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• J.J. Adams: Vancouver filmmaker rolls passion for game into True North hoop series

  29-06-2018 23:40 via theprovince.com
  Vancouver was where he was born, but the Kitsilano Community Centre was home for Ryan Sidhoo.
  “Growing up, I never really felt at home in the culture of Vancouver. It wasn’t really diverse,” said the 29-year-old filmmaker.
  “But basketball … it brought different walks of life together. The community basketball always felt like home, playing in Mel Davis’s Kitsilano Youth Basketball League. Having Mel, and having the KYB, was so eye-opening as a kid, because &l
  
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• Ken Stanworth, Vancouver police officer, charged with assault after 2016 incident

  29-06-2018 23:36 via globalnews.ca
  The officer is still on active duty.
  
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• Life-saving equipment inadequate, says mother of B.C. teen in fatal accident

  29-06-2018 23:10 via vancouversun.com
  VICTORIA — A grieving mother whose disabled son died last week after he was dropped while being hoisted from a sailboat says there didn’t appear to be enough life-saving equipment available at the dock.
  “I think they just seemed really stunned and shocked that this happened,” Carrie Pollard said of the three staff members who tried to help her 16-year-old son Gabriel after the fall.
  “They didn’t bring out any safety equipment, let’s just put it that
  
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• Penticton vigilante group dumps water where drug users congregate to deter public use

  29-06-2018 23:08 via globalnews.ca
  The vigilantes patrol the streets at night and even go as far as dumping water on buildings where drug users congregate.
  
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• Don't let cooler conflicts spoil your Canada Day party

  29-06-2018 23:02 via vancouversun.com
  How Canadians conduct themselves around the beer cooler at weekend barbecue parties varies widely, in ways that could lead to friction.
  If you are throwing a BYOB Canada Day bash, you may need to keep a closer eye on some guests than others. And there are steps you can take to keep the peace.
  About 62 per cent of beer and cider drinkers will only drink their own six-pack from the cooler, according to a poll of 836 adult Canadians by Research Co.
  About 25 per cent of drinkers will help themselves
  
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• BC Ferries: no reservation? Don’t bother this long weekend

  29-06-2018 22:49 via globalnews.ca
  Why? Because one of BC Ferries' biggest vessels needs its propeller fixed.
  
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• Okanagan casino employees walk off the job

  29-06-2018 22:41 via globalnews.ca
  Workers at Gateway’s Okanagan casinos are planning to walk off the job on Friday, June 29 at 3:01 p.m.
  
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• Okanagan casino employees ready to walk off the job Friday afternoon

  29-06-2018 22:41 via globalnews.ca
  Workers at Gateway’s Okanagan casinos are planning to walk off the job on Friday, June 29 at 3:01 p.m.
  
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• Bored kids? Here are 20 things to do for under $20 in Metro Vancouver

  29-06-2018 22:40 via vancouversun.com
  As that last school bell rings signalling the start of of summer vacation, no doubt kids will be amped and eager to play. But after a week, maybe sooner, parents will inevitably begin to hear the dreaded “I’m bored” wail.
  Some experts say that boredom is good for young people (though noticeably absent from scientific study is the affect it has on parents’ sanity.) But if all that whining has you reaching for the wine, it might be time to do something else.
  The good news i
  
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• An insider’s guide to Vancouver’s Canada Day fireworks

  29-06-2018 22:21
  
  We share some of the best viewing areas and how to enhance the experience (as if lighting up the sky with brilliant colours wasn't enough).
  
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• 5 things to do this weekend for Friday, June 29, 2018

  29-06-2018 22:14 via globalnews.ca
  Here are your five things to do this Canada Day long weekend.
  
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• Map of search area for missing plane

  29-06-2018 22:13 via globalnews.ca
  The Victoria Joint Rescue Coordination Centre shows a map of where it thinks a plane went missing after leaving Calgary’s Springbank Airport.
  
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• Missing plane was very well equipped, says VJRCC

  29-06-2018 22:11 via globalnews.ca
  The owner of the missing plane had a well-equipped plane in case of an emergency, says the JVRCC. And because of that, the search area has been drastically reduced.
  
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• Goal of search mission is to find survivors, says VJRCC

  29-06-2018 22:09 via globalnews.ca
  Due to steep terrain, a helicopter was deemed the best way to find a plane that went missing between Merritt and Hope, BC. But due to rain and clouds, the helicopter hasn’t been able to get close to the site where it’s believed the plane went missing.
  
