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• Skookum Festival: Prepare to be singing in the rain

  08-09-2018 23:41
  
  Organizers are warning people not to bring umbrellas to the event in Stanley Park
  
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• J.J. Adams: B.C. Lions still heated over hits, but pumped to pound Montreal next

  08-09-2018 23:35 via theprovince.com
  There is no quarterback controversy on the B.C. Lions.
  There may, however, be one over quarterback protection.
  The Leos were left seething Friday night at B.C. Place Stadium after starting QB Travis Lulay was knocked out of the 26-14 win over the Ottawa Redblacks just before halftime.
  A bookend blitz saw Ottawa defensive back Randall Evans take him low just as defensive end J.R. Tavai cleaned him out with a helmet to his chin. The Lions’ pivot struggled to breathe for a few moments, tearin
  
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• Redevelopment threatens mobile home parks in Metro Vancouver

  08-09-2018 23:31 via vancouversun.com
  Despite assurances that her home is safe from redevelopment, Tina Craig doesn’t believe it.
  Craig lives in Breakaway Bays in south Surrey near White Rock. She’s lived there with her husband, Bud, for 25 years.
  It’s called a manufactured home park in B.C. law, though many people know of them as mobile home parks or even trailer parks. But the homes don’t have wheels and they’re no more mobile than any other single family house.
  A few years ago, she said, the par
  
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• Skookum Music Festival gears up for day two

  08-09-2018 23:06 via globalnews.ca
  Festival organizers say despite some rain on Friday night, more than 15,000 people turned out to get their groove on. Set up is now underway for the inaugural festival’s second day.
  
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• Ed Willes: Canucks’ Swedish duo displays eerie electricity in zapping Jets’ stars

  08-09-2018 23:03 via theprovince.com
  PENTICTON — In their first game together in more than a year, Elias Pettersson and Jonathan Dahlén combined to produce three goals, six points and a handful of jaw-dropping plays that revealed the eerie connection between the two young Swedes.
  Afterward Friday night’s performance, Pettersson was asked if he was surprised the chemistry came back so quickly.
  “Not really, to be honest,” said the slender centre. “We think the same on the ice and we know where we&
  
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• Recipe: Passionfruit gianduja eclairs

  08-09-2018 22:38 via globalnews.ca
  With a return to grey weather, it's time to treat yourself to some afternoon tea -- and, of course, a little pastry treat to go with it.
  
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• Military winding down deployment as B.C. wildfire state of emergency ends

  08-09-2018 21:52 via globalnews.ca
  All remaining military members could be rotated out of British Columbia within seven to 10 days.
  
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• Meet Cedar, the newest bear cub at Critter Care Wildlife Society

  08-09-2018 21:46
  
  Cedar was left orphaned when her mother was electrocuted while climbing a power pole on Whistler Mountain
  
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• B.C. Lions defensive lineman Maxx Forde traded to Ottawa Redblacks

  08-09-2018 21:34 via theprovince.com
  Defensive lineman Maxx Forde was traded to the Ottawa Redblacks by the B.C. Lions on Saturday.
  In exchange, the Lions receive a sixth-round pick in 2019 and a player from Ottawa’s negotiation list.
  Drafted by the Lions in the seventh round (58th overall) in 2015, the national defensive lineman suited up for all 18 games for BC last season, recording eight defensive tackles, one sack and two forced fumbles.
  The six-foot-five, 280-pound Forde appeared in 46 games at Idaho during his universi
  
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• One dead in fiery car crash in Surrey

  08-09-2018 21:25 via vancouversun.com
  On person is dead and another person is in hospital after a fiery car crash in Surrey Saturday morning.
  Surrey RCMP say they were called out shortly after 8 a.m. to the 14500-block of 100th Avenue.
  An initial investigation found that the driver of a Honda Accord travelling eastbound on 100th Avenue crossed the centre line and smashed into an SUV travelling westbound.
  Both cars caught on fire in the crash. The driver and sole occupant of the Accord died, while the driver of the SUV, a Toyota RAV,
  
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• Police arrest suspect in alleged East Vancouver arson that caused $100K damage

  08-09-2018 21:09 via globalnews.ca
  Vancouver resident Jason Acoose, 46, is now facing two charges of arson to property. 
  
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• Man charged over East Vancouver fire that caused $100k in damage

  08-09-2018 21:01
  
  VPD Arson investigators are crediting the public for tips which helped lead to the arrest
  
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• Gardenworks: Fall Planters

  08-09-2018 20:25 via globalnews.ca
  Summer is almost over which means it’s time to start preparing your outside space for Fall. Michelle at GardenWorks shares some Autumn inspiration with her ideas for a vibrant planter.
  
