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• B.C.'s Selkirk Mountains' Gray Ghost caribou herd 'functionally extinct'

  17-04-2018 23:58 via vancouversun.com
  The Gray Ghost caribou herd in the southern Selkirk Mountains is “functionally extinct,” despite a decade worth of interventions by governments to save them.
  Only three females are left of a population that had 50 members as recently as 2009, said Canadian wildlife biologist Mark Hebblewhite, a professor at the University of Montana.
  “The only thing we can do at this point is let them die off or put them in a zoo and breed them,” he said. “Herds like this are winkin
  
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• Flooding, washout cause for concern in the Okanagan

  17-04-2018 23:55 via globalnews.ca
  The Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen said 148 homes are now under evacuation alert because of the potential for a debris flow to hit the area north of Oliver
  
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• Driver strikes six-year-old in North Vancouver

  17-04-2018 23:41
  
  Driver who made u-turn to avoid construction traffic will be ticketed, RCMP says.
  
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• Hungerford Properties purchases 15.5 acres on Marine Drive

  17-04-2018 23:40
  
  Hungerford Properties has acquired two large industrial sites on Marine Drive totalling 15.5 acres — a 12.5 acre site at 86 Southeast Marine Dr. and a three-acre property at 396 Southwest Marine Dr.
  
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• Skookum Festival to allow in-and-out privileges, single-day tickets

  17-04-2018 23:33 via vancouversun.com
  Due to an outpouring of demand, Skookum Festival organizers have announced in-and-out privileges will be allowed at the three-day event.
  The update comes just one day before the release of the festival’s daily lineup and the same week single-day tickets were set to go on sale.
  “SKOOKUM pass update! We’ve heard your feedback on festival ins-and-outs and are pleased to announce that we will allow for festival re-entry privileges across all weekend and single day passes,” or
  
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• B.C. legislation would allow ICBC to cancel driver’s licence for unpaid child support

  17-04-2018 23:30 via globalnews.ca
  The B.C. government has introduced new legislation that would allow ICBC to cancel the driver's licence of someone who owes more than $3,000 in child support payments.
  
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• Vancouver city council looks to allow permanent residents to vote in municipal elections

  17-04-2018 23:29 via globalnews.ca
  Vancouver city council is debating on whether or not permanent residents could vote in future municipal elections.
  
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• Burnaby raccoon euthanized after being found dragging foot trap

  17-04-2018 23:19 via vancouversun.com
  An adult raccoon found wandering around Burnaby last Thursday with its right paw snared in a leg trap was euthanized after it chewed off its own foot.
  The animal, which was spotted by a resident on Norland Avenue, was dragging a trap and chain when it was recovered by a crew from the Critter Care Wildlife Society.
  Staff at the Langley-based animal rescue centre managed to remove the trap and determined the raccoon’s paw had been crushed as it struggled to free itself.
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• Vancouver park board condemns 4/20 rally at Sunset Beach this Friday

  17-04-2018 23:16 via vancouversun.com
  The Vancouver Park Board has issued a statement condemning the 4/20 rally happening this Friday in the city’s West End.
  The event — which drew 40,000 attendees last year — is once again being hosted at Sunset Beach, though without a permit and without the support of the park board.
  “The board continues to have significant concerns about the event’s impact on residents, the park and facilities that serve our community,” read a statement issued Tuesday morning t
  
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• Carr creates a curious conundrum for the left-of-centre crowd

  17-04-2018 23:12
  
  It is still early days in the upcoming Vancouver municipal election, but the whole scene has a certain frantic air about it, particularly when it comes to the question: Who will be the next mayor?
  
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• Roundhouse Radio CEO ‘heartbroken’ over station shutdown

  17-04-2018 23:01
  
  Don Schafer said telling employees was the most difficult day of his career
  
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• Pipes arrive at Kinder Morgan facility in New West

  17-04-2018 22:56
  
  "Materials that were ordered and were in transit prior to last week’s announcement are arriving at worksites," company says.
  
