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• Senior dies after falling from truck involved in Abbotsford Canada Day parade

  01-07-2018 23:52 via globalnews.ca
  Police say the man fell from the back of a pickup truck and was struck by the trailer it was pulling.
  
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• Man dies after falling from truck bed and hit by Canada Day parade trailer

  01-07-2018 23:50 via theprovince.com
  A man has died after the was struck by a Canada Day parade trailer on Sunday afternoon.
  Around 12:43 p.m., Abbotsford emergency services were called to the intersection of Simon Avenue and Gladwin Road for the report of a pedestrian struck by a trailer.
  First responders found an elderly man who had fallen from the back of a Dodge Ram pick-up truck and was hit by the trailer being towed. The truck and trailer had been a part of the Canada Day parade procession earlier in the morning.
  The man was
  
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• Kuzma: Agitating Roussel banking on attitude to give Canucks needed grit

  01-07-2018 23:41 via theprovince.com
  Antoine Roussel isn’t fun to play against. That’s a good thing.
  He’ll grind, he’ll hit and he’ll fight. And if you need a reminder how vital those elements are to the rebuilding and youthful Vancouver Canucks, flip back to last season. The NHL club was too easy to play against and it’s why the 28-year-old left winger agreed to four-year, $12 million US free-agent contract Sunday.
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• Burnaby police seek help locating missing man

  01-07-2018 23:39 via theprovince.com
  Police are asking the public’s help in locating a man who went missing from Burnaby General Hospital on Friday.
  Steven Edward O’Brien was last seen around 9 p.m. on Friday when he left his home near Burnaby General Hospital to go for a walk.
  “Steven has a diminished mental capacity that causes him to be overly trusting of others and, he is diagnosed with Schizophrenia which is not known to be a contributing factor at this time,” according to a media release shar
  
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• Canucks polarizing first day of free agency brings us the dawn of the Grit Wars

  01-07-2018 23:21 via theprovince.com
  It feels like months ago now, but it was only last week when Vancouver GM Jim Benning said the NHL has become a speed and skill league.
  The Canucks followed it up by focusing on size, grit and toughness.
  And they handed out big money and long-term deals to do it.
  It will either insulate and protect their best young players and give them more opportunity to play. Or it’s going to block their progress and slow down the rebuild.
  It all depends on who you ask.
  Vancouver’s first day of th
  
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• Ben Kuzma: Beagle bags four-year Canucks deal, believes he has ‘a lot more to give’

  01-07-2018 23:06 via theprovince.com
  Jay Beagle is not a game-breaker. He’s not a fighter. But he’s not a quitter.
  The Calgary native is a big-bodied, bottom-six centre who is heavy on the forecheck, good in the face-off circle and tenacious on the penalty kill. He’s that “niche” veteran acquisition the rebuilding Vancouver Canucks were seeking in free agency to help figure out their riddle in the middle after the retirement of Henrik Sedin and to buy Elias Pettersson and Adam Gaudette development time
  
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• Fiancé of Edmonton quadriplegic woman with newborn granted visa to come to Canada

  01-07-2018 22:59 via globalnews.ca
  Kuen Tang, who is 39 and a quadriplegic, gave birth to son Alexander Thor on June 5, but her fiancé Jack was not able to be by her side. Immigration Canada had denied him a temporary resident’s visa.
  
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• Kuzma: Beagle bags four-year Canucks deal, believes he has ‘a lot more to give’

  01-07-2018 22:39 via theprovince.com
  Jay Beagle is not a game-breaker. He’s not a fighter. But he’s not a quitter.
  The Calgary native is a big-bodied, bottom-six centre who is heavy on the forecheck, good in the face-off circle and tenacious on the penalty kill. He’s that “niche” veteran acquisition the rebuilding Vancouver Canucks were seeking in free agency to help figure out their riddle in the middle after the retirement of Henrik Sedin and to buy Elias Pettersson and Adam Gaudette development time
  