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• Metro Vancouver's best tacos: And the winner is …

  08-09-2018 20:08 via vancouversun.com
  Next up on our list of Metro Vancouver’s best eats (check out the first in the series, highlighting the best burgers here) is another hand-held option.
  We’re talking about tacos.
  The traditional Mexican eats, which include a variety of meat-and-vegetable fillings typically enveloped by a corn or flour tortilla, have proven especially popular in this city for a few years now. And, after a seemingly long drought of good taco shops in the area, it now seems we have an abundance of delic
  
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• Makeover: Side Dutch braid is perfect for start of the school year

  08-09-2018 20:00 via vancouversun.com
  It’s hard to believe we’re already transitioning from Summer to back to school. So to make it fun, I’m demonstrating how to create a lovely side Dutch braid for the start of the school year! This style will definitely get top marks for style!
  Start by brushing the hair to ensure there are no knots. To create a thicker and fuller braid, I suggest pre-curling the hair for added texture.Step 1
  Take a 1 to 2-inch section of the hair (starting above the arch of the left eye) and spl
  
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• Saturday Chef: Afternoon Tea at Origo Club

  08-09-2018 19:59 via globalnews.ca
  Remi Ho, pastry chef and café manager at Origo Club, showcases their latest Afternoon Tea offerings and shares his delectable recipe for a passionfruit éclair.
  
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• Open House: Refrigerator Hacks

  08-09-2018 19:52 via globalnews.ca
  From organization hacks to maintenance tips – in Open House Kaitlyn Herbst finds out some insider tricks that will change the way you use your refrigerator.
  
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• Explore The Salish Sea

  08-09-2018 19:52 via globalnews.ca
  Did you know a harbour seal can hold its breath for 33 minutes? Or the giant Pacific octopus can weigh up to 150 pounds? These are just some of the incredible natural wonders of the Salish Sea. Author and scientist, Joseph Gaydos, joins Jennifer Palma to reveal more about the vibrant ecosystem.
  
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• Rents could rise up to 4.5 per cent next year

  08-09-2018 19:51 via vancouversun.com
  Housing costs are expected to rise for renters next year as the Residential Tenancy Branch set the maximum allowable rent increase for 2019 at 4.5 per cent, the greatest jump since 2004.
  Coming a time when vacancy rates are at an all-time low and rents are already high, the news caused a stir on social media.
  “We’re in the middle of an affordability crisis and the government just decided to raise your rent more?” tweeted the Vancouver Tenants Union. “This is what happens
  
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• This is the most your landlord can hike your rent in 2019

  08-09-2018 19:37
  
  The rate for the maximum allowable rent increase has now been set for B.C. in 2019
  
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• This is the most a Vancouver landlord can hike your rent in 2019

  08-09-2018 19:37
  
  The rate for the maximum allowable rent increase has now been set for B.C. in 2019
  
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• Vancouver Weather: Mostly cloudy Saturday, rain on Sunday

  08-09-2018 19:31 via vancouversun.com
  VANCOUVER, B.C. – It looks like the weather Saturday will be mostly cloudy with possible sunny breaks and a chance of showers in the afternoon. Environment Canada says the region will see heavier rain on Sunday, with 20 to 30 millimetres expected. The temperature is expected to drop slightly from the 20s to around 18 C and 17 C on Sunday. Looking ahead to next week, you may want to keep those rain boots handy. Environment Canada is forecasting a long stretch of this wet weather, with rain
  
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• Tree fire breaks out near homeless encampment at Pacific Spirit Park

  08-09-2018 19:21 via globalnews.ca
  About two dozen firefighters are on scene. The fire is contained to one tree trunk but is deep inside the park. 
  
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• Guildford Walmart reopens after Legionnaires' disease scare

  08-09-2018 19:12 via vancouversun.com
  A Surrey Walmart reopened Saturday, after it closed Friday because water-cooling towers at Guildford Town Centre tested positive for the bacteria that causes Legionnaires’ disease.
  Fraser Health confirmed seven cases of Legionnaires’ disease in patients who were in the Guildford area in the past two weeks. Officials spoke to them and their family members about possible sources of exposure, said Dr. Aamir Bharmal, a medical health officer with the authority.
  After confirming
  
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• RCMP investigate serious crash in Surrey

  08-09-2018 19:09 via globalnews.ca
  A two vehicle collision has led to the closure of 100th avenue between 144th Street and 148th Avenue.
  