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• Police seek help identifying a sexual assault suspect in Surrey

  17-04-2018 22:43 via vancouversun.com
  Mounties in Surrey need help identifying a suspect after a woman was sexually assaulted while shopping in the City Centre area last month.
  RCMP allege that on March 15, shortly before 1:30 p.m., a woman was groped while shopping in a store in the 10100-block of King George Boulevard.
  The suspect is described as a South Asian male, with black hair, a black partial beard, approximately 5-foot-10, and weighing approximately 160 lbs.
  Police say he was wearing a grey T-shirt, a green jacket, white ru
  
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• Marriage in rough shape? A sex robot could help, says UBC professor

  17-04-2018 22:40 via vancouversun.com
  Robot Sex: Social and Ethical Implications is published by MIT Press.
  Is your marriage on the rocks? A sex robot could help save it – and no, it’s not a punchline to a joke.
  Marina Adshade, who teaches at the University of B.C.’s Vancouver School of Economics, suggests sex robots could actually improve marriages by easing the demands we place on our partners in monogamous relationships.
  Adshade’s suggestion is detailed in a chapter written for the book Robot Sex: Social a
  
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• Kelowna RCMP investigate fake US currency in the Okanagan

  17-04-2018 22:31 via globalnews.ca
  Kelowna RCMP said this month alone there have been ten police files opened connected to fake American currency.
  
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• Anti-scam expo aims to put the cuffs on fraud

  17-04-2018 22:23
  
  Experts to offer tips on dealing with everything from bitcoin to social media at April 18 event in North Vancouver
  
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• Maple Ridge’s Tyler O’Neill inches closer to big-league Cardinals’ debut

  17-04-2018 22:19 via theprovince.com
  The way things are going, opposing Triple-A pitchers might be publicly pulling for Tyler O’Neill’s big-league debut soon.
  As of this morning, the 23-year-old O’Neill, an outfielder from Maple Ridge, is leading the Pacific Coast League in home runs (6), runs batted in (18) and is sitting fifth in batting average (.432) after 11 games with the Memphis (Tenn.) Redbirds, the top affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals.
  In the entire minor leagues, he is tied for tops in long balls to
  
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• UBC prof: the sex robots are coming to save your marriage. No, really

  17-04-2018 22:16 via globalnews.ca
  A UBC professor argues sex robots could improve marriage by taking pressure off partners, and allowing new forms of companionship.
  
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• How will B.C. respond to Alberta’s legislation to cut off flow of fuel

  17-04-2018 21:46 via globalnews.ca
  B.C. is ready to fight back as Alberta passes legislation that could cut off the flow of fuel. Keith Baldrey has the latest on options the government is considering,
  
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• Richmond’s first disputed strata sale approved by judge, fuels speculation

  17-04-2018 21:35
  
  102-unit Ascott Wynde building is first Richmond strata to be sold without 100 per cent owners' consent
  
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• Renter numbers on the rise in Metro Vancouver while declining in Montréal

  17-04-2018 21:32
  
  High real estate prices means percentage of non-immigrant 25-34-year-olds renting their home is now even higher in Vancouver than in Montréal – a city known for high renter rates
  
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• Efforts to prevent debris flow in Oliver area as evacuation alert expands

  17-04-2018 21:23 via globalnews.ca
  On Monday night the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen expanded an evacuation alert in the area “due to the potential of a debris flow.”
  
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• Adopt a Pet: Loveable Lady the Rottweiler mix

  17-04-2018 21:22 via globalnews.ca
  Meet Lady! She sure is a sweetheart considering the life she has had so far. Lady is looking for a new home after a life outside on a chain. Help the BC SPCA find a new home for this great 10 -year old dog at the Chilliwack branch.
  
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• Adopt a Pet: Lady

  17-04-2018 21:22 via globalnews.ca
  Meet an adorable pet ready to be adopted from the BC SCPA.
  
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• Spring cleaning in the kitchen

  17-04-2018 21:14 via globalnews.ca
  Is there a funky smell coming from your fridge? Diana Steele has tips on how to safely clean it out and toss the food that’s past its prime.
  
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• 4/19 pot panel wants to clear the air regarding cannabis and youth

  17-04-2018 21:13
  
  On the eve of 4/20, CBC is hosting a panel to give kids and parents the information they need before anyone tokes up.
  
