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• “Sheep Thrills” at the 119th annual Armstrong I.P.E.

  30-08-2018 23:48 via globalnews.ca
  The 2018 Armstrong I.P.E. is celebrating 119 years with lots of entertainment like rodeos, rides, fair food and the parade.
  
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• East First Avenue reopens ahead of long weekend

  30-08-2018 23:46
  
  Partial lane closures between Rupert and Nanaimo will continue until early September
  
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• Q&A: Vancouver artist Dana Mooney talks Jergens collaboration

  30-08-2018 23:34 via vancouversun.com
  Vancouver-based artist Dana Mooney’s abstract art has gone Canada-wide thanks to a collaboration with Jergens.
  A self-taught artist originally from Abbotsford, Mooney designed a set of five limited-edition bottles for the body-care brand’s moisturizers, each featuring an original artwork inspired by the products contained inside.
  Mooney chatted with Postmedia News about the collaboration, what it was like to see the bottles on display at her local store — and what’s next
  
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• J.J. Adams: Davies key part of youth movement leading Canada’s soccer resurrection

  30-08-2018 23:21 via theprovince.com
  The Vancouver Whitecaps were on UBC practice field Wednesday, doing their usual lighthearted post-training shooting competition, when Canada coach John Herdman happened to stroll by the nets.
  The Caps quickly picked up on the presence of the national team boss just as Alphonso Davies stepped up to take his turn, leading to a litany of jokes and cries of “pressure’s on, Phonzie! Don’t miss!” as his teammates crowded around the dynamic winger.
  He shanked his shot wide, draw
  
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• Koch uses Gary Roberts camp to get ready for Vancouver Giants season

  30-08-2018 23:00 via theprovince.com
  Davis Koch borrowed a page from the playbooks of Connor McDavid and Steven Stamkos this summer.
  Koch, a 20-year-old forward with the Vancouver Giants, relocated to the Toronto suburb of Aurora for two months this off-season to train under Gary Roberts, the former-NHL-power-forward-turned-fitness-guru who now runs workouts for some of the game’s best players. His clients of note include McDavid and Stamkos, the centrepiece talents with the Edmonton Oilers and the Tampa Bay Lightning, r
  
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• Keyboard Kimura: Tapping out farewell, thanks to UFC readers

  30-08-2018 22:32 via theprovince.com
  There is no more interesting and compelling sport to cover and follow than mixed martial arts.
  I know I’m biased, but hear me out.
  Just about every weekend, you can find an event somewhere, usually from one of the prominent organizations, filled with athletes chasing their dreams, grudge matches between heated rivals and contests that carry championship implications or have a title hanging in the balance.
  There is no 82-game regular season (or 162 games if you’re still into baseball)
  
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• Vancouver's East 1st Avenue is now fully reopened to traffic

  30-08-2018 22:07 via vancouversun.com
  Commuters rejoice, East 1st Avenue was fully reopened to traffic on Thursday afternoon.
  The busy thoroughfare, one of Vancouver’s key arterial routes, has been closed to vehicles from Nanaimo Street to Clark Drive since early July as Fortis B.C. replaced roughly 5 km of 20-inch gas line in favour of 30-inch line.
  “We recognize that the full closure has been an inconvenience for residents and commuters – it’s work that Fortis B.C. had to get done,” says Jer
  
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• Submissions for Granville Island's new Innovation Hub runs Sept 1. to 30

  30-08-2018 21:42
  
  Three site tours planned for those wanting to be part of new arts and innovation space to replace the former Emily Carr University campus.
  
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• Submissions for Granville Island's new Innovation Hub run Sept 1. to 30

  30-08-2018 21:42
  
  Three site tours planned for those wanting to be part of new arts and innovation space to replace the former Emily Carr University campus.
  
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• Surrey RCMP searching for missing 'high-risk' youth

  30-08-2018 21:10 via vancouversun.com
  Surrey RCMP is asking the public for help in locating a missing 12-year-old girl.
  Aidan Zafreen Dyck was last seen Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. in the 10300 block of 152nd Street in Surrey. She has not been seen or heard from since.
  Police say Dyck is a high-risk youth who has a medical condition that requires medication.
  She is described as being 5-foot-1, 115 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes.
  She was last seen wearing grey t-shirt, black tank top, grey skirt with pompoms on the b
  
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• How a bloody riot and massive prison break brought down Oakalla, B.C.’s most notorious jail

  30-08-2018 21:07 via globalnews.ca
  "It's just a s---hole," one former inmate said following the closure of the prison. "A dumping ground for B.C."
  