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• Mike Smyth: ‘I am not soft on crime,’ Rich Coleman insists after damning casino report

  01-07-2018 22:35 via theprovince.com
  Rich Coleman admits the deposed Liberal government could have done a much better job stopping money-laundering in B.C. casinos.
  But the former top cop for the province bristles at suggestions he “turned a blind eye” to casino crime. And he insists last week’s bombshell money-laundering report will not stop him running for mayor of Surrey, something he’s still considering.
  “I am not soft on crime,” Coleman said in his first comments since the release of a damni
  
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• Woman arrested in Vancouver’s 11th homicide after knife attack

  01-07-2018 22:34 via theprovince.com
  Vancouver has recorded its 11th homicide after a second stabbing victim died over the weekend.
  On Friday around 12:15 a.m., Vancouver police were called to an apartment on Abbott Street near West Pender for the report of a stabbing. Officers arrived to find a man suffering from a stab wound inside a suite.
  The man was taken to hospital for treatment but died on Sunday morning. He has since been identified as 26-year-old Vancouver resident Shane John Tolmie.
  A 24-year-old woman was arrested at th
  
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• Canucks: Antoine Roussel will bring needed grit, experience

  01-07-2018 22:30 via theprovince.com
  Antoine Roussel isn’t fun to play against. That’s a good thing.
  He’ll grind, he’ll hit and he’ll fight. And if you need a reminder how vital those elements are to the rebuilding and youthful Vancouver Canucks, flip back to last season. The NHL club was too easy to play against and it’s why the 28-year-old left winger agreed to four-year, $12 million US free-agent contract Sunday.
  Roussel can make players better because he’s willing to do the dirty work a
  
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• Vancouver records 10th homicide of the year after stabbing victim dies

  01-07-2018 22:29 via theprovince.com
  A stabbing victim has died a week after the attack sent him to hospital with critical injuries.
  Vancouver police said the attack took place around 11 a.m. on June 23 in the Downtown Eastside.
  During the altercation, which took place in the south lane of West Hastings near Abbott street, a 26-year-old Surrey man was injured critically and rushed to hospital with a stab wound. He has since died from his injuries.
  On Sunday, police identified the victim as Abeal Negussie Abera from Surrey.
  To date,
  
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• Vancouver police investigate 2nd fatal Downtown Eastside stabbing

  01-07-2018 22:27 via globalnews.ca
  Just hours after announcing the city's 10th homicide of the year, the Vancouver Police Department has announced the 11th.
  
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• Metro Vancouver Canada Day: What to do and where to do it

  01-07-2018 21:35 via globalnews.ca
  Heading out to celebrate Canada Day? Here's what's on in your community.
  
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• Victim of ‘serious’ Downtown Eastside stabbing dies in hospital

  01-07-2018 21:21 via globalnews.ca
  It marks the 10th homicide of 2018.
  
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• Canucks look to patch Sedin-shaped hole with trio of free-agent forwards

  01-07-2018 21:20 via globalnews.ca
  The Vancouver Canucks have added three free-agent forwards to their roster, helping fill a gap left by the trio of veterans who departed last season.
  
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• Chris Gailus speaks to two new Canadian citizens on Canada Day

  01-07-2018 21:00 via globalnews.ca
  It was an emotional day for 60 new Canadians who received their citizenship on Canada Day in Vancouver. Global BC’s Chris Gailus hosted the ceremony and talks to two new citizens.
  
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• 10 Years of the Deighton Cup

  01-07-2018 20:43 via globalnews.ca
  It’s the 10th anniversary of the popular Deighton Cup. Chris Andraza, Fanny Bay Oysters Executive Chef, and Alex Black, Cocktail Jockey Director, give us a preview of what we can expect — including a rum cocktail recipe and oyster shucking.
  
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• Ask an Expert – Genealogy

  01-07-2018 20:38 via globalnews.ca
  Celebrate Canada Day by learning more about your heritage. Robert Whitlock AND Judith Ueland, former presidents of the British Columbia Genealogical Society, explain how you can find out more about your family tree.
  
