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• BC lawyer authors children’s books celebrating parenting

  31-03-2019 23:57 via globalnews.ca
  A lawyer in British Columbia has found a side hustle writing children’s books. As Robin Gill reports, his unique take on the stories are meant to teach kids that parents’ work is 24/7.
  
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• Metro Vancouver drivers set to pay record high gas prices - Vancouver Sun

  31-03-2019 23:52 via vancouversun.com
  Metro Vancouver drivers set to pay record high gas prices  Vancouver Sun"I wouldn't be surprised to see $1.65 (a litre) between now and the May long weekend (Victoria Day 18-20)," said gas analyst Dan McTeague. David Carrigg.
  
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• UBC's water use, emissions plummet as sustainability solutions take hold - Vancouver Sun

  31-03-2019 23:32 via vancouversun.com
  UBC's water use, emissions plummet as sustainability solutions take hold  Vancouver SunUBC has increased enrolment by 24000 students over the last 20 years while reducing annual water consumption on the campus by 50 per cent, a whopping ...
  
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• UBC's water use, emissions plummet as sustainability solutions take hold

  31-03-2019 23:31 via vancouversun.com
  UBC has increased enrolment by 24,000 students over the last 20 years while reducing annual water consumption on the campus by 50 per cent, a whopping 272 million litres in total.
  That is a reduction of 69 per cent per-capita for the equivalent of about 47,000-plus full-time students, said Bud Fraser, the university’s water and zero waste engineer.
  With the completion of its hot water district energy system as a centrepiece accomplishment, the university is also on track to reduce greenhou
  
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• B.C. civil forfeiture office says it properly launched suit against alleged money launderers

  31-03-2019 23:29 via vancouversun.com
  The B.C. civil forfeiture office says it acted properly in launching a suit for millions of dollars against a Vancouver couple allegedly involved in B.C.’s biggest-ever money-laundering scheme.
  The civil forfeiture office’s position responds to a petition by the two accused, Caixuan Qin and her spouse Jian Jun Zhu, who are seeking to have the civil forfeiture case thrown out, claiming the office waited more than three years to make an application to seize $2 million found during Oct.
  
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• Vancouver's Bibiano Fernandes reclaims One Championship MMA bantamweight title - Vancouver Sun

  31-03-2019 22:49 via vancouversun.com
  Vancouver's Bibiano Fernandes reclaims One Championship MMA bantamweight title  Vancouver SunVancouver's Bibiano (The Flash) Fernandes reclaimed his One Championship MMA bantamweight crown from Kevin (The Silencer) Belingon on Sunday.
  
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• Canucks’ Jacob Markstrom evolving into elite NHL goalie

  31-03-2019 22:37 via theprovince.com
  Jacob Markstrom’s quiet evolution into an elite NHL goaltender for the Vancouver Canucks hasn’t surprised his teammate Alex Biega.
  The defenceman had already witnessed the six-foot-six netminder’s ability to stun opponents four years ago when the pair were playing together for the Utica Comets in the American Hockey League.
  “You could just tell — when teams came into the building, they could tell that he had the capability of robbing the game. Even if we didn’
  
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• Combat boots representing D-Day soldiers begin cross-country trek from Vancouver - The Guardian

  31-03-2019 22:20 via theguardian.pe.ca
  Combat boots representing D-Day soldiers begin cross-country trek from Vancouver  The GuardianSusan Lazaruk. Veterans Affairs Canada launched a campaign on Friday to mark the 75th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy in the Second World ...
  
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• Boy missing in Abbotsford has been found

  31-03-2019 21:35 via vancouversun.com
  A 12-year-old boy missing from Abbotsford overnight has been located.
  According to the Abbotsford Police Department, Brandon Smitten is “safe and sound.”
  Smitten went missing on Saturday afternoon after his mom dropped him off near a skate park on the 3100-block of Clearbrook Road.
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• Albacore Tuna Crudo

  31-03-2019 21:23 via globalnews.ca
  Chef Tristen Katcher, from Homer Street Cafe and Bar, shares his recipe for a colourful and light spring dish that’s made with all local produce.
  