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• Weather hampering search conditions for missing plane

  29-06-2018 22:08 via globalnews.ca
  The Victoria Joint Rescue Coordination Centre says rainy and cloudy weather is proving to be a challenge in regards to finding a small plane that is missing between Merritt and Hope.
  
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• VJRCC holds press conference on missing plane

  29-06-2018 22:07 via globalnews.ca
  The Victoria Joint Rescue Coordination Centre holds a press conference to update the ongoing search for a missing plane between Merritt and Hope.
  
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• Seven Vancouverites named to the Order of Canada

  29-06-2018 22:00
  
  Five men and two women to receive country's highest honour.
  
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• Fire-ravaged Shaughnessy mansion’s owners charged with failing to maintain the property

  29-06-2018 21:38 via globalnews.ca
  The $14-million heritage mansion went up in flames on Oct. 22, 2017.
  
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• ‘A rolling ball’: BC Liberal leader defends party’s money-laundering record

  29-06-2018 21:27 via globalnews.ca
  "My understanding, John, is it was a rolling ball. There were a number of efforts to crack down on this," said Andrew Wilkinson.
  
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• Drumming circle will attempt Guinness World record

  29-06-2018 21:17 via globalnews.ca
  On July 1 an attempt will be made to set a Guinness World record for the most nationalities in a drum circle. Maggie Ip of the Legacy 150 Celebrations Society explains why this an important event.
  
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• Okanagan woman’s emotional journey reaches 1 million views on YouTube

  29-06-2018 21:00 via globalnews.ca
  "It started with me reviewing books or makeup, or motherhood," Mare McHale said. "It started out quite innocently."
  
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• B.C. municipal election 2018: Tumbler Ridge

  29-06-2018 21:00 via globalnews.ca
  It was in the Tumbler Ridge area where scientists came to understand Tyrannosauruses Rex as pack hunters.
  
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• B.C. municipal election 2018: Tofino

  29-06-2018 21:00 via globalnews.ca
  Initially known as a trading town, Tofino would slowly grow as a tourist destination.
  
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• B.C. municipal election 2018: Tahsis

  29-06-2018 21:00 via globalnews.ca
  It was the place where the famous Chief Maquinna had his home.
  
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• B.C. municipal election 2018: Surrey

  29-06-2018 21:00 via globalnews.ca
  Surrey would become a municipality in 1879 and then a city in September 1993.
  
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• B.C. municipal election 2018: Summerland

  29-06-2018 21:00 via globalnews.ca
  Settlers would come to agreements with First Nations in Summerland, then break them and acquire land through "pre-emption."
  
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• B.C. municipal election 2018: Stewart

  29-06-2018 21:00 via globalnews.ca
  You'll find Stewart in B.C.'s northwestern corner, right on the border with Alaska.
  
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• Former B.C. premier Christy Clark appointed to Shaw board of directors

  29-06-2018 20:58 via vancouversun.com
  Christy Clark has nabbed another post-politics appointment.
  The former B.C. premier has been appointed to the board of directors of Shaw Communications.
  “We are very honoured to have Christy join us as a board member. She brings to our board a breadth and depth of relationships across Canada, both from politics and business, particularly in British Columbia, including in our largest single market, the greater Vancouver area,” said JR Shaw, executive chair of the Calgary-based communi
  
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• Spending Canada Day long weekend across the border? Here are some tips to ease your crossing

  29-06-2018 20:53 via vancouversun.com
  If you’re planning to cross the border into the United States this Canada Day long weekend, be prepared for a long wait in both directions. The Canada Border Services Agency is anticipating high volumes at its ports of entry. Here are some tips from the CBSA to facilitate your border crossing:
  New Surtax:
  Starting this Canada Day, a new surtax will be applied to certain goods from the U.S. (including steel, aluminium and some household products) if you exceed your personal exemption.
  
