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• Steve Ewen: 5 key playoff players for WHL semifinal series between Giants, Royals

  04-04-2019 23:59 via theprovince.com
  This year’s Vancouver Giants were always going to be judged on how deep they went in the Western Hockey League playoffs.
  The Giants won their franchise’s first post-season series since 2009-10 when they eliminated the Seattle Thunderbirds in six games in the first round. They now face the Victoria Royals, a team they finished 29 points ahead of in the regular season.
  Vancouver is heavily favoured to reach the third round.
  The best-of-seven Western Conference semifinal series between
  
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• Chevron applies for licence to double production at proposed Kitimat LNG plant

  04-04-2019 23:55 via globalnews.ca
  The company is applying for a 40-year licence to export up to 28.23 billion cubic metres of natural gas per year.
  
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• Cryptocurrency firm owners fight suit that alleges they perpetrated a $30-million fraud

  04-04-2019 23:50 via vancouversun.com
  The owners of a pair of Vancouver cryptocurrency firms have denied perpetrating a $30-million fraud involving an initial coin offering, and maintain that they run a legitimate business
  Lisa Angela Cheng and Kevin Patrick Hobbs, who are the target of a B.C. civil forfeiture suit, say they “never misappropriated funds,” in a written statement provided to Postmedia.
  “We intend to defend vigorously and to present a complete and truthful narrative for the court. We are confident tha
  
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• ‘Tinseltown’ for sale: Vancouver’s International Village mall hits the market

  04-04-2019 23:44 via globalnews.ca
  Realtors have not listed a price for the property, but BC Assessment valued it at $45.65 million in 2018. 
  
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• 5 Things to do this weekend: Friday, April 5, 2019

  04-04-2019 23:44 via globalnews.ca
  Here are your five things to do this weekend around the province including the Log Home Show and the BC Farm Museum
  
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• What's up for Metro Vancouver in year 2050: Regional planners present four scenarios - Straight.com

  04-04-2019 23:42 via straight.com
  What's up for Metro Vancouver in year 2050: Regional planners present four scenarios  Straight.comPlanners with Metro Vancouver and TransLink come up with long-range forecasts.
  
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• 5 Things to do this weekend: Thursday, April 4, 2019

  04-04-2019 23:41 via globalnews.ca
  Here are your five things to do this weekend around the province including the cherry blossom festival and Birding for Beginners
  
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• 23 places to get delicious cheap eats in Vancouver - Daily Hive

  04-04-2019 23:31 via dailyhive.com
  23 places to get delicious cheap eats in Vancouver  Daily HiveWhether it's tacos, sushi, pizza, or burgers, this city's got a cheap dish for every occasion. Here are 22 of Vancouver's top spots fors cheap eats.
  
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• How to increase your intelligence at any age

  04-04-2019 23:15 via globalnews.ca
  In his new book “Smarter Next Year: The Revolutionary Science for a Smarter, Happier You,” author Dr. David Bardsley provides the tools to take your mind into your own hands and stave off the effects of time.
  
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• Chevron's supersized Kitimat LNG project a 'glimmer of hope' for struggling gas producers

  04-04-2019 23:15 via vancouversun.com
  CALGARY — After years of delays and project cancellations, the natural gas industry can finally cheer for a newly expanded LNG export project on the West Coast.
  Chevron Canada Ltd. and Woodside Energy Ltd. filed an application this week to supersize its Kitimat LNG project to a 18-million-tonne-per-annum project with a 40-year export license, rather than the 10-mtpa export facility for a shorter period.
  “I would look at it as a positive signal to the natural gas producers specificall
  
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• Six men convicted in Vancouver kidnapping and double-slaying

  04-04-2019 22:51 via vancouversun.com
  Six men were convicted Thursday in connection with the fatal shootings of two people in an east Vancouver home that were witnessed by a young boy and were followed by the abduction and torturing of a man.
  B.C. Supreme Court Justice Arne Silverman found Harinam Cox, Gopal Figueredo, Shamil Ali, Erian Acosta, Elwood Bradbury and Matthew Stewart guilty of a number of offences including kidnapping, extortion, aggravated assault and manslaughter.
  The accused were arrested after a man, who cannot be i
  
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• Patrick Johnston: Rafferty makes Canucks debut, Virtanen gets back in against Predators

