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• Humpback whale plays with log near Vancouver Island

  07-12-2018 23:52 via globalnews.ca
  New video shared with Global News shows that even whales just wanna have fun! A humpback whale was caught on tape playing near Vancouver Island.
  
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• Bulls & Bears: Seattle's sport market success has us green with envy

  07-12-2018 23:49 via vancouversun.com
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  There was no real estate in the business of sport hotter this week than the Emerald City. In what has been preordained for months, the NHL Board of Governors voted unanimously to welcome Seattle as its 32nd franchise on Tuesday.
  Getting into Seattle now is a very good move by Gary Bettman and the NHL. Those questioning how viable an NHL market it will be haven’t been paying attention to how successful the even less traditional hockey market of Las Vegas has been in creati
  
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• Dramatic video of East Van house fire

  07-12-2018 23:40 via globalnews.ca
  A Vancouver women has lost everything after an early morning house fire in the 2800 block of East 43rd Avenue.
  
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• Huawei executive accused of fraud in Vancouver bail hearing

  07-12-2018 23:36 via vancouversun.com
  A Chinese telecommunications executive is being accused of fraud by the U.S. government, which wants Meng Wanzhou extradited from Canada to face the charge, a bail hearing in Vancouver heard Friday.
  The Crown told a B.C. Supreme Court judge that the United States alleges Huawei Technologies used subsidiary Skycom to do business with Iran, violating sanctions against that country.
  The Crown says Meng, the company’s chief financial officer, is alleged to have said Huawei and Skycom were sepa
  
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• Regulators halt fracking in northeastern B.C. for earthquake investigation

  07-12-2018 23:17 via globalnews.ca
  Quakes measuring between 3.4 and 4.5 magnitude took place near hydraulic fracturing operations on Nov. 29.
  
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• Vancouver's binners need of warm clothing

  07-12-2018 23:16 via vancouversun.com
  As Vancouver’s weather turns frosty, the need for warm clothing becomes more urgent among Vancouver’s homeless and binners.
  Vancouver Regional Recycling, SPUD.ca, the Binner’s Project, and Working Gear have again teamed up to collect clothing donations at the Vancouver recycling depot at 960 Evans Ave. from now until Dec. 15.
  SPUD.ca’s weekly bin program will also be accepting donations.
  Throughout the Gift of Warm event, binners, people who make their living from pu
  
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• Metro Vancouver students cut class to demand action on climate change - CBC.ca

  07-12-2018 23:13
  Metro Vancouver students cut class to demand action on climate change  CBC.caLocal students join those in eight other Canadian cities in staging school strike and rally at city hall.
  
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• 10 things to do in Vancouver today: Sunday, December 9 - Daily Hive

  07-12-2018 23:11
  10 things to do in Vancouver today: Sunday, December 9  Daily HiveThere's the Aurora Winter Festival, Christmas Tea on the Train and more to enjoy on your Sunday. Here is our checklist of 10 things to do in Vancouver on ...
  
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• 10 things to do in Vancouver today: Saturday, December 8 - Daily Hive

  07-12-2018 23:11
  10 things to do in Vancouver today: Saturday, December 8  Daily HiveLots of cheer around Vancouver today, especially with these 10 fun events happening on Saturday, December 8. Vancouver Giants Teddy Bear Toss, ...
  
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• Collapsed Alaska highway ramp reopened four days after quake

  07-12-2018 23:10 via globalnews.ca
  A collapsed off-ramp in Alaska’s largest city that became an iconic image of the destructive force of a magnitude 7.0 earthquake was rebuilt and reopened four days after its destruction.
  
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• TSN and Sportsnet losing English Premier League Canadian broadcast rights

  07-12-2018 23:02 via theprovince.com
  English Premier League soccer appears set to not have a home on traditional Canadian TV for the first time in at least two decades.
  Currently, EPL rights are split between TSN and Sportsnet, as they have been for many years, but sources suggest talks broke off recently.
  Assuming those talks are dead, there’s really only one service left that makes any sense: DAZN, the online-only streaming service.
  Requests for official comment from TSN, Sportsnet and DAZN have not been returned.
  If this d
  
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• A bottle of extremely rare $75,000 whisky is for sale at this Vancouver liquor store

  07-12-2018 23:01
  
  A bottle of one of the world’s rarest and finest whiskies debuted in Canada yesterday, and it is being sold at a Vancouver store.
  
