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• Homicide detectives ID man shot dead in Surrey

  02-02-2019 23:56 via theprovince.com
  Homicide detectives have identified the man shot dead Friday night in Surrey as 30-year-old Surrey resident Bikramjit Khakh.
  Surrey RCMP were called to the 13900-block of 58A Avenue on reports of a shooting at about 7:15 p.m.
  The Integrated Homidide Investigation Team said Khakh was found dead from gunshot wounds.
  A white four-door Mercedes sedan was seen quickly leaving the area after the shooting.       
  Shortly after the shooting was reported, Surrey RCMP was als
  
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• Vancouver shelters prepare for cold snap

  02-02-2019 23:39 via vancouversun.com
  Shelters are preparing for an overflow of homeless people this week as a cold snap is expected to hit B.C.’s South Coast.
  While much of Canada has been in a deep freeze this winter, Metro Vancouver has been experiencing unseasonably mild temperatures.
  But meteorologists say that is going to change beginning Sunday. Arctic air is expected to whip across the South Coast, causing the mercury to plunge five to 10 degrees lower than normal, making it the coldest conditions yet this winter.
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• $2000 reward offered for tiny dog stolen from car in Vancouver - Daily Hive

  02-02-2019 23:06 via dailyhive.com
  $2000 reward offered for tiny dog stolen from car in Vancouver  Daily HiveA $2000 "no questions asked" reward is being offered for the safe return of a small dog stolen from a car in Vancouver. Luc requires daily medication.
  
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• Coal export terminal project permit cancelled for Fraser Surrey Docks

  02-02-2019 23:04 via globalnews.ca
  The proposed terminal would handle more than four million tonnes of coal annually, most of it transported by rail from the U.S.
  
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• From desert to Dome: the Caps’ journey to land Tunisian Jasser Khmiri

  02-02-2019 22:52 via theprovince.com
  The ancient sandstone fortress of Ghazi Mustapha is now flanked by legions of gleaming modern resorts in the city of Houmt Souk, and further buttressed by a colourful market that tourists flock to when they’re not relaxing on the white sand beaches that line the Mediterranean island of Djerba.
  Twenty-four hours after taking off in Vancouver, Phillip Dos Santos got off one of the planes — that’s planes, plural — he took to make the 10,000-kilometre journey, he stepped stra
  
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• Possible south coast snow, -40 C temperatures for the interior as arctic blast hits B.C.

  02-02-2019 22:48 via globalnews.ca
  Much of B.C. is under extreme cold or arctic outflow warnigns.
  
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• How Vancouver is reacting to the forecast of ‘a little snow’

  02-02-2019 22:22
  
  A blast of winter is coming...
  
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• Global BC weather forecast for Saturday, Feb. 2

  02-02-2019 21:52 via globalnews.ca
  Cold weather is on the way for much of British Columbia.
  
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• Driver walks away from spectacular New Westminster crash uninjured

  02-02-2019 21:16 via globalnews.ca
  Police said alcohol is not believed to be a factor but speed is. 
  
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• U.S. Division team puts another dent in Giants record

  02-02-2019 21:06 via theprovince.com
  The Vancouver Giants are 8-6-1-0 against the U.S. Division and 24-7-1-1 versus everyone else.
  The Portland Winterhawks did the Giants in this most recent time, ending a 10-game Vancouver points streak Friday night with a 3-0 win at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland.
  Vancouver (32-13-2-1) looks to get back on track tonight, when they play host to the Prince George Cougars (16-28-3-2) at the Langley Events Centre (7 p.m., Spice 1200).
  The Giants, who have a 15-point lead on the Victoria Royal
  
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• WWE back in Vancouver, still not televised - CityNews Vancouver

  02-02-2019 20:51 via citynews1130.com
  WWE back in Vancouver, still not televised  CityNews VancouverWrestling fans will be heading to Rogers Arena Feb. 2 as WWE: Live - Road to Wrestlemania visits town. Once again there won't be any cameras at this event.
  