  04-04-2019 22:49 via theprovince.com
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. — It’s best to add “hockey” when doing a Google search for newest Canuck Brogan Rafferty.
  You might have heard: the former Quinnipiac University (Hamden, Conn.) defenceman shares a name and birth year with a convicted murderer.
  An Ohio TV station, reporting on the killings in 2011, incorrectly used a photo of Rafferty the Illinois hockey player, not the rural Ohio teen.
  The TV gaffe caused a bit of a stir for his family — something he can laugh abou
  
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• Off The Post podcast: Winnipeg Jets lead Canadian teams in odds to hoist Stanley Cup

  04-04-2019 22:43 via theprovince.com
  Mike Traikos joins Paul Chapman to talk about the state of the NHL headed into the playoffs.
  Mike talks about the potential for the Toronto Maple Leafs to go on a big playoff run.
  The podcast also covers the Montreal Canadiens chances of making the playoffs and if the club can consider this season successful without a playoff birth.
  Lastly the boys ponder what has to happen in Edmonton now that star Connor McDavid has publicly stated how angry he is with the team’s lack of progress.
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• REAL SCOOP: Young boys found firearm linked to shooting

  04-04-2019 22:40 via vancouversun.com
  Two boys playing in a creek on spring break last year founded a handgun that has been forensically linked to the 2008 shooting of Dennis Karbovanec. One of the boys took the stand at the Jamie Bacon trial Wednesday.
  Here’s my story:Bacon trial: Boy who found rusted handgun in a Mission
  creek testifiesKIM BOLAN
  Updated: April 3, 2019A young boy playing in a Mission creek during spring break last year came across a rusted handgun alleged to have been used in an attempted murder a decade earl
  
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• 27 things to do in Vancouver this weekend: April 5 to 7 - Daily Hive

  04-04-2019 22:40 via dailyhive.com
  27 things to do in Vancouver this weekend: April 5 to 7  Daily HivePower up your weekend with our picks of 27 fun things to do in Vancouver on Friday, April 5, Saturday, April 6, and Sunday, April 7! P!nk, BC Distilled Festival, ...
  
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• Public consultation begins for Granville Street Bridge makeover

  04-04-2019 22:36 via vancouversun.com
  Vancouver residents can have their say in the design of the Granville Street Bridge makeover, as the public consultation process launched April 4.
  The city is planning new cycling and pedestrian improvements across the bridge, which could include a cycling/walking path down the centre of the bridge with food carts and viewing areas.
  A conceptual visualization to showcase what might be possible with a Granville Bridge centre pathway raised above traffic.
  The city says there will also be opportuni
  
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• UPDATED: Canucks Game Day: Rafferty ‘thrown right into fire’ against pesky Predators

  04-04-2019 22:29 via theprovince.com
  NEXT GAME
  Thursday
  Vancouver Canucks vs. Nashville Predators
  5 p.m., Bridgestone Arena, TV: Sportsnet Pacific, Radio: Sportsnet 650 AMTHE BIG MATCHUP
  The spoilers vs. the superlative
  Incentive comes in many forms when you’re out of the playoffs. There are individual concerns, especially if you’re a free agent and want to leave the right impression, and the collective will to remind those heading to the playoffs that you plan to be there sooner than later.
  The Canucks will miss the pl
  
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• 6 men convicted in 2016 East Vancouver double-homicide - CBC.ca

  04-04-2019 22:26 via cbc.ca
  6 men convicted in 2016 East Vancouver double-homicide  CBC.caA B.C. Supreme Court judge convicted six men Thursday in connection with a pair of execution style-slayings in 2016 that preceded the brutal extortion of a ...
  
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• Vancouver's International Village mall – AKA Tinseltown – listed for sale

  04-04-2019 22:18
  
  The mall is one of a portfolio of three properties being marketed for sale by CBRE for an undisclosed price
  
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• Momentum building to ban smoking in B.C. condo buildings

  04-04-2019 22:11 via globalnews.ca
  A B.C. mom has presented a petition to the legislature calling on the province to make all multi-unit dwellings smoke-free as a default status.
  
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• Third case of measles recorded on Vancouver Island, total cases in B.C. now 23

  04-04-2019 22:10 via vancouversun.com
  VICTORIA — The number of confirmed cases of measles in B.C. has now climbed to 23, with a new case reported on Vancouver Island.
  Island Health confirms a person in the region has developed the highly infectious disease, pushing the number of cases to three, although officials say the latest one doesn’t appear related to the two confirmed last week.
  The health authority says individuals may have been exposed to measles if they were at two locations in Saanich between noon and 3 p.m. o
  
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• Here are 11 signature Chinese dishes you must try in Metro Vancouver this year