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• Canucks: Forward Tim Schaller signs two-year deal

  01-07-2018 20:35 via theprovince.com
  The Vancouver Canucks signed Boston Bruins forward Tim Schaller to a two-year, $1.9m deal Sunday.
  “Tim adds size to our forward group and can play throughout our line-up,” said GM Jim Benning. “He’s responsible defensively and last year showed he can make regular offensive contributions as well. We’re excited to welcome him to the Vancouver Canucks.”
  Montreal Canadiens’ Andrew Shaw is checked into the boards by Boston Bruins’ Tim Schaller (59)
  
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• Ex-Wall Street short seller’s drastic advice for saving Vancouver’s economy – and itself

  01-07-2018 20:12 via globalnews.ca
  California farmer and high profile short seller Marc Cohodes sits down with Global National’s Robin Gill to explain how B.C.’s money laundering problem can be solved through drastic and harsh measures.
  
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• Five reasons to check out Harrison Festival of the Arts

  01-07-2018 20:00 via vancouversun.com
  Harrison Festival of the Arts
  When: July 6 to 15
  Where: Harrison Hot Springs
  Tickets & info: harrisonfestival.com
  1. Laura Cortese & The Dance Cards. A former sideperson in Boston’s music scene, Cortese is a fiddler who has played with Band of Horses, Pete Seeger, and Rose Cousins, among others. Her own stuff is folk-pop with Celtic leanings, as heard on her latest album, California Calling, and rousing songs like Stockholm. As her official bio states, Cortese and her Dance Cards a
  
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• Canada Day: A social media round-up of the True North strong and free

  01-07-2018 19:54 via vancouversun.com
  We’re proud to be Canadians and we’re not going to apologize about it!
  (OK, maybe just one sorry. Sorry!)
  Here’s a round-up of Canada Day greetings from across social media.
  Constable Moore sent in this submission for the Most Canadian Photo Ever, so of course we have to share it on Canada's Birthday! #HappyCanadaDay pic.twitter.com/0tNhn0Cd4x
  — Surrey RCMP (@SurreyRCMP) July 1, 2018
  Happy day to the great country who gave us Ryan Reynolds. #CanadaDay pic.twitter.com/PAES
  
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• Canucks: Roussel will bring needed grit, experience

  01-07-2018 19:25 via theprovince.com
  Antoine Roussel isn’t fun to play against. That’s a good thing.
  He’ll grind, he’ll hit and he’ll fight. And if you need a reminder how vital those elements are to the rebuilding and youthful Vancouver Canucks, flip back to last season. The NHL club was too easy to play against and it’s why the 28-year-old left winger agreed to a widely-reported four-year, $12.8 million US free-agent contract Sunday.
  Winger Antoine Roussel plays with an edge and is willing to f
  
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• Police arrest one, find $30K worth of drugs in North Okanagan bust

  01-07-2018 18:50 via theprovince.com
  Police have put a dent into the drug trade in the North Okanagan area following a massive drug seizure earlier this month.
  On June 22, Vernon North Okanagan RCMP arrested a 34-year-old Vernon woman who police believed was linked to a drug trafficking group that was supplying a heroin/fentanyl mix, cocaine and methamphetamine to drug users in the area.
  During a search of the woman, police found in her possession packages of heroin/fentanyl and cocaine, packaged for street-level sale. She was also
  
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• Daily Poll: Do you stay home or head elsewhere on Canada Day?

