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• Travis Green Q&A: Canucks coach talks about playoff hopes, managing modern players

  01-02-2019 23:53 via theprovince.com
  The Canucks are in a playoff chase. They are also hosting the draft this summer.
  There are a lot of variables in play as the they enter the final third of the season.
  We sat down this week with Canucks head coach Travis Green to take stock of where his team is at and how he is evolving as a coach.
  The second-year head coach has been looking for progression from his players, with a focus on whether there is more to them, and whether they can take their skill set to a level that would see them pla
  
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• Get out the shovels and sand! 'Winter' is coming to Vancouver Island - Times Colonist

  01-02-2019 23:45 via timescolonist.com
  Get out the shovels and sand! 'Winter' is coming to Vancouver Island  Times ColonistUpdate: A snowfall warning was issued for eastern Vancouver Island on Sunday morning, with five to 15 centimetres expected between Duncan to Nanaimo and ...
  
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• Metro Vancouver gas prices predicted to rise sharply this weekend

  01-02-2019 23:40
  
  Residents would be wise to fill up as soon as possible
  
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• Two cellphone technicians foil daylight grab and dash in Kelowna

  01-02-2019 23:37 via globalnews.ca
  Man tries stealing cellphone, but is caught by store employees.
  
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• Suspect in transit officer shooting, Daon Glasgow, is a ‘master of disguise’ say RCMP

  01-02-2019 23:30 via globalnews.ca
  Glasgow was sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty in 2011 to manslaughter for fatally shooting a man inside a McDonald's restaurant.
  
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• Nebraska advances bill requiring tracking of missing Indigenous women, Montana not far behind

  01-02-2019 23:25 via globalnews.ca
  A bill that would require better tracking of cases involving missing Native American women has advanced in Nebraska while the state of Montana considers similar legislation.
  
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• WATCH LIVE: 53rd annual Variety Show of Hearts Telethon

  01-02-2019 23:17 via globalnews.ca
  The one-day show will be packed with live musical guests, entertainers and stories from kids around B.C. who are being helped by Variety, The Children's Charity.
  
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• Delta fire crews save family dog from house fire

  01-02-2019 23:11 via globalnews.ca
  The home suffered significant damage in the fire.
  
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• ‘It’s a once in a lifetime event’: Students prepare for national culinary competition in Kelowna

  01-02-2019 22:49 via globalnews.ca
  The Okanagan College culinary department prepares to host 11 chefs from all across the country for the annual Canadian Culinary Championships taking place Feb. 1 and 2 at the Delta Grand Okanagan.
  
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• Two B.C. teachers save life of Grade 8 student

  01-02-2019 22:34 via globalnews.ca
  High school in Oliver, B.C., says defibrillator, CPR used after student had cardiac arrest in gym class.
  
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• Search for missing cowboy near Merritt to continue through weekend

  01-02-2019 22:24 via vancouversun.com
  The search for a cowboy who went missing near Merritt a week ago will continue through the weekend, the RCMP said Friday.
  Mounties, several search and rescue teams, and the man’s family members are on day 5 of the hunt for 32-year-old Ben Tyner.
  Tyner’s horse was found in an area just north of Merritt on Monday morning and reported to the RCMP later that day.
  Tyner was hired as the ranch manager at Nicola ranch in November.  He is new to the Merritt area but RCMP say he has been
  
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• Daon Gordon Glasgow still focus of manhunt in Transit Police shooting

  01-02-2019 22:22 via vancouversun.com
  The search continues for a man wanted in connection with the shooting of a Transit Police officer in Surrey on Wednesday.
  Surrey RCMP have identified Daon Gordon Glasgow, 35, as a suspect in the shooting inside Scott Road SkyTrain station that left Const. Josh Harms recovering from gunshot wounds to his arms.
  Sgt. Chad Greig said the focus on Thursday was on the Bridgeview area, which is a residential and industrial area directly across King George Highway from the SkyTrain station.
  It was belie
  
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• 'Wrong time to have a dispensary crackdown': Vancouver to 'escalate' enforcement on illegal pot shops - CBC.ca

  01-02-2019 22:14 via cbc.ca
  'Wrong time to have a dispensary crackdown': Vancouver to 'escalate' enforcement on illegal pot shops  CBC.caDozens of dispensaries remain open after B.C. Supreme Court ordered them to cease operations.
  
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• Daon Gordon Glasgow still focus of manhunt in Transit Police shooting - Vancouver Sun

  01-02-2019 22:14 via vancouversun.com
  Daon Gordon Glasgow still focus of manhunt in Transit Police shooting  Vancouver SunPolice have pulled back their presence in the Bridgeview neighbourhood of Surrey, but are still looking for Daon Glasgow as a suspect.
  
