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• Steve Ewen: Rise of Rabil makes questions about NLL, CBA strife even more glaring

  17-11-2018 23:56 via theprovince.com
  Paul Rabil must be smirking when he thinks about the National Lacrosse League these days.
  Rabil is the sport’s next generation thinker, a star player who became a social media wizard and now has the wherewithal and the connections to be the frontman for a new pro field circuit.
  Sports Illustrated wrote about the fledgling Premier Lacrosse League in its recent Future Issue and compared Rabil to LeBron James, tagging the 32-year-old from Gaithersburg, Maryland as the LeBron of Lax.
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• Canmore, London, Langley ‘top’ online list of Canada’s coziest cities for 2018

  17-11-2018 23:50 via globalnews.ca
  British Columbia leads way with 5 cities in top 15 and 20 in total list of 55.
  
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• Langley Rams lose 58-21 to Saskatoon Hilltops in Canadian Bowl championship game

  17-11-2018 23:43 via theprovince.com
  The Saskatoon Hilltops completed their Drive for Five — and fifth straight Canadian Bowl championship — with a lopsided 58-21 victory Saturday afternoon over B.C.’s Langley Rams at SMF Field.
  It was the Hilltops’ 21st national title and 12th Canadian championship for Tom Sargeant as the Hilltops head coach.
  Josh Ewanchyna, with three touchdown majors, paced Saskatoon, which led Langley 31-7 at half-time.
  Congratulations to the @SaskHilltopson the 2018 #CJFL #CanadianBowl
  
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• Torched camper raises new concerns about Vancouver’s RV-living community

  17-11-2018 23:35 via globalnews.ca
  No one was hurt in the fire, but advocates for the precariously housed say that's not always the case.
  
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• Liveblog: Canadiens at Vancouver - Montreal Gazette

  17-11-2018 23:01 via montrealgazette.com
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  Liveblog: Canadiens at Vancouver
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  Coming off an excellent performance in Calgary Thursday night – his first start in a week – Carey Price gets the start in his home province Saturday night. Make that Saturday afternoon. The puck will drop at about 4:10 p.m. start in Vancouver because ...
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• Trail Appliances Teen Chef Challenge: Jeremy

  17-11-2018 22:58 via globalnews.ca
  It’s week three of our Trail Appliances Teen Chef Challenge. This week’s challenger is 13-year old Jeremy Dubois. He puts his twist on pork tenderloin for Jay and Coleen to taste and judge.
  
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• Hockey Legends Weekend

  17-11-2018 22:54 via globalnews.ca
  Two Hockey Hall of Famers, Guy Lafleur and Marcel Dionne, join Jay to chat about the Legends Weekend at the LEC and reflect on their incredible careers.
  
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• Open House – Appliance Maintenance

  17-11-2018 22:51 via globalnews.ca
  Did you know you need to wash your washing machine? In Open House, Kaitlyn Herbst gets some expert tips on how to maintain your household appliances.
  
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• Lumber workers in B.C.’s Southern Interior may go on strike next week

  17-11-2018 22:45 via globalnews.ca
  Lumber mills in Kelowna, Kamloops and Cranbrook could be affected.
  
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• Homicide detectives investigate fatal crash in Burnaby

  17-11-2018 22:20
  Homicide detectives have been called in to investigate a fatal crash in Burnaby on Friday night.
  The Barnet Highway remained closed in both directions Saturday near Texaco Drive, as Burnaby RCMP and members of the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team tried to figure out what happened.
  Shortly before 10 p.m., the Burnaby RCMP received a report of a single motor vehicle rollover in the  8000-block of Barnet Highway.
  When they arrived, they found an unconscious man in the vehicle and a woman
  
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• Empty Stocking Fund: The cupboard was bare when Sheri Nowick reached out for help

  17-11-2018 22:11 via theprovince.com
  Sheri Nowick didn’t know what to do.
  She looked in the fridge and it was empty. She looked in the cupboards and they were bare.
  Where, she thought, was the next meal going to come from?
  Nowick wasn’t so much worried about herself and her husband Jim. She was really concerned about her 14-year-old daughter Sam, a special-needs child with high-functioning autism and learning disabilities.
  “It was scary,” Sheri Nowick said.
  But then Nowick remembered seeing something on a lo
  
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• Burnaby house gutted by fire believed to be home to squatters

  17-11-2018 21:20 via globalnews.ca
  Crews initially delayed entry to the home after warnings from the RCMP.
  
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• Leonid Meteor Shower to dazzle Metro Vancouver skies this weekend

  17-11-2018 20:53
  
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• Enbridge ups pressure on repaired gas line after explosion near Prince George

  17-11-2018 20:48 via globalnews.ca
  The company says it will increase pressure to 85 per cent of its full capacity, up from 80 per cent.
  
