 2006-07 season.
  It’s been difficult. In Victoria’s 12 years in the league, the Royals and Giants have finished at least 24 points apart in the final standings nine times. There have been four seas
  
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• Petition targets 'abusive and exploitative' birth tourism

  27-03-2018 22:07
  
  Richmond MP asks federal government to denounce practice of visiting Canada to give birth and then leaving
  
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• Richmond Ringette crowned U19 Western Canadian champions

  27-03-2018 21:50
  
  B.C. reps cap perfect five-game run in Saskatoon with win over Saskatchewan in title game
  
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• Metro Vancouver preparing to issue air quality permit to composting facility

  27-03-2018 21:49
  
  Enviro-Smart's previous proposal "would result in unacceptable impacts in terms of odour"
  
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• Dashcam video shows car driving wrong way on Highway 99 before crash

  27-03-2018 21:41 via globalnews.ca
  It was a close call for drivers in Delta after a car was seen driving down the wrong side of Highway 99 before colliding head on with a Toyota Rav 4. RCMP are looking for witnesses who may have seen the Volkswagen driving the wrong way on March 25.
  
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• Updated: Canada Line service back to normal

  27-03-2018 21:34
  
  TransLink warns of possible gaps in service while trains get back to full service.
  
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• Power problem causes Canada Line delays between Olympic Village and Waterfront stations

  27-03-2018 21:34
  
  Travelers must switch to a shuttle train at Olympic Village.
  
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• Elevator woes at TransLink

  27-03-2018 21:26 via globalnews.ca
  We like to think Vancouver is accessible to everyone to get around. But that’s not the experience of Ben Dooley, a man in a wheelchair, who was stranded on the Skytrain system after elevators stopped working.
  
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• Dashcam video shows car going wrong way prior to head-on accident near Massey Tunnel

  27-03-2018 21:25 via vancouversun.com
  Dashcam footage recorded Sunday afternoon captured a Volkswagen Golf travelling down the wrong side of Highway 99 before a multi-vehicle accident that sent three people to hospital.
  The accident happened near the Massey Tunnel.
  Related
  Large crash temporarily closed Highway 99 northbound in Delta Sunday
  RCMP traffic investigators say a 26-year-old Vancouver man suffered life threatening injuries after his southbound Volkswagen Golf collided head-on with Toyota RAV4 in the northbound la
  
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• Burnaby to escalate Kinder Morgan pipeline battle to Supreme Court

  27-03-2018 21:23 via vancouversun.com
  City of Burnaby officials will escalate their legal battle over the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion project to the Supreme Court of Canada, it was announced Tuesday.
  On Friday, the Federal Court of Appeal dismissed the B.C. government’s bid to challenge a National Energy Board ruling that allows Kinder Morgan Canada to bypass local bylaws during construction of the pipeline expansion. The court also ordered B.C. to pay legal costs.
  Alberta Premier Rachel Notley called Friday’s deci
  
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• City of Richmond decision on monster homes deferred

  27-03-2018 21:22 via globalnews.ca
  The City of Richmond is trying to figure out what to do with monster homes built on designated farmland but councillors were not able to make a decision Monday night. Catherine Urquhart reports.
  
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• Suspects in transit attack of 61-year-old woman identified: Transit Police

  27-03-2018 21:15 via globalnews.ca
  Transit Police say two suspects have been identified in relation to the attack of a 61-year-old woman while on a bus in Surrey.
  
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• Suspects identified in transit attack of 61-year-old Burnaby woman

  27-03-2018 21:15 via globalnews.ca
  Transit Police say two suspects have been identified in relation to the attack of a 61-year-old woman while on a bus in Surrey.
  
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• Woman wanted in connection with $80,000 bank card fraud in Langley

  27-03-2018 21:06 via vancouversun.com
  Langley RCMP have released the photo of a woman wanted in connection with the theft of nearly $80,000 from various banks in the Lower Mainland.
  Police say the thief used a fraudulent bank card to withdraw the cash from a single account at a number of different TD Bank branches between Jan. 30 and Feb. 1. 
  “We believe that it’s possible the bank card may have been stolen from the mail,” said Langley RCMP Cpl. Holly Largy.
  Largy says the withdrawals were all made using telle
  
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• Liberals shuffle their shadow cabinet

  27-03-2018 21:06
  
  Michael Lee, Mike Bernier, Linda Larson, Joan Isaacs and Norm Letnick given new roles.
  