  01-07-2018 18:26 via vancouversun.com
  Happy Canada Day!
  For most, it means a long weekend to spend with family. Some prefer to stay within our borders and celebrate here, while others use it as an opportunity to head out on vacation.Take Our Poll
  
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• Vancouver weather: Happy Canada Day, here's some grey skies and rain

  01-07-2018 18:20 via vancouversun.com
  VANCOUVER, B.C.: July 1, 2018 – You didn’t want to go camping, did you? You weren’t planning on hosting a Canada Day cookout, were you? Sunday’s weather has other plans.
  It’ll be a slightly cooler Canada Day than what you may have had in mind this year. It’ll be cloudy most of the day, with a 40 per cent chance of rain so be sure you’ve got a back-up plan for those Canada Day events.Weather: Vancouver, B.C.
  Today: A few showers then cloudy, wit
  
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• Whitecaps Game Day: Rapids roll into Vancouver to face short-handed hosts

  01-07-2018 14:00 via theprovince.com
  Vancouver coach Carl Robinson talked about putting last week in the rear-view mirror, but the Whitecaps need to be careful they don’t let a team that should rightly be roadkill send them careening off the road today.
  The Caps (6-6-5) lost 4-0 to Philadelphia last week and host the Colorado Rapids (3-9-3) this afternoon at B.C. Place Stadium (4 p.m., TSN, TSN1040 AM).
  Key matchup
  Alphonso Davies vs. Deklan Wynne
  He was named an MLS all-star Friday, but didn’t play like it last week. A
  
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• A Red tide of young talent bodes well for the future of Canadian soccer

  01-07-2018 14:00 via theprovince.com
  The ball was at his feet, the Soviet Union goalkeeper at his mercy. Standing in the six-yard box, all Bob Lenarduzzi had to do was kick it in the back of the net, and it would be the peak of peaks, the absolute pinnacle of Canadian soccer — a World Cup goal.
  “I had a swing at it, and was so anxious that I caught the ground before I hit the ball,” Lenarduzzi said of that 1986 World Cup match in Mexico.
  “It ended up very comfortably rolling into the keeper’s hands. I
  
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• An ex-Wall Street short seller’s drastic advice for saving Vancouver’s economy — and itself

  01-07-2018 13:00 via globalnews.ca
  “The kitten-and-rainbow crowd needs to ask for scalps because these money launderers don’t pay taxes," says Marc Cohodes.
  
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• Man camping in the woods attacked by grizzly bear

  01-07-2018 04:19 via globalnews.ca
  A kayaker mauled by a grizzly bear near Creston is recovering in hospital. As Nadia Stewart explains, the man was camping along the Kootenay River when the bear attacked.
  
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• Coal shipped out of B.C. could be best ammunition in trade dispute with U.S.

  01-07-2018 04:19 via globalnews.ca
  An economist advises that in order to make the U.S. feel the impact of the current trade dispute with Canada, Ottawa should target coal that is shipped out of British Columbia. Paul Johnson reports.
  
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• Continuity of care helps people live longer

  01-07-2018 04:16 via globalnews.ca
  Today’s Global News Hour at 6 Health Matters is brought to you by Pharmasave.
  
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• Protest Against Trump’s Immigration Policy

  01-07-2018 04:10 via globalnews.ca
  Thousands rallied outside Vancouver’s Trump Tower today joining coast-to-coast protests against Donald Trump’s Immigration policy.
  
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• B.C. Lions player struggles to find housing in Lower Mainland

  01-07-2018 04:10 via globalnews.ca
  A B.C. Lions player looking for a suitable place to rent for himself and his family is offering an unusual incentive to potential landlords. Kristen Robinson explains.
  
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• Lydia Miljan: Referendum may grant more power to B.C. politicians and bureaucrats at democracy’s expense

  01-07-2018 03:00 via theprovince.com
  This fall, British Columbians will vote in a referendum on what voting system they prefer for provincial elections. The mail-in ballot will give voters two choices — B.C.’s current first-past-the-post system or proportional representation. A secondary question will ask, if adopted, what type of proportional-representation system they would prefer.
  There are proponents on both sides. On July 1, the campaign begins, with an official “yes” side and an official “no&rdqu
  
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• Vancouver city council candidate Jean Swanson arrested at Burnaby pipeline protest

  01-07-2018 02:15 via globalnews.ca
  Another B.C. politician has been arrested at a protest outside Kinder Morgan's Burnaby Mountain facility.
  
