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• North America’s best Asian food is in Richmond, according to the New York Times

  05-06-2018 23:33 via globalnews.ca
  A New York Times writer was a big fan of the Richmond Night Market.
  
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• Vancouver council pushes controversial Chinatown ‘downzoning’ to public hearing

  05-06-2018 23:21
  
  City votes in favour of getting public feedback on contentious issue of reducing density in historic neighbourhood
  
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• Big Brother Canada: Season 6 winner Paras Atashnak votes yearbook titles

  05-06-2018 23:20 via vancouversun.com
  B.C.’s own Paras Atashnak – the winner of Big Brother Canada’s sixth season – sat down to chat with Postmedia this week.
  After discussing her return to the real world, what her parents thought of her time on a reality television show and what she’ll do with her $100,000 prize, we asked Paras to name names and vote different housemates for Big Brother Canada yearbook titles. Here’s what she had to say.
  Class Clown or Prankster? Hamza Hatoum
  Paras Atashnak:
  
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• Kate Spade's death serves as reminder that mental illness doesn't discriminate

  05-06-2018 23:14
  
  According to the World Health Organization, close to 800,000 people die by suicide each year
  
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• Fatal incident sees dump truck crush young man at construction site near Handsworth school

  05-06-2018 23:14 via globalnews.ca
  The man was pronounced dead at the scene.
  
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• Exotic dancer who viewed businessman as 'sugar daddy' ordered by B.C. court to repay $1.3m

  05-06-2018 23:14 via vancouversun.com
  An exotic dancer who viewed her businessman friend as a “sugar daddy” during their eight-year relationship has been ordered to pay him $1.3 million in damages.
  “Sex for pay, opportunism, deception and false expectations form the backdrop to this litigation,” B.C. Supreme Court Justice Dev Dley said in the opening line of his ruling on the case.
  A lengthy trial heard that in July 2007, while commuting through Pearson Airport in Toronto, businessman Michael Alexander Norkum
  
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• Foerster sentenced for Van Diest murder

  05-06-2018 23:13 via globalnews.ca
  Foerster will be eligible to apply for parole on April 4, 2029.
  
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• Man crushed to death by dump truck at North Vancouver construction site

  05-06-2018 23:11 via vancouversun.com
  A 24-year-old man died Tuesday after being crushed by a dump truck while working at a North Vancouver construction site.
  RCMP say the accident happened at around 10:30 a.m. in a residential area around Handsworth Road and Timberline Place, near Handsworth secondary school.
  Police say the Vancouver man was working close to the truck when he was knocked down and crushed by the vehicle.He was pronounced dead at the scene. His name has not been released.
  North Vancouver RCMP’s serious crime un
  
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• Big Brother Canada: Here's why Season 6 winner Paras Atashnak won't watch her season

  05-06-2018 23:11 via vancouversun.com
  Not many people are willing to live under constant video surveillance.
  But for a decent chunk of prize money and a unique once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to participate in a nationally televised social experiment-turned-reality show? This B.C. woman did — and she won.
  Paras Atashnak, a 23-year-old law student from Port Coquitlam, is the latest player — and first B.C. competitor — to join the Big Brother Canada winners’ circle after winning Season 6 last month; Atashna
  
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• Nutritional benefits of strawberries

  05-06-2018 22:53 via globalnews.ca
  Fresh local B.C. strawberries are ripe for the picking. More than just a juicy snack, they are packed with nutrients. Diana Steele has the details.
  
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• Anti-gang police concerned about Metro Vancouver firefighter bikers

  05-06-2018 22:47 via vancouversun.com
  B.C.’s anti-gang agency says a new Metro Vancouver firefighters biker club with links to the Hells Angels raises serious issues.
  Sgt. Brenda Winpenny, of the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit, said Tuesday that the decision by some firefighters to form the Florian’s Knights and associate with the notorious biker gang puts themselves and other first responders at risk.
  “The Hells Angels have a longtime involvement in both illegal marijuana grow operations and synthetic dr
  
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• Adopt a Pet: Sprite and Cola

  05-06-2018 22:46 via globalnews.ca
  Kittens, Sprite and Cola, are in the care of the BC SPCA’s Burnaby branch. They came from an unwanted litter and will be ready for adoption soon.
  