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• B.C. Attorney General calls new Alberta pipeline legislation a ‘bluff’

  17-04-2018 21:11 via globalnews.ca
  B.C. Attorney General David Eby says Alberta legislation to restrict the flow of oil outside the province is a 'bluff' that wouldn't survive a court challenge.
  
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• Style in the City: Amber Huang

  17-04-2018 21:01 via vancouversun.com
  Name: Amber Huang 
  Occupation: Fashion blogger, financial advisor, and student
  Personal style in one word: Free 
  Get Social: @AmberHuanng on Instagram 
  Love Amber’s look? Here are a few items to help you re-create it for yourself. The jacket 
  Ready for a twist on your old blue-jean jacket? Why not try it in black? This Wilfred Free Bishamber Jacket can be worn with sleek skinny jeans like Amber has here for a monochromatic look, or pair it with a pop of colour
  
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• Amazon may rent the old post office in downtown Vancouver

  17-04-2018 20:57 via vancouversun.com
  Amazon is looking at renting the old post office in downtown Vancouver.
  Real-estate sources say the online retail giant wants to add a million square feet of office and commercial space downtown, part of an expansion that’ll see the company double its Vancouver workforce to 2,000 people by 2020.
  Amazon didn’t respond to requests for comment, and leasing agent Tony Astles of Bentall Kennedy said “any discussions we do or don’t have with tenants are confidential, sorry.&rdq
  
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• The Royal Way in the UK

  17-04-2018 20:47 via theprovince.com
  An invitation by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle isn’t required to enjoy Windsor Castle where their wedding takes place or Kensington Palace where they announced their engagement. From palaces to pubs, the following spots in Edinburgh and London are royal hangouts, some going back centuries. And once the hoop-la is over and the crowds gone, when availability and rates are back to normal, these royal destinations and experiences are worth visiting.
  Edinburgh
  At the beginning of the Royal Mil
  
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• City of Vancouver begrudgingly gears up for annual 4/20 smoke up

  17-04-2018 20:33 via globalnews.ca
  The annual 4/20 'protestival' will be back at Vancouver's Sunset Beach this Friday, "against the wishes of the elected Park Board commissioners."
  
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• B.C.'s commercial real estate sales smash records in 2017

  17-04-2018 20:16
  
  Total commercial real estate transactions hit $7.5 billion in 2017, up more than $3 billion from a year earlier
  
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• Park board considering parking policy

  17-04-2018 20:02
  
  Commissioners direct staff to report back with policy to address access and affordability.
  
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• This Just In: Biossance Squalane + Vitamin C Rose, Lily Lolo Pressed Bronzer Oil and Elizabeth Arden Standing Ovation Mascara

  17-04-2018 20:00 via vancouversun.com
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  Squalane + Vitamin C Rose Oil
  They say: Formerly known as “The Nourisher” from the brand, this face oil features Vitamin C, rose oil and squalane oil (form sugarcane) to hydrate, brighten and firm skin. 
  We say: This fast-absorbing oil leaves skin feeling instantly soothed and hydrated. Our tester, who has combination skin, was pleased with how smooth and soft her skin felt post-use. Worn day or night, it leaves skin looking calm and hydrated — without appearing
  
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• Style Q&A: Allbirds shoe brand launches in Canada

  17-04-2018 20:00 via vancouversun.com
  Leather, polyurethane and microfibre are just a few of the materials we’re likely all familiar with when it comes to footwear. 
  But, what about wool?
  The textile fibre, which is most often sourced from sheep and goats, can typically be found in sweaters and accessories — and thanks to the brand Allbirds, it can now also be found on shoes. 
  Joey Zwillinger and Tim Brown, the brand’s founders, chatted with Postmedia News about launching their wool-focused footwear brand
  
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• The robots are coming, but it doesn’t mean you’ll end up in the unemployment line

  17-04-2018 19:55 via globalnews.ca
  Automation and artificial intelligence are here to stay. But an innovation expert argues that the labour market will adapt with them.
  
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• Surrey RCMP seek to identify sexual assault suspect

  17-04-2018 19:38 via globalnews.ca
  Surrey RCMP is asking for the public's assistance in identifying a suspect after allegedly sexually assaulting a woman while shopping in the City Centre area.
  
