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• B.C. man turns home into museum of replica masterpieces

  03-03-2019 23:56 via globalnews.ca
  There’s just one museum you need to visit to see the greatest works of art. It’s the home of a B.C. man who has mastered painting replicas of masterpieces. As Robin Gill reports, it’s hard to tell the difference between the self-taught painter’s copies and the real ones.
  
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• Fortis B.C. upgrades will require road closures in Burnaby this week

  03-03-2019 23:47 via vancouversun.com
  If your morning commute takes you through Burnaby, you’ll need a bit of extra patience this week.
  Crews have started tearing up sections of Lougheed Highway to complete upgrades on a Fortis B.C. natural gas line. One eastbound and one westbound lane on Lougheed, between Kensington and Bainbridge avenues, were closed beginning Saturday.
  On Tuesday, the Madison Avenue-Lougheed Highway intersection will also be impacted, with southbound lanes closed on Madison from Halifax Street.
  Broadway an
  
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• Ian Mulgrew: Law Society divided, access-to-justice fuse burns

  03-03-2019 23:45 via vancouversun.com
  After nearly two decades of a continuing access-to-justice crisis, the Law Society of B.C. remains divided on a solution and can’t agree on even token measures.
  The benchers have sent back for further study a seven-year-old proposal to allow licensed paralegals to offer cheaper legal services and rejected a suggestion to give a nominal educational credit to lawyers for doing charity work.
  “In that light and in my view, denying continuing professional development (CPD) credit for what
  
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• Digging up history through old bottles

  03-03-2019 23:35 via vancouversun.com
  Christian Laub recently shattered his heel. Holed up at home, he decided to put together an Instagram page about the old bottles he’s been digging up. He put it up two weeks ago, and has been amazed at the response.
  “It’s pretty crazy,” he said. “There’s literally people all over the world doing bottle digging, from Russia to the States to Japan. I’m talking to people all over the world now that do this.”
  The quick response may be due to
  
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• Rob Shaw: Andrew Wilkinson's rental comments damage B.C. Liberal credibility - Vancouver Sun

  03-03-2019 23:06 via vancouversun.com
  Rob Shaw: Andrew Wilkinson's rental comments damage B.C. Liberal credibility  Vancouver SunB.C. Liberal leader Andrew Wilkinson is forced to apologize after saying renting in B.C. is a wacky, fun, rite of passage.
  
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• Rob Shaw: Andrew Wilkinson's rental comments damage B.C. Liberal credibility

  03-03-2019 23:05 via vancouversun.com
  VICTORIA — Andrew Wilkinson has spent his first year as B.C. Liberal leader trying to overhaul a tired party that’s drowning under the weight of scandals that piled up over 16 years in power.
  But all it takes is one misstep to wash out months of progress. Or, in the case of Wilkinson, 22 seconds during a recent budget speech in the legislature to seriously undermine the work he’s done presenting a fresh face for the party.
  “This is a government that seems to think that if
  
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• New opioid implant offered to Canadians as potential addiction treatment

  03-03-2019 22:59 via globalnews.ca
  The procedure involves trained physicians inserting match-stick sized rods under the skin of the upper arm, each containing the medication buprenorphine.
  
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• Dying landmark Kerrisdale tree to find new life as neighbourhood benches

  03-03-2019 22:54 via globalnews.ca
  The massive sequoia has sat at the intersection of 41st Avenue and Vine Street, adjacent to the Shopper's Drug Mart, for decades.
  
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• Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou suing Canada, its border agency and the RCMP

  03-03-2019 21:53 via vancouversun.com
  Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou claims no one told her she was being arrested until after she had endured three hours of interrogation and searches by border agents, according to a civil suit filed Friday against the Canadian government, its border agency and the national police force.
  Wanzhou is now suing three unnamed Canada Border Services Agency officers, RCMP Const. Winston Yep and the Attorney General of Canada in a civil suit filed Friday in B.C. Supreme Court.
  “As the claim speaks fo
  
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• Vancouver housing market Spring predictions

  03-03-2019 21:37 via globalnews.ca
  As winter comes close to an end – Spring is just around the corner. And that means Spring real estate sales will kick off. To dig deeper into this we’re joined by mortgage and investment advisor Peter Kinch.
  
