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• Ian Mulgrew: B.C. divorcee's 'scandalous and outrageous' conduct blasted by judge

  07-06-2018 23:45 via vancouversun.com
  High-conflict divorces chew up resources and expose the inadequacies of the courts dealing with emotional parties who lie, forge documents, make abusive claims and run up huge costs for the system and their spouses.
  Although the vast majority of divorces proceed without a trial and such cases are outliers, they consume most of the judicial resources and are a persuasive argument for moving family dissolution into an administrative tribunal setting offering multi-disciplinary support for parents.
  
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• Putting coyotes, and residents, on alert

  07-06-2018 23:43
  
  East Vancouver resident wants to spread the word about what East Vancouver coyotes are up to
  
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• Surrey rainbow crosswalk opponents say it could cost $100,000. That’s wrong

  07-06-2018 23:40 via globalnews.ca
  "I think that is a message of intolerance," said Surrey Mayor Linda Hepner.
  
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• B.C. government in no hurry to read report into Massey tunnel

  07-06-2018 23:39 via vancouversun.com
  VICTORIA — B.C.’s transportation minister says she’ll need the entire summer to read a report into how to fix or replace the aging Massey tunnel, drawing criticism that her government appears to be in no hurry to replace B.C.’s worst traffic bottleneck.
  Claire Trevena said a report by professional engineer Stan Cowdell into options to fix or replace the 60-year-old tunnel that links Delta and Richmond will be done this month.
  “I anticipate it on my desk, hopefully,
  
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• Ed Willes: Rebuilt Lions will find out soon if change is really good

  07-06-2018 23:35 via theprovince.com
  When the B.C. Lions’ new regime took over this off-season, they promised a reimagining of the CFL franchise both on and off the field.
  And as the Lions’ prepare for Friday’s pre-season finale, we can safely say one thing about the makeup of the team: if you favoured the status quo, you’ve come to the wrong place.
  While head coach Wally Buono allows there are still a couple personnel decisions to be made, he also says the lineup that starts the Lions’ final pre-seaso
  
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• 5 Things to do this weekend: Thursday, June 6

  07-06-2018 23:21 via globalnews.ca
  Here are your five things to do this weekend around the province including the City of Bhangra Festival 2018 and the 10th anniversary celebration of the Surrey Nature Centre.
  
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• Grade 10 student from Metchosin dies of suspected overdose

  07-06-2018 23:18 via globalnews.ca
  A student from Belmont Secondary School has died of an apparent illicit drug overdose.
  
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• Small lake in South Okanagan rising at an incredible rate nears retired couple’s doorstep

  07-06-2018 23:17 via globalnews.ca
  Marie and Roger Richardson say the government has provided no help in their dilemma.
  
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• Homicide police investigate suspicious death in Chilliwack

  07-06-2018 22:55 via vancouversun.com
  A residential area of Chilliwack is behind police tape this afternoon as the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team probes a suspicious death.
  Chilliwack RCMP were called to the 45000-block Wellington Avenue at 5 a.m. on Thursday after receiving a report of an individual in medical distress.
  The police arrived at the address as emergency personnel were treating a victim who had life-threatening injuries. The person died at the scene.
  “The area surrounding the scene will be cordoned of
  
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• String of ‘distraction thefts’ targeting B.C. seniors and their jewelry prompts police warning

  07-06-2018 22:50 via globalnews.ca
  Police have received reports of eight of the so-called distraction thefts in just under a month; the victims have been seen openly wearing jewelry that suspects have successfully gotten away with. 
  
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• Homicide investigators called to Chilliwack after person dies from serious injuries

  07-06-2018 22:46 via globalnews.ca
  Chilliwack RCMP was called to the 45000-block of Wellington Avenue around 5 a.m. Thursday after receiving a report of a person in medical distress.
  