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• Alert posted for possible snow in Metro Vancouver

  01-02-2019 22:12 via vancouversun.com
  It looks like Environment Canada is beating the groundhog to the punch, and predicting more winter for Metro Vancouver.
  The federal weather agency posted a special weather statement Friday, saying a cold snap could bring snow to the region this weekend.
  Forecasters say the South Coast will see much colder conditions set in Sunday, following a mild first half of winter.
  A woman walks through a snow covered plaza in downtown Vancouver, B.C., on Friday February 23, 2018.
  Saturday, also Groundhog Da
  
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• Vancouver cannabis company wins POT lottery to trade on Canadian stock exchanges

  01-02-2019 21:39 via vancouversun.com
  A Vancouver-based cannabis lifestyle company has won a lottery to trade on major Canadian stock exchanges under the trading symbol POT.
  Weekend Unlimited, an aggregator of marijuana industry brands, has been trading on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the symbol YOLO (you only live once) since October. Its shares surged by as much as 70 per cent on Friday in the wake of its win.
  POT became available after Potash Corp. merged with Agrium Inc. in early 2018 to become Nutrien Ltd., which now
  
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• 13 new and upcoming Vancouver restaurants to put on your list - Vancouver Is Awesome

  01-02-2019 21:32 via vancouverisawesome.com
  13 new and upcoming Vancouver restaurants to put on your list  Vancouver Is AwesomeEvery day is a new chance to eat something you've never tried before, and thankfully Vancouver is always coming through with new restaurants – or new ...
  
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• Vancouver police officers acted in 'accordance with the law' in 2016 fatal shooting: IIO

  01-02-2019 21:29 via vancouversun.com
  A report by the Independent Investigations Office released Friday says Vancouver police officers involved in a fatal shooting in November 2016 ‘acted as required by their duties and in accordance with the law.’
  Police had been called to a Canadian Tire store near Grandview Highway and Rupert Street after a large man stabbed a store employee during a robbery that involved firearms.
  When the attacker left the store, he grabbed another man and held him hostage at knifepoint before being
  
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• Youth sports: Cost of coaching abuse is always high, and sometimes fatal

  01-02-2019 21:16 via theprovince.com
  The testimonials are chilling. The words, in varying degrees of eloquence, all hit with the same hammer impact:
  • “You are f—ing embarrassing. You’re a f—ing retard. Everybody, look at her — she’s a quitter, and she’s the reason we lost this game.”
  • “I heard, ‘What the f—? are you doing?’ a lot, but I didn’t know how to respond. I was honestly confused, because I didn’t know what I’d done wrong,
  
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• Vancouver Zoo to celebrate Chinese Year of the Pig - Aldergrove Star

  01-02-2019 21:04 via aldergrovestar.com
  Vancouver Zoo to celebrate Chinese Year of the Pig  Aldergrove StarThe Zoo is celebrating the Year of the Pig with a showcase of four spunky, red river hogs.
  
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• Vancouver Canucks looking for road wins to claw out clear playoff position - Toronto Star

  01-02-2019 21:04 via thestar.com
  Vancouver Canucks looking for road wins to claw out clear playoff position  Toronto StarThe tie between the Avs and Canucks will be broken Saturday when the teams meet in Denver, kicking off a four-game road swing for Vancouver.
  
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• Transit cop shooting suspect identified as Daon Glasgow

  01-02-2019 21:01 via globalnews.ca
  RCMP are still on the lookout for a man wanted in the shooting of a transit police officer on Wednesday. The suspect, 35-year-old Daon Gordon Glasgow, has a lengthy criminal record.
  
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• Alessia Cara announces 12-date Canadian tour

  01-02-2019 20:56 via globalnews.ca
  In support of her latest album, the Grammy Award winner will hit Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and B.C.
  
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• Vancouver police promote 20-year veteran to superintendent

  01-02-2019 20:53 via vancouversun.com
  Fiona Wilson, a 20-year veteran of the Vancouver Police Department, has been promoted from inspector to superintendent.
  “Fiona is a strong, well-respected leader who has extensive experience in investigations and in operations,” said VPD Chief Const. Adam Palmer. “Throughout her career, she has built great relationships with other VPD members, the community, and our partners in public safety.”
  As a constable, Wilson worked in patrol and the sex crimes unit. In 2007,
  
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• Extreme weather: Blizzard warning for several B.C. highways

  01-02-2019 20:44
  
  Environment Canada warns that multiple highways will experience extreme winter weather conditions
  
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• Reviews KISS Rogers Arena, Vancouver BC, January 31 KISS kicked off their - Exclaim!

