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• TransLink to issue paper transfers on community shuttle buses

  25-03-2019 23:59 via vancouversun.com
  In a blast from the past for longtime transit users, TransLink is bringing back paper transfers on community shuttles.
  The transit authority has decided to remove the electronic fareboxes — which dispense tickets that have a magnetic stripe — from the Coast Mountain and contracted shuttle buses to refurbish and then install them on new conventional buses.
  They are being replaced with mechanical fare boxes that don’t count cash or dispense tickets, and paper transfers. Community
  
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• ‘Significant’ piece of First Nations art stolen in Nanaimo: RCMP

  25-03-2019 23:51 via globalnews.ca
  The piece, titled 'Spindle Whorl,' consists of an intricately carved cedar disc three feet in diameter.
  
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• New approach to rental-development incentives 'greatly preferable' to old plan, Vancouver councillor Adriane Carr says - The Globe and Mail

  25-03-2019 23:42 via theglobeandmail.com
  New approach to rental-development incentives 'greatly preferable' to old plan, Vancouver councillor Adriane Carr says  The Globe and Mail'Moderate-rental' experiment requires that 20 per cent of the units in a new building be rented at prices far below current rates.
  
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• Trudeau says he, Jody Wilson-Raybould had cordial conversation last week

  25-03-2019 23:20 via vancouversun.com
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he spoke with former attorney general Jody Wilson-Raybould last week about a way forward following her allegations of political interference in the prosecution of SNC-Lavalin.
  Speaking in Maple Ridge on Monday, Trudeau said he spoke with Wilson-Raybould on March 18 and that the conversation was “cordial.” They discussed “next steps,” but Trudeau did not elaborate on what that meant.
  Trudeau is also signalling that Wilson-Raybould and Jan
  
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• Vancouver Island man jailed on child pornography offences

  25-03-2019 23:19 via globalnews.ca
  A B.C. Supreme Court judge said the material "triggers a certain visceral horror."
  
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• Rugby World Cup trophy set to touch down in Vancouver Wednesday

  25-03-2019 23:18
  
  The trophy is on an international tour ahead of the 2019 tournament in Japan
  
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• Sing When You’re Whining podcast: Alphonso Davies returns

  25-03-2019 23:03 via theprovince.com
  We chat to Zach Meisenheimer from the Curva Collective supporters group. We talk Canadian international football, the return of Alphonso Davies, and discuss the upcoming Canadian Premier League. We have our What Does Twitter Want section and finish off with the usual Red and Yellow Cards, and a short preview of next weeks Whitecaps game.
  
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• Reports of man with a gun in New Westminster prompts ERT response

  25-03-2019 23:03 via globalnews.ca
  Police could not immediately confirm whether a gun was located at the scene.
  
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• New West police deploy armoured vehicle near Royal Columbian hospital

  25-03-2019 22:59 via globalnews.ca
  Police are on scene in New Westminster with their armoured vehicle in tow.
  
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• B.C. government hoping to pass LNG legislation without support of the B.C. Greens

  25-03-2019 22:43 via globalnews.ca
  The B.C. government has introduced legislation that if passed would implement a natural has tax credit for liquefied natural gas development.
  
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• Lutheran minister and 90s indie pop hero returns to rock Vancouver - Vancouver Is Awesome

  25-03-2019 22:41 via vancouverisawesome.com
  Lutheran minister and 90s indie pop hero returns to rock Vancouver  Vancouver Is AwesomePraise be for Vancouver music fans, though, for every once in a while, Mark "Kleinz" Kleiner returns to this dripping den of sin to show us he can still run with the ...
  
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• Vancouver's bike lane greenways led to an uptick in physical activity: study - Daily Hive

  25-03-2019 22:36 via dailyhive.com
  Vancouver's bike lane greenways led to an uptick in physical activity: study  Daily HiveThere is a correlation between a heightened level of physical activity and living close proximity to an urban greenway, according to a new UBC study.
  
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• Metro Vancouver ranks twice on list of Top 10 sports cities in Canada - Daily Hive

  25-03-2019 22:22 via dailyhive.com
  Metro Vancouver ranks twice on list of Top 10 sports cities in Canada  Daily HiveTwo Metro Vancouver cities have been listed as the top 10 sports cities in Canada, according to the Global Sports Impact (GSI) Canada Index.
  
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• Delivery schedule for new coast guard ships threatened after vessel damaged in Victoria crash

  25-03-2019 22:17 via globalnews.ca
  The CCGS Sir John Franklin was damaged Sunday when it collided with a breakwater during sea trials in Victoria.
  