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• REAL SCOOP: Surrey murder victim survived earlier shooting in Richmond

  02-02-2019 20:50 via vancouversun.com
  In December, Bikramjit “Bicky” Khakh was with his associate when the other man was shot at Lansdowne Mall.
  Khakh was uninjured, but the other man, Harp Dhaliwal, suffered serious injuries in the Dec. 21 attack in Richmond.
  But Khakh wasn’t as lucky Friday when the 30-year-old was shot to death in Surrey about 7:15 p.m.
  Surrey RCMP said it received 911 calls about the shooting in the 13900-block of 58A Avenue. Personal property records indicate that Khakh lived in a house in tha
  
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• Vancouver Warriors post strong attendance numbers to start season - Straight.com

  02-02-2019 20:10 via straight.com
  Vancouver Warriors post strong attendance numbers to start season  Straight.comWhen it was announced in the summer that the Vancouver Canucks would be acquiring the fledgling Vancouver Stealth and moving the lacrosse franchise from ...
  
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• TransLink’s largest-ever SkyTrain station upgrade opens to the public

  02-02-2019 20:09 via globalnews.ca
  Work on the $81-million project has been underway since 2015.
  
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• A insider's guide to Hong Kong

  02-02-2019 20:08 via vancouversun.com
  Seated on his stone pedestal overlooking Po Lin Monastery on Hong Kong’s Lantau Island, the 34-metre-high Tian Tan ‘Big’ Buddha gazes serenely down at me, just as he did when we first met nearly a quarter of a century ago. I’ve returned to visit him, and to rediscover this city I once called home.
  In the early 1990s, a visit to Po Lin Monastery required either a slow ride on a country bus or a strenuous hike over Lantau’s lush and mountainous terrain. Today, you can
  
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• Integrating cultural practices helps in recovery of Indigenous women

  02-02-2019 20:06 via vancouversun.com
  VANCOUVER — New research suggests that the health of Indigenous women recovering from the trauma of partner violence improves when the healing process integrates elder-led circles and other cultural elements.
  The study from the University of British Columbia and Western University focused on nurses working with women individually over the course of six to eight months.
  Their treatment included weekly circles or group activities led by an elder, which involved sharing personal stories and a
  
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• Makeover: From faded to vibrant and shiny

  02-02-2019 20:00 via vancouversun.com
  Maria Stefanescu is a 34-year-old makeup artist and mother of two young children. Maria loves her red hair but wanted to updated her faded colour.
  Maria has fine density hair which is naturally wavy. To brighten her coppery red hair, I started by first placing foil slices of vibrant violet/red permanent colour throughout her hair. I then applied a deep warm-red colour to the background foundation in a permanent formula and applied the same shade in a demi-permanent, ammonia-free formula to the m
  
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• Fred Lee’s Social Network: Year of the Pig celebrated in style

  02-02-2019 20:00 via theprovince.com
  YEAR OF THE PIG: A centuries old tradition, the Lunar New Year – marked on Feb. 5  – is celebrated in many countries across Asia and around the world. And 2019 marks the Year of the Pig on the Chinese zodiac. Those born in 1923, ’35, ’47, ’59, ’71, ’83, ’95, or 2007, as well as little ones who are due to enter the world over the coming year, are said to be sociable, influential, and giving. Those characteristics were demonstrated in spades at
  
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• Chef Justin Eli marries the local and the exotic

  02-02-2019 20:00 via vancouversun.com
  Justin Ell drives the creation of the delicious dishes at Crowbar, marrying his menu with cocktails to create an experience that is both indulgent and approachable. Born and raised in Vancouver, Eli studied at Douglas College and Lincoln University before going on to work in the kitchens of acclaimed local eateries such as Maenam, Cinara and Notturno. There he acquired an array of exotic cooking techniques in Thai, Italian and West Coast traditions.
  Q: What motivates and inspires you as a chef?
  