  04-04-2019 22:06 via vancouversun.com
  Vancouver has plenty of options for the best in Chinese cuisine – but have you tried these 11 signature dishes?
  The 11th annual Chinese Restaurant Award winners were announced this week, along with a Lifetime Achievement Award and the new Critics’ Choice Signature Dish Awards.
  Chinese master chef Leung Yiu Tong retired last month, shuttering his Hoi Tong Chinese Seafood Restaurant. The long-time chef was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award at a ceremony Tuesday at River Rock S
  
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• Here are 11 signature Chinese dishes you must try in Metro Vancouver this year - Vancouver Sun

  04-04-2019 22:04 via vancouversun.com
  Here are 11 signature Chinese dishes you must try in Metro Vancouver this year  Vancouver SunThe 11th annual Chinese Restaurant Award winners were announced this week, along with the new Critics' Choice Signature Dish Awards.
  
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• Man charged with child sex offences in B.C. also facing charges in Windsor, Ont.

  04-04-2019 22:03 via globalnews.ca
  Wesley Clarkson is facing charges in both B.C. and Ontario relating to alleged sexual assaults of minors.
  
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• CMHC defends new First Time Home Buyer Incentive’s purchase price limits

  04-04-2019 21:59
  
  Federal housing agency says more than 10 per cent of Metro Vancouver home purchases would fall within price cap
  
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• Two-vehicle accident involving RCMP truck closes Dilworth Drive in Kelowna

  04-04-2019 21:49 via globalnews.ca
  The accident reportedly involved a vehicle and the police truck travelling in opposite directions.
  
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• Ozzy Osbourne postpones all 2019 gigs after falling at home

  04-04-2019 21:43 via globalnews.ca
  All four of the Prince of Darkness' Canadian gigs will be rescheduled in 2020.
  
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• TransLink seeks public input on Surrey-Langley SkyTrain project

  04-04-2019 21:35 via globalnews.ca
  The public engagement plan includes an online survey and four open houses.
  
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• Confirmed measles cases in B.C. climbs to 23

  04-04-2019 21:31
  
  The third case of measles recorded on Vancouver Island, brings the total cases in B.C. to 23
  
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• Celine Dion to perform in Vancouver on her first world tour in over a decade

  04-04-2019 21:20
  
  The Courage World Tour kicks off this fall with four shows in Quebec
  
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• Six men convicted in Vancouver kidnapping and double slaying - Vancouver Sun

  04-04-2019 21:19 via vancouversun.com
  Six men convicted in Vancouver kidnapping and double slaying  Vancouver SunA judge concluded that all six accused were guilty in the drug-related slaying of two people in a Vancouver home and the abduction and torturing of another ...
  
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• Victim in North Vancouver shooting identified

  04-04-2019 21:04 via globalnews.ca
  Investigators have identified the victim in Tuesday's daytime shooting in North Vancouver as 32-year-old Ngoc Mai (Anita) Nguyen.
  
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• 33-year-old arrested for alleged sex assault of minors

  04-04-2019 21:02 via globalnews.ca
  New Westminster police have arrested a man accused of sexually assaulting children. Wesley Clarkson was convicted of similar offences in Ontario — and today investigators in Windsor say they have filed additional charges against him. As Tanya Beja reports police here, are now worried there could be more victims.
  
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• 'I can't believe this happened': North Van shooting victim identified as Anita Nguyen - The Province

  04-04-2019 20:56 via theprovince.com
  'I can't believe this happened': North Van shooting victim identified as Anita Nguyen  The ProvinceNgoc Mai (Anita) Nguyen is not expected to survive, say homicide detectives.
  
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• Public asked to weigh in on planned upgrades to Granville Bridge

  04-04-2019 20:55 via globalnews.ca
  The city is proposing changes to make the bridge more accessible to cyclists and pedestrians, which could involve the removal of two to four car lanes.
  
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• Vancouver Convention Centre: 10 cool things you might not know

  04-04-2019 20:48
  
  In honour of its tenth anniversary, here are 10 things you should know about the Vancouver Convention Centre
  
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• North Vancouver shooting victim identified as Anita Nguyen

  04-04-2019 20:46 via theprovince.com
  Homicide detectives have identified the victim of a targeted shooting in North Vancouver on Tuesday as 32-year-old Ngoc Mai (Anita) Nguyen.
  The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team is also asking for help to find the shooter. Woman on life support after daylight shooting in North Vancouver's Central Lonsdale neighbourhood
  Shortly before 11 a.m., North Vancouver RCMP responded to a report of shots fired in the 1100-block of Lonsdale Avenue.
  First responders arrived to find Nguyen with gunshot w
  
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• Travel Best Bets: Traveling abroad with your pet

  04-04-2019 20:45 via globalnews.ca
  From having a permit to carry-on rules, travel consultant Claire Newell explains what you need to know before traveling abroad with your pet.
  