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• Tsawwassen First Nation hold ceremony for dead humpback whale

  17-11-2018 20:41
  Tsawwassen First Nation held a ceremony to honour a dead humpback whale that washed up on shore Friday.
  The whale, which appears to be juvenile, was towed away by the Coast Guard for a necropsy. The Department of Fisheries and Oceans is investigating.
  It is unclear whether the whale, which washed up not far from the Tsawwassen ferry terminal, was hit by a boat, or whether it died from an illness.
  Andrea Jacobs, executive council for the Tsawwassen First Nation, said about six members gather
  
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• Chilliwack RCMP bust illegal pot processing facility under new Cannabis Act

  17-11-2018 20:39 via globalnews.ca
  Despite legalization, commercially producing or processing cannabis products without a proper licence remains a crime under the Cannabis Act.
  
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• Enbridge says it's increasing gas flows to 85 per cent in repaired B.C. pipeline

  17-11-2018 20:25
  PRINCE GEORGE — Enbridge Inc. says it has increased flow of natural gas through a segment of a pipeline that ruptured and burned near Prince George more than a month ago.
  The company says it will increase pressure to 85 per cent of its full capacity, up from 80 per cent, on a 91-centimetre pipeline following an amendment order from the National Energy Board.
  The federal regulator had ordered Calgary-based Enbridge to limit gas flows at 80 per cent pressure levels from the blast site.
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• Makeover: Gearing up for the holiday season

  17-11-2018 20:00
  Mimi Shewchuk is gearing up for some upcoming holiday work parties and events. She wanted to find new ways to dress her body type that will minimize her bust and tummy area and make her feel confident, relevant and comfortable in her clothing.
  Mimi Shewchuk’s wardrobe consisted of trousers, baggy tops and flowy cardigans.
  Mimi’s wardrobe consisted of trousers, baggy tops and flowy cardigans. Her go-to colour palette is very neutral and “safe” and consists of black, grey,
  
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• Filling up on bread: renowned pastry chef talks bread at Vancouver ... - CBC.ca

  17-11-2018 20:00 via cbc.ca
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  Filling up on bread: renowned pastry chef talks bread at Vancouver ...
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  Bread might seem like an uncomplicated food, but in reality it's extremely scientific. One of the world's foremost experts on the subject, pastry chef Francisco ...and more »
  
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• Barnet Highway closed after fatal crash in Burnaby

  17-11-2018 19:52
  The Barnet Highway is closed near Texaco Drive while Mounties investigate a fatal crash in Burnaby Friday night.
  Burnaby RCMP confirmed investigators were at the site early Saturday of a fatal crash on the Barnet Highway, but would not disclose any details about what happened. There are unconfirmed reports a woman a died and a man is in hospital.
  At least two light standards were damaged in the crash. A smashed-up SUV was in the ditch. One man was trapped and firefighters had to use the Jaw
  
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• After win over Germany, Canada has Rugby World Cup in their sights

  17-11-2018 19:42 via theprovince.com
  There’s still one more game to play, but Canadian rugby fans can breathe easier after the national squad defeated Germany 29-10 on Saturday in Marseille, France.
  The game was the second tilt for both sides at the Rugby World Cup repechage tournament, an event that has the final spot at next year’s big dance in Japan on the line.
  Canada now has two wins and two bonus points, and sit well clear in first place.
  The only team standing in their way is Hong Kong, who pulled off a big bonus
  
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• Mike Smyth: The long wait for Uber. Will B.C. finally get ride-hailing?

  17-11-2018 19:00 via theprovince.com
  British Columbians have been waiting years for Uber, Lyft and other ride-hailing services that are common around the world.
  Now the John Horgan government says it’s ready to deliver long-promised ride-hailing with legislation this week.
  Will you finally be able to use your smartphone to summon an Uber car like people do in just about every other major city in North America?
  That depends on the contents of bills and regulations expected to be unveiled as early as Monday.
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• Fred Lee’s Social Network: Celebrating the Chinatown Autumn Gala

  17-11-2018 19:00 via theprovince.com
  PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE: The Vancouver Chinatown Foundation was founded in 2009 to honour a culture and community established in Vancouver more than a century ago. Led by Carol Lee, daughter of celebrated developer and philanthropist Bob Lee, the CEO of Linacare Cosmetherapy has been a force fighting out-of-character development in the storied neighbourhood. Single-handedly pouring money into the once bustling area, Lee has opened Chinatown barbecue, and Chinatown Vintage, and will soon reopen
  
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• Frustration in Cloverdale as ticket holders to lantern festival remain in the dark

  17-11-2018 18:30 via globalnews.ca
  The Art of Lights exhibition remains closed.
  