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• Canucks’ Markstrom evolving into elite goalie

  31-03-2019 21:09 via globalnews.ca
  Jacob Markstrom's quiet evolution into an elite NHL goaltender for the Vancouver Canucks hasn't surprised his teammate Alex Biega.
  
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• Osoyoos, Oliver asked to provide housing for locum ER doctors

  31-03-2019 20:47 via globalnews.ca
  Health-care officials say the solution to staffing shortages in the Oliver hospital's ER is providing housing to locum doctors, but ER physicians say the real problem is pay inequity.
  
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• Vancouver bakery seriously damaged in overnight fire - Global News

  31-03-2019 20:31 via globalnews.ca
  Vancouver bakery seriously damaged in overnight fire  Global NewsThe fire started just before midnight in the basement of Eat Your Cake on West Broadway between Granville Street and Hemlock Street.
  
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• Vancouver bakery seriously damaged in overnight fire

  31-03-2019 20:31 via globalnews.ca
  The fire started just before midnight in the basement of Eat Your Cake on West Broadway between Granville Street and Hemlock Street.
  
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• BC Hydro says due to poor turnout, they’re no longer tracking Earth Hour

  31-03-2019 20:21 via globalnews.ca
  BC Hydro says there was a 0.2 per cent increase in the amount of people to use electricity in 2018 over Earth Hour.
  
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• Vancouver’s Bibiano Fernandes reclaims One Championship MMA bantamweight title

  31-03-2019 20:19 via theprovince.com
  TOKYO — Brazilian-Canadian Bibiano (The Flash) Fernandes reclaimed his One Championship MMA bantamweight crown from Kevin (The Silencer) Belingon on Sunday when the Filipino title-holder was disqualified.
  But Vancouver-born Angela (Unstoppable) Lee failed in her bid to add the strawweight title to her atomweight championship, suffering the first loss of her career when she was stopped in the fifth round by China’s Jing Nan Xiong.
  Belingon (20-6-0) was disqualified one minute 21 secon
  
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• Crews respond to overnight fire in Vancouver - Cloverdale Reporter

  31-03-2019 20:03 via cloverdalereporter.com
  Crews respond to overnight fire in Vancouver  Cloverdale ReporterVancouver Fire Rescue responded to an overnight fire at Eat Your Cake on West Broadway near Granville early Sunday morning. Fire rescue first made mention ...
  
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• Sun Run training: Week 12

  31-03-2019 20:00 via vancouversun.com
  Walk 10K / Nordic Walk 10K Program
  (Easy Recovery Week)
  SESSION 1: 80 MINUTES
  Warm-up: Walk slow and easy for 5 min.
  Walk for 70 min.
  Cool-down: Walk slow and easy for 5 min.
  SESSION 2: 50 MINUTES
  Warm-up: Walk slow and easy for 5 min.
  Walk for 40 min.
  Cool-down: Walk slow and easy for 5 min.
  SESSION 3: 60 MINUTES
  Warm-up: Walk slow and easy for 5 min.
  Walk for 50 min.
  Cool-down: Walk slow and easy for 5 min.
  Learn To Run 10K Program
  (Easy Recovery Week)
  SESSION 1: 61 MINUTES
  Warm-up: Walk slow
  
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• Sun Run physio: Injured? There is still time to adjust your program

  31-03-2019 20:00 via vancouversun.com
  The Vancouver Sun Run is fast approaching. According to statistics, as much as 50 per cent of runners will have experienced an injury during the course of their program leading up to the race. If you are currently feeling pain during your trainings, there is still time to make things better before April 14.
  Most of the training has been doneTraining has been consistently increasing so far, and the efforts you have put in over the last few weeks will be paying off. At this stage, cutting your wor
  