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• Greenhouse-gas emissions decline in Metro Vancouver, regional report shows

  07-06-2018 22:41 via vancouversun.com
  Greenhouse-gas emissions in the region declined two per cent to 15 million tonnes over a five-year period, according to Metro Vancouver’s 2018 Caring for the Air report.
  The annual report states that heating and cooling of buildings, including residential and commercial, are major contributors to regional greenhouse-gas emissions.
  From 2010 to 2015, emissions from buildings decreased by more than 10 per cent, thanks to reduced natural-gas consumption, partly due to improved efficiency
  
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• North Van’s McAffer could C’s the day at the Nat after Blue Jays draft flame thrower

  07-06-2018 22:36 via theprovince.com
  Will McAffer’s first assignment from the Toronto Blue Jays involves a visit to YVR.
  He hopes the second does, too.
  The fireballing right-hander from North Vancouver is scheduled to fly out this weekend to Dunedin, Fla., for a stint at the Blue Jays’ extended spring training facility after Toronto used a 25th round draft pick on him on Wednesday following his junior season with the Tulane University Green Wave, a NCAA program based in New Orleans.
  McAffer, 21, was back in town this we
  
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• Gordon Clark: NDP’s cynical new housing taxes don’t help with affordability

  07-06-2018 22:36 via theprovince.com
  If the poll hadn’t been done by the always excellent Mario Canseco, I wouldn’t have believed it — although that’s not to say, given its results, I’m not shocked and pretty disheartened with British Columbians.
  Sixty-seven per cent of you believe, according to the new Research Co. poll, that adding a bogus and mean-spirited “school tax” on homes worth more than $3 million is a “good” or “very good” idea?
  And 62 per cent suppor
  
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• Stonewall Stilettos headed to STRUT

  07-06-2018 22:23
  
  Fourth annual walk in support of LGBTQIA2S+ refugees takes place June 9
  
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• Magnet campaign aims to draw crowds to Downtown Farmers Market

  07-06-2018 22:20
  
  Magnets good for $5 in market money
  
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• Vision Vancouver makes it official: Ian Campbell is the party’s mayoral candidate

  07-06-2018 22:14
  
  Ian Campbell, a hereditary chief with the Squamish Nation, becomes Vision Vancouver’s third mayoral candidate in the party’s history.
  
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• Movie Minute: Ocean's 8

  07-06-2018 21:59 via vancouversun.com
  Postmedia film critic Dana Gee and Arts & Life editor Aleesha Harris take a look at the all new all female heist film Ocean’s 8.
  Starring Sandra Bullock,  Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway, Helena Bonham Carter, Rhianna, Sarah Paulson and Mindy Kaling the film picks up with Debbie Ocean getting out of jail with a plan for a heist during the yearly Met Gala in New York City.
  
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• Canada Day At Canada Place 2018

  07-06-2018 21:52 via globalnews.ca
  The biggest Canada Celebration outside of Ottawa is right here in downtown Vancouver at Canada Place! Join the CKNW street team for a day of family friendly fun and fireworks to celebrate Canada's birthday
  
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• Homicide cops investigate suspicious death in Chilliwack

  07-06-2018 21:43 via vancouversun.com
  A residential area of Chilliwack is behind police tape this afternoon as the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team investigates a suspicious death.
  Chilliwack RCMP were called to the 45000-block of Wellington Avenue at 5 a.m. Thursday after receiving a report of an individual in medical distress.
  The police arrived at the address as emergency personnel were treating a victim who had life-threatening injuries.  The person died at the scene.
  “The area surrounding the scene will be
  
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• Illicit drug overdose deaths down in April compared to March across B.C.

  07-06-2018 21:38 via globalnews.ca
  The number of illicit drug overdose deaths in B.C. have gone down in April compared to a month earlier.
  
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• Jonathan Cote seeking a second term as New Westminster's mayor

  07-06-2018 21:23 via vancouversun.com
  You debate whether Jonathan X. Cote has the best initial in Metro Vancouver politics, but one thing about him is a definite fact: he wants to be New Westminster’s mayor again.
  Cote was first elected as the Royal City’s mayor in 2014 after serving three terms as a city councillor.
  “It has been an honour to serve as Mayor of New Westminster for the past four years. Our city is going through an exciting time and I am extremely proud of what we have been able to accomplish. I look
  
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• Blinded sea lion moves into long-term home at Vancouver Aquarium

  07-06-2018 21:07
  
  Señor Cinco was found in critical condition on Spanish Banks last spring
  
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• Italian Day on the Drive

  07-06-2018 21:03 via globalnews.ca
  One of Vancouver’s most popular street festivals is returning to Commercial Drive June 18. Chef Donatello Di Lernia shares a sneak peek of some of the food that will be on offer.
  
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• North Van RCMP investigating suspicious grass fires

  07-06-2018 21:01 via globalnews.ca
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• Spike in public distraction thefts targeting B.C. seniors

  07-06-2018 21:00 via globalnews.ca
  A warning being issued today by Vancouver police about a string of crimes that have been targeting older adults. Paul Haysom has more.
  