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• TransLink wants to know how it can improve customer experience

  25-03-2019 22:14 via vancouversun.com
  Metro Vancouver’s transit authority is asking the public for ideas to make its stations, exchanges and stops more enjoyable for users.
  TransLink’s latest open innovation call went live on Monday, and is meant to find ways to use technology and innovation to improve customer service and amenities. It closes on April 30.
  The call is open to everyone, including individuals, companies, non-profits, non-governmental organizations and academic institutions.
  “The idea behind these cal
  
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• Crash threatens North Vancouver shipyard's schedule for new coast guard ships

  25-03-2019 21:40 via vancouversun.com
  The Canadian Coast Guard’s hope that its first new fisheries science vessel will finally be delivered this summer could be dashed after the ship crashed on its first test run last week.
  Seaspan Shipyards is already two years behind schedule to deliver the CCGS Sir John Franklin, one of three new fisheries science vessels the B.C. shipbuilder is producing for the federal government.
  The Franklin was returning from its first week of sea trials and being piloted by a contractor when it ran in
  
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• Endangered orca feared to be dying spotted alive, in slightly better shape

  25-03-2019 21:17 via globalnews.ca
  J17, a member of the J-pod, is one of just a handful of orcas remaining in the SRKW population.
  
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• Over 400 animation and VFX jobs open at Netflix-backed job fair - Daily Hive

  25-03-2019 21:15 via dailyhive.com
  Over 400 animation and VFX jobs open at Netflix-backed job fair  Daily HiveThe Vancouver Economic Commission's (VEC) annual Digital Entertainment Career Fair returns to downtown Vancouver on April 6, 2019.
  
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• Death From Above announces 7-date Canadian tour

  25-03-2019 21:08 via globalnews.ca
  The 'Heads Up! Is Now' mini-tour will see the hard-rock duo perform their debut EP, 'Heads Up' in its entirety.
  
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• Animators win battle for overtime pay against Vancouver studio - CBC.ca

  25-03-2019 21:01 via cbc.ca
  Animators win battle for overtime pay against Vancouver studio  CBC.caAnimators who worked long hours without overtime pay have won their years-long fight against an animation studio in Vancouver. The complaint was filed on ...
  
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• Suspects in custody following gunfire in Surrey

  25-03-2019 20:35 via globalnews.ca
  Three suspects are in custody following gunfire in Surrey on Sunday night.
  
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• BBB warns shoppers about purported Vancouver-based online bikini shop - CBC.ca

  25-03-2019 20:33 via cbc.ca
  BBB warns shoppers about purported Vancouver-based online bikini shop  CBC.caAn online bathing suit dealer claiming to be based in Vancouver has a record number of complaints filed against it with the Better Business Bureau (BBB).
  
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• The Largest Mac And Cheese Festival Ever Is Coming To Vancouver This Summer - Narcity

  25-03-2019 19:39 via narcity.com
  The Largest Mac And Cheese Festival Ever Is Coming To Vancouver This Summer  NarcityThis summer, Vancouver is finally getting a food festival devoted to the best food ever—mac and cheese! Whether mac and cheese is your favourite childhood ...
  
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• ICBC researching hazard testing that led to 11% reduction in U.K. new driver crash rates

  25-03-2019 19:34 via globalnews.ca
  ICBC is looking at computerized hazard perception training and testing that has helped slash crash rates among young drivers overseas.
  
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• Justin Trudeau sells housing plan in visit to Metro Vancouver's hot real estate market - Vancouver Sun

  25-03-2019 19:30 via vancouversun.com
  Justin Trudeau sells housing plan in visit to Metro Vancouver's hot real estate market  Vancouver SunHousing a major issue for many, particularly young people trying to get into the real-estate market at a time when prices are soaring in some major cities.
  
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• Justin Trudeau sells housing plan in visit to Metro Vancouver's hot real estate market

  25-03-2019 19:21 via vancouversun.com
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau touted efforts by the Liberal government to help first-time homebuyers put more down on their mortgages during a visit to a region of the country today that is facing a housing squeeze.
  In its budget last week, the government introduced measures that would allow Ottawa to pick up a portion of new homebuyers’ mortgage costs and it increased the amount they can borrow from their retirement savings for a down payment.
  Housing has emerged as a major issue for many
  
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• Trudeau says Wilson-Raybould, Philpott are welcome to run as Liberals in federal election

  25-03-2019 19:13 via globalnews.ca
  "I look forward to continuing to engage with both Jody Wilson-Raybould and Jane Philpott as they make their way forward."
  