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• Seeing the Grand Canyon via Route 66

  02-02-2019 19:43 via vancouversun.com
  Unleashing the freedom and adventure of the open road with wind in our face, I hung on tight as historical Route 66 beckoned. Taking the back seat to my husband on a 1200 Triumph motorbike out of Las Vegas to ride the historical route to the Grand Canyon and Zion National Park, was a new experience.
  He had bikes before, but ownership had escaped us during family-minivan years.
  On historical Route 66 approaching Kingman, AZ.
  Scenery is inspiring when free of obstruction on a bike. But the unexpec
  
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• GardenWorks: Lunar New Year Planter

  02-02-2019 19:36 via globalnews.ca
  Scott from GardenWorks creates a Lunar New Year inspired planter.
  
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• Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas

  02-02-2019 19:33 via globalnews.ca
  Lifestyle expert, Tina Barkley, shares some Valentine’s Day gift ideas; sure to impress your loved one.
  
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• Saturday Chef: Canapés

  02-02-2019 19:33 via globalnews.ca
  Chef Caitlin Mark, from the Westin Bayshore, shows you how to impress your guests with sweet and savoury canapé recipes.
  
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• Open House: Luxury Yachts

  02-02-2019 19:33 via globalnews.ca
  Michael Newman gets an advance preview of this years Vancouver International Boat Show.
  
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• RCMP homicide team investigating fatal shooting in Surrey, B.C.

  02-02-2019 18:32
  
  Police say a shots fired call came in around 7:15 p.m
  
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• Snowy, cold weather in Metro Vancouver - CityNews Vancouver

  02-02-2019 18:27 via citynews1130.com
  Snowy, cold weather in Metro Vancouver  CityNews VancouverIt's been a mild winter so far, but it's about to get a lot colder in the Vancouver area starting Saturday night.
  
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• UPDATE: Rockslide closes portion of Highway 97 in Okanagan

  02-02-2019 18:17 via globalnews.ca
  DriveBC is also reporting that a section of Highway 97 in the Okanagan is closed in both directions because of a rockslide.
  
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• Vancouver Weather: Another blast of winter ahead - Vancouver Sun

  02-02-2019 18:15 via vancouversun.com
  Vancouver Weather: Another blast of winter ahead  Vancouver SunEnvironment Canada has posted a special weather statement for Metro Vancouver, saying cold Arctic air will swoop across the South Coast Saturday night, ...
  
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• Vancouver Weather: Another blast of winter ahead

  02-02-2019 18:14 via vancouversun.com
  VANCOUVER, B.C. – It’s Groundhog Day! If you put any stock in Canada’s furry forecasters, then here’s the shakedown: Ontario’s Wiarton Willie says an early spring while Novia Scotia’s famous rodent Shubenacadie Sam saw his shadow this morning and is calling for six more weeks of winter. Van Island Violet plans to keep sleeping through the event, given that the Vancouver Island Marmot Recovery Foundation, where she lives, is covered in snow.
  As for the met
  
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• 6 spots to find tasty Lunar New Year treats in Vancouver - Straight.com

  02-02-2019 18:00 via straight.com
  6 spots to find tasty Lunar New Year treats in Vancouver  Straight.comIf you want to know some insider tips for how to celebrate Lunar New Year (February 5), it's simple: eat a lot of good food with family and close relatives, and ...
  
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• Recipe: Lobster salad profiteroles

  02-02-2019 17:40 via globalnews.ca
  Do you have a special engagement coming up that calls for some decadent canapes?
  
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• Mike Smyth: NDP gets an earful on Uber and Lyft, but will it matter?