  01-02-2019 20:41 via exclaim.ca
  Reviews KISS Rogers Arena, Vancouver BC, January 31 KISS kicked off their  Exclaim!KISS kicked off their "One Last KISS: End of the Road World Tour" at Rogers Arena last night and this first of their farewell shows was an exercise in pure excess.
  
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• Where is Vancouver's most sought-after neighbourhood? (INFOGRAPHIC) - Vancouver Is Awesome

  01-02-2019 20:38 via vancouverisawesome.com
  Where is Vancouver's most sought-after neighbourhood? (INFOGRAPHIC)  Vancouver Is AwesomeA new 2018 year-in-review infographic by property website REW has found a different Vancouver neighbourhood had the most clicks last year – Kitsilano.
  
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• Vancouver police officers acted in 'accordance with the law' in 2016 fatal shooting: IIO - Vancouver Sun

  01-02-2019 20:24 via vancouversun.com
  Vancouver police officers acted in 'accordance with the law' in 2016 fatal shooting: IIO  Vancouver SunDaniel Peter Rintoul, 38, died at the scene. A police officer was also hurt during the incident.
  
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• Vancouver Canucks looking for road wins to claw out clear playoff position - National Post

  01-02-2019 20:19 via nationalpost.com
  Vancouver Canucks looking for road wins to claw out clear playoff position  National PostVANCOUVER — Heading into the back half of the hockey season, the Vancouver Canucks know each game will carry a little extra weight.Vancouver (23-22-6) ...
  
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• Highway 1 closed from Revelstoke to Golden

  01-02-2019 20:18 via globalnews.ca
  The highway is not expected to open until 10 p.m. Friday.
  
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• REAL SCOOP: Greeks killers lose their final appeal

  01-02-2019 20:14 via vancouversun.com
  It has been more than six years since three men linked to the Greeks gang in Vernon were convicted of murder. They continue to appeal those convictions, trying to get an audience before the Supreme Court of Canada.
  Here’s my story:
   Supreme Court of Canada dismisses appeal of Greeks
  gang killersConvicted killers who terrorized Vernon 15 years ago lose appeal
  KIM BOLAN
  Updated: January 31, 2019
  The Supreme Court of Canada will not hear an appeal of murder convictions of three members o
  
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• Fly from Vancouver to Singapore, Hong Kong or Delhi for under $540 - Daily Hive

  01-02-2019 20:06 via dailyhive.com
  Fly from Vancouver to Singapore, Hong Kong or Delhi for under $540  Daily HiveLooking for a springtime adventure? According to Next Departure, you can fly from Vancouver to Singapore, Hong Kong, or Delhi from $457 to $538 CAD.
  
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• Do British Columbians have an identity crisis?

  01-02-2019 20:03
  
  A study has revealed British Columbians feel that they have very little in common with the other provinces
  
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• This Just In: CHANEL Rouge Allure Liquid Powder, Nurse Jamie Instant Uplift Massage Beauty Roller and No Pong All natural Anti Odourant

  01-02-2019 20:00 via vancouversun.com
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  Rouge Allure Liquid Powder
  They say: A matte liquid lip colour with a smooth powder formula, this long-wearing lip product combines “innovation and sensoriality” for a unique makeup experience and a cool “blurring” effect.
  We say: This formula provides full colour, a soft feel and the perfect matte finish. Our tester loved the shade 956 Invincible, an orangey-red that gave lips an instant punch. While it’s not the longest-wearing formula at full impact, it do
  
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• IIO clears Vancouver police officers in 2016 Canadian Tire shooting

  01-02-2019 19:56 via globalnews.ca
  A report from B.C.'s police watchdog has cleared Vancouver police officers involved in a fatal shooting more than two years ago.
  
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• Long-delayed Little Mountain redevelopment starts to pick up the pace

  01-02-2019 19:30
  
  It will likely take more than a decade for the entire build-out of the redevelopment.
  
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• Where is Vancouver's most sought-after neighbourhood? (INFOGRAPHIC) - Vancouver Courier

  01-02-2019 19:18 via vancourier.com
  Where is Vancouver's most sought-after neighbourhood? (INFOGRAPHIC)  Vancouver CourierLatest infographic from REW reveals a new most-clicked neighbourhood and other 2018 year-in-review trends.
  