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• Vancouver lawyer who prosecuted Khmer Rouge leaders welcomes genocide verdict

  17-11-2018 17:31
  OTTAWA — A Vancouver lawyer who helped prosecute two of the Khmer Rouge’s most senior surviving leaders is breathing a little easier after a tribunal this week found the two elderly Cambodian men guilty of genocide and other crimes.
  Dale Lysak says he has been waiting more than a year for the joint UN-Cambodian tribunal’s ruling against Nuon Chea and Khieu Samphan, and that the verdict ensures some accountability for one of recent history’s worst atrocities.
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• Vancouver Weather: Sunny, but chilly, weekend - Vancouver Sun

  17-11-2018 17:18 via vancouversun.com
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  Vancouver Weather: Sunny, but chilly, weekend
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  VANCOUVER, B.C. – It's a spectacular sunny weekend for Metro Vancouver. But with the clear skies comes some cooler weather. Environment Canada says expect sunny weather and a high of just 8 C on Saturday and Sunday, while the mercury will drop ...and more »
  
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• Vancouver Weather: Sunny, but chilly, weekend

  17-11-2018 17:17
  VANCOUVER, B.C. – It’s a spectacular sunny weekend for Metro Vancouver. But with the clear skies comes some cooler weather. Environment Canada says expect sunny weather and a high of just 8 C on Saturday and Sunday, while the mercury will drop overnight to lows of 2 C, and 3 C, respectively. The sunny, cold weather continues into next week on Monday and Tuesday, before the clouds roll in and the rain returns on Wednesday.Weather: Vancouver, B.C.
  Today: Sunny. High 8 C. UV index
  
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• Vancouver lawyer who prosecuted Khmer Rouge leaders welcomes genocide verdict - CTV News

  17-11-2018 16:40 via ctvnews.ca
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  Vancouver lawyer who prosecuted Khmer Rouge leaders welcomes genocide verdict
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  OTTAWA -- A Vancouver lawyer who helped prosecute two of the Khmer Rouge's most senior surviving leaders is breathing a little easier after a tribunal this week found the two elderly Cambodian men guilty of genocide and other crimes. Dale Lysak says he ...and more »
  
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• Vancouver Canucks gameday: Clash with Montreal Canadiens - The Canuck Way

  17-11-2018 16:10 via thecanuckway.com
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  Vancouver Canucks gameday: Clash with Montreal Canadiens
  The Canuck Way
  After losing five of their last six games, the Vancouver Canucks will try to get back on the winning track at Rogers Arena vs. the Montreal Canadiens. Here's what you need to know for gameday. The bad news for the Vancouver Canucks is that they picked ...and more »
  
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• World-famous hot pot restaurant Hai Di Lao to open in Metro Vancouver

  17-11-2018 16:00
  
  This restaurant is really known for going the extra mile to keep customers happy
  
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• Woman dies, man hospitalized after ‘suspicious’ single-vehicle Burnaby collision

  17-11-2018 15:54 via globalnews.ca
  The female victim, who may have been thrown from the vehicle and into a ditch, later died in hospital.
  
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• Woman dies, man hospitalized after single-vehicle Burnaby collision

  17-11-2018 15:54 via globalnews.ca
  The female victim, who may have been thrown from the vehicle and into a ditch, later died in hospital.
  
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• The Home Front: Lighting designers find their success in the shadows

  17-11-2018 14:58
  When it comes to lighting design, invisibility is the true measure of success, says Uli Petzold, founder and CEO of architectural lighting company Apure.
  “The most important thing for us is that the light itself completely disappears in the architecture,” says Petzold. “If you walk into a room and you see 50 light fixtures in the ceiling, and you have very beautiful architecture and interior design and the attention is drawn away from it because you have all these hot spots on
  
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• Mosaic adds to Burke Mountain with Victoria

  17-11-2018 14:32
  Finding just the right home can be a very competitive pastime in Metro Vancouver’s multi-family housing market, with some people even camping out nights before sales begin at some projects.
  Amanda Hung and Gordon Misner and their three-year-old daughter, Madeleine, were ready to brave the cold in a tent for four days last month to be first in line when Mosaic launched sales for its new Burke Mountain development in Coquitlam. Luckily, they were spared that hassle at the last minute.
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• Sold (Bought): Two-bedroom home has served as vacation property

  17-11-2018 14:24
  A snapshot of recent real estate activity in Metro Vancouver
  1509 — 1500 Hornby St., Vancouver
  Type: Two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment
  Size: 1,090 sq. ft.
  B.C. Assessment: $1,185,000
  Listed for: $1,298,000
  Sold for: $1,250,000
  Sold on: Aug. 23
  Days on market: 22
  Listing agent: Marilou Appleby at Dexter Realty
  Buyers agent: Elisabeth (Lisa) Chandler at Macdonald Realty
  The big sell: 888 Beach sits at the foot of Hornby Street in Yaletown’s Beach District, directly across f
  