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• Trudeau says he had 'cordial' conversation with Jody Wilson-Raybould about SNC-Lavalin

  25-03-2019 19:09 via vancouversun.com
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he spoke with former attorney general Jody Wilson-Raybould last week about a way forward following her allegations he politically interfered in a decision about a prosecution of SNC-Lavalin.
  Trudeau says the conversation was “cordial” and that they discussed “next steps” but did not elaborate further while answering questions in Maple Ridge.
  The prime minister is also signalling that Wilson-Raybould and former Treasury Board president Ja
  
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• Sun Run bloggers keep training in stride despite weather, injury, travel - Vancouver Sun

  25-03-2019 19:02 via vancouversun.com
  Sun Run bloggers keep training in stride despite weather, injury, travel  Vancouver SunExperiences they share online can help others who may be struggling with the same obstacles of how to train when it's cold out or while travelling or how to set ...
  
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• The It List: The North Face '92 Rage Collection

  25-03-2019 19:00 via vancouversun.com
  The product: The North Face ’92 Rage Collection
  Why we love it: A new collection from The North Face brand that merges snowboarding-inspired pieces with streetwear designs — and a ’90s fashion sense.
  The collection, which features styles such as outerwear, fleece, sandals and more, for men and women is modelled after the company’s original RAGE collection, which initially dropped in the late ’80s.
  “The original RAGE collection was introduced in 1989 to address
  
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• Sun Run training: Week 11

  25-03-2019 19:00 via vancouversun.com
  Walk 10K / Nordic Walk 10K Program
  SESSION 1: 65-75 MINUTES
  Warm-up: Walk slow and easy for 10 min.
  Find a hill that has an incline of approx. 25 degrees
  1 min. brisk walk uphill, followed by a slow and easy recovery walk back downhill. Do this combination 10 times.
  Using the same hill, do 30 sec. brisk walk uphill, followed by a slow and easy recovery walk back downhill. Do this combination 8 times
  Cool-down: Walk slow and easy for 10 min.
  SESSION 2: 50 MINUTES
  Warm-up: Walk slow and easy for 5
  
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• Sun Run nutrition: Baked turmeric squares

  25-03-2019 19:00 via vancouversun.com
  Turmeric has been gaining more attention since studies have shown its anti-inflammatory benefits. Although its bio-availability remains questionable, there is definitely no harm in including it in smoothies, stews or baked goods. These baked turmeric squares are a popular dessert in Middle Eastern countries, are easy to prepare, and make a great pre-training snack.
  Ingredients:1 cup all-purpose flour
  1 cup semolina flour
  1/2 cup canola oil
  1 cup granulated sugar
  1 cups cow’s milk (or almon
  
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• Sun Run coaching: Oh joy, hill week

  25-03-2019 19:00 via vancouversun.com
  “If the hill has its own name, then it’s probably a pretty tough hill.” — Marty Stern
  Living around the Lower Mainland as most of us do, no doubt you already incorporate hills into your running and walking routes. If you are one to avoid those hills, now is the time to decide to tackle them. This week, you’re ready for a concentrated effort.
  Hills are excellent for strength, fitness, improved efficiency and injury prevention, and you will experience a huge sens
  
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• Sun Run bloggers keep training in stride despite weather, injury, travel

  25-03-2019 19:00 via vancouversun.com
  The 2019 Vancouver Sun Run bloggers have been logging word counts along with kilometres to share their experiences training for the April 14 10K walk/run.
  The bloggers, like all runners in training, have to deal with weather, injury, training while travelling, and finding time to keep up on “homework.”
  “Throughout the training this year, I’ve experienced a lot of progress from last year in that I am finding I have increased my stamina,” said Vancouver-based lifestyl
  
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• Surrey home destroyed by fire

  25-03-2019 18:57 via globalnews.ca
  Fire destroyed a Fraser heights home in Surrey on Sunday evening. No one one was hurt in the blaze.
  
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• Army & Navy celebrates 100th anniversary with massive birthday sale - Vancouver Is Awesome

  25-03-2019 18:42 via vancouverisawesome.com
  Army & Navy celebrates 100th anniversary with massive birthday sale  Vancouver Is AwesomeArmy & Navy will celebrate its 100th anniversary this spring with a weekend of birthday celebrations across its five stores.
  
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• Trudeau outlines the federal budget housing benefits

  25-03-2019 18:26 via globalnews.ca
  Prime Minister Trudeau was in Maple Ridge today to help illustrate the benefits the federal government has made to help first time home buyers.
  