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• Two people seriously injured in Langley house fire

  01-02-2019 19:15 via vancouversun.com
  Two adults who jumped out a window to escape a house fire in Langley early Friday are in hospital with serious burns.
  The Township of Langley’s deputy fire chief, Russ Jenkins, says fire crews were called out to a house in the 1100-block of 248th Street shortly before 6 a.m.
  Firefighters found the house engulfed in flames. Jenkins says a man and a woman, the only occupants of the house, had jumped out of a second-floor window to save their lives.
  They suffered burns and were taken to hospi
  
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• It’s going to get colder across Metro Vancouver with possible snow invading on Sunday

  01-02-2019 19:14 via globalnews.ca
  Some sun and mild weather will return Saturday before the cold air invades Sunday and that is when there will be a chance of snow.
  
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• Seven Vancouver cops cleared in 2016 fatal shooting of robbery suspect - Chilliwack Progress

  01-02-2019 19:10 via theprogress.com
  Seven Vancouver cops cleared in 2016 fatal shooting of robbery suspect  Chilliwack ProgressOfficers shot a man nine times after he stole a rifle from a Canadian Tire.
  
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• Former Vancouver cop's appeal of jail sentence for Burnaby kiss denied - Burnaby Now

  01-02-2019 18:55 via burnabynow.com
  Former Vancouver cop's appeal of jail sentence for Burnaby kiss denied  Burnaby NowA disgraced former Vancouver police officer has failed to convince the B.C. Court of Appeal that a jail sentence imposed on him for kissing a 21-year-old woman ...
  
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• Blizzard warning: forecast warns to avoid non-essential travel on B.C. highway - Vancouver Is Awesome

  01-02-2019 18:49 via vancouverisawesome.com
  Blizzard warning: forecast warns to avoid non-essential travel on B.C. highway  Vancouver Is AwesomeEnvironment Canada has issued public alerts for several B.C. highways as cold arctic air pushes southwards over the province. The department warns that ...
  
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• Simple Super Bowl snacks on the BBQ

  01-02-2019 18:40 via globalnews.ca
  BBQ champion Rusty Johnson shows us some delicious finger foods you can grill up for the big game.
  
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• Win tickets to 5 headlining comedy shows at JFL NorthWest in Vancouver this month (CONTEST) - Daily Hive

  01-02-2019 18:24 via dailyhive.com
  Win tickets to 5 headlining comedy shows at JFL NorthWest in Vancouver this month (CONTEST)  Daily HiveA few lucky winners will have the chance to win free tickets to watch some of the headliners at JFL Northwest, Vancouver's Just For Laughs festival.
  
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• Retired B.C. RCMP officer opens up about personal PTSD struggles

  01-02-2019 18:24 via globalnews.ca
  Retired RCMP Corporal Dan Moskaluk opens up about his struggles with PTSD and the support needed for first responders. According to a recent survey, 44.5 per cent of them screened positive for clinically significant symptom clusters consistent with mental disorders.
  
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• Burn Awareness – Too Hot for Tots

  01-02-2019 18:17 via globalnews.ca
  Registered nurse and burn awareness advocate Frances MacDougal explains how to keep the whole family safe from burns. She highlights some of the hidden burn dangers.
  
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• 69 things to do in Vancouver in February - Daily Hive

  01-02-2019 18:00 via dailyhive.com
  69 things to do in Vancouver in February  Daily HiveFill your February with these 69 things to do in the city of Vancouver, including Justin Timberlake, Valentine's Day, and more.
  
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• Daily Poll: Do you think Canada should take a tougher stance on human rights issues with China?

  01-02-2019 17:58 via vancouversun.com
  A recent poll found that a majority (62 per cent) of Canadians would prioritize human rights over trade and investment opportunities with China. The Angus-Reid survey also found a narrow majority disapprove of how the federal government is handling a tense downward spiral in relations between Canada and China.
  Chinese President Xi Jinping (R) shakes hands with Canadian Premier Justin Trudeau ahead of their meeting at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, China, 31 August 2016.
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• City of Vancouver studying routes for potential future downtown streetcar - Daily Hive

  01-02-2019 17:46 via dailyhive.com
  City of Vancouver studying routes for potential future downtown streetcar  Daily HivePlanners with the City of Vancouver are currently conducting a planning process that updates the 2004 Downtown Streetcar study.
  
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• Whitecaps sign Tunisian defender Jasser Khmiri

  01-02-2019 17:41 via theprovince.com
  VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps have acquired Tunisian centre back Jasser Khmiri.
  The 21-year-old defender has signed a three-year deal with the Major League Soccer squad with a club option for 2022. He is the first Tunisian to sign in MLS.
  Khmiri has been called up the Tunisian national team three times in the past year. He has 38 appearances in three-plus years with Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 club Stade Tunisien.
  “Jasser is a player who caught our eye thanks to his strong
  
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