  02-02-2019 17:00 via theprovince.com
  After seven years of delays, excuses, double-talk and plain old political hogwash, the John Horgan government says ride-hailing services will finally arrive in B.C. later this year.
  For anyone who has had trouble getting a taxi on a rainy night in Vancouver, this is welcome news. Ditto for those weary travellers who head out to the taxi stand at YVR, only to find dozens of angry people waiting — and no taxis.
  But before you install the Uber app on your smartphone, be aware that the New Dem
  
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• UPDATED: Canucks Game Day: Pettersson prepped for grind, Goldobin sighting, Avs shuffle deck

  02-02-2019 16:49 via theprovince.com
  NEXT GAME: SATURDAY
  Vancouver Canucks at Colorado Avalanche
  7 p.m., Pepsi Center, TV: CBC, Sportsnet, Radio: Sportsnet 650 AMTHE BIG MATCHUP
  Elias Pettersson versus The Big Grind
  This is where it’s going to get real interesting for Pettersson. The Canucks’ dynamic rookie centre is not only the Calder Trophy front-runner with 45 points (23-22) in 40 games, the post all-star game grind is where points are at a premium, the physical play ramps up and Pettersson is going to be in th
  
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• Say snake! You can have a photoshoot with a slithery reptile in Vancouver this month

  02-02-2019 16:32
  
  A group called The Circus Sideshow Reptiles is hosting a super sexy, slithery affair this February
  
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• You can Eat the Dishes at this Vancouver food stand

  02-02-2019 16:01
  
  This new food-venture specializes in plant-based soups and hot chocolate, served in edible bowls
  
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• Sold (Bought): Kits penthouse showcases numerous upgrades

  02-02-2019 14:17 via vancouversun.com
  404 – 2575 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver
  Type: One-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment
  Size: 678 sq. ft.
  B.C. Assessment: $666,000
  Listed for: $628,000
  Sold for: $615,000
  Sold on: Oct. 24
  Days on market: Six
  Listing agent: Sarah Thompson and Sue Johnson at ReMax Select Properties
  Buyers agent: Chandra Levac at ReMax Real Estate Services
  The big sell: This spacious one-bedroom unit occupies a penthouse position in the Seagate complex, a four-level development that was built in 1995 on Kitsila
  
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• The Home Front: Using storage solutions to declutter your home

  02-02-2019 14:02 via vancouversun.com
  Getting organized at home is always a popular theme in January. It’s right up there with deciding to get fit and sorting out our finances, says Brian Hawkins, director of operations at Canadian storage company BigSteelBox.
  “Right around this time of year, we start to see business pick up,” he says.
  The task of decluttering our homes can be a daunting one, says Hawkins, so his best advice is start small.
  “Pick a closet even,” he says. “And just go through
  
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• Canucks Game Day: ‘Baja Boys’ rested for big grind that starts tonight in Mile High City

  02-02-2019 14:00 via theprovince.com
  NEXT GAME: SATURDAY
  Vancouver Canucks at Colorado Avalanche
  7 p.m., Pepsi Center, TV: CBC, Sportsnet, Radio: Sportsnet 650 AMTHE BIG MATCHUP
  Elias Pettersson versus The Big Grind
  This is where it’s going to get real interesting for Pettersson. The Canucks’ dynamic rookie centre is not only the Calder Trophy front-runner with 45 points (23-22) in 40 games, the post all-star game grind is where points are at a premium, the physical play ramps up and Pettersson is going to be in th
  
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• 10 Plums showcases rare build in North Van

  02-02-2019 14:00 via vancouversun.com
  Each year, about 140 single-family homes in the District of North Vancouver are rebuilt, but it’s rare for a developer to find a site for a cluster of new houses. When they do, it presents a unique opportunity for custom homebuyers to integrate into an already well-established neighbourhood.
  In 2013, the North Vancouver School Board sold a 1.17-hectare site in Upper Delbrook formerly occupied by the Monteray elementary school to a property developer. Two years later, the land was rezoned b
  
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• Vancouver mayor decrees February ‘Black History Month’

  02-02-2019 11:58 via globalnews.ca
  Vancouver mayor Kennedy Stewart officially declared Black History Month during a civic ceremony at City Hall Friday. It’s the ninth such celebration in Vancouver since the city passed a motion to celebrate local black history as a civic special event in late 2011. The ceremony in the packed council chamber recognized the contributions to the...
  