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• That’s a big 10-4 good buddy: Giants find offence against Pats

  17-11-2018 09:03 via theprovince.com
  The worries about the Vancouver Giants’ scoring can be put on hold for now.
  The Giants, who came into Friday night with eight goals in their past five games, went off on the Regina Pats, blasting them 10-4 at the Langley Events Centre.
  Regina’s rebuilding. They were 7-13-0-0 prior to facing the Giants, and three of their wins have come against the Swift Current Broncos, who are also young and inexperienced after loading up for a playoff run last year.
  Much of what happened in the gam
  
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• REAL SCOOP: IS member and convicted killer charged in Manitoba

  17-11-2018 08:30
  It looks like this blog is up and running after nine days, so I will post a few stories I have written in recent days.
  The first is about the B.C. links to the Manitoba investigation into a trans-national drug ring.
  Here’s that story:B.C. gangsters busted in Winnipeg have long histories
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  Updated: November 11, 2018
  Insp. Max Waddell of the Winnipeg Police Service’s organized crime unit displays some of the illicit drugs, cash and other items seized as part of an i
  
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• Burnaby firefighters hand out carbon monoxide alarms in bid to curb the ‘silent killer’

  17-11-2018 06:52 via globalnews.ca
  "That's why it's so important to have an alarm. It doesn't smell, it doesn't taste, and you can't see it."
  
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• Okanagan College Coyotes celebrate success on home court despite losses

  17-11-2018 06:31 via globalnews.ca
  "We’re starting the base for the future of OC basketball for a long time coming.”
  
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• Okanagan College Coyotes celebrate success on home court

  17-11-2018 06:31 via globalnews.ca
  The Okanagan College Coyotes basketball teams are playing double-headers this weekend at home, their first since being included in the PAC West league. Doris Maria Bregolisse has details.
  
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• After 60 years of wind and weather, Vancouver’s Centennial Totem Pole to be refurbished

  17-11-2018 05:57 via globalnews.ca
  "[The skill] was lost, it was banned. So all the carvers died off, but he kept on doing this," said the artist's great grandson.
  
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• RAW VIDEO: Vancouver’s iconic Centennial Totem Pole is removed for repair

  17-11-2018 05:56 via globalnews.ca
  The pole, carved in 1958 by Kwakwaka’wakw artist Chief Mungo Martin has been damaged by time and rain, and will now be restored.
  
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• Questions about police mass DNA testing

  17-11-2018 05:41 via globalnews.ca
  Mass DNA testing led police to the suspect in the murder of Marrisa Shen. But as Sarah MacDonald reports, it’s an investigative technique that raises legal and ethical questions.
  
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• Burnaby firefighters educate homeowners about carbon monoxide dangers

  17-11-2018 05:38 via globalnews.ca
  Burnaby firefighters went door-to-door today to educate homeowners about having carbon monoxide detectors and installed them in the right spot
  
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• Missing women found on Quadra Island

  17-11-2018 05:35 via globalnews.ca
  A happy ending to the search for two women who were missing on Quadra Island. As Catherine Urquhart reports, the two had been missing since Wednesday, and only their dog had been found.
  
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• B.C. ski season off to slow start

  17-11-2018 05:34 via globalnews.ca
  With the traditionally-busy U.S. Thanksgiving drawing near, many B.C. ski hills are still waiting for any kind of significant snowfall. Aaron McArthur reports.
  
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• B.C. cops waiting to come home after being acquitted in Cuba

  17-11-2018 05:31 via globalnews.ca
  Two Metro Vancouver police officers who have been acquitted of sexual assault in Cuba, are waiting to come home. Jill Bennett reports on when that might be, and what could happen in the meantime.
  
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• An inside look at life in the Site C work camp

  17-11-2018 03:06 via globalnews.ca
  Imagine a remote job site where the steak dinners are unlimited and the bed is made for you. It does exist -- in northeastern B.C.
  
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• Vancouver Sun letters to the editor for Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018

  17-11-2018 03:00
  The voting referendum seems an expensive scam by a party that promised it would hold one but doesn’t really want to as proportional representation would cut more into their voter base than into that of their major opposition. The referendum is supported by a minor party that hopes a new system will improve its election prospects. The major party needs the minor party’s support to maintain its ruling majority in the house, so it has to go through with the referendu
  
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• Stewart Muir: B.C. has a role to play in lowering global greenhouse gas emissions

  17-11-2018 03:00
  A new analysis from veteran economist Philip Cross starts to peel back the economic, environmental, and social impacts of the two liquefied natural gas projects on the books for B.C. We don’t yet know enough about LNG Canada’s Kitimat project or Woodfibre LNG’s Squamish projects to quantify all the impacts, but what we can glean already should cause all British Columbians to take notice.
  Cross, a senior research fellow at Resource Works since we launched in 2014 and a 34-year v
  
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