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• Federal government pledges $5.3M to B.C. to address gang violence

  04-03-2019 23:58 via globalnews.ca
  The funds are expected to be used for better data collection, identifying gang members and targeting responses in priority areas.
  
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• Witness describes police officer hit-and-run chaos

  04-03-2019 23:49 via globalnews.ca
  Roberto Farinha was witness to the hit-and-run accident that has left 2 police officers in critical condition. He details what he saw.
  
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• Two Burnaby Mounties critically injured in hit-and-run accident

  04-03-2019 23:45 via vancouversun.com
  Two RCMP officers were sent to hospital Monday morning following a hit-and-run accident on North Fraser Way in Burnaby.
  B.C. Emergency Health Services responded to a call of two pedestrians struck on North Fraser Way near Glenlyon Parkway at 11:36 a.m.
  “We dispatched three ground ambulances and were on scene in four minutes,” said BCEHS spokesperson Shannon Miller. “Two patients were transported to hospital in critical condition.”
  Witnesses say the officers were in the ar
  
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• The Vancouver Canucks’ goalie carousel of this season - The Canuck Way

  04-03-2019 23:30 via thecanuckway.com
  The Vancouver Canucks’ goalie carousel of this season  The Canuck WayWhile the Vancouver Canucks organization has long been regarded as a goalie graveyard, the team has seen its fair share of fantastic goaltending throughout ...
  
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• 5 arrested in connection with alleged kidnapping in Kelowna

  04-03-2019 23:10 via globalnews.ca
  Police say the alleged victim was trying to buy illegal drugs at a home in Kelowna when he was held against his will and assaulted.
  
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• Style Q&A: Maggie May Jackets make a statement

  04-03-2019 23:03 via vancouversun.com
  In a world full of fast-fashion finds, it’s fun to find a local company that offers a way for people to stand out, sartorially speaking.
  Vancouver-based brand Maggie May Jackets does just that through its custom-painted pieces. Jacqueline Holder, the founder and designer behind the brand, tailors and tweaks existing garments with her unique artwork, creating original designs she hopes each garment’s wearer will enjoy and love — for years to come.
  We asked Holder to dish on what
  
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• Federal government targets B.C. guns and gang violence with $5.3 M fund

  04-03-2019 22:51 via vancouversun.com
  VICTORIA — The federal government says fighting gun and gang violence across Canada requires a collaborative, multi-pronged approach by all levels of government and communities.
  Organized Crime Reduction Minister Bill Blair says gun and gang violence is on the rise and since 2013 gun-related homicides have almost doubled, with most of those shootings connected to gang violence.
  The former Toronto police chief says the battle against gun and gang violence must involve more than a focus on p
  
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• All 600 modular homes for the homeless in Vancouver now complete - Daily Hive

  04-03-2019 22:45 via dailyhive.com
  All 600 modular homes for the homeless in Vancouver now complete  Daily HiveIn the span of just 17 months, a total of 600 temporary modular homes for the homeless have been built within the city of Vancouver.
  
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• Free homebuyer's forum offers help navigating Vancouver's real estate market - Vancouver Is Awesome

  04-03-2019 22:41 via vancouverisawesome.com
  Free homebuyer's forum offers help navigating Vancouver's real estate market  Vancouver Is AwesomeWhether in a rising market or a cooling one, navigating the homebuying process is always tricky, and expert advice is always welcome – especially if it's free.
  
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• Surrey RCMP seek suspect in Newton park sex assault

  04-03-2019 22:33 via vancouversun.com
  Surrey RCMP is searching for the suspect in a sex assault that took place in Newton last month.
  On Feb. 22, around 9:40 p.m., a woman was walking through West Newton Community Park when she was grabbed from behind by an unknown person. The suspect threatened the woman and demanded she perform vulgar acts but she was able to escape from the suspect. She wasn’t physically harmed.
  Investigators are now hoping the public can help identify the man. The suspect is described as a South Asian man
  
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• Moderne Burger is FINALLY re-opening in Vancouver next week - Daily Hive

  04-03-2019 22:33 via dailyhive.com
  Moderne Burger is FINALLY re-opening in Vancouver next week  Daily HiveIt's been a seriously long wait, but Moderne Burger is FINALLY about to open its doors at a new location, and with a new concept inside too.
  
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• Two officers in critical condition following hit-and-run

  04-03-2019 22:26 via globalnews.ca
  Two police officers are in critical condition after an hit-and-run in south Burnaby Monday morning.
  