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• Kinder Morgan moving to suspend construction on Trans Mountain pipeline project following ruling

  30-08-2018 21:06 via globalnews.ca
  This follows a ruling Thursday from the Federal Court of Appeal that overturned the Trudeau government’s approval of the contentious Trans Mountain pipeline expansion.
  
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• Court of Appeal ruling catches Trans Mountain supporters off guard

  30-08-2018 21:02 via globalnews.ca
  Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief Keith Baldrey has reaction from politicians following the announcement of the court victory for the First Nations groups and the next steps for the federal government.
  
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• Reaction to bombshell court ruling to stop Trans Mountain pipeline construction

  30-08-2018 21:00 via globalnews.ca
  Environmental groups say a Federal Court of Appeal decision quashing Ottawa’s approval of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion is a big win for B.C’s coast. Paul Haysom has the details and reaction.
  
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• Province: Low-income families and seniors to get more help with rent

  30-08-2018 20:47
  
  Rent subsidy payments to increase, and an extra 3,200 low-income families will qualify for assistance under rule changes this week
  
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• ‘EXTREME BEAR ACTIVITY’ forces closure of two Metro Vancouver trails

  30-08-2018 20:44
  
  Heads up if you were headed out to do some exploring in Lynn Headwaters Regional Park: Due to “EXTREME BEAR ACTIVITY” two trails are now closed.
  
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• Scheer ‘quite confident’ Conservative government wouldn’t have lost appeal on TransMountain

  30-08-2018 20:31 via globalnews.ca
  Conservative leader Andrew Scheer told reporters Thursday that he was “quite confident” a Conservative government would not have suffered a legal reverse in trying to get TransMountain approved.
  
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• Andrew Scheer says TransMountain decision ‘concerning for taxpayers’

  30-08-2018 20:29 via globalnews.ca
  Conservative leader Andrew Scheer blasted the outcome of a court of appeals ruling on the TransMountain pipeline Thursday, calling it “concerning for taxpayers” after the feds purchased TransMountain.
  
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• Surrey Mountie pleads guilty to breach of trust after Creep Catchers sting

  30-08-2018 20:23 via globalnews.ca
  His lawyer says this plea likely means the end to his policing career.
  
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• Former Surrey Mountie pleads guilty to breach of trust after Creep Catchers sting

  30-08-2018 20:23 via globalnews.ca
  Dario Devic has pleaded guilty to a charge of breach of trust.
  
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• More than half of Generation Z wants to buy a home in next few years: poll

  30-08-2018 20:18
  
  Metro Vancouver’s 18- to 24-year-olds aiming for homeownership despite daunting prices
  
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• Five things to know about today's Trans Mountain pipeline court ruling

  30-08-2018 20:12 via vancouversun.com
  The Federal Court of Appeal today released its long-anticipated decision on the Kinder Morgan Trans Canada pipeline. The ruling pleased environmentalists and other anti-pipeline protesters, and shocked proponents of the project such as business and trade organizations. Here are five key details:
  What
  The Federal Court of Appeal has quashed approval of the $9.3-billion Trans Mountain oil pipeline expansion.
  Why
  The court found Canada had inadequate consultation with First Nations at the final sta
  
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• B.C. Green Party leader on environmental impact of Trans Mountain pipeline

  30-08-2018 20:10 via globalnews.ca
  B.C. Green Party leader Andrew Weaver speaks about the environmental assessment and the diluted bitumen in the Trans Mountain pipeline.
  
