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• North Vancouver RCMP search for fragrance filcher - Vancouver Is Awesome

  23-02-2019 23:57 via vancouverisawesome.com
  North Vancouver RCMP search for fragrance filcher  Vancouver Is AwesomeNorth Vancouver RCMP are trying to sniff out a suspect accused of stealing $1600 in designer fragrances from the Park & Tilford Shoppers Drug Mart.
  
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• Study finds Okanagan Lake a ‘surprising source of carbon dioxide’

  23-02-2019 23:53 via globalnews.ca
  New study says carbon dioxide is released during crop irrigation with lake water.
  
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• Victoria may lose cherry blossoms as city pushes ahead with tree management plan

  23-02-2019 22:43 via vancouversun.com
  Victoria’s trademark cherry blossoms may be lost in a few years as the city goes ahead with a plan to replace aging non-native trees with native species.
  City councillors this week approved a spending increase for the B.C. capital’s Urban Forest Master Plan, which once councillor says could result in a loss of a number of flower-bearing trees in the city.
  Coun. Geoff Young says while he understands the need for tree maintenance, he is concerned after his colleagues approved a spendin
  
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• Rare sight: Sea lion rips big fish apart in Fraser River in Vancouver (PHOTOS)

  23-02-2019 22:33
  
  A Vancouver photographer has captured a rare wildlife sight
  
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• Victoria police investigating after credit card fraud steals thousands from local businesses

  23-02-2019 22:27 via globalnews.ca
  Police believe the various thefts, which involve people manually entering fraudulent credit card numbers into point-of-sale terminals, have cost several businesses over $50,000 combined.
  
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• Several Vancouver schools back on the chopping block, school board report shows

  23-02-2019 22:23 via globalnews.ca
  The Vancouver School Board released a draft long rage facilities plan on Friday afternoon, putting more than two dozen elementary and high schools in danger of closing.
  
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• Several Vancouver schools back on the chopping block, school board report shows - Global News

  23-02-2019 21:23 via globalnews.ca
  Several Vancouver schools back on the chopping block, school board report shows  Global NewsThe Vancouver School Board released a draft long rage facilities plan on Friday afternoon, putting more than two dozen elementary and high schools in danger ...
  
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• Burnaby South residents head to the polls Monday to vote in federal byelection

  23-02-2019 21:04 via vancouversun.com
  Burnaby South residents will vote in one of three federal byelections in Canada on Monday.
  Burnaby South, which was vacated by former New Democrat MP Kennedy Stewart, now Vancouver’s mayor, is an important race for NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, who is vying for a seat in Parliament.
  Liberal Richard T. Lee, Conservative Jay Shin, independent candidates Terry Grimwood and Valentine Wu, and People’s Party of Canada candidate Laura-Lynn Tyler Thompson are also running in Burnaby South.
  
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• Recipe: Prawns in tomato, mushroom, feta and ouzo sauce

  23-02-2019 20:53 via globalnews.ca
  Alexi Makris, co-owner of The Greek in Vancouver, shares a simple yet delicious recipe that's quick to make.
  
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• Hanson’s T-Birds take early edge in Edmonton, surprising Golden Bears

  23-02-2019 20:21 via theprovince.com
  The UBC Thunderbirds, who lost the opener of their Canada West best-of-three quarterfinal on their home floor, won the first game of their semifinal set on the road.
  The T-Birds can advance tonight (6 p.m. start) to the championship series with a win over the host Alberta Golden Bears in Edmonton after beating the Golden Bears 74-62 on Friday on their turf.
  Game 3, if necessary, would be Sunday in Edmonton.
  UBC lost Game 1 of the quarterfinals against the Fraser Valley Cascades by a 92-79 count
  
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• Man arrested in Abbotsford gets 7 years for smuggling ecstasy

  23-02-2019 20:11 via vancouversun.com
  A Canadian man arrested after a failed ecstasy-smuggling run across the Canada—U.S. border has been sentenced to seven years.
  Nathan John Hall, 41, was arrested in Abbotsford in April of 2013 after he and another smuggler tried to bring more than 20 kilograms of ecstasy into the U.S. On Friday, he was given a seven-year prison sentence at the U.S. District Court in Seattle, according to a news release from the U.S. Department of Justice.
  His B.C. associate Jeffrey Laviolette was arres
  
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• Top hair trend of 2019: It's all about being effortless

  23-02-2019 20:00 via vancouversun.com
  If 2018 was the year of polished, perfectly styled strands, this year’s top hair trend is all about ease.
  “Effortless hair, like Kate Moss or Vanessa Paradis,” David D’Amours, the editorial director for Kérastase Paris in Canada, says. “It’s about not forcing it, not using too much curling iron. It’s about embracing your natural type of hair and not going with too straight or too curly.
  “What’s really trendy right now is less-is-m
  