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• BC Liberal voters are big fans of BC NDP’s housing taxes, poll shows

  05-06-2018 22:44 via globalnews.ca
  Yes, even the school tax.
  
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• Election seasons brings another wacky week in lead-up to Oct. 20 vote

  05-06-2018 22:39
  
  Hector Bremner expected to launch new party before end of the month, Ken Sim is NPA's new leader and Taleeb Noormohamed drops out of Vision’s leadership race.
  
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• Two teenagers dead following targeted shooting in Surrey, cars set on fire

  05-06-2018 22:37 via vancouversun.com
  Two teenage boys are dead following a targeted shooting late Monday evening in Surrey.
  Jaskarn “Jason” Singh Jhutty, 16, and Jaskaran “Jesse” Singh Bhangal, 17, were identified as the victims found at the side of the road in the 18800-block of 40th Avenue on Monday evening around 10:30 p.m.
  Both had suffered gunshot wounds and were declared dead at the scene.
  IHIT says 17-year-old Jaskaran Singh Bhangal (left) and 16-year-old Jaskarn Singh Jhutty were killed in a double-s
  
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• City of Vancouver proposes new height limits for Chinatown developments

  05-06-2018 22:25 via globalnews.ca
  The City of Vancouver is proposing a height limit of 90 feet for any new developments.
  
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• ‘Significant’ decrease in violence: UBCO study of psychedelic drug use

  05-06-2018 21:38 via globalnews.ca
  A new study by UBC Okanagan says men who have used psychedelic drugs have a lower likelihood of committing violence against their partners. The study was published last month in the in the Journal of Psychopharmacology. According to the authors, it was based on an anonymous online questionnaire of 1,266 people, between the ages of...
  
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• Trudeau meets with First Nation leaders over Trans Mountain expansion

  05-06-2018 21:25 via globalnews.ca
  "I think it's important we continue to listen."
  
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• Vancouver Canadians’ ‘all in the family’ ties may add young Griffin Conine to the mix

  05-06-2018 21:24 via theprovince.com
  Griffin Conine could be joining the list of Vancouver Canadians with a big-league dad.
  The Toronto Blue Jays are the C’s major league parent club and selected the 20-year-old son of former Florida Marlins outfielder Jeff Conine with their second-round pick, 52nd overall in baseball’s amateur draft on Monday night.
  The younger Conine is a left-handed hitting outfielder in his junior season at Duke University.
  The draft continues Tuesday with rounds 3-10 and Wednesday with rounds 11-40
  
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• Trudeau speaks to B.C. Indigenous leaders about Trans Mountain pipeline

  05-06-2018 21:17 via globalnews.ca
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committee in Rosedale, British Columbia to seek support for the Trans Mountain pipeline. Anti-pipeline protesters also gathered outside of the meeting.
  
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• International: 20 bestselling books of the week of June 2

  05-06-2018 20:57 via vancouversun.com
  HARDCOVER FICTION
  1. The Outsider — Stephen King.
  2. The Cast — Danielle Steel.
  3. The Fallen — David Baldacci.
  4. The 17th Suspect — James Patterson and Maxine Paetro.
  5. Beach House Reunion — Mary Alice Monroe.
  6. Warlight — Michael Ondaatje.
  7. Before We Were Yours — Lisa Wingate.
  8. The High Tide Club — Mary Kay Andrews.
  9. Little Fires Everywhere — Celest Ng.
  10. By Invitation Only — Dorothea Benton Frank.
  HARDCOVER NON-FICTION
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• B.C. 15 bestselling books of the week of June 2

  05-06-2018 20:54 via vancouversun.com
  1. Whitewater Cooks: More Beautiful Food — Shelley Adams (Alicon Holdings Ltd.).
  2. One Eagle Soaring — Roy Henry Vickers and Robert Budd (Harbour Publishing).
  3. 21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act — Bob Joseph (Page Two Strategies)
  4. E.J. Hughes Paints Vancouver Island — Robert Amos (TouchWood Editions)
  5. 105 Hikes In and Around Southwestern British Columbia — Stephen Hui (Greystone Books).6. A Matter of Confidence: The Inside Sto
  