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• Sci-fi star George Takei goes on a Vancouver transit trek - CBC.ca

  03-03-2019 21:37 via cbc.ca
  Sci-fi star George Takei goes on a Vancouver transit trek  CBC.caActor George Takei may be most well-known for his role as Mr. Sulu on Star Trek, but he's also an advocate for public transit. During a visit to Vancouver, CBC ...
  
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• Kelowna approves 15 out of 41 proposed pot shops to move onto next step

  03-03-2019 21:31 via globalnews.ca
  There are still a lot of hoops for pot shop applicants to go through before they are potentially allowed to operate legally.
  
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• Landmark tree removed from Kerrisdale

  03-03-2019 21:09 via globalnews.ca
  Crews spent much of the night removing a sick and dying landmark tree from Vancouver’s Kerrisdale neighbourhood. Some of the wood is being saved, potentially for neighbourhood benches.
  
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• Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou sues Canadian government, RCMP and CBSA

  03-03-2019 20:24 via globalnews.ca
  Meng Wanzhou is suing the Canadian government, CBSA and RCMP, saying they detained, searched and interrogated her before telling her she was under arrest.
  
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• Abbotsford police searching for armed home invaders

  03-03-2019 20:10 via globalnews.ca
  Police said the four suspects forced their way into the home, then brandished a gun and demanded cash and drugs.
  
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• Abbotsford police seek witnesses in armed home invasion, car theft

  03-03-2019 20:09 via vancouversun.com
  Abbotsford police are seeking witnesses, as well as home surveillance and dashboard camera footage following a home invasion Saturday evening that saw four suspects flee in a stolen vehicle after a shot was fired.
  Around 4:30 p.m. Saturday, police were called to a home near Maclure Road and Horn Street for a home invasion and report of a stolen vehicle.
  A man and a woman, both 54, told police they were at home when four men wearing hoodies suddenly forced their way into the house. At least one s
  
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• Small earthquake felt in the Shuswap Saturday evening

  03-03-2019 20:00 via vancouversun.com
  Shaking felt in the Shuswap on Saturday night was the result of a small earthquake.
  According to Earthquakes Canada, its monitoring station four kilometres northeast of Salmon Arm detected an earthquake at 8:39 p.m. on Saturday.
  The monitoring equipment picked up a 2.2-magnitude shake originating one kilometre below the Earth’s surface. According to Earthquakes Canada’s website, no damage was reported and none would be expected from a quake of that size.
  Residents from Sicamous to Ta
  
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• Beothuk 'genocide' remembered 200 years after kidnapping and murder

  03-03-2019 20:00 via vancouversun.com
  One of the saddest days in the history of colonialism and Aboriginal People is being remembered at an East Vancouver art gallery.
  Tuesday, March 5, marks the 200th anniversary of the kidnapping and murder of some of the last Beothuk in Newfoundland.
  On that day in 1819 a group of settlers captured a woman named Demasduit at Red Indian Lake. Her husband, Nonosabasut, went to defend her and was shot and killed. So was his brother.
  Demasduit was taken to St. John’s without her newborn ch
  
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• Vancouver police investigating multiple reports of threats towards women in Marpole neighbourhood

  03-03-2019 19:33 via globalnews.ca
  Police say they have identified a suspect in connection to one report of an indecent act and uttering threats.
  
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• Warriors’ offence doesn’t come out to play, leading to loss in San Diego

  03-03-2019 19:27 via theprovince.com
  The Vancouver Warriors are back. Their offence only partly came with them.
  The Warriors, who had a bye last week, returned to National Lacrosse League action Saturday and dropped a 13-10 decision on the road to San Diego Seals.
  Vancouver was shut out in the first quarter and scored just once in the fourth. In lacrosse, production like that regularly leads to defeats.
  Chris Gill, coach of the Vancouver Warriors, saw his team struggle again on offence against San Diego on Saturday.
  Vancouver (3-8)
  
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• Renoviction bylaw doesn’t stop New Westminster tenants from protesting evictions

  03-03-2019 19:27 via globalnews.ca
  "It's a scary feeling": Even with an amended bylaw aimed at curbing so-called renovictions, New Westminster tenants are still fighting to keep their homes.
  