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• Vancouver city council unanimously moves to ban conversion therapy

  07-06-2018 20:56 via globalnews.ca
  Vancouver city council voted unanimously to ban conversion therapy.
  
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• Do’s and don’ts of beach etiquette

  07-06-2018 20:56 via globalnews.ca
  Travel consultant Claire Newell explains why you should mind your manners and respect fellow beachgoers
  
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• Keyboard Kimura: Chicago’s a true Win-dy city in hosting terrific weekend UFC 225

  07-06-2018 20:54 via theprovince.com
  Saturday night in Chicago, the UFC delivers its most complete fight card of the year, a star-studded pay-per-view from the United Center capped by twin title fights and featuring a rich collection of established names, emerging stars and a former professional wrestler getting a second chance to step into the Octagon.
  This is one of those shows where a portion of the fight-loving population is going to roll their eyes and declare the lineup underwhelming, citing the inclusion of CM Punk on the ma
  
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• Most young people considering leaving due to housing costs: poll

  07-06-2018 20:12
  
  Vast majority of British Columbians say it is almost impossible for young people to buy a house
  
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• B.C. cabinet confirms format of electoral reform referendum

  07-06-2018 19:41 via globalnews.ca
  B.C. premier John Horgan's cabinet has accepted the recommendations made by Attorney General David Eby on how the referendum on a new electoral system would work.
  
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• Bold touches showcased at 1555 West Eighth

  07-06-2018 19:34 via theprovince.com
  At the 1555 West Eighth residential project, a display space is more than a display space: it takes on the look of a lived-in home.
  Lived-in, that is, in the best sense of the word.
  Where many designers might furnish an open-concept dining and living room in light neutrals and an accent colour, the team behind 1555 West Eighth holds nothing back, as far as luxurious colour, texture and taste are concerned. The Kenstone Properties’ space will no doubt appeal to any buyer with a penchant for
  
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• Jeff Paterson can’t wait for the NHL draft to begin

  07-06-2018 19:27 via theprovince.com
  Jeff Paterson is impatient for the upcoming 2018 draft taking place in Dallas, Texas, on June 22 and 23.
  Listen to the full Pat-cast podcast here.
  
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• This man is wanted in connection with Surrey armed robbery

  07-06-2018 19:21 via theprovince.com
  Surrey RCMP have released a photo of man wanted into connection with an armed robbery in hopes that someone can identify him.
  The robbery happened on Feb. 28 at a convenience store in the 9900 block of 152 Street.
  It was 3:45 a.m. when a man entered the story and pointed gun at the lone store clerk. The gun-toting robber jumped on the counter, stole some lottery tickets and then fled the store.
  The man was described as being white, 35 to 40 years old, with a medium build. He was wearing a blue h
  
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• Jason Botchford combines parenting with a Twitter war

  07-06-2018 19:18 via theprovince.com
  Jason Botchford and Jeff Paterson discuss the reality of dealing with a Twitter war while changing a child’s diaper.
  Listen to the full Pat-cast podcast here.
  
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• Families mourn teens murdered in Surrey shooting

  07-06-2018 19:15 via vancouversun.com
  The grieving families of two teenage boys are seeking answers — and justice — for two lives that ended violently on a dark rural road in Surrey.
  Jaskaran (Jesse) Singh Bhangal, 17, and Jaskarn (Jason) Singh Jhutty, 16, were found dead with gunshot wounds by the side of the road in the 18700-block 40th Avenue at around 10:30 p.m. on Monday.
  Read the full story here.
  
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• Vancouver actor Daniel Doheny gets top billing in new Netflix coming of age film

  07-06-2018 19:00 via vancouversun.com
  High school is hard — pass it on.
  Now imagine being a senior set to have sex with your girlfriend for the first time and then out of the blue a cute guy catches your eye and suddenly your life isn’t about sex it’s about your sexuality?
  Welcome to the stressful world of Alex Truelove (Daniel Doheny) the character at the centre of the new teen film Alex Strangelove that is currently streaming on Netflix.
  Long gone are the halcyon days of the simple popularity contest and peer pre
  
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• Feasting on steady diet of fun runs, but craving the race-day munchies

  07-06-2018 18:48 via vancouversun.com
  Jeff Foxworthy struck comedic gold many moons ago with his lowbrow line of “You might be a redneck” wisecracks, including one about dieting: “It’s much easier during the cold winter months ‘cuz you have to go outside to get stuff out of your fridge!”
  I mention that because after declaring 2018 was going to be The Year yours truly would shed a few pounds and train a bit more, all I lost in January was 31 days! February wasn’t much better, but a funny thin
  
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• Squamish Nation Chief Ian Campbell to lead Vision Vancouver next election

  07-06-2018 18:19 via globalnews.ca
  The party decided to run a candidate earlier last month to replace three-term Vision Mayor Gregor Robertson who won’t be seeking re-election this October.
  