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• This Week in History: 1918: The boss of Prohibition in B.C. is busted for booze

  07-12-2018 23:00 via vancouversun.com
  Walter C. Findlay seemed like the perfect guy to enforce the “dry laws” when Prohibition came into effect in B.C. in 1917.
  Findlay was the secretary of the People’s Prohibition Movement, one of the most prominent organizations fighting to rid the province of alcohol.
  When B.C. Attorney-General J.W. Farris asked “the Prohibition people” who should be commissioner of the Prohibition act, they recommended Findlay. So he got the job.
  Imagine the shock, then, when the ma
  
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• Editorial: Climate plan a good start, but costs must be limited

  07-12-2018 22:46 via vancouversun.com
  It’s said the devil is in the details, which may explain why the NDP’s climate plan released Wednesday is long on aspirations about cutting B.C.’s greenhouse-gas emissions but short on many specifics about how that will be done — especially what it will cost average British Columbians.
  The plan calls for large cuts to emissions, especially in industry, transportation and housing that is expected to achieve three-quarters of the targeted reductions. But how to achieve the
  
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• Alaskans praised for quick road repairs after earthquake

  07-12-2018 22:41 via globalnews.ca
  An off-ramp that collapsed during an Alaskan earthquake was repaired in less than four days causing many to praise the road crews.
  
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• A fleet of supercars is giving charity rides in Vancouver - Daily Hive

  07-12-2018 22:24
  A fleet of supercars is giving charity rides in Vancouver  Daily HiveWith a fleet of supercars at the ready, the “brainchild” of 33-year-old Vancouver entrepreneur Kevin Gordon is set to become a reality next weekend, and it's all ...
  
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• B.C. halts northeast fracking operations while it investigates earthquakes

  07-12-2018 22:16 via vancouversun.com
  FORT ST. JOHN — The B.C. Oil and Gas Commission is shutting down oilfield fracking operations in an area in the northeast part of the province for at least 30 days while it investigates earthquakes that occurred there on Nov. 29.
  The regulator says the earthquakes measuring between 3.4 and 4.5 magnitude took place near hydraulic fracturing operations being conducted about 20 kilometres southeast of Fort St. John by Calgary-based Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.
  It says the company immediate
  
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• Commercial real estate sales in Metro Vancouver down by 20% - Daily Hive

  07-12-2018 22:10
  Commercial real estate sales in Metro Vancouver down by 20%  Daily HiveThe commercial property sector of Metro Vancouver's real estate market is also experiencing a downturn in sales. According to data released by the Real Estate ...
  
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• Flu policy goes into effect at Vancouver hospitals

  07-12-2018 22:07 via vancouversun.com
  Health officials in Vancouver are asking all hospital visitors who have not had a flu shot to wear a mask.
  The policy is part of the province’s attempts to prevent the spread of flu and protect vulnerable patients from a potentially fatal infection.
  Vancouver Coastal Health’s medical health officer, Dr. Meena Dawar, said in a statement on Friday that flu can be devastating for patients with chronic health problems including those with weakened immune systems.
  She is urging people to
  
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• Prado's new cafe and kitchen to open in Vancouver next week - Daily Hive

  07-12-2018 22:00
  Prado's new cafe and kitchen to open in Vancouver next week  Daily HiveThe newest outpost for the brand will feature a daily brunch menu, sandwiches, soups, and of course, Prado's signature baked goods and coffee.
  
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• A bottle of extremely rare $75K whisky is being sold at this Vancouver liquor store - Vancouver Is Awesome

  07-12-2018 21:59
  A bottle of extremely rare $75K whisky is being sold at this Vancouver liquor store  Vancouver Is AwesomeOne bottle of one of the world's rarest and finest whiskies debuted in Canada yesterday, and it is being sold in a Vancouver store. Indeed, The Balvenie Fifty: ...
  
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• Garbage discarded alongside Okanagan Lake

  07-12-2018 21:57 via globalnews.ca
  Large amount of garbage was spilled on Highway 97 near Penticton.
  
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• Oceanside home fit for James Bond listed at $18.88M, comes with jet skis (PHOTOS)

  07-12-2018 21:50
  
  Ultra-luxe West Vancouver home also has waterfront infinity pool and three fire pits, and is the week’s priciest new listing
  
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• Holiday gifts and entertaining tips for the food lover in your life

  07-12-2018 21:44 via globalnews.ca
  Food and lifestyle expert Pay Chen shows Sonia Sunger some holiday gift ideas for the food lover in your life.
  
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• This Is Why: Looking back on Global News investigative reports in 2018

  07-12-2018 21:34 via globalnews.ca
  Carolyn Jarvis, chief investigative correspondent for Global News, shared some of her investigative highlights in the latest episode of This Is Why.
  
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• Cute pups in training for serious, life-changing work

  07-12-2018 21:33 via globalnews.ca
  Pacific Assistance Dogs Society raises, trains puppies to become certified service dogs.
  
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• Oomomo opening second Metro Vancouver location in December (PHOTOS) - Daily Hive

  07-12-2018 21:19
  Oomomo opening second Metro Vancouver location in December (PHOTOS)  Daily HiveJapenese variety store Oomomo has announced the opening of its second Metro Vancouver location, just in time for the holiday season.
  