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• This Just In: L'Oréal Voluminous Original Mascara in Burgundy, Ole Henriksen Glow Cycle Retin-Alt Power Serum and Fenty Beauty Fenty Beauty Killawatt Freestyle Highlighter in Diamond Ball-Out

  30-08-2018 20:00 via vancouversun.com
  L’Oréal 
  Voluminous Original Mascara in Burgundy
  They say: The brand’s bestselling mascara formulation gets a bold update thanks to a burgundy hue. Formulated with Panthenol and Ceramide-R to condition and build lash thickness.
  We say: Our tester wasn’t sure about a burgundy mascara at first. But, after opting to keep the burgundy hue on lower lashes and going true black on top, she was quickly convinced. The burgundy hue is subtle and pretty, offering a softer alte
  
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• Grade advice: Top B.C. high-school grads share secrets to success

  30-08-2018 20:00 via vancouversun.com
  We turned to some of B.C.’s top high school students to share their tried and true approaches to maintaining great grades. Here’s what these Class of 2018 standouts had to say:
  Aysha Emmerson
  17, St. Michael’s University School in Victoria, Harvard University
  In recent years, neighbours came to the Emmerson family home to gawk at the kitchen walls, which Aysha had plastered with advanced-placement biology study posters.
  That course alone was incredibly demanding so in
  
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• ‘I think that Alberta will acknowledge this is a court ruling’: John Horgan on Trans Mountain case

  30-08-2018 19:58 via globalnews.ca
  At a press conference held Thursday, B.C. Premier John Horgan is asked how the Trans Mountain ruling will impact the province’s relationship with Alberta
  
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• B.C. premier congratulates First Nations group on Trans Mountain court victory

  30-08-2018 19:52 via globalnews.ca
  At a press conference held Thursday, Premier John Horgan responds to the Federal Court of Appeal’s Trans Mountain Pipeline ruling.
  
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• Trans Mountain pipeline court decision ‘a real sad day for Alberta,’ says energy expert

  30-08-2018 19:35 via globalnews.ca
  "This kind of delay in terms of getting a pipeline built means we are selling oil at prices that are very discounted from what we should be getting."
  
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• After losing $6M a month, B.C. paper mill company celebrates U.S. tariff win

  30-08-2018 19:24
  
  Decision lifts 20.26 per cent tariffs on mill production in Port Alberni, Crofton and Powell River.
  
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• Richmond MLA wants answers on Massey tunnel

  30-08-2018 19:00
  
  Jas Johal wants to know when the NDP government will make a decision on how to replace the aging tunnel.
  
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• C’s taking a swing at bringing playoff baseball to the Nat for the seventh time since 2010

  30-08-2018 18:35 via theprovince.com
  The Vancouver Canadians are closing in on their seventh playoff appearance in the past nine years in the Northwest League.
  Heading into Vancouver’s match-up at Nat Bailey Stadium tonight (7:05 p.m.) against the Everett AquaSox, the C’s (20-13) are two games up on the Spokane Indians (18-15) for top spot in the North Division second-half pennant race with five games left
  Manager Dallas McPherson’s C’s finish off their regular season schedule with three games in Spokane sta
  
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• Drink this: Huge Citrus by Moody Ales

  30-08-2018 18:18
  
  The haze has been lifted from our skies and our province is slightly less burny then it was a week ago, but the trend of hazy beer appears to be persisting.
  
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• Labour of love: Inspiring girls to pursue high-flying, high-tech careers

  30-08-2018 18:00
  
  An experienced female pilot wants to expand girls’ dreams of the kinds of work they can do.
  
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• Target practice was source of gunshots heard near Kelowna neighbourhood: RCMP

  30-08-2018 17:55 via globalnews.ca
  Four individuals who were arrested on Wednesday evening regarding gunshots being heard were released by police on Thursday.
  
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• Vancouver restaurants sink their teeth into annual Le Burger Week

  30-08-2018 17:52
  
  It’s back! Le Burger Week — the Montreal-based, week-long celebration of the best and most outrageous burgers — returns to Vancouver for seven days of deliciousness.
  
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• ‘Trudeau government failed in its rhetoric’: First Nations groups react to Trans Mountain ruling

  30-08-2018 17:48 via globalnews.ca
  The court also concludes that the federal government failed in its duty to engage in meaningful consultations with First Nations before giving the green light to the project.
  