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• Two teenagers dead in Monday evening Surrey shooting

  05-06-2018 20:40 via vancouversun.com
  Two teenagers are dead following a shooting late Monday evening in Surrey.
  Surrey RCMP was called out to the 18800-block of 40th Avenue on Monday evening around 11 p.m. for the report of a possible shooting.
  The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team, which has taken over the investigation, confirmed the bodies of two shooting victims, aged 16 and 17 years old, were found at the scene.
  IHIT Cpl. Frank Jang said the victims were not known to police but investigators believe the killings were
  
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• North Vancouver woman dies after being run over in crosswalk

  05-06-2018 20:33 via vancouversun.com
  A North Vancouver woman who was struck by a vehicle while using a crosswalk last week has died from her injuries.
  The accident happened May 31, 10:30 a.m., at the intersection of West 3rd Street and Fell Avenue in North Vancouver.
  North Vancouver RCMP say a driver was turning left onto Fell Avenue on a green light when he struck a 57-year-old woman and a 49-year-old man as they were using the crosswalk.
  The woman was taken to hospital with serious injuries but has since
  
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• A ‘carbon bubble’ is coming, and Canada’s oilsands are doomed: study

  05-06-2018 20:15 via globalnews.ca
  The global fossil fuel industry is heading toward a major crisis by 2035, and Canada's oilsands will likely be among the first to collapse when the so-called "carbon bubble" bursts, according to a new study looking at advancements in clean energy.
  
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• Landlord group warns Rental Housing Task Force of being legislated 'to death’

  05-06-2018 20:11
  
  B.C. government should maintain current allowable annual rent increase and rent control tied to the tenant rather than unit, says LandlordBC
  
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• Lululemon hosting yoga event with Xavier Rudd in Jack Poole Plaza

  05-06-2018 20:05 via vancouversun.com
  Australian musician Xavier Rudd will co-host a huge yoga demonstration Sunday morning in Vancouver’s Jack Pool Plaza.
  Vancouver athletic apparel retailer Lululemon invited the famed multi-instrumentalist to be a special guest at Yoga is Yours Vancouver, a celebration of yoga and music.
  Yogis and newcomers are invited to the by-donation, all-level community class lead by lululemon Global Yoga Ambassador Ryan Leier, accompanied by Rudd in Jack Poole Plaza at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday.Th
  
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• The It List: Mother Denim The Sinner jeans

  05-06-2018 20:00 via vancouversun.com
  The product: Mother Denim The Sinner jeans.
  Why we love them: These baby blues get the vintage-inspired trend just right.
  From the slightly relaxed fit and higher rise to the lighter-than-normal wash — cheekily referred to as Thanks for Nothin’ — they’re a slight ’90s throwback, without being, well, actually vintage and therefore likely worn by someone else.
  For those not familiar with this American denim brand, it specializes in creating cool, classic and
  
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• Style Q&A: Clinique opens first stand-alone boutique in Metro Vancouver

  05-06-2018 20:00 via vancouversun.com
  Clinique is one of those beauty and skin-care brands that needs no introduction.
  The brand behind cult-classic products such as the Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion and Take the Day Off Makeup Remover has long been available at retailer outposts across Canada, which has made it a household name for many beauty shoppers. 
  And now, its products are also available in its own branded store. 
  Clinique Canada recently announced the opening of its first stand-alone boutique, lo
  
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• Letters, June 6: People should head to Kinder Morgan site and cheer on those workers, reader says

  05-06-2018 20:00 via theprovince.com
  I know we should appeal to reason and unity, but if all else fails we should go to the Kinder Morgan site in Burnaby and cheer on the pipeline workers right in front of the protesters.Where do these people think the gas comes from that heats their homes while they’re dreaming of ways to sabotage our economy? What do they think is driving up the gas prices at our pumps that we are all paying?It’s the thinking of the pipeline opponents and B.C. politicians that is making investors
  