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• Rents fall in Canada’s priciest cities – even Vancouver

  27-03-2018 21:05
  
  Vancouver regains spot as priciest for one-bedroom rents as Toronto prices fall, but two-bedroom rents in the city decline
  
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• Private companies set to help Canadian Coast Guard’s aging fleet with icebreaking

  27-03-2018 20:59 via globalnews.ca
  The new powers will allow the coast guard to quickly enlist pre-approved companies for help with icebreaking services as needed without having to go through a formal bidding process.
  
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• Yaletown parking impasse resolved

  27-03-2018 20:48
  
  Revised design will see at least 117 spots retained with the possibility of adding more in the future.
  
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• B.C. government promises to cut MRI wait times

  27-03-2018 20:46 via globalnews.ca
  The province is aiming to conduct 225,000 MRI exams in the 2018-19 fiscal year, up from 188,000 this past fiscal year.
  
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• Adopt a Pet: Max

  27-03-2018 20:46 via globalnews.ca
  Jodi Dunlop from the BC SPCA introduces us to an animal looking for a forever home.
  
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• WATCH: B.C. man saves a young elk tangled in barbed wire

  27-03-2018 20:31 via vancouversun.com
  Some heroes don’t wear capes — they carry wire cutters.
  All hail Mitch Byle, whose quick work and steady hands saved the life of a young elk he found ensnared in a barbed wire fence Sunday near Princeton.
  Byle and his wife Kate Bremner had just left Bremner’s parents’ house when they spotted the animal struggling on the side of the road.
  The yearling cow elk had been left behind by its herd after it got tangled in the fence. 
  “We actually turned around to our h
  
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• Transit police receive dozens of tips in assault on Surrey bus

  27-03-2018 20:26 via vancouversun.com
  Transit police say they’ve identified two suspects believed to have been involved in the brutal attack of a woman on a Surrey bus last week.
  Transit Police spokeswoman Anne Drennan said Tuesday that authorities had received dozens of tips from the public since releasing the images of the alleged suspects, who police believe are husband and wife.
  “As a result, we’ve identified two suspects,” she said. “It’s a very active investigation.”
  No arrests have be
  
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• WorkSafeBC to investigate worker's fall at Vancouver's Hotel Georgia

  27-03-2018 20:24 via vancouversun.com
  A worker is in hospital after falling through an awning at Vancouver’s Hotel Georgia on Tuesday morning.
  Const. Jason Doucette said police were called just before 6 a.m. Tuesday to the sidewalk outside the hotel, located at 801 West Georgia Street, for the report of a workplace accident.
  “One man has been taken to hospital in serious condition after an apparent fall and WorkSafeBC is on scene conducting their investigation,” said Doucette in an email.
  WorkSafeBC spokeswoman Tri
  
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• Public debate to tackle housing development without land assembly

  27-03-2018 20:17
  
  Wednesday evening panel event addresses need for ‘missing middle’ home supply
  
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• Looks like B.C. might be heading towards a business tax revolt

  27-03-2018 20:11
  
  The B.C. government’s plan to shift the burden of medical insurance premiums onto employers has sparked what is starting to look and sound like a tax revolt.
  
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• Beauty Bar: Lise Watier Urban Velocity Collection

  27-03-2018 20:00 via vancouversun.com
  What it is: A new limited-edition makeup collection from the Canadian beauty and skin care brand Lise Watier. 
  The collection of products, which includes eyeliners, lipsticks, blush, eyeshadow and more, is inspired by, “urban softness and a touch of freshness,” according to a news release.
  Housed in Instagram-worthy holographic packaging, the chic spring collection focuses on delivering subtle shimmer and dreamy shades.
  What we say: Our tester was excited to try this season
  
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• Gala spreads message of hope to children who are grieving

  27-03-2018 19:59
  
  April 7 charity event was founded by family of Charlene Reaveley, who was killed by a drunk driver
  
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• Woman wanted in connection to $80,000 bank card fraud in Langley

  27-03-2018 19:38 via vancouversun.com
  Langley RCMP have released the photo of a woman wanted in connection with the theft of nearly $80,000 from various banks in the Lower Mainland.
  Police say the thief used a fraudulent bank card to withdraw the cash from a single account at a number of different TD Bank branches between Jan. 30 and Feb. 1. 
  “We believe that it’s possible the bank card may have been stolen from the mail,” said Langley RCMP Cpl. Holly Largy.
  Largy says the withdrawals were all made from teller
  
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• Burnaby to appeal to Supreme Court of Canada on NEB ruling

  27-03-2018 19:34
  
  NEB decision allowed Kinder Morgan to disregard city permitting and tree bylaws
  
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• ‘I just want my money back.’ Couple had $100K wire stuck for months after trying to buy Bitcoin

  27-03-2018 19:21 via globalnews.ca
  As some banks cut ties with cryptocurrency companies, some Canadians are getting caught in the cracks and falling into a regulatory vacuum.
  