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• 10 things to do in Vancouver today: Sunday, March 3 - Daily Hive

  03-03-2019 19:21 via dailyhive.com
  10 things to do in Vancouver today: Sunday, March 3  Daily HiveThe days are getting longer, so fill your time with these 10 great events happening on Sunday, March 3! Check out Wine Festival, Japan Food Fair, and more.
  
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• Kelowna Rockets hang on to final spot in B.C. Division after loss to Portland

  03-03-2019 19:07 via globalnews.ca
  With only six games left in the regular season, the Rockets are fighting to stay in a playoff position.
  
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• Byram closing in on Connauton’s Giants goal-scoring mark

  03-03-2019 18:45 via theprovince.com
  Bowen Byram is one goal off the Vancouver Giants’ team record for markers by a defenceman in a season.
  Byram heads into Sunday’s tilt with the Kamloops Blazers at the Langley Events Centre (4 p.m., Spice 1200 and Sportsnet 650) with 23 goals, after bagging one in Vancouver’s 5-4 road win over the Blazers Saturday night.
  Goal celebrations involving Bowen Byram have been common this year.
  Kevin Connauton set the team standard for blue liner tallies when he potted 24 in 69 games i
  
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• Six-month implant newest option to treat addiction amid opioid crisis

  03-03-2019 18:17 via vancouversun.com
  VANCOUVER — Canadians addicted to opioids may be eligible for an implant that provides an ongoing low dose of medication for six months, with the potential for treatment for up to a year when a new implant is placed in the opposite arm.
  The procedure involves trained physicians inserting matchstick sized rods under the skin of the upper arm, each containing the medication buprenorphine.
  Health Canada approved the implant in April 2018, two years after it was granted approval in the United
  
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• Jericho Lands development launches with assurances of 'full consultation'

  03-03-2019 18:15
  
  The first of two open houses about the project was held March 2. The next one is set for March 7.
  
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• Vancouver weather: Cloudy and dry for now

  03-03-2019 17:35 via vancouversun.com
  VANCOUVER, B.C.: March 3, 2019 – Sunday’s weather will see some clouds early in the day but clearing as the day goes on.
  The rain will also hold off for a few days, while the sun continues to peek from behind the clouds. On Wednesday, a 40 per cent chance of showers is expected, followed by a 60 per cent chance of rain showers or flurries in the evening.Weather: Vancouver, B.C.
  Today: Cloudy, clearing late in the morning. High of plus 5.
  Tonight: Clear, wind up to 15 km/h, low of min
  
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• Vancouver Westside residents sound off on 90-acre Jericho Lands redevelopment - Daily Hive

  03-03-2019 17:26 via dailyhive.com
  Vancouver Westside residents sound off on 90-acre Jericho Lands redevelopment  Daily HiveThis was the first of many public consultations to come on the future redevelopment of the Jericho Lands in Vancouver's Point Grey neighbourhood.
  
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• BCHL Commissioner Chris Hebb

  03-03-2019 17:26 via globalnews.ca
  Jay Janower is joined by BCHL Commissioner, Chris Hebb, to discuss the busy playoff season.
  
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• After explosive growth in China, Vancouver fashion designer plans home run in Canada - Toronto Star

  03-03-2019 17:02 via thestar.com
  After explosive growth in China, Vancouver fashion designer plans home run in Canada  Toronto StarVANCOUVER—Running an international fashion empire was always part of RozeMerie Cuevas' dreams. She just didn't expect to find that success in China.
  
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• Empty stomachs, not empty homes, Vancouver’s top social issue

  03-03-2019 17:00
  
  I’m unconvinced we have an empty homes problem in Vancouver, but I know we have an empty stomachs problem.
  