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• Irish comic Dylan Moran spreads his Grumbling Mustard in Vancouver

  05-06-2018 20:00 via vancouversun.com
  Dylan Moran
  When: June 21, 8 p.m.
  Where: Vogue Theatre
  Tickets: $42, voguetheatre.comIt is unlikely you will ever find comedian Dylan Moran having to apologize for being a Twitter twit.
  The veteran Irish comedian says that, in his world, social media is for working not spouting polarizing and career-ending opinions and ideas.
  “Oh God no,” said Moran when asked about posting his thoughts and ideas online.
  “Jesus Christ are you kidding me? You cannot put a price on getting away f
  
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• This Just In: Blend and Boost LAB Face Cream, Beautycounter Color Intense Lipstick and Susanne Kaufmann Day Cream Line T

  05-06-2018 19:00 via vancouversun.com
  Blend and Boost
  LAB Face Cream
  They say: This cream, like the other others in the Blend and Boost line, can be enhanced with special Boosters that target personal skincare concerns. By creating a customized concoction, you can also eliminate some steps in your skin care regime. This cream base claims to offer anti-aging benefits of reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
  We say: Our tester loved the feel of this light cream. It went on smoothly and absorbed right away. She also loved
  
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• Beauty Bar: NYX Professional Makeup Strictly Vinyl Lip Gloss

  05-06-2018 19:00 via vancouversun.com
  What it is: A collection of lip glosses from the beauty brand NYX Professional, these high-shine formulas give lips the look of patent leather or vinyl with a mirror-like shine and a bold hit of colour.
  Available in eight pigmented shades, the formula promises to provide”hardcore colour and intense shine”with just a few sweeps of the applicator wand. No base coat required.
  What we say: These lip glosses will make you forget all about your go-to matte lip look. Seriously.
  Our tes
  
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• Daily Poll: What do you think of Miss America scrapping the ball gown and swimsuit segment?

  05-06-2018 18:53 via vancouversun.com
  On Tuesday, the Miss America pageant announced it was scrapping the ball gown and swimsuit segment of its televised competition.
  Instead, competitors representing each of the U.S. states will participate in an interactive session with the judges that will better showcase their personality.Take Our Poll
  
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• Man faces impaired driving charges after police bike run over

  05-06-2018 18:50 via theprovince.com
  Charges have been recommended against an alleged drunk driver after a bicycle belonging to Vancouver police was run over.
  On Saturday just before 9:30 p.m., witnesses spotted a man in a pickup truck driving without headlights and honking at other cars near Spyglass Place and Wheelhouse Square underneath the Cambie Bridge.
  Two nearby bike officers suspected the driver was drunk and attempted to investigate but the driver fled after running over one of the officer’s bicycle. Neither officer
  
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• Dweezil Zappa: Choice Cuts World Tour 2018

  05-06-2018 18:38 via globalnews.ca
  Dweezil Zappa continues his mission to unlock the mysteries held within the superabundance of his father Frank Zappa’s iconic music. He plays the Commodore Ballroom December 13th, 2018
  
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• Top new toys for 2018 summer

  05-06-2018 18:15 via globalnews.ca
  Toys R Us Chief Play Officer Émile Burbidge gives us a kids perspective when reviewing the top new toys for kids this summer.
  
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• No-frills ‘nightmares’: Passengers describe missing refunds and bookings with Canada’s Flair Air

  05-06-2018 18:11 via globalnews.ca
  The low-cost airline has apologized to any passenger who has not received a promised reimbursement or refund.
  
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• What you need to know about the federal pipeline purchase

  05-06-2018 18:09
  
  BIV answers the most pressing questions about the federal government’s purchase of the Trans Mountain pipeline project – which breaks a political impasse but also poses a potential threat to investment
  
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• BCAA Play Here finalist: Ecole North Oyster

  05-06-2018 17:46 via globalnews.ca
  Christina Stephen from Ecole North Oyster explains why she hopes her community will be one of the winners of the BCAA Place Space Contest.
  