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• Style in the City: Sadaf Sanii

  23-02-2019 20:00 via vancouversun.com
  Name: Sadaf Sanii
  Occupation: Geotechnical engineer
  Personal style in one word: Avant-garde
  Social media: @Sadafy on Instagram
  What do you love about this look: “A white suit is a classic that will never go out of style. I love this look because I can wear it classy and chic, like this photo, or make it funky and street style with a hat and statement accessories such as a handbag and fashion jewelry.”
  The jumpsuit
  As we eye the warmer days of spring ahead — or, more likely, je
  
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• Social Notes: Tycoon, funnymen celebrate Walk of Fame stars

  23-02-2019 20:00 via theprovince.com
  HOMETOWN STARS: B.C. business leader and philanthropist Jimmy Pattison together with funnymen Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg celebrated their December Inductions into Canada’s Walk of Fame in Toronto with friends and family in Vancouver. The three Canadians were presented with Walk of Fame stars at a special Hometown Star unveiling at the Vancouver Convention Centre before being toasted at an exclusive, star-studded cocktail reception held at the Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel. Among the special
  
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• Beauty Bar: My Clarins Re-Boost Refreshing Hydrating Cream

  23-02-2019 20:00 via vancouversun.com
  What it is: A new face cream from Clarins aimed at Millennial (and younger) skin-care customers.
  The hydrating moisturizer, which is said to be suitable for dry to sensitive skin, is like a “morning fruit juice that nourishes and boosts your skin’s hydration and energy.”
  The product features more natural ingredients including Shea, Tamarin and Acerola Fruit (a wild cherry from the Amazon) to boost skin’s hydration, nourishment and get rid of redness.
  The Re-Boost Com
  
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• BC SPCA launches campaign to eliminate use of shock collars on dogs

  23-02-2019 19:06 via globalnews.ca
  The society is urging pet owners to sign a pledge on its website to never use the devices, which it says can cause lasting physical and psychological harm.
  
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• GardenWorks: Fernarium

  23-02-2019 18:50 via globalnews.ca
  Aleks from GardenWorks shares her idea for a fun gardening project involving ferns.
  
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• Red Carpet Beauty

  23-02-2019 18:43 via globalnews.ca
  Beauty Expert, Jill Dunn, demonstrates how to introduce some A-list glamour to your make-up routine.
  
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• Wine, Dine and Dash in Wintery Kelowna

  23-02-2019 18:33 via vancouversun.com
  Tucked between bottles of wine, candles and jelly jars in The View Winery gift shop is a wooden sign that captures the optimism many Kelowna winemakers are embracing this winter: “If you pour it, they will come.”
  This snowy season over half of Kelowna’s 40-plus wineries are open for wine tasting, offering a more intimate, in-depth, and—dare I say it—chill experience compared to the hectic summer months. And it’s not just elbow room at the wine bar I discover o
  
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• Vancouver Weather: Wet snow flurries or rain - Vancouver Sun

  23-02-2019 18:32 via vancouversun.com
  Vancouver Weather: Wet snow flurries or rain  Vancouver SunVANCOUVER, B.C. – Saturday's weather looks like a slushy mess. Environment Canada says Metro Vancouver can expect either rain or wet snow flurries and a ...
  
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• Vancouver Weather: Wet snow flurries or rain

  23-02-2019 18:31 via vancouversun.com
  VANCOUVER, B.C. – Saturday’s weather looks like a slushy mess. Environment Canada says Metro Vancouver can expect either rain or wet snow flurries and a high of 5 C. Higher elevations could receive up to four centimetres of snow. The agency says Saturday evening will be mainly cloudy, with a chance of snow or rain and a low of 2 C. On Sunday, the weather looks mainly cloudy, clearing to sunshine in the afternoon, and a high of 7 C. Then the temperature is expected to dip down again o
  
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• Measles Outbreak: What You Need To Know

  23-02-2019 18:31 via globalnews.ca
  Vancouver Coastal Health medical health officer, Dr. Réka Gustafson, explains who could be at risk and how to prevent this extremely contagious disease from spreading further.
  
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• Hundreds protest pipeline in downtown Vancouver - CityNews Vancouver

  23-02-2019 18:25 via citynews1130.com
  Hundreds protest pipeline in downtown Vancouver  CityNews VancouverA big group of protesters took over a section of the Vancouver downtown core Friday night near Georgia and Hamilton, after the National Energy Board once ...
  
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• Future of the Trans Mountain Pipeline

  23-02-2019 18:14 via globalnews.ca
  The National Energy Board rules the Trans Mountain Pipeline can go ahead. Eugene Kung from West Coast Environmental Law explains the ruling.
  