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• Sun Run coaching: Power of positive visualization

  31-03-2019 20:00 via vancouversun.com
  The work is done now, everybody. It’s your last rest and recovery week before Event Week. Can you see yourself crossing that Sun Run finish line?
  The benefit of positive thinking is medically well-established. Creative visualization is a mental technique that uses the imagination to harness the power of positive thinking to make dreams and goals become reality.
  In my days as an Olympic track athlete, I would take the time to close my eyes and visualize everything about an event, including
  
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• Men's field-hockey Olympians join youth Team Allergy to fight allergies at Sun Run

  31-03-2019 20:00 via vancouversun.com
  What could be safer than pancakes for someone with a severe peanut allergy?
  But that’s the thing: If you’re allergic, you can never assume you’re safe.
  Twelve-year-old Eric Wittig is doing his second Vancouver Sun Run on April 14 to raise awareness and money for allergies research.
  He has severe allergies to peanuts, cashews, pistachios and a legume called lupin, which shares a protein with peanuts. It’s a well-known allergen in Europe and is starting to show up in more f
  
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• 6 things to do in Metro Vancouver on Monday, April 1 - Straight.com

  31-03-2019 20:00 via straight.com
  6 things to do in Metro Vancouver on Monday, April 1  Straight.comThe News Photographers Association of Canada (NPAC) presents the finalists in the 12th annual National Pictures of the Year awards, recognizing the ...
  
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• Recipe: Sakura lobster roll

  31-03-2019 19:14 via globalnews.ca
  Executive chef Kazuhiro Hayashi from Minami Restaurant shows how to make a perfect sushi roll.
  
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• Martyn Brown: For Canada's sake, just GO, Trudeau - Straight.com

  31-03-2019 19:10 via straight.com
  Martyn Brown: For Canada's sake, just GO, Trudeau  Straight.comThe former long-term chief of staff to a B.C. premier says the SNC-Lavalin cover-up is "beyond redemption".
  
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• Sushi making masterclass

  31-03-2019 18:39 via globalnews.ca
  Kazuhiro Hayashi from Minami shares a sushi making masterclass in celebration of Vancouver’s cherry blossom festival.
  
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• Boy missing in Abbotsford - Vancouver Sun

  31-03-2019 18:14 via vancouversun.com
  Boy missing in Abbotsford  Vancouver SunIf you have seen Smitton, or know of his whereabouts please contact Abbotsford police at 604-859-5225.
  
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• Boy missing in Abbotsford

  31-03-2019 18:12 via vancouversun.com
  Police are searching for a 12-year-old boy missing from Abbotsford.
  According to the Abbotsford Police Department, Brandon Smitten was last seen on Mar. 31 on the 3100-block of Clearbrook Road when he was dropped off by his mom at 3:30 p.m. to go to a skatepark.
  When she returned at 5:30 p.m. he was not there.
  Smitton is 5’1, weighs 100 pounds and was last seen wearing a white t-short with “Sacred Mission” on the back and “Mission B.C.” on the front, blue/green Adid
  
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• Wildfire season arrives early in the B.C. interior

  31-03-2019 18:10 via globalnews.ca
  The Kamloops-Shuswap road fire is 250 hectares in size, while the River Flats fire is mapped at 100 hectares in size.
  
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• 11 can't-miss Vancouver food events happening this week - Daily Hive

  31-03-2019 18:00 via dailyhive.com
  11 can't-miss Vancouver food events happening this week  Daily HiveIf you're anything like us, the hunger for unique and delicious food and beverage-centred events, Here are Vancouver food events to check out this week.
  
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• Ask an Expert: Sun Run Foot Care

  31-03-2019 17:44 via globalnews.ca
  The Sun Run is just around the corner. Podiatrist, Dr. Alan Boroditsky shares his helpful tips and advice that will help you prevent foot injury.
  