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• White Rock residents carjacked at gun point

  05-06-2018 17:42 via vancouversun.com
  Mounties are seeking witnesses to an armed carjacking that occurred Friday night in White Rock.
  White Rock RCMP say the incident happened at around 9:30 p.m.
  A car stopped at the intersection of Habgood Street and Pacific Avenue was approached by two men with handguns. The occupants were ordered out of the car, had their cellphones and wallets stolen and then watched as the bandits drove away in their vehicle.
  The car was later was found burning in Langley.
  Police are looking for two white men i
  
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• IHIT investigate after two bodies discovered in Surrey

  05-06-2018 17:29 via globalnews.ca
  The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team has confirmed two bodies found in the Campbell Heights area of Surrey after a shooting. Paul Haysom has the details.
  
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• REAL SCOOP: Firefighter bikers riding with the Hells Angels

  05-06-2018 17:28 via vancouversun.com
  Florian’s Knights is a new motorcycle club consisting of some firefighters from Burnaby and New Westminster. But concerns have been raised over the Knights association with the Hells Angels.
  Founding member Nick Elmes thinks those concerns are ridiculous, but admits he is a childhood friend of Damiano Dipopolo and posed with several HA members at a recent ride.
  Here’s my story:Founder of firefighters’ biker club poses with Hells
  Angels
  KIM BOLAN
  Updated: June 5, 2018B.C.’
  
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• Two people dead in Monday evening Surrey shooting

  05-06-2018 17:26 via vancouversun.com
  Two people are dead following a shooting late Monday evening in Surrey.
  Surrey RCMP was called out to the 18800-block of 40th Avenue on Monday evening around 11 p.m. for the report of a possible shooting.
  #IHIT is in #SurreyBC for two victims of homicide. News release will be disseminated shortly with media availability sometime this morning.
  — IHIT (@HomicideTeam) June 5, 2018While Surrey RCMP would not share any further details, Staff Sgt. Duane Honeyman confirmed the Integrated Homicide
  
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• Victims in Surrey double homicide were teens not known to police: IHIT

  05-06-2018 17:18 via globalnews.ca
  RCMP have closed a stretch of 40 Ave. between 184 and 192 streets.
  
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• IHIT investigating after 2 bodies discovered in Surrey

  05-06-2018 17:18 via globalnews.ca
  RCMP have closed a stretch of 40 Ave. between 184 and 192 streets.
  
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• Vancouver weather: Wet and cloudy today, mix of sun and cloud tomorrow

  05-06-2018 16:10 via vancouversun.com
  VANCOUVER, B.C.: June 5, 2018 – Hope you aren’t wearing inappropriate footwear because Tuesday’s weather is looking wet.
  There’s a 60 per cent chance of rain and it will be cloudy all day but some rain and warmer temperatures are expected tomorrow.Weather: Vancouver, B.C.
  Today: Mainly cloudy with 60 per cent chance of showers. High of 17.
  Tonight: Cloudy with 30 per cent chance of showers. Low of 11.
  Tomorrow: Cloudy, mix of sun and cloud in the morning. High of 21.
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• Suspected drunk driver facing charges after running over police bike, attempts to flee

  05-06-2018 15:29 via theprovince.com
  Charges have been recommended against an alleged drunk driver after he ran over a bicycle belonging to Vancouver police and attempted to flee other officers.
  On Saturday just before 9:30 p.m., witnesses spotted a man in a pickup truck driving near Spyglass Place and Wheelhouse Square underneath the Cambie Street Bridge without headlights and honking at other cars.
  Two bike officers nearby suspected the driver was drunk and attempted to investigate but the driver fled after running over one of th
  
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• Serious crash in Surrey

  05-06-2018 15:09 via globalnews.ca
  The motorcyclist's injuries could be life-threatening.
  
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• Motorcyclist in hospital after smashing into vehicle in Surrey

  05-06-2018 15:09 via globalnews.ca
  The motorcyclist's injuries could be life-threatening.
  
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