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• Donations raised for young daughter of hit and run victim in Maple Ridge, as police find vehicle

  17-04-2018 19:38 via vancouversun.com
  Donations are being raised for the young daughter of a woman killed Thursday in a hit and run in Maple Ridge, as Mounties say they have found the vehicle.
  RCMP say shortly before 10 p.m., a White 2017 Honda Civic was travelling west in the 21800-block of Lougheed Highway when it struck and killed Tassis Vix, the mother of a 10-year-old girl and a beloved veterinarian assistant at Haney Animal Hospital in Maple Ridge. 
  The suspect fled the scene before police arrived.
  Police are looking
  
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• B.C. Man suggests cutting off ‘weed oil’ to Alberta

  17-04-2018 19:17 via globalnews.ca
  One B.C. resident told reporter Jordan Armstrong Tuesday morning that if Alberta limits access to B.C.’s oil, then B.C. Should cut off its ‘weed oil’ supply.
  
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• Commercial Real Estate: Vancouver's growth will depend on building more office space

  17-04-2018 19:08 via vancouversun.com
  Only two high-end office spaces of 30,000 square feet or larger remain available for lease in downtown Vancouver, according to a new tenant profile report by commercial property firm Avison Young.
  By the end of the first quarter of this year, there were 11 class-AAA buildings, certified in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design and located near SkyTrain that included 30,000 sq. ft. spaces, but only two such spaces remained available, the report said.
  One of those spaces is a sub-lease at
  
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• Muji announces Richmond Centre location’s opening date

  17-04-2018 18:57
  
  This is third B.C. location for Japanese retailer
  
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• Washout closes Highway 33 east of Kelowna

  17-04-2018 18:55 via globalnews.ca
  Highway 33 is closed in both directions due to a washout.
  
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• Highway 3A to partially reopen after mudslide

  17-04-2018 18:52 via globalnews.ca
  Starting at 2:00 p.m. the highway will be open to single lane alternating traffic at the top of every hour.
  
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• Mobility pricing could unfairly penalize low-income drivers says economist

  17-04-2018 18:35
  
  Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives issues position ahead of independent commission’s report.
  
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• Richmond realtor duped buyer into displaying ‘sold’ sign for a year

  17-04-2018 18:30
  
  A Richmond realtor has been fined after tricking a buyer to display a New Coast Realty “sold” sign outside the property for a year.
  
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• Both Alberta and B.C. can regulate pipelines… just not the way they want to: expert

  17-04-2018 18:01 via globalnews.ca
  Both provinces can make laws about what goes in the pipes, but not if it's meant to target someone else.
  
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• Police seek help identifying sexual assault suspect in Surrey

  17-04-2018 17:36 via vancouversun.com
  Mounties in Surrey need help identifying a suspect after a woman was allegedly sexually assaulted while shopping in the City Centre area last month.
  RCMP allege on March 15, shortly before 1:30 p.m., a woman was groped while shopping in a store located in the 10100-block of King George Boulevard.
  The suspect is described as a South Asian male, with black hair, a black partial beard, approximately 5’10” tall, and weighing approximately 160 lbs.
  Police say he was wearing a grey t-shirt
  
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• The Morning Skate, April 17: A Spezza deal at a discount? Baseball meets The Ice Storm

  17-04-2018 17:27 via theprovince.com
  Sure, we’re all getting a little testy over this soggy spring weather. But count your blessings.
  The Blue Jays and most of the other northeastern teams in baseball are seeing ice storms and other monstrosities wreak havoc on their spring schedules.
  A scenic stroll along Toronto’s boardwalk on Sunday. We’ll take a seawall — even one post-landslide — any day.
  The Jays haven’t been able to play since Friday, and not even moving indoors back home in Toronto provid
  
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• Ultimate undergarments: Three new bras to update your lingerie drawer

  17-04-2018 17:00 via vancouversun.com
  If your bra selection is looking a little … stale this spring, it’s likely high time you updated with a few new undergarments.
  But, rather than search endlessly through the racks of bra brands and styles on offer, why not take a more directed (and dare we say educated) approach to brassiere buying with a look at these new styles first. 
  We picked three of our favourite new releases, each of which fulfils a potential void in your lingerie line. From an active-appropriate sp
  
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