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• Vancouver Giants WHL playoffs update

  25-03-2019 18:22 via globalnews.ca
  The Vancouver Giants playoff series with the Seattle Thunderbirds is underway. General Manager Barclay Parneta joins Sonia Sunger in studio to talk about the matchup.
  
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• One of Vancouver's most epic rooftop patios reveals 2019 opening date - Vancouver Is Awesome

  25-03-2019 18:19 via vancouverisawesome.com
  One of Vancouver's most epic rooftop patios reveals 2019 opening date  Vancouver Is AwesomeOne of Vancouver's favourite patios happens to be perched on a restaurant rooftop in the heart of the city's downtown, and they've just revealed their plans to ...
  
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• Living with ALS

  25-03-2019 18:18 via globalnews.ca
  The psychological impact” – The founder of the ALS psychological treatment program Dr. Elizabeth Bannerman explains the mental and emotional impact of the disease. We also hear from Kim Moffatt, whose husband Cal passed away from ALS in 2017. She talks about what it is like for the loved ones of people living with ALS.
  
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• Technology for your feet

  25-03-2019 18:07 via globalnews.ca
  Get Connected Media’s Kristina Stoyanova shows us how to improve our lives one step at a time with custom-fit insoles.
  
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• Tips for spring cleaning your medicine cabinet

  25-03-2019 17:49 via globalnews.ca
  London Drugs pharmacy manager Lily Liang tells us how to know when it’s time to throw out old medications and what is the safest way to dispose of them.
  
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• Affordable rentals or market rate? Vancouver looks to rejig incentive program to reflect true prices - CBC.ca

  25-03-2019 17:46 via cbc.ca
  Affordable rentals or market rate? Vancouver looks to rejig incentive program to reflect true prices  CBC.caVancouver's Rental 100 program is supposed to encourage developers to invest in purpose-built, affordable rental units but some city councillors are calling for ...
  
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• Vancouver Canucks: Can they stay healthy next season? - The Canuck Way

  25-03-2019 17:29 via thecanuckway.com
  Vancouver Canucks: Can they stay healthy next season?  The Canuck WayWith the Vancouver Canucks' hopes of a post-season run now surely over, we look at whether they can stay healthy next season.
  
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• Ice climbers scale Canada's tallest waterfall on Vancouver Island - Nelson Star

  25-03-2019 17:02 via nelsonstar.com
  Ice climbers scale Canada's tallest waterfall on Vancouver Island  Nelson StarIce climbers Chris Jensen, Will Gadd and Peter Hoang made history.
  
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• 28 things to do in Vancouver this week: March 25 to 28 - Daily Hive

  25-03-2019 16:34 via dailyhive.com
  28 things to do in Vancouver this week: March 25 to 28  Daily HiveFill your last week of March with these Vancouver events happening March 25 to March 28, including 10 Gates Dancing, Family FUSE Week, and more.
  
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• Canucks blanked 5-0, Bobrovsky earns 7th shutout

  25-03-2019 16:31 via globalnews.ca
  The Blue Jackets moved within two points of the Montreal Canadiens for the second wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference.
  
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• Better Business Bureau says beware of "Vancouver-based" bikini dealer

  25-03-2019 16:18 via vancouversun.com
  An online bikini retailer, which claims to be based in Vancouver, is the subject of a warning from the Better Business Bureau.
  The BBB says it launched an investigation into Bikinishe in February after receiving customer complaints from people in 27 U.S. states.
  Most of the complaints were from people who paid for merchandise that was never delivered along with lack of communication about the status orders, substandard quality merchandise when compared to what was advertised and difficulty proce
  
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• What to do in New York: Art and music scenes a feast for the eyes and ears

  25-03-2019 16:00 via vancouversun.com
  I’m drinking beer and eating potato chips in Sunny’s Bar, a rundown but charming watering hole in Red Hook, Brooklyn. Behind me, a bowtie-sporting man is leading a small but enthusiastic crowd in a game of Jeopardy. It’s all I can do to not shout the correct answers.
  But in a few minutes, the game is done and the band begins to play. People crowd into the space and a battered tin is circulated to collect tips for the musicians.
  Day 1 of my New York City trip, I think, is turnin
  
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• B.C. Electric substation-turned-luxury-home up for auction (PHOTOS) - Vancouver Is Awesome

  25-03-2019 15:49 via vancouverisawesome.com
  B.C. Electric substation-turned-luxury-home up for auction (PHOTOS)  Vancouver Is AwesomeHaving failed to sell yet again, the vendor of the unique Sumas Substation "powerhouse" luxury home has turned to online real estate auction house Concierge ...
  
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