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• Fan Expo Vancouver will feature Star Trek actor George Takei

  07-12-2018 21:14 via vancouversun.com
  Fan Expo Vancouver announced Friday that next year’s event will feature an appearance by Star Trek actor and activist George Takei.
  Takei is best known for his role as Hikaru Sulu, helmsman of the USS Enterprise in the original Star Trek television series, a role he reprised in six Star Trek films.
  He recently appeared on Broadway in Allegiance, a musical based on his life experiences in Japanese American internment camps during WWII. He is also a well-known activist for human rights and f
  
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• Seahawks get unexpected interior pass rush boost from Jarran Reed

  07-12-2018 21:02 via theprovince.com
  RENTON, Wash. — When he came out of Alabama, Jarran Reed was regarded as a run-stopping defensive tackle.
  That was it.
  Anything else he provided for the Seattle Seahawks was going to be extra.
  “He was a real dedicated run defender coming out. We did not see him specialize in rushing the passer. He has just emerged through his focus and dedication and hard work he has become a complete player,” Seattle coach Pete Carroll said.
  On a defensive line where pass rush was a major ques
  
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• How the only man to explore this enormous B.C. cave made his 'once in a lifetime' milestone descent

  07-12-2018 21:01 via vancouversun.com
  He spends his time on the clock below the surface of the earth, but Lee Hollis’ subterranean exploits have also helped him see the world, from his native land, England, to his present-day home in British Columbia and beyond.
  A caver whose years in the profession recently surpassed the three-decade mark, Hollis has delved far below ground in Thailand, Ireland, Wales and Spain. He ventured into the belly of France’s Gouffre Berger, once thought to be the world’s deepest cave, for
  
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• This Vancouver comfort food destination just got better (PHOTOS) - Daily Hive

  07-12-2018 21:00
  This Vancouver comfort food destination just got better (PHOTOS)  Daily HiveHomer Street Cafe & Bar has long been known to have a cozy dining room that's as warm as their signature rotisserie chicken, but with Executive Chef Jonathan ...
  
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• More details released in Meng Wanzhou case after publication ban lifts

  07-12-2018 21:00 via globalnews.ca
  A publication ban has been lifted in the case of Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou who was detained by U.S. authorities at YVR over the weekend. And the allegations against her are now coming to light. Neetu Garcha has the latest.
  
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• 10 magical winter date ideas in Metro Vancouver that make the season sparkle - Vancouver Is Awesome

  07-12-2018 20:33
  10 magical winter date ideas in Metro Vancouver that make the season sparkle  Vancouver Is AwesomeWhile the cold weather may entice you to stay indoors, there's something decidedly magical about a winter date in Vancouver.
  
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• The Meaning of Everything

  07-12-2018 20:30 via globalnews.ca
  Bestselling author Jeffrey Rosenthal discusses his new book Knock on Wood: Luck, Chance and The Meaning of Everything, which focuses on the human obsession with luck.
  
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• New book ‘Knock on Wood’ tackles the subject of luck

  07-12-2018 20:30 via globalnews.ca
  Bestselling author Jeffrey Rosenthal discusses his new book Knock on Wood: Luck, Chance and The Meaning of Everything, which focuses on the human obsession with luck.
  
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• Huge media presence outside Vancouver Supreme court for Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou

  07-12-2018 20:30 via globalnews.ca
  A bail hearing is taking place in Vancouver for Meng Wanzhou, the CFO of Chinese tech giant Huawei who was arrested at YVR last weekend. Neetu Garcha has the latest.
  
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• Anthony Gismondi: Entertaining with wine for the holidays

  07-12-2018 20:22 via vancouversun.com
  If you’re the type who puts off your Christmas shopping lists and wine buying to the last minute our holiday Salut edition, focused on wines for entertaining and gift gifting, may be just what you’ve been waiting for to get through the season with ease.
  Our advice, as always, is to get started early and more importantly, finish early before the madness of the those mid-to late December shopping days arrive. Whether you are time challenged or wine challenged today we offer a range of
  
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• Salut: Five holiday gifts for the wine lover

  07-12-2018 20:20 via vancouversun.com
  A bottle of wine is always a wonderful gift idea.
  But, if you’re looking to branch out beyond the bottle, consider gifting something that’s inspired by all things wine — without being a literal liquid.
  From a metallic-accented sweatshirt by the Vancouver-based brand Brunette the Label, to a chic decanter set crafted from hand-blown glass, here are five gift ideas fit for any wine lover on your holiday shopping list:Match set
  Elevate the libation station in any home with this Fi
  
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• Anthony Gismondi: 10 stellar bottles for holiday gifting