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• Mar. 31 Rush clinch playoff spot with victory over Vancouver - National Lacrosse League

  31-03-2019 17:41 via nll.com
  Mar. 31 Rush clinch playoff spot with victory over Vancouver  National Lacrosse LeagueThe reigning champs are headed back to the dance. A 12-9 win over the Vancouver Warriors clinched a playoff spot for the Saskatchewan Rush as the ...
  
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• Athlectics4Kids Gala

  31-03-2019 17:25 via globalnews.ca
  On Friday May 3rd, Athletics4Kids, will be hosting their annual boxing gala. Co-founder, Craig Knapton, and boxer, Chelsea Hope explain how the fundraiser will assist B.C. youth.
  
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• Spot Prawn Festival returns to Vancouver with chowder and brunch

  31-03-2019 17:00
  
  Chefs will prepare chowder made with spot prawns fresh off the boat, plus more...
  
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• Two large fires destroy buildings in Vancouver overnight - CityNews Vancouver

  31-03-2019 16:57 via citynews1130.com
  Two large fires destroy buildings in Vancouver overnight  CityNews VancouverA pair of buildings have been destroyed after two separate fires broke out around Vancouver overnight.
  
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• Abbotsford Police search for missing 12-year-old boy

  31-03-2019 16:47 via globalnews.ca
  Abbotsford Police say Brandon Smitton was last seen at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, when his mother dropped him off in 3100 block of Clearbrook Road, he had plans to go to the skate park nearby.
  
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• Vancouver Whitecaps fall just short of victory, settling for tie versus Seattle Sounders in MLS action

  31-03-2019 16:00 via globalnews.ca
  Head coach Marc Dos Santos was happy his team earned its first point of the season, but he was left frustrated by a video replay decision in extra time that forced the Vancouver Whitecaps to settle for a 0-0 draw.
  
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• Mike Smyth: Sound familiar? NDP spending taxpayers’ money on partisan ads

  31-03-2019 16:00 via theprovince.com
  An ad blitz currently running on B.C. radio stations sure makes it sound like Premier John Horgan’s governing New Democrats are ready to rumble in another election.
  “B.C. Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson wants to give a tax cut to the richest two per cent,” the ad says.
  “But John Horgan is working for everyone. Instead of just working for the very rich, John Horgan is working for all of us.”
  The attack ad makes you wonder how much money the NDP is spending on what mu
  
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• Here's what it was like to visit Vancouver's Stanley Park in 1959 (VIDEO) - Burnaby Now

  31-03-2019 16:00 via burnabynow.com
  Here's what it was like to visit Vancouver's Stanley Park in 1959 (VIDEO)  Burnaby NowOne of Vancouver's shining jewels, Stanley Park has been a popular destination in the city for decades, and more. With its majestic trees, waterfront vistas, and ...
  
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• Here’s what it was like to visit Vancouver's Stanley Park in 1959 (VIDEO)

  31-03-2019 16:00
  
  Take a stroll back in time...
  
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• Vancouver Island team earns U18 curling bronze - Alberni Valley News

  31-03-2019 15:01 via albernivalleynews.com
  Vancouver Island team earns U18 curling bronze  Alberni Valley NewsThe Douglas rink, made up of curlers from Port Alberni, Duncan and Parksville, came home with a bronze medal finish after the U18 BC Curling Championships ...
  
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• Firefighters priced out of helping Vancouver in an earthquake, report shows - Toronto Star

  31-03-2019 14:11 via thestar.com
  Firefighters priced out of helping Vancouver in an earthquake, report shows  Toronto StarVANCOUVER—When Metro Vancouver's off-duty emergency responders are called in to work following a catastrophic earthquake, many won't be able to get ...
  