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• Vancouver Island investigators say two B.C. sailors’ deaths not random

  29-06-2018 20:29 via vancouversun.com
  VICTORIA — Investigators on Vancouver Island are treating the deaths of two sailors reported missing last month as homicides.
  The Vancouver Island Integrated Major Crime Unit confirmed Friday that human remains found near Ucluelet earlier this month were those of Ryan Daley and Daniel Archbald.
  Archbald and Daley arrived by boat in Ucluelet on May 13 after an eight-week voyage from Panama and were last seen at the Ucluelet dock on May 16.
  The major crime unit said their deaths were not ran
  
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• This Week in History: 1936 — Vancouver marks its Golden Jubilee with colourful poster

  29-06-2018 20:00 via vancouversun.com
  Vancouver turned 50 years old in 1936, so the city decided to throw a big party from July 1 to Sept. 7.
  To kick things off, the city had Bullman Brothers produce a giant Golden Jubilee poster that was 24-inches wide by 36-inches deep.
  It’s a classic, touting “a joyous festival of gaiety, carnival and pageantry,” with “spectacular fetes of sea, air and land,” along with “melody, drama, (and) historic scenes re-invoked before you.”
  Eighty-two years later,
  
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• Style Q & amp; A: Diving deep withThe Saltwater Collective's Camilla James

  29-06-2018 20:00 via vancouversun.com
  Still searching for the perfect swimsuit this summer season? You may want to check out Canadian brand The Saltwater Collective.
  Featuring stylish suits largely in monochromatic shades, the range is built on the idea that everybody — and therefore every body — deserves to find the perfect swimsuit.
  Camilla James, the Toronto-based brand’s founder and designer, talked with Postmedia News about making a splash in the swimwear industry (sorry, we had to), what makes her company dif
  
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• Salut: The spirited Fraser Valley, and its growing distillery scene

  29-06-2018 20:00 via vancouversun.com
  The coolest cocktail lounge in the Fraser Valley isn’t a bar, hotel or restaurant, but a stylish space at Central City Brewers & Distillers in Surrey.
  It’s here that Christos Kalaitzis, the distillery’s award-winning mixologist and brand ambassador, creates beautifully hand-crafted cocktails from Central City’s gin and whisky.
  But the lounge is a rarity in region that is yet to catch up with the cocktail revolution that has swept Vancouver and Victoria.
  The cocktail l
  
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• Salut: Planning a staycation? Consider Abbotsford for food, wine and fun

  29-06-2018 20:00 via vancouversun.com
  If you’re looking for a summer getaway this season that doesn’t require an hours-long drive or flight, well, you might want to look just a little bit east.
  The Fraser Valley has become a destination for vacation-worthy activities — from wine tastings to farm experiences, not to mention first-class eateries and breweries — meaning there are plenty of reasons to stop, sip and stay in this locale.
  And the best part? These epic attractions are only about an hour from downtown
  
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• Salut: Five fun and funky wine-themed items every vino lover should have

  29-06-2018 20:00 via vancouversun.com
  Want to take your wine obsession to a whole new level? Well, you’re in luck. 
  We’ve rounded up five vino-themed items spanning summertime wearables to kitchen essentials — several of which are sourced from local brands and retailers — that are sure to up your overall appreciation for the good grape. Guaranteed. 
  So, go ahead, feel good that you are joining the #shoplocal movement, while also showcasing your love for all things wine. Sweet sweater
  This
  
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• Salut: 12 wines from Lower Mainland day trip wineries

  29-06-2018 20:00 via vancouversun.com
  Vancouver Sun wine critic Anthony Gismondi selects his top 12 summer sips from day trip wineries:Averill Creek Somenos Series Pinot Noir, Cowichan Valley, Vancouver Island, $38
  Winemaker Andy Johnson’s “best Pinot Noir batches” make it into Somenos, an Averill Creek terroir wine reminiscent of earth, leather, cherries and plums with exotic orange flecks.Blue Grouse Estate Pinot Noir, Cowichan Valley, Vancouver Island, $27
  Fresh bright cherry/dark raspberry fruit mixes effortles
  
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• Regional district warns boaters, swimmers of new water hazards following floods

  29-06-2018 19:37 via globalnews.ca
  Boaters, swimmers and those who float down the river might run into unexpected trouble in the water this summer.
  
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• Old Vernon Road intersection closed for roundabout construction

  29-06-2018 19:29 via globalnews.ca
  Drivers can expect a new roundabout at the intersection of Old Vernon Road and Acland Road soon. But that means it will be closed for construction.
  
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• Golden Spike Days 2018 preview with Bif Naked

  29-06-2018 19:05 via globalnews.ca
  Musician Bif Naked talks about her latest projects and performing at Golden Spike Days in Port Moody.
  