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• REAL SCOOP: Surrey murder victim survived Richmond shooting in December

  02-02-2019 10:58 via vancouversun.com
  In December, Bicky Khakh was with his associate when the other man was shot at Lansdowne Mall.
  Khakh was uninjured, but the other man, Harp Dhaliwal, suffered serious injuries.
  But Khakh wasn’t as lucky Friday when the 30-year-old was shot to death in Surrey about 7:15 p.m.
  Surrey RCMP said it received 911 calls about the shooting in the 13900-block of 58A Avenue.
  “Upon police attendance, an adult victim was located suffering from gunshot wounds. Despite all attempts to revive the in
  
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• Kelowna neighbour predicted shooting

  02-02-2019 08:24 via globalnews.ca
  A Kelowna couple heard the gunshots in their neighbourhood off Baron Road on Thursday night, but dismissed them as something less shocking like a door closing. When they saw who the victim was, they say they weren’t surprised.
  
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• WHL Roundup: Friday, February 1, 2019

  02-02-2019 07:44 via globalnews.ca
  Ben McCartney scored twice before Luka Burzan potted the winner 16 seconds into overtime as the Brandon Wheat Kings edged the Calgary Hitmen 6-5 on Friday inWestern Hockey League action.
  
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• Shooting in South Surrey leaves one person dead

  02-02-2019 07:41 via globalnews.ca
  Police were also called to a vehicle on fire nearby.
  
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• One dead, vehicle torched after shooting in Surrey Friday evening

  02-02-2019 07:32 via theprovince.com
  The homicide team has been called in after a fatal shooting in Surrey Friday evening.
  Surrey RCMP were called to the 13900-block of 58A Avenue on reports of a shooting at about 7:15 p.m.
  An adult victim was found suffering from gunshot wounds. The victim died at the scene.
  “Shortly after the shooting was reported, Surrey RCMP was also alerted to a vehicle on fire in the area of King George Boulevard and Colebrook Road,” said RCMP spokeswoman Cpl. Elenore Sturko in a release.
  She said
  
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• Photos: Nisga'a celebration of Hoobiyee, the crescent moon new year

  02-02-2019 07:10 via vancouversun.com
  Dance and song to mark Hoobiyee, a Nisga’a new year celebration, erupted at the PNE Forum in Vancouver on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 1 and 2.
  Postmedia photographer Gerry Kahrmann was on hand to document some of the event on Friday evening. Here are his photos.
   
  Lax kxeen Traditional Dancers perform at Hoobiyee, a Nisga’a New Year celebration of the late winter waxing crescent moon, on Friday at the PNE Forum.
   
  Stanley Paul from Kamloops watches the Lil Wat Iswalh Dancers
  
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• Merritt search continues with some questioning if cowboy’s disappearance is suspicious

  02-02-2019 05:43 via globalnews.ca
  Residents call disappearance of Ben Tyner "puzzling."
  
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• Vancouver Fraser Port Authority cancels permit to allow coal facility at Fraser Surrey Docks - Straight.com

  02-02-2019 05:38 via straight.com
  Vancouver Fraser Port Authority cancels permit to allow coal facility at Fraser Surrey Docks  Straight.comIn a stunning about-face, the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority may be backing away from a plan to become North America's largest coal exporter.
  
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• DNA test helps adopted B.C. woman find long-lost sisters

  02-02-2019 05:27 via globalnews.ca
  Norah McMenamon recently found out she had not one, but three half-sisters.
  
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• B.C. woman finally meets three sisters she didn’t know she had

  02-02-2019 04:59 via globalnews.ca
  As Linda Aylesworth reports, the long-lost, cross-country family reunion is the result of those popular DNA test kits.
  
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