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• Restaurant server says firing for 'aggressive' attitude discriminated against his French culture

  27-03-2018 18:25
  The B.C. Human Rights Tribubnal says Guillaume Rey, who works as a server at Milestones, should have a chance to explain why his French culture could be misinterpreted as violating the restaurant's workplace respect policy.
  
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• Prism Prize music-video nominees short-listed

  27-03-2018 18:00 via vancouversun.com
  The Prism Prize celebrating the top Canadian music videos of the year released its top-10 nominees list. The top-20 shortlist was already posted at prismprize.com.
  A jury of over 120 Canadian music, film and media-arts professionals selected the finalists after viewing thousands of submissions. Criteria for selection included style, creativity, innovation and originality. The winner will be announced at a screening and awards event May 13 at TIFF Bell Lightbox.
  The top-choice video is awarded a
  
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• Life can't be boring for this Steveston restaurateur

  27-03-2018 18:00
  
  Former Paesano's owner Satinder Jaswal will re-open George's Taverna
  
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• WorkSafe BC to investigate worker's fall at Vancouver's Hotel Georgia

  27-03-2018 17:52 via vancouversun.com
  A worker is in hospital after falling through an awning at Vancouver’s Hotel Georgia on Tuesday morning.
  Const. Jason Doucette said police were called just before 6 a.m. Tuesday to the sidewalk outside the hotel, located at 801 West Georgia Street, for the report of a workplace accident.
  “One man has been taken to hospital in serious condition after an apparent fall and WorkSafe BC is on scene conducting their investigation,” said Doucette in an email.
  WorkSafe BC spokeswoman T
  
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• Plant-based eating

  27-03-2018 17:42 via globalnews.ca
  Cancer survivor and registered holistic nutritionist Hanna Rakowska explains how to create diets she says can help prevent cancer and other diseases.
  
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• 44-day vegan challenge

  27-03-2018 17:42 via globalnews.ca
  Cancer survivor and registered holistic nutritionist Hanna Rakowska explains how to create diets she says can help prevent cancer and other diseases.
  
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• BC SPCA: choose chocolate bunnies this Easter

  27-03-2018 17:26
  
  A living and breathing rabbit is long-term commitment.
  
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• BCAA Play Here contest kicks off

  27-03-2018 17:24 via globalnews.ca
  Shawn Pettipas from BCAA joined Global News Morning to announce the kick off of BCAA’s Play Here contest. Three lucky communities will receive a $100,000 play space revitalization!
  
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• Workplace accident at Vancouver’s Hotel Georgia

  27-03-2018 17:19 via globalnews.ca
  The worker fell through the glass awning.
  
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• Vancouver weather: Rain to give way to wind by Tuesday afternoon

  27-03-2018 17:08 via vancouversun.com
  VANCOUVER, B.C.: March 27, 2018 – Tuesday’s weather will see the rain give way to wind by the afternoon.
  But it’ll only be a brief respite, with a mix of sun and cloud on Wednesday before a return to rains on Thursday. Safe to say, you should throw some spare, dry socks in your bag before leaving the house this week. It’s going to be a wet one.
  There are currently no extreme weather alerts active for Vancouver.Weather: Vancouver, B.C.
  Today: Rain ends late in the mor
  
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• Workplace accident at Hotel Georgia in Vancouver

  27-03-2018 17:05 via globalnews.ca
  A worker is in hospital this morning after falling through a glass awning at the Hotel Georgia while cleaning. WorkSafe BC is now investigating.
  
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• Bail hearings scheduled for 2 suspects accused of assaulting man with autism

  27-03-2018 17:02 via globalnews.ca
  A B.C. man arrested in connection with an attack on a man with autism is set to appear in Ontario court today. Jordan Armstrong has the details.
  
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