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• B.C. Lions offensive lineman Jovan Olafioye retires

  04-04-2019 20:12 via theprovince.com
  B.C. Lions offensive lineman Jovan Olafioye, one of the most decorated players in franchise history, announced his retirement on Thursday.
  The 31-year-old spent eight seasons with the Leos, earning six CFL All-Star selections, seven as a West Division All-Star, three West Division nominations as most outstanding lineman and the CFL’s top lineman award in 2012.
  Offensive lineman Jovan Olafioye is retiring from football.
  “I’m incredibly grateful for my time in the CFL and as a me
  
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• 5 restaurants serving epic Easter brunch buffets in Vancouver - Daily Hive

  04-04-2019 20:07 via dailyhive.com
  5 restaurants serving epic Easter brunch buffets in Vancouver  Daily HiveLavish brunch buffets with decadent multi-station offerings are coming right up – Vancouver's got Easter on lock when it comes to brunch.
  
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• DAZN signs three-year deal for English Premier League rights in Canada

  04-04-2019 20:06 via theprovince.com
  DAZN confirmed Wednesday it has secured Canadian broadcast rights for the English Premier League for the next three seasons, adding to the sports streaming service’s soccer arsenal.
  DAZN already shows the Champions and Europa League, French, Italian, Japanese, Spanish and Turkish league soccer as well as England’s Carabao Cup in Canada. It also shows MLS content, having taken over in Canada what had been the MLS Live streaming service.
  The EPL acquisition was first reported in Decemb
  
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• Style in the City: Veronika Novotny

  04-04-2019 20:00 via vancouversun.com
  Name: Veronika Novotny
  Occupation: Blogger & Photographer
  Personal style in one word: Feminine
  Social media: @veronika_novotny
  What she loves about this look: “It’s effortless, modern and always helps me feel pulled together. I love outfits that can take me from meetings to cocktails.”
  Love Veronika’s look? Here are a few items to help you recreate it. The jacket 
  A chic leather jacket is the perfect transitional piece. The layering item, lik
  
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• Spring fashion: 5 handbags to buy now

  04-04-2019 20:00 via vancouversun.com
  This spring, handbags are getting bolder and brighter than we have seen in recent seasons.
  While classic silhouettes will always be in style, the new “It” accessories feature unique shapes, bright pops of colour, unexpected materials — and more. So, basically, they’re the pieces in your wardrobe that are guaranteed to add an extra dose of style to all your outfits this season.
  From straw totes to punchy pouches, here are five handbags that caught our attention this spring
  
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• Spring beauty: Dior makeup artist talks top trends

  04-04-2019 20:00 via vancouversun.com
  Spoiler alert: Good skin is in.
  While eye-catching shadow shades and bold hues on the lips will always be in style — with variations on colour, of course — the emphasis in recent seasons has been set firmly on skin. From glowing highlight to an I-woke-up-like-this freshness, the spotlight for makeup artists has been all about creating the perfect canvas.
  And, that obsession with a camera-ready complexion is set to continue this spring and summer.
  To learn more, we asked Daniel Martin
  
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• Real estate slowdown in major cities has ‘silver lining’ for buyers: Royal LePage

  04-04-2019 20:00
  
  Decline in home prices in B.C. and slowing price growth across Canada provides opportunity to get into market, says real estate brokerage
  
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• International: 20 bestselling books for the week of March 30

  04-04-2019 20:00 via vancouversun.com
  Where the Crawdads Sing, by Della Owens.
  HARDCOVER FICTION
  1. Where the Crawdads Sing by Della Owens
  2. Run Away by Harlan Coben
  3. Celtic Empire by Clive Cussler and Dirk Cussler
  4. Wolf Pack by C.J. Box
  5. Silent Night by Danielle Steel
  6. The Chef by James Patterson and Max DiLallo
  7. Cemetery Road by Greg Iles
  8. The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
  9. Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid
  10. The Malta Exchange by Steve BerryHARDCOVER NON-FICTION
  1. The Right Side of History by
  
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• For Leah Alexandra Jewelry designer Leah Belford, it's all about the gemstones

  04-04-2019 20:00 via vancouversun.com
  Leah Belford stands in her airy Gastown office chatting about her latest designs. With her sleek blond bob, vintage