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• Annual Mount Pleasant Savour our Neighbourhood event raising funds for refugee program

  04-03-2019 22:25
  
  Sixth annual event is set for March 7
  
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• Bowen Byram ties league mark for OT goals, Giants’ mark for D-man goals

  04-03-2019 22:24 via theprovince.com
  Bowen Byram has six games to drop Kevin Connauton down a peg in the Vancouver Giants’ record book.
  Byram bagged his 24th goal of the WHL season Sunday, racing down the left wing and going glove side on Dylan Garand of the Kamloops Blazers 0:29 into overtime for the winner in a 5-4 decision at the Langley Events Centre before an announced crowd of 4,240.
  That tied the team record for goals in a season by a defenceman, set in 2009-10 by Connauton, who was a Vancouver Canucks prospect at the
  
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• Is modular housing the solution to end Vancouver’s homelessness crisis?

  04-03-2019 22:16
  
  Next week's homeless count will show whether the opening of 10 modular housing buildings over the last year has led to a decrease in homelessness in Vancouver.
  
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• Hit-and-run seriously injures 2 Lower Mainland police officers

  04-03-2019 22:15 via globalnews.ca
  The condition of the officers remains unknown, as do the circumstances around the hit-and-run.
  
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• Hit and run leaves 2 Burnaby RCMP officers in critical condition

  04-03-2019 22:15 via globalnews.ca
  The condition of the officers remains unknown, as do the circumstances around the hit-and-run.
  
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• Ca Phe Vietnamese Coffee House to open in Vancouver's Chinatown this week - Daily Hive

  04-03-2019 22:02 via dailyhive.com
  Ca Phe Vietnamese Coffee House to open in Vancouver's Chinatown this week  Daily HiveCa Phe Vietnamese Coffee House is set to open to the public on March 6 and is expected to operate until mid-spring in Vancouver.
  
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• Vancouver councillor Colleen Hardwick proposes annual celebration of city's birthday on April 6 - Straight.com

  04-03-2019 21:36 via straight.com
  Vancouver councillor Colleen Hardwick proposes annual celebration of city's birthday on April 6  Straight.comThe City of Vancouver was incorporated on April 6, 1886.
  
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• Riverdale star Luke Perry dies after suffering major stroke last week

  04-03-2019 21:34 via vancouversun.com
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  Actor Luke Perry, who starred in the Vancouver-filmed hit show Riverdale, has died after suffering a major stroke last week.
  He was 52.
  According to celebrity news outlet TMZ, Perry died Monday morning at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Burbank, Calif. He was rushed to hospital last Wednesday after suffering the stroke at his Sherman Oaks, Calif. home.
  “Luke Perry… you were a joyful and vibrant soul,” read a message shared Monday by the Riverdale writers room, one o
  
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• Metro Vancouver homebuyers hold the power in current market, according to latest report

  04-03-2019 21:29 via vancouversun.com
  Are you among the lucky few considering the purchase of a new home? Don’t worry, you’ve got time.
  Homebuyers appear to be the ones with power in the current market, according to the latest figures from the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver.
  February saw more supply from homesellers and below-average demand from homebuyers, meaning buyers are likely taking their time and considering their options.
  Residential sales last month totalled 1,484, a 32.8-per-cent drop from the same mon
  
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• Opioid-tainted cocaine suspected as Surrey records 12 overdoses Sunday

  04-03-2019 21:27 via globalnews.ca
  Health officials say if people insist on using drugs, they should not do so alone, and should make use of supervised consumption sites.
  
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• Opioid-tainted cocaine suspected amid weekend spike in Lower Mainland overdoses

  04-03-2019 21:27 via globalnews.ca
  Paramedics were called to 122 suspected overdose calls in the region between Friday and Sunday. 
  
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• This Vancouver noodle spot is offering $5 bowls all weekend long - Daily Hive

  04-03-2019 21:16 via dailyhive.com
  This Vancouver noodle spot is offering $5 bowls all weekend long  Daily HiveWe already have an awesome cheap food deal to get in one this coming weekend, but now, we've got another one for Vancouverites to look forward to.
  
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• Rising and thriving: 15 Vancouver tech companies to watch - Daily Hive

  04-03-2019 21:12 via dailyhive.com
  Rising and thriving: 15 Vancouver tech companies to watch  Daily HiveThese young Vancouver startups are less than five years old, headquartered in Vancouver, and growing in capital, employees, or user base.
  