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• Mike Smyth: ‘I am not soft on crime,’ Coleman insists after damning casino report

  01-07-2018 02:00 via theprovince.com
  Rich Coleman admits the deposed Liberal government could have done a much better job stopping money-laundering in B.C. casinos.
  But the former top cop for the province bristles at suggestions he “turned a blind eye” to casino crime. And he insists last week’s bombshell money-laundering report will not stop him running for mayor of Surrey, something he’s still considering.
  “I am not soft on crime,” Coleman said in his first comments since the release of a damni
  
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• Vancouver's Teahouse attacked on Yelp from all sides after kicking out customer in 'MAGA' hat

  01-07-2018 01:39 via vancouversun.com
  Vancouver’s Teahouse in Stanley Park has been flooded with a wave of one-star Yelp reviews following a recent incident that saw a manager fired for refusing service to a man in a “Make America Great Again” hat.
  Darin Hodge was dismissed from the restaurant Thursday, two days after asking a customer to remove the red MAGA hat, which signals support not just for Donald Trump, but for his divisive and often racist policies.
  The Sequoia Company of Restaurants, which owns the T
  
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• Burnaby RCMP searching for missing person with special needs

  01-07-2018 01:32 via globalnews.ca
  Steven O'Brien, 48, was last seen on Friday around 9 p.m., leaving his home near Burnaby General Hospital.
  
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• Surrey Strip transformed into 'safe space' after modular housing opens

  01-07-2018 01:30 via vancouversun.com
  SURREY — Every other weekend for the last seven years, Linda Cabeza has set up a table on the “Surrey Strip” and served sandwiches to people sleeping on the street.
  On Saturday, she was shocked to find the wide sidewalks bordering 135A Street deserted.
  “I’m amazed,” she said. “We always said there was no political will to address this problem. But I guess there was.”
  Cabeza took her sandwiches to the new modular housing complex on 105 Avenue instea
  
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• Amid surging gang violence, Surrey Mounties take message to elementary school kids

  01-07-2018 01:23 via globalnews.ca
  "Things have kind of reached a little bit... not really a crisis point, but a point where one of our former students was killed in gang activity," said one teacher.
  
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• Play aims to raise awareness about opioid crisis

  01-07-2018 01:06 via globalnews.ca
  Thousands have died from the opioid crisis in BC. A community based group called “Illicit” are set to perform in a play about harm reduction and the opioid crisis. Nicolas Leech-Crier, one of the co-creators and performers joined Jennifer Palma on BC1 to talk abut why the play will honour those who have died from...
  
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• Bob Lenarduzzi: Momentum may be over-rated, but Brazil, Mexico aren’t in Monday clash

  01-07-2018 00:49 via theprovince.com
  Happy Canada Day everyone! Hope you’re enjoying the weekend, and the feast of games in this Round of 16. It’s been extremely entertaining so far.
  One of the talking points at this stage of the World Cup is momentum. Some teams are coming into the knockout phase on a roll, while others took the opportunity in their final group game to rest some players and take their foot off the gas.Soccer pundits love to debate the pros and cons of this, but there’s not much debate among the c
  
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• Ed Willes: Cele-eh-brating cabbage rolls, Trooper, pucks, trucks, Canadian pride

  01-07-2018 00:21 via theprovince.com
  Way back in the mists of time, I, ahem, borrowed an idea from Jeff Foxworthy, the standup comedian who built his act around the catchphrase “You know you’re a redneck when …”
  This made him millions proving again no one ever went broke under-estimating the taste of the American public. But, knowing a decent column angle when I can steal one, I applied Foxworthy’s concept to our home and native land.
  It’s now time to revisit that premise because: a.) It’s
  
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• Condos planned for Coquitlam land assembly

  01-07-2018 00:07
  
  A proposed six-storey development on Clarke Road will go to public hearing July 9
  
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