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• Vancouver Canucks are quickly falling behind in playoff race - The Canuck Way

  23-02-2019 18:00 via thecanuckway.com
  Vancouver Canucks are quickly falling behind in playoff race  The Canuck WayThe Vancouver Canucks are slumping and rapidly falling out of the playoff race, while the other playoff hopefuls are finding their game.
  
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• Saturday Chef: The Greek

  23-02-2019 17:45 via globalnews.ca
  Alexi Makris, from The Greek, shares his recipe for shrimp in a tomato sauce.
  
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• Mike Smyth: ‘Wrecking ball’ hits two capital cities, where scandals continue to rage

  23-02-2019 17:00 via theprovince.com
  Two capital cities, two raging scandals.
  In Ottawa, the SNC-Lavalin affair is producing steady eruptions of bad news for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
  And in Victoria, Speaker Darry Plecas keeps swinging his political wrecking ball in the shocking legislature spending scandal.
  Both could get even wilder and crazier in the days ahead, with immediate impacts set to be felt in the crucial Burnaby South byelection.
  Monday’s byelection battle pits federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh against Liber
  
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• Open House: Yurts

  23-02-2019 16:42 via globalnews.ca
  Yvonne Schalle finds out all about the different variety of Yurts with designer Jamie Banfield.
  
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• YVR Airport to have 20 new food and drink options by 2020

  23-02-2019 16:30
  
  Vancouver International Airport has revealed plans to seriously up their food and beverage game
  
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• Popular donut-maker reveals plans for permanent Metro Vancouver location

  23-02-2019 16:00
  
  If you have a sweet tooth, you'll want to know about this...
  
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• Burnaby townhome has family-friendly appeal

  23-02-2019 14:49 via vancouversun.com
  9466 Snowberry Court, Burnaby
  Type: Four-bedroom, two-bathroom townhouse
  Size: 2,535 sq. ft.
  B.C. Assessment: $865,800
  Listed for: $848,000
  Sold for: $828,000
  Sold on: Oct. 29
  Days on market: Six
  Listing agent: Keith Roy and Gregory Dent at ReMax Select Realty
  Buyers agent: Judy Sehling at Keller Williams Realty VanCentral
  The big sell: Listing agent Greg Dent reports that it was this townhome’s large square footage and family-friendly layout that appealed to prospective purchasers. Snowbe
  
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• Amenities key to Sydney's appeal

  23-02-2019 14:05 via vancouversun.com
  The architecture and relaxed lifestyle of Palm Springs, with its mid-century modern influence, inspired the design of Sydney, Ledingham McAllister’s new 25-storey residential tower to be built in Coquitlam. The building’s double-height lobby, with its custom water feature, zigzag wall of glass panels and natural stone elements will be reminiscent of boutique hotels in the southern California city famous for its distinctive mid-20th century buildings.
  In the tower’s 160 market u
  
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• The Home Front: Designer dedicated to honouring the tree

  23-02-2019 14:00 via vancouversun.com
  Designer, sculptor and furniture maker Jesse Toso, who works out of Vancouver’s iconic Parker Street Studios, has been a carpenter all his life, first learning in his father’s workshop, then paying his way through Simon Fraser University’s fine arts program working as a carpenter.
  It was his time spent on building sites, he says, that prompted him to become a sculptor and furniture maker.
  “I was noticing so much waste in both renovations and building,” he says. &ldq
  
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• Canucks Game Day: Islanders hope Barzal feasts on home cooking, rivals

  23-02-2019 14:00 via theprovince.com
  NEXT GAME: SATURDAY
  New York Islanders at Vancouver Canucks
  7 p.m., Rogers Arena, TV: CBC, Sportsnet; Radio: Sportsnet 650 AMTHE BIG MATCHUP
  Mathew Barzal vs. Brock Boeser
  If Brock Boeser didn’t get hurt last year, he might have had a chance to pry the Calder Memorial Trophy away from Mathew Barzal in the late going. One season later, Boeser’s on a point-per-game pace and Barzal’s close behind.
  FIVE KEYS TO THE GAME
  1. Those shots
  The Canucks have been looking to only fire shot
  
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• Death wishes: How can we deal with death better?