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• How to reduce back to school stress

  30-08-2018 17:32 via globalnews.ca
  Child and family therapist Michele Kambolis sits down with Global News to discuss helping your kids deal with anxiety as they transition back to the classroom
  
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• Court of Appeal quashes approval of Trans Mountain

  30-08-2018 17:32 via globalnews.ca
  The federal Court of Appeal has quashed construction approvals for the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion. Reporter Paul Haysom is live with details about this decision and what it means going forward
  
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• Military veterans lose disability pension fight

  30-08-2018 17:26 via globalnews.ca
  "I'm very disappointed."
  
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• Tips to combat motion sickness

  30-08-2018 17:09 via globalnews.ca
  If you get motion sickness on trains, planes or automobiles, take these helpful tips from travel consultant Claire Newell in to consideration.
  
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• Federal Court of Appeal quashes approval of $9.3-billion Trans Mountain oil pipeline expansion

  30-08-2018 17:04 via vancouversun.com
  The Federal Court of Appeal has quashed approval of the $9.3-billion Trans Mountain oil pipeline expansion.
  In a ruling released this morning, the court found Canada had inadequate consultation with First Nations at the final stage and that the scope of the review “unjustifiably” did not include project-related tanker traffic.
  The ruling is sure to cause further delays and increase costs.
  Earlier this week, University of Saskatchewan law professor Dwight Newman said if the feder
  
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• Jack Webster visits Oakalla prison

  30-08-2018 17:00 via globalnews.ca
  Legendary Global News broadcaster Jack Webster takes a tour of Oakalla in1988 and demands the provincial government close the Burnaby prison down for good.
  
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• Interview with Oakalla prison guard

  30-08-2018 17:00 via globalnews.ca
  BCTV reporter Alyn Edwards speaks with an unidentified prison guard about low morale among staff at Oakalla.
  
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• Interview with fugitive from Oakalla prison

  30-08-2018 17:00 via globalnews.ca
  In Jan. 1988, BCTV reporter Alyn Edwards interviewed one of 13 convicts who escaped from Oakalla. Before turning himself in, Terry Hall said he wanted to expose the deplorable conditions at the prison.
  
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• Inquiry investigates Oakalla prision riot

  30-08-2018 17:00 via globalnews.ca
  BCTV reporter George Garrett has details from the inquiry looking into the riot at Oakalla prison in Dec. 1987
  
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• Federal court quashes Trans Mountain pipeline expansion

  30-08-2018 16:52 via globalnews.ca
  The Federal Court of Appeal has quashed the approval of the contentious Trans Mountain pipeline expansion, and the National Energy Board will have to redo its review of the project.
  
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• Daily Poll: Do you support the B.C. government's lawsuit against opioid industry

  30-08-2018 16:33 via vancouversun.com
  On Wednesday, B.C.’s attorney general David Eby announced the province was pursuing a class action lawsuit against 40 drug manufacturers and distributors in an attempt to recoup the costs associated with combating the ongoing opioid crisis.
  Nearly 4,000 Canadians died of opioid-related overdoses last year. B.C. is hardest-hit, with 1,399 deaths in 2017. In the first half of 2018, 742 people died of illicit-drug overdoses in B.C.
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  B.C. Government files class action lawsuit
  
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• B.C. Realtors still not allowed to openly publish home sale prices

  30-08-2018 16:16
  
  Toronto real estate agents ordered to release data to general public, while it remains restricted to real estate professionals in B.C.
  
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• Vancouver Weather: Mix of sun and cloud with chance of showers

  30-08-2018 15:40 via vancouversun.com
  VANCOUVER, B.C.: Aug. 30, 2018 – Thursday’s weather forecast is a mixed bag.
  Environment Canada says we could be in for some showers this morning before clearing this afternoon. Expect a mix of sun and clouds over the next couple days with high of 20C, which is on par with our seasonal average.
  There is mostly sunshine and warm temperatures in store for the weekend and the final three days of the PNE.
   Weather: Vancouver, B.C.
  Today: Cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers this
  
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• After a bountiful harvest, apple trees can take a year off

  30-08-2018 14:35 via theprovince.com
  Q. Are the crocuses that bloom in the fall the same as another autumn-flowering bulb called “colchicum”? When are they purchased and planted?
  A. Confusion is common between the two because they are both crocus-like and both flower in late summer to early fall, but they are actually unrelated plants, varying significantly in both flower and corm size. Both are available at garden centres in late summer, any time after mid August, and should be planted as soon as possible following pur
  
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