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• Gas prices rise in Metro Vancouver and more increases could be on the way

  04-03-2019 20:55 via globalnews.ca
  Drivers in Metro Vancouver are feeling a familiar pain at the pump on Monday.
  
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• Fraser Health sends out alert following spate of overdoses in Surrey

  04-03-2019 20:53 via vancouversun.com
  The Fraser Health Authority is warning drug users in Surrey to be wary following a spate of weekend overdoses.
  First responders reported at least 12 overdoses in Surrey on Sunday.
  Fraser Health says reports suggest some of the overdoses have been connected to cocaine contaminated with an opioid like fentanyl.
  The B.C. Coroners Service reported that 1,489 people died of a suspected illicit-drug overdose in B.C. last year, up from 1,487 in 2017. There were 210 overdose deaths in Surrey a
  
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• Man arrested after allegedly trying to carjack 2 vehicles in Saanich

  04-03-2019 20:47 via globalnews.ca
  One target vehicle crashed into several cars and a retaining wall as its driver struggled with the suspect.
  
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• Festival Du Bois Offer

  04-03-2019 20:40 via vancouversun.com
  Click here to receive 20% off a one day Family Pass (2 adults / 2 children between 5 & 12) to Festival du Bois, enter the Coupon Code familydubois on the Checkout page to receive the discount.
  
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• B.C. adventurer Kate Harris wins RBC Taylor Prize for non-fiction

  04-03-2019 20:33 via vancouversun.com
  TORONTO — Kate Harris has been awarded $30,000 as the winner of this year’s RBC Taylor Prize for “Lands of Lost Borders: Out of Bounds on the Silk Road.”
  Published by Knopf Canada, the book details Harris’ bicycle travels in which she retraced the fabled network of trade routes connecting Asia and Europe.
  The noted adventurer beat out four other finalists for the non-fiction prize, which was given out at a Toronto gala Monday.
  Authors of the other shortlisted titles
  
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• Vancouver's 'Score on Davie' to open outpost in Toronto (VIDEO) - Daily Hive

  04-03-2019 20:25 via dailyhive.com
  Vancouver's 'Score on Davie' to open outpost in Toronto (VIDEO)  Daily HiveScore on Davie is opening its first Toronto location at 107 King Street East, the former location of Copetin Restaurant & Bar.
  
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• Canada gets challenging draw for HSBC Canada Sevens at B.C. Place Stadium

  04-03-2019 20:07 via theprovince.com
  Canada has been given a challenging draw with Fiji, Samoa and Kenya in Pool B at the HSBC Canada Sevens this weekend at Vancouver’s B.C. Place Stadium.
  The Canadian men had hoped for a good finish on the weekend at the USA Sevens, to secure a more welcoming draw for its home tournament on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series.
  But they finished 13th Sunday in Las Vegas. That put them in the fourth pot for the draw and kept them in 11th place overall after five events on the circuit.
  Olympic a
  
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• Intrepid reporter – Talking to George Garrett

  04-03-2019 20:02 via globalnews.ca
  George Garrett spent more than 40 years as a reporter with CKNW covering the stories that shaped this province. He shares some of those stories that he compiled for his new book “Intrepid Reporter”
  
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• Sun Run physio: Is there an optimal way to run?

  04-03-2019 20:00 via vancouversun.com
  Wondering how running form can prevent injuries? You’re not alone. Those who have been running a certain way for years, without being injured, should probably not change the way they run. However, runners just getting into the sport may benefit from basic recommendations.
  Aim for a high cadence
  Most runners’ feet hit the ground at a cadence of 155-160 steps every minute. A higher cadence, which can be accomplished by taking shorter steps while running at the same speed, decreases imp
  
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• Sun Run coaching: Salute your supporters

  04-03-2019 20:00 via vancouversun.com
  Dare I say it? While much of the country is still in a deep freeze, I couldn’t help but notice the sun felt a little warmer today and the challenging ice and snow we’ve had these last few weeks is finally almost gone.
  I had the pleasure of supporting the Over-Halfway 5K in Burnaby last week — I was out there with my best friend (canine) on the beautiful Burnaby Lake Trail while 238 smiling faces walked and ran and gave me high-fives as they passed by. It was awesome.
  Today, I p
  
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• Port Moody fraudster sentenced for violating B.C. Securities Commission order