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• 6 can't-miss Vancouver food events happening this week: March 4 to 10 - Daily Hive

  03-03-2019 17:00 via dailyhive.com
  6 can't-miss Vancouver food events happening this week: March 4 to 10  Daily HiveIf you're anything like us, the hunger for unique and delicious food and beverage-centred events is as strong as ever. It's a good thing Vancouver always delivers ...
  
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• Zion is just one part of Utah's beauty

  03-03-2019 16:13 via vancouversun.com
  Imagine an epic landscape, a red-rock wonderland and wide-open skies. That’s southwest Utah.
  If you go from October through April, it’s like a best-kept secret: You avoid the summer crowds and most snowbirds are next door in Arizona or south of the US border.
  Most people visiting southern Utah head directly to Zion National Park, but we’re headed to Kanab first.
  Kanab is known as base camp for hikers: 80 miles south is the Grand Canyon, 70 miles east is Lake Powell and 30 miles
  
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• Vancouver's wild winter weather could aid battle against invasive beetle - CBC.ca

  03-03-2019 16:00 via cbc.ca
  Vancouver's wild winter weather could aid battle against invasive beetle  CBC.caThe early winter warm temperatures followed by a freezing February could harm the Japanese beetle, which has a ferocious appetite for plants and was ...
  
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• Craft zoning for craft beer: City of North Vancouver contemplates a brewery district - CBC.ca

  03-03-2019 14:00 via cbc.ca
  Craft zoning for craft beer: City of North Vancouver contemplates a brewery district  CBC.caWhile more than 70 different B.C. communities have their own breweries, the path from leasing an industrial building to getting all the necessary approvals can ...
  
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• Canucks Game Day: Slumping Alien hopes to hit jackpot in Sin City today against Knights

  03-03-2019 14:00 via theprovince.com
  Next Game
  Today
  Vancouver Canucks at Vegas Golden Knights
  1 p.m., T-Mobile Arena, SNETP, SNET 650 AM
  The Big Matchup
  Elias Pettersson vs. frustration
  The Canucks’ star rookie has now gone six games without a goal. His line produced plenty of chances on Thursday in Arizona but couldn’t find the twine. The Alien is immensely competitive. The fact he hasn’t scored while his team slipped out of the playoff chase will be immensely frustrating for him.
  Five keys to the game
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• West Van music man bridges cultures in collaboration with Squamish Nation

  03-03-2019 12:00 via vancouversun.com
  The Yamaha grand piano, a gift to the West Vancouver Youth Band in 2010, is cleaned every day at its berth in the music room hall inside the West Vancouver community centre.
  “If Jimmy walked in here today and it didn’t look better than the day he donated it, he’d be really upset,” said Doug Macaulay, the band’s longtime principal conductor and executive director.
  Jimmy is Jimmy Pattison, a longtime friend of community youth bands since he began playing in the Kitsil
  
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• WHL Roundup: Saturday, March 2, 2019

  03-03-2019 07:59 via globalnews.ca
  James Malm scored a hat trick as the Calgary Hitmen downed the Kootenay Ice 5-2 on Saturday night in Western Hockey League action.
  
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• Semiahmoo finds Faith: Totems rally behind centre to win AAA girls basketball crown

  03-03-2019 06:20 via theprovince.com
  Walnut Grove’s Tavia Rowell dribbles the ball past Semiahmoo’s Faith Dut (#25) and Tara Wallack (#7) in the finals of the B.C. Secondary Schools Girls AAA Basketball Championships at the Langley Events Centre Saturday.
  In the first half, the Semiahmoo Totems had doubt. In the second, they had Dut.
  Faith Dut, Semiahmoo’s 6-foot-3 centre, helped spearhead a comeback from a 17-point second-quarter deficit Saturday as the tournament’s No. 1 seeds edged the No. 2 Walnut Grove
  
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• Evacuation of Maple Ridge homeless camp has been completed: City