  07-12-2018 20:16 via vancouversun.com
  This year we searched for a unique selection of wines that would make suitable gifts ranging from under $50 to $500. Each has a strong personality and story to tell and without exception could easily be cellared for another decade. Simply choose a bottle from the price range you are looking for, wrap it up and you are done.
  Descendientes de J. Palacios Pétalos 2015, Bierzo, Castilla-Leon, Spain $36.99
  Descendientes de J. Palacios Pétalos 2015, Bierzo, Castilla-Leon, Spain $36.99 [P
  
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• Salut: Sweetness of the season

  07-12-2018 20:13 via vancouversun.com
  Dust off the KitchenAid and hang on to your toque: It’s holiday baking time!
  Is there any better way to shake off the stress of the season than by spending the dreary days of December in a warm, vanilla-scented kitchen, happy in the knowledge that sweet treats are on the way? Of course not.
  Over the last few years, there’s been a slow but steady renaissance in home baking. Perhaps we’re honing our skills in hopes of appearing on The Great Canadian Baking Show. Or maybe we&rsquo
  
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• A very vegan Christmas: Vancouver chefs cook up vegan dishes for holiday entertaining

  07-12-2018 20:10 via vancouversun.com
  If it seems like more and more people in your sphere are embracing a vegan — or, at least, a more plant-based diet — these days, don’t worry. You’re not alone.
  “Education has been key to this,” Shannon Boudreau, the events director at the Vancouver-based catering company The Lazy Gourmet, explains of the green-eating movement. “I think most of us were programmed from a young age that a balanced diet is meat, starch, vegetable and with the foodie and
  
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• Wet snow, rain moving across Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley on Friday

  07-12-2018 20:09 via globalnews.ca
  Global BC meteorologist Mark Madryga says Friday morning is clear and cold across the region, between -2 C and -6 C, but clouds will move in later Friday.
  
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• Holiday decorating: Set the perfect table with these tips

  07-12-2018 20:05 via vancouversun.com
  A dining table is the epicentre of holiday entertaining.
  So, rather than set the table with your go-to red and green plates this season, why not elevate your table-scape with eye-catching elements that will have your guests saying ‘ooh’ and ‘ahh’ long before the food even hits the table?
  “There’s always a good reason to throw a party, and with the holiday season approaching, it’s the perfect time to make a bold statement with tabletop décor,&rdquo
  
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• Province gives environmental OK for Revelstoke 6 project

  07-12-2018 20:01 via globalnews.ca
  B.C. Hydro eyeing potential installment of sixth power-generating unit at Revelstoke Dam.
  
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• Poll shows an 'extremely' close race in B.C.'s electoral reform referendum

  07-12-2018 20:01 via vancouversun.com
  A new poll released Friday, the last day for voters to deliver their electoral reform referendum packages, shows the race remains tight.
  The Insights West poll shows an “extremely close” race between keeping the current First Past The Post voting system and changing to a Proportional Representation system.
  Of those who have already voted, the poll found just under half (49 per cent) say the province should maintain our First Past The Post system, while the other half (48 per cen
  
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• Meet the chef: Tony Starratt has limitless curiosity and passion

  07-12-2018 20:00 via vancouversun.com
  With over 12 years of experience in the culinary industry, Chef Tony Starratt’s passion for food and international flavours has taken him around the world, beginning in Prince Edward Island, where he received his formal training at the acclaimed Culinary Institute of Canada. Tony has worked the line at high-volume Banff resorts, trekked to remote Australian outback and mastered the art of refined BBQ. He joined the Two Rivers Specialty Meats team in 2014, and as chef he brings his vast cul
  
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• In Good Spirits: Seasonal spice and everything nice

  07-12-2018 20:00 via vancouversun.com
  Ginger. Cinnamon. Nutmeg. Cloves. On wintry days, we crave the warming flavours of sweet spices. And what better way to add them to a cocktail than with a nice spiced rum?
  Wait, what? I can hear you saying. Isn’t spiced rum that sticky-sweet stuff designed for college kids?
  Well, yes — and no.
  It’s true that the original spiced rum, the cloyingly vanilla-flavoured Captain Morgan, was created for an entry-level market. But now Lemon Hart has released Blackpool Spiced Rum, a smoo
  
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• Brian Minter: B.C. grown poinsettias help create Christmas spirit

  07-12-2018 20:00 via vancouversun.com
  Poinsettias (Euphorbia pucherrima) have a long and interesting history. Today, of course, they are widely connected to the Christmas season, and that’s just part of the reason they are still the world’s No. 1 holiday indoor flowering plant.
  Native to the silver mining region of Taxco, Mexico, poinsettias were very much a part of the Indigenous Inca people’s early winter celebrations. Because of their brilliant colour they were highly prized as a symbol of purity. The Inca also
  
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• Commercial real estate sales down across all sectors: REBGV

  07-12-2018 19:59
  Sales slowed nearly 20 per cent overall, with land sales posting the largest decrease quarter-over-quarter
  
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