  04-03-2019 20:00 via vancouversun.com
  A 58-year-old Port Moody man, already convicted of fraud, has been sentenced to three months in prison for violating a permanent ban on capital market activities imposed by the B.C. Securities Commission.
  Rui Armando Figueiredo pleaded guilty on Feb. 28 in Surrey Provincial Court to one count of breaching an order of the BCSC, and will serve the three-month sentence consecutively with his three-and-a-half year sentence for a fraud conviction.
  Related 'It was all a sham': Director of Surrey real
  
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• Metro Vancouver home sales down year-over-year in February but up from January: REBGV - Business in Vancouver

  04-03-2019 19:55 via biv.com
  Metro Vancouver home sales down year-over-year in February but up from January: REBGV  Business in VancouverA total of 1484 home sales took place across the Metro Vancouver region in February, which is down 32.8% year-over-year and is 42.5% below the 10-year ...
  
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• Living with ALS in BC

  04-03-2019 19:55 via globalnews.ca
  Jennifer Palma reintroduces us to Dave Alexander a Langley man living with ALS. We first profiled him last March and now we see how far his symptoms have progressed. We also talk to ALS BC President Paul LeBlanc about the tens of thousands of dollars of equipment needed to help people with ALS.
  
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• Gas prices rise in Metro Vancouver and more increases could be on the way - Global News

  04-03-2019 19:55 via globalnews.ca
  Gas prices rise in Metro Vancouver and more increases could be on the way  Global NewsDrivers in Metro Vancouver are feeling a familiar pain at the pump on Monday.
  
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• The future for women in the engineering field

  04-03-2019 19:35 via globalnews.ca
  A look at why women are under-represented in the engineering sector and what’s being done to change that.
  
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• Major increases in gas prices across Metro Vancouver

  04-03-2019 19:29 via globalnews.ca
  Dan McTeague of Gasbuddy.com has the latest forecast for gas prices in the lower mainland and unfortunately its not looking good.
  
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• Understanding basic eye care

  04-03-2019 19:18 via globalnews.ca
  From dry eyes to pink eye, London Drugs pharmacy manager Gianni Del Negro explains the best ways to take care of your eyes and treat various conditions.
  
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• Metro Vancouver home sales down on annual basis, but up from January

  04-03-2019 19:17
  
  With agents reporting busier open houses, and sales-to-listings ratio rebalancing, are there tiny signs of life in the region's real estate market?
  
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• Vancouver's biggest dog meetup of the year is happening this weekend - Daily Hive

  04-03-2019 19:08 via dailyhive.com
  Vancouver's biggest dog meetup of the year is happening this weekend  Daily HiveVancouver's biggest dog meet-up is returning to Trout Lake Park for another year. Over 500 dogs and more than 1000 owners are expected to attend.
  
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• What a time to be alive: You can now get poutine made with Kool-Aid in Vancouver

  04-03-2019 19:07
  
  If you’re running a multi-national fast food poutine chain rooted in ’80s nostalgia, a larger-than-life pitcher of a sugary, fruity beverage is bound to crash through a brick wall at some point.
  
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• Long-running Vancouver brewery faces 'mind-boggling' rents in hunt for new home - CBC.ca

  04-03-2019 19:07 via cbc.ca
  Long-running Vancouver brewery faces 'mind-boggling' rents in hunt for new home  CBC.caWith its lease nearing its end, local beer legend Storm Brewing — one of the city's longest running craft breweries — has joined the ranks of those looking for a ...
  
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• You can now get poutine made with Kool-Aid in Metro Vancouver - Vancouver Is Awesome

  04-03-2019 18:53 via vancouverisawesome.com
  You can now get poutine made with Kool-Aid in Metro Vancouver  Vancouver Is AwesomeToronto-based poutine chain Smoke's Poutinerie has an outrageous new creation, Kool-Aid infused poutine, available for a limited time only this month in Metro ...
  
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• Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou sues Ottawa, border services for breaching ‘constitutional rights’

  04-03-2019 18:22
  
  Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. CFO Meng Wanzhou is filing a civil suit against the Canadian government and several other agencies for breaching her "constitutional rights."
  
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• WEEK 12 GIF RECAP: VANCOUVER @ SAN DIEGO - National Lacrosse League

  04-03-2019 18:17 via nll.com
  WEEK 12 GIF RECAP: VANCOUVER @ SAN DIEGO  National Lacrosse LeagueThe San Diego Seals and Vancouver Warriors met in the rubber match of their season series Saturday night at Pechanga Arena in San Diego. The Seals took ...
  
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