  03-03-2019 04:04 via vancouversun.com
  The evacuation of a Maple Ridge homeless camp that has seen three destructive fires in the past week was completed and the site secured Saturday afternoon, said the city.
  “The site is now closed and secured,” read a statement from the City of Maple Ridge. “Security personnel are stationed at the site 24 hours a day and supported by the RCMP.”
  The order was issued for the campsite dubbed Anita’s Place by the provincial fire commissioner after an application by Maple
  
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• New Westminster tenants rally against 'landlord who stole Christmas'

  03-03-2019 04:03 via vancouversun.com
  Despite tough new regulations to end “renovictions” in New Westminster, tenants of affordable rental buildings in the city are putting up a fight to keep their homes.
  On Saturday, about 40 people joined a rally and walking tour organized by the New West Tenants Union, during which they protested the eviction and displacement of renters for the purpose of renovations.
  The group’s outrage was mostly directed at Dinesh Chand, who is linked through land title and corporate records
  
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• New Westminster tenants unsure if new renoviction bylaw will protect them

  03-03-2019 04:01 via globalnews.ca
  New Westminster’s new rules against renovictions are the toughest in Metro Vancouver, but as Kristen Robinson reports, a group of tenants evicted last December is unsure if the amended bylaw will keep them from being kicked out of their homes.
  
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• Jury reaches verdict in fatal one punch assault

  03-03-2019 04:01 via globalnews.ca
  The jury made a split decision about a couple accused in connection with the deadly assault of a 22-year-old man inside a Burnaby Starbucks. Jill Bennett reports.
  
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• After years of controversy, Anita Place is finally evacuated by police and Maple Ridge city staff

  03-03-2019 03:58 via globalnews.ca
  The homeless camp was cleared out on Saturday, and residents are temporarily housed in a local shelter. Julia Foy reports on what happens now.
  
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• Two top softball players from Maple Ridge try to make it into the history books

  03-03-2019 03:55 via globalnews.ca
  They’re trying to beat the current world record for most consecutive softball catches and throws in an hour. Jordan Armstrong has more on how they fared, and why they did it in the first place.
  
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• Lawrence Sharpe guilty of manslaughter in Starbucks assault

  03-03-2019 03:45 via vancouversun.com
  A B.C. Supreme Court jury has found Lawrence Sharpe guilty of manslaughter after he punched another man inside a Starbucks coffee shop following a dispute between the accused’s girlfriend and the victim.
  The verdict came on Saturday afternoon, following just over a day of deliberations. The 12-member jury had begun their deliberations on Friday morning.
  The jury acquitted Sharpe’s girlfriend, co-accused Oldouz Pournouruz, of manslaughter in the July 2017 death of Michael Page-Vincell
  
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• No injuries or environmental damage as CP Rail train derails in Golden, B.C.

  03-03-2019 03:19 via globalnews.ca
  It's the third CP Rail derailment in the area in less than a month.
  
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• Patrick Johnston: Edler believes he and Canucks are improving, Boeser hopes for the same

  03-03-2019 03:16 via theprovince.com
  SUMMERLIN, Nev. — It’s never easy getting hurt. It’s also a bummer when the injury occurs at a crucial point in the season.
  And it’s even tougher to take when it happens on a freak play.
  It hasn’t been an easy few weeks for Alex Edler. The Canucks’ veteran was concussed at the beginning of February in a freak accident against the Philadelphia Flyers when he smashed his face against the ice at full force.
  He only returned to NHL action in Thursday’s 5-2 l
  
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• B.C. softball duo shatter Guinness World Record while raising money for charity

  03-03-2019 03:06 via globalnews.ca
  B.C. softball players have shattered the Guinness World Record for the most consecutive catches and throws in an hour.
  
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• Michael Klein: Anti-immunization crusaders risk bringing back illnesses ‘we hope never to see again’

  03-03-2019 03:00 via theprovince.com
  In 2015 in the U.S. and Canada — and now again in 2019 — an outbreak of measles struck, setting loose what seems like an endless discussion about immunization. On one side are public health professionals, urging people to check their immunization status. On the other are impassioned individuals and organized anti-immunization crusaders.
  In 2015, I heard a discussion on the CBC pitting health officials against a woman who claimed she had done her research, showing that serious adverse
  
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