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• Super summer salads using kitchen ingredients

  07-06-2018 18:09 via globalnews.ca
  Registered dietitian Carol Harrison shows us a no fail, DIY salad dressing “formula” using what you have in your kitchen.
  
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• Back in the ’80s, the Vancouver Nighthawks brought brawls and basketball to B.C. Place

  07-06-2018 18:04 via globalnews.ca
  "Willie picked up a chair... and whacked him right across the back with it."
  
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• Eric McCormack talks TV and his father’s battle with prostate cancer

  07-06-2018 17:51 via globalnews.ca
  Actor Eric McCormack talks about starring in both Will & Grace and Travelers. He also tells his personal story of his father’s death from prostate cancer and his support of “Plaid for Dad”.
  
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• Disappearance of 2 men on Vancouver Island now considered suspicious

  07-06-2018 17:50 via globalnews.ca
  Daniel Archbald, 37, and Ryan Daley, 43, were last seen leaving the Ucluelet Small Craft Harbour on May 16. They had returned from a trip and had docked in Ucluelet on May 13.
  
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• New marine fuel standards expected to tank oilsands crude prices in 2020

  07-06-2018 17:44 via globalnews.ca
  Canada's oilsands industry, hard hit by a price storm this year, could be sailing straight into a pricing typhoon stirred up by new fuel standards for the international shipping industry.
  
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• BCAA Play Here finalist: Discovery School in Victoria

  07-06-2018 17:44 via globalnews.ca
  Parents, kids and teachers from Discovery School in Victoria explain why they hope their project will be one of the winners of the BCAA Place Space Contest.
  
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• Squamish Chief Ian Campbell acclaimed as Vision Vancouver's mayoral candidate

  07-06-2018 17:19 via vancouversun.com
  Squamish Nation hereditary Chief Ian Campbell is Vision Vancouver’s choice to be the city’s next mayor.
  Vision announced Thursday morning that Campbell had been acclaimed its mayoral candidate for the Oct. 20 municipal election.
  “This is an exciting and historic moment for our party and our city,” said Michael Haack, Vision co-Chair.
  Related
  Dan Fumano: NPA's new nominee will try to outpace opponents on both sides
  A win by Campbell, who has represented Squamish Natio
  
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• Household debt, sky-high home prices remain Canada’s top vulnerabilities: BoC

  07-06-2018 17:06 via globalnews.ca
  The central bank said in a report released Thursday that although household credit growth has slowed, indebtedness remains high.
  
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• Vancouver police say 'distraction thieves' targeting seniors

  07-06-2018 17:03 via vancouversun.com
  Vancouver police are warning the public to be vigilant after receiving reports of eight “distraction thefts” in the last month.
  The VPD says the thieves get out of vehicles and then use diversionary tactics to steal jewelry from unsuspecting victims.
  Police say bandits make various excuses to make physical contact with the victims, who are always wearing visible necklaces and rings.
  “These thieves are smooth and quickly get into your personal space. Victims usually don&rsq
  
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• Survey predicts recreational property prices will slump in B.C.

  07-06-2018 16:58 via globalnews.ca
  However, the same report predicts the prices of recreational properties in the Okanagan Valley will rise.
  
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• Video: 'Goose whisperer' leads flock across Vancouver's Main Street

  07-06-2018 16:28 via vancouversun.com
  It’s hard enough keeping track one or two children, let alone 30, so this pair of Canada geese have to appreciate the help they received from a woman who successfully guided their goslings across Vancouver’s very busy Main Street on Wednesday.
  In a video posted to Reddit, the supportive pedestrian, nicknamed the Goose Whisperer, corrals the birds near the SkyTrain station at Main and Terminal and then leads the flock safely across the road to the grassy area in front of Pacific Centr
  
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