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• Rush Clinch Playoff Spot; Beat Vancouver - DiscoverMooseJaw.com

  31-03-2019 14:10 via discovermoosejaw.com
  Rush Clinch Playoff Spot; Beat Vancouver  DiscoverMooseJaw.comA strong start helped push the Saskatchewan Rush to a 12-9 win over the Vancouver Warriors on Saturday night at SaskTel Centre. Saskatchewan exploded for ...
  
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• Stats show signs B.C. cross-border shopping may be on the decline

  31-03-2019 14:00 via vancouversun.com
  There is a simple bellwether sign that Canadian cross-border day trippers, stung by a worsening currency exchange rate, are staying home a little more often, said Lynden, Wash. business representative Gary Vis.
  “It’s easy to find a parking spot at Costco,” said Vis, executive director of the Lynden Chamber of Commerce, with a laugh.
  “I wouldn’t say it’s huge,” Vis said of a recent decline in Canadian traffic, “but it’s definitely significant
  
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• The Ultimate Luxury Girl's Weekend In Vancouver - Forbes

  31-03-2019 13:00 via forbes.com
  The Ultimate Luxury Girl's Weekend In Vancouver  ForbesYou know you deserve it. It's time for the ultimate in self-care. You're going to Vancouver for a girl's weekend of luxury experiences, where you'll be spoiled and ...
  
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• ‘Suspicious’ fire destroys abandoned Ambleside Youth Centre building in West Vancouver

  31-03-2019 09:58 via globalnews.ca
  Fire crews extinguished a fully-involved fire that consumed and destroyed the abandoned Ambleside Youth Centre building in West Vancouver.
  
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• Fire consumes old Ambleside Youth Centre building in West Vancouver

  31-03-2019 09:58 via globalnews.ca
  Fire crews extinguished a fully-involved fire that consumed and destroyed the abandoned Ambleside Youth Centre building in West Vancouver.
  
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• Canucks Extra: Survival gets a win and Baertschi gets a goal

  31-03-2019 08:58 via theprovince.com
  The hand gestures by Sven Baertschi when he was describing his first-period goal on Saturday tell a story all their own.
  Sure, he did want to emphasize just how big his eyes got when he found himself opening up a gap on a flat-footed John Klingberg — his fingers extending out of a set of closed hands, as if they were fireworks — but it also spoke to his happiness about the fact he’d scored at all.
  We all know in our own selves how hard this season has been. We all have things t
  
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• Giants down Thunderbirds in Game 6 to advance in WHL playoffs - Vancouver Sun

  31-03-2019 08:51 via vancouversun.com
  Giants down Thunderbirds in Game 6 to advance in WHL playoffs  Vancouver SunKENT, Wash. — The Vancouver Giants are going to the second round of the Western Hockey League playoffs for the first time since 2010.Jaden Joseph scored ...
  
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• Giants 5, Thunderbirds 1: Vancouver cruises to series win with demolition of Seattle on the road

  31-03-2019 08:42 via theprovince.com
  Tomas Vincour no longer has the last series-clinching game-winning goal for the Vancouver Giants.
  The Giants beat the Seattle Thunderbirds 5-1 Saturday night at the ShoWare Center in Kent, Wash., to clinch the best-of-seven opening-round set in six games and, more important, win the franchise’s first postseason match-up since 2010.
  Vancouver beat Portland in six games in the second round that spring, Vincour scoring the deciding marker in a 3-1 game on April 13, 2010, that sent the Giants
  
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• Whitecaps 0, Sounders 0: Caps earn some relief along with some belief

  31-03-2019 08:39 via theprovince.com
  There it was. The football gods had finally smiled and blessed the Vancouver Whitecaps.
  A 93rd-minute penalty-kick call put the Caps on the cusp of beating the Seattle Sounders, their hated Cascadia Cup rivals who had marched into B.C. Place Saturday boasting a perfect record and an offence producing goals at a record rate.
  But the call went to video review, and when referee Robert Sibiga returned from the sideline monitor, he waved off the penalty to groans of disbelief from the 24,803 in atten
  
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