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• First Nations energy projects on hold in B.C. Hydro review

  29-06-2018 19:00 via vancouversun.com
  Fourteen “shovel-ready,” clean-energy projects are on hold while B.C. Hydro completes a review of its own operations and its place in the energy sector, including B.C.’s future power needs and climate strategy.
  The wind, solar and hydro projects — totalling about 137 megawatts — have been approved under B.C. Hydro’s Standing Offer and Micro Standing Offer programs, many of them owned by, or in partnership with, First Nations.
  But they’re in limbo, along
  
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• Police seek witnesses after 10-year-old Maple Ridge boy reportedly shot

  29-06-2018 18:57 via globalnews.ca
  Police are investigating how a 10-year-old Maple Ridge boy ended up in hospital with a gunshot wound. 
  
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• Lower Mainland real estate 'refugees' head to Vancouver Island for better home values, quality of life

  29-06-2018 18:57 via vancouversun.com
  For Peter and Shelagh Kouwenhoven, life has never been better — or more unexpected.The couple sold their 25-year-old townhouse in Walnut Grove in north Langley for $700,000 and, last December, bought a new 2,000-square-foot home, including basement, on a compact lot in the Cowichan Valley, near Duncan on Vancouver Island, for $432,000.They pocketed the difference and packed their bags — with no regrets.“We couldn’t fail to take that money off the table,” said Shelag
  
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• Ten-year-old boy shot and injured in Maple Ridge

  29-06-2018 18:45 via theprovince.com
  Mounties are investigating after a 10-year-old boy was shot in Maple Ridge Thursday.
  Ridge Meadows RCMP say they received a report shortly after 3:30 p.m. that a young boy had suffered a gun shot wound in the 24000-block of 110th Avenue.
  The boy was transported to hospital in unknown condition. Police have cordoned off the area as they investigate.
  Police say it is an isolated incident and there is no threat to public safety.
  Investigators are asking for any witnesses to contact police at 604-46
  
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• Movie reviews: Sicario: Day of the Soldado, Westwood: Punk, Icon, Activist

  29-06-2018 18:27 via globalnews.ca
  Movie critic Dana Gee reviews three new films hitting theaters this weekend, including the follow up to the 2016 crime film “Sicario” and the documentary about fashion icon Dame Vivienne Westwood.
  
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• Metro Vancouver mayors co-host CKNW

  29-06-2018 18:07 via globalnews.ca
  Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson is one of three local mayors co-hosting CKNW on Friday.
  
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• Whitecaps’ Davies named to MLS all-star team

  29-06-2018 18:00 via theprovince.com
  To the surprise of absolutely no one, Alphonso Davies is an MLS all-star.
  The Vancouver Whitecaps’ midfielder was on the roster released by Major League Soccer on Friday morning, naming the team that will take on Italian powerhouse Juventus on Aug. 1 in Atlanta (4:30 p.m. Pacific, TSN).
  Davies is the youngest player in team history to make the team, and just the fifth player overall, joining Jay DeMerit (2012), Camilo (2013), David Ousted (2015) and Kendall Waston (2016). The 17-year-old i
  
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• 25% off remaining fishing trips at Shearwater

  29-06-2018 17:56 via theprovince.com
  Shearwater Resort & Marina is located on the Central Coast of B.C., in the Great Bear Rainforest.  Surrounding Shearwater are numerous inlets & channels teaming with wild salmon, come join us for a fishing adventure of a lifetime!  Fish where the fish are!
  Contact Mike at  [email protected]
  
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• Two men charged in drug gang crackdown in Surrey

  29-06-2018 17:36 via theprovince.com
  Two men in their 30s have been charged in Surrey with trafficking drugs and weapons offences.
  Mounties say the arrests are the latest in a bid to target those involved in the illegal drug trade that leads to so many shooting fatalities and injuries in Surrey.
  Surrey RCMP say the men were arrested on Tuesday in the Newton area after officers saw them allegedly deal drugs from a car.
  Officers arrested the driver and passenger of the car and seized 20 packages of suspected cocaine, three
  
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• The Morning Skate, June 29: That long weekend when free agents go … nowhere?

  29-06-2018 17:08 via theprovince.com
  We’re heading into a long weekend, and boy, do we all need one.
  But before you go, let’s do one more roundup about the Canucks and the World Cup and the whatnot.
  Then you can head off to the beach with your beer. And, of course, your brolly, because we’re getting the usual mixed bag of weather for Canada Day weekend. Some traditions just aren’t meant to be broken.
  On with the Skate …
  The home team
  How much is that doggy in this window? Sven Baertschi’s contra
  
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• ANALYSIS: Canada’s problem with polygamy

  29-06-2018 16:48 via globalnews.ca
  Polygamy is illegal in Canada. This is why.
  
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