  23-02-2019 12:00 via vancouversun.com
  There may be no table more full of life than the corner booth at Paul’s Omelettery on Granville Street, where a group of women are talking over breakfast about death.
  Three of the women are licensed funeral directors, two specialize in end-of-life planning, one is a celebrant, another an apprentice death doula — someone who assists families before and after death, the way a midwife does with a birth.
  They call themselves the D’Posse.
  The name is a playful nod to the word &ldquo
  
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• Giants move one step closer to first B.C. title since 2009-10

  23-02-2019 10:05 via theprovince.com
  The Vancouver Giants can clinch their first B.C. Division title since 2009-10 as early as Saturday night.
  Vancouver’s 4-0 win over the Victoria Royals Friday at the Langley Events Centre gave the Giants (40-14-2-1) a 20-point lead on the second-place Royals (30-25-1-2) with 10 games left in Victoria’s season.
  Vancouver needs a single point in its remaining 11 games to claim the B.C. banner.. They’re at Victoria Saturday (7:05 p.m., Spice 1200) as part of a weekend tripleheader
  
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• Vancouver school board facing school closures again - CityNews Vancouver

  23-02-2019 08:59 via citynews1130.com
  Vancouver school board facing school closures again  CityNews VancouverDraft document says district enrollment in Vancouver has declined by 4700 students in over the last ten years.
  
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• WHL Roundup: Friday, February 22, 2019

  23-02-2019 08:22 via globalnews.ca
  BRANDON, Man. - Jiri Patera made 37 saves as the Brandon Wheat Kings downed the Saskatoon Blades 6-2 on Friday in Western Hockey League action.
  
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• Measles outbreak in Vancouver continues to spread | Watch News Videos Online - Globalnews.ca

  23-02-2019 08:01 via globalnews.ca
  Measles outbreak in Vancouver continues to spread | Watch News Videos Online  Globalnews.caVancouver Coastal Health says there are now two more confirmed cases of measles in Vancouver, and one of them comes with a list of potential exposure ...
  
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• Crashes follow snowfall on Central Okanagan roads

  23-02-2019 07:45 via globalnews.ca
  Numerous vehicle incidents were reported during the afternoon commute around the Kelowna area on Friday night.
  
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• Crash follow snowfall on Central Okanagan roads

  23-02-2019 07:45 via globalnews.ca
  Numerous vehicle incidents were reported during the afternoon commute around the Kelowna area on Friday night after snow continued to accumulate on roads.
  
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• Kelowna Rockets take road-trip win in shootout against the Spokane Chiefs

  23-02-2019 07:16 via globalnews.ca
  The WHL Kelowna Rockets took a 4-3 win against the Spokane Chiefs in Washington state on Friday night after the tie game was forced into a shootout.
  
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• Vaughn Palmer: Plecas right on reaction to 'entitlement gone wild,' but firings iffy

  23-02-2019 07:07 via vancouversun.com
  VICTORIA — Along with much well-placed indignation, Speaker Darryl Plecas mustered some effective sarcasm in his second report on the suspended senior officers at the legislature.
  For instance, his send-up of an August 2017 business junket between B.C. and Washington state, led by clerk of the legislature Craig James along with sergeant-at-arms Gary Lenz.
  The James version dressed up part of the trip as a fact-finding tour on earthquake and tsunami preparedness, despite including a whale-w
  
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• BC Ferries need to go slower, quieter, NEB says in Trans Mountain decision

  23-02-2019 06:24 via globalnews.ca
  The recommendations for slower, quieter ferry traffic came on the same day the province announced it was restoring nearly 3,000 sailings to coastal communities.
  
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• Editorial: Tory candidate most qualified to represent Burnaby South

  23-02-2019 06:12 via vancouversun.com
  Three federal byelections are being held Monday, in Burnaby South as well as the ridings of Outremont in Quebec and York–Simcoe in Ontario. The Burnaby race is centre stage because federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh hopes to win his first seat in Parliament here.
  Singh — who has lived his entire adult life in Ontario — has parachuted into Burnaby South, which he believes is a safe NDP seat. Despite being party leader, a win for Singh isn’t guaranteed. He’s up against
  
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• Photos: Large Vancouver crowd demonstrates against regulator's approval of Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion - Straight.com

  23-02-2019 06:01 via straight.com
  Photos: Large Vancouver crowd demonstrates against regulator's approval of Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion  Straight.comThe National Energy Board acknowledged that the $9.3-billion federal investment is "likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects" on endangered ...
  
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• Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion given green light again

  23-02-2019 06:00 via globalnews.ca
  The National Energy Board has given another go-ahead to the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion project, but with some new conditions. Jill Bennett has more on the decision and the reaction in B.C.
  
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• Global News Hour at 6: Feb 22

  23-02-2019 06:00 via globalnews.ca
  Watch Global News Hour at 6 with Chris Gailus and Sophie Lui for Friday, February 22, 2019.
  
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• B.C. Government reacts to Trans Mountain pipeline approval

  23-02-2019 06:00 via globalnews.ca
  Keith Baldrey breaks down the reaction from the BC NDP and Green Party now that the National Energy Board has re-approved the expansion project, and why the fight could be far from over.
  
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• Another blast of winter for southwestern B.C.

  23-02-2019 06:00 via globalnews.ca
  Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley were hit by another snowfall Friday morning, making for a dicey commute. Jennifer Palma has the story.
  
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