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• Burrards’ GM promises ‘it will be different’ for Game 2 of the Mann Cup Saturday

  08-09-2018 19:09 via theprovince.com
  Maple Ridge Burrards general manager Lance Andre promises an improved effort early on from his team for Game 2 of the Mann Cup national Senior A lacrosse championships this evening.
  The Burrards are down 1-0 to the host Peterborough Lakers in the best-of-seven set after falling 14-13 in double overtime on Friday. Maple Ridge rallied from a 10-5 deficit with six straight goals in the third period to take the lead, but Peterborough’s tally with five minutes remaining ended up forcing extra t
  
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• 1 person dead, 1 in critical condition from serious Surrey crash

  08-09-2018 19:09 via globalnews.ca
  A two vehicle collision has led to the closure of 100th avenue between 144th Street and 148th Avenue.
  
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• Fred Lee’s Social Network: Treana Peake’s White Envelope Gala

  08-09-2018 19:01 via theprovince.com
  RIPPLE EFFECT: As a very young child, Obakki Foundation founder Treana Peake was the recipient of a beautiful act of kindness. Peake and her mother annually received a white envelope of money that was anonymously slipped under their front door. There was never a return address or a note of explanation.
  “Without the envelope of funds, there would have been no birthdays, no Christmas, and no food on the table,” she explained.
  Growing up, Peake often wondered why someone would do it so
  
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• Customer loyalty powers sales at Kentwell

  08-09-2018 14:41 via vancouversun.com
  You only have to look at the numbers to see that Polygon is a huge player in residential development in British Columbia: the company has built more than 27,000 homes in the Lower Mainland. That kind of experience is likely to earn you a loyal following and Goldie Alam, Polygon’s senior vice-president of marketing, said this is particularly true of Kentwell, the company’s latest townhome development in Coquitlam.
  “We’ve built more than 4,700 homes in Coquitlam already and
  
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• The Home Front: Furniture design inspired by the past

  08-09-2018 14:34 via vancouversun.com
  Anything that represents simplicity and coziness in the home seems only to be growing in popularity, so it makes sense that the farmhouse modern trend is still going strong.
  Furniture-maker, designer and artist Jonah Meyer, whose company Sawkille Co. produces handmade furniture and artwork in Rhinebeck, N.Y., breaks down the origins and evolution of modern farmhouse modern for us.
  “The Windsor chair is where it all begins,” he says. “All these very simple elements, the dov
  
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• Sold (Bought): Vancouver duplex has seamless linear look

  08-09-2018 14:22 via vancouversun.com
  A snapshot of recent residential real estate activity in Metro Vancouver
  4236 Inverness Street, Vancouver
  Type: Three-bedroom, three-bathroom half duplex
  Size: 1,238 sq. ft.
  B.C. Assessment: $1,061,000
  Listed for: $1,099,000
  Sold for: $1,030,000
  Sold on: July 29
  Days on market: 25
  Listing agent: John Dean at Engel & Volkers Vancouver
  Buyers agent: Jessica Smith at ReMax Crest Realty
  The big sell: This architecturally designed side-by-side half duplex was built in 2012 on a west-facing lot in
  
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• Lakestone introduces its newest phase: The Highlands

  08-09-2018 14:18 via vancouversun.com
  After effectively selling out its first two phases, the developers of Lakestone, a resort-like residential development with panoramic views of Okanagan Lake, are now launching their next phase, The Highlands.
  A total of 109 single-family lots ranging from 2,500 to about 6,000 square feet are planned for the Highlands phase. The first phase, Waterside, rapidly sold out a few years ago, while about 95 per cent of the second phase, The Benchlands, has been sold to date, said Don Erdely, spokesman f
  
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• As much as $22K in West Kelowna PAC money disappears, RCMP investigating

  08-09-2018 08:17 via globalnews.ca
  A letter on the issue went home to parents with children attending the West Kelowna school on Thursday. 
  
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• West Vancouver, CN rail close to a deal on access to disputed sea wall

  08-09-2018 08:12 via globalnews.ca
  CN and West Vancouver have been fighting over public access to the popular Centennial Seawalk since February, 2017.
  
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• Lions 26, Redblacks 14: B.C. stars take a beating, but defence dominates to lift Leos to win

  08-09-2018 08:08 via theprovince.com
  The gut punch came on the first play from scrimmage.
  The gut check came on the second.
  Moments after B.C. Lions starting centre Cody Husband was carted off the field with a suspected broken ankle Saturday night at B.C. Place Stadium, quarterback Travis Lulay was planted in the turf before stumbling gingerly off the field.
  But the Lions regrouped for a 26-14 win over the East Division-leading Ottawa Redblacks, pressing the reset button on a CFL season that had been slipping away.
  B.C. (4-6) ended
  
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• Ed Willes: Young Canucks put a beatdown on Jets prospects in Penticton

  08-09-2018 07:15 via theprovince.com
  The Young Stars Classic in Penticton pitted top prospects from the Vancouver Canucks and Winnipeg Jets, and with a six-goal outburst in the second period the B.C. hosts ran away with the show. Here’s what we learned:
  All eyes were on prospect Elias Pettersson and the rest of the young Canucks as they hosted the Winnipeg Jets at the South Okanagan Events Centre Friday. The Young Stars didn’t disappoint.
  1. BELIEVE THE HYPE
  If this group of young Canucks players were trying to moderate
  
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• Wildfire smoke pollutes Okanagan but cooler weather could help fire fight

  08-09-2018 07:14 via globalnews.ca
  The air quality index measured at four out of ten into the evening, which is a moderate health risk.
  
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• Smoky skies returned to Okanagan Friday

  08-09-2018 07:14 via globalnews.ca
  Wildfire smoke continued to pollute the Okanagan Valley and create health risks on Friday. Three large wildfires burning in the Similkameen that cover an area of more than 30,000 hectares are producing vast amounts of smoke as is a fire in north-central Washington state.
  
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• Kal Tire Place new rink officially opened in Vernon

  08-09-2018 07:14 via globalnews.ca
  A $13 million sheet of ice, the second for Kal Tire Place, was officially opened by the community on Friday night. The rink expansion replaces the old civic arena in Vernon and was paid for by taxpayers who voted in favour of the project in the 2014 referendum.
  
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• Alberta man crossing Canada by bike to raise awareness for PTSD

  08-09-2018 07:14 via globalnews.ca
  Brian Nadon says he’s cycled more than 7,000 kilometres with his dog, Ginger, in tow for the VATIC Foundation. The foundation is raising awareness for PTSD, or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and raising money toward a bursary fund to help emergency responders affected by PTSD return to school and expand their education.
  
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• Highway 1 reopens after earlier crash and fuel spill

  08-09-2018 06:49 via globalnews.ca
  Drivers headed into the Lower Mainland from Hope will are being advised to take Highway 7.
  
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• Collision, fuel spill close Highway 1 westbound between Hope and Chilliwack

  08-09-2018 06:49 via globalnews.ca
  Drivers headed into the Lower Mainland from Hope will are being advised to take Highway 7.
  
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• Skookum festival: the weather won’t rain on this music event’s parade, organizers say

  08-09-2018 06:28 via globalnews.ca
  B.C.'s biggest new music festival is now underway for its inaugural year.
  
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• Skookum Festival medical team says it’s prepared for possible opioid overdoses

  08-09-2018 06:14 via globalnews.ca
  The festival has also contracted BC Ambulance for additional paramedics and mobile resources.
  
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• B.C. Wildfires 2018: Provincial state of emergency ends, some campfire bans lifted

  08-09-2018 06:03 via vancouversun.com
  The B.C. government has ended the provincial state of emergency that it declared in August because of an intense summer of wildfires.
  In a statement on Friday, Emergency Management B.C. said the decision to cancel the order is thanks to cooler weather and progress in containing the hundreds of wildfires.
  The state of emergency was declared on Aug. 15, 2018, and extended once. It was the second year in a row that wildfires prompted the B.C. government to declare a provincewide state of emerg
  
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• Virtual house calls? New app could save Canadians a trip to the doctor

  08-09-2018 05:30 via globalnews.ca
  The new app promises to let patients teleconference with a licensed health-care provider, with no cost to the user.
  
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• WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 – Sept. 7

  08-09-2018 05:00 via globalnews.ca
  Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6.
  
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• Despite fires, floods and issues, update on B.C. finances encouraging

  08-09-2018 03:54 via vancouversun.com
  VICTORIA — Two weeks ago Finance Minister Carole James closed the books on the financial year the new NDP government shared with the departing B.C. Liberals.
  Worst wildfire season in B.C. history. Bridge tolls abolished. Head start on phasing out medical service premiums, paying down mess Liberals left behind at B.C. Hydro and ICBC. Still, budget in surplus, debt down by $1 billion.
  Friday, James delivered an update on the current financial year — the first with the New Democrat
  
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• Growing pressure on DFO to stop jet boats from prime salmon spawning ground

  08-09-2018 03:50 via globalnews.ca
  Critics are speaking out about the failure of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans from stopping jet boat operators from plying the waters of the Upper Pitt River, where salmon spawn. Linda Aylesworth reports.
  
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• A new test for hepatitis C is now available in B.C.

  08-09-2018 03:50 via globalnews.ca
  The new test means it’s never been easier to detect and treat the disease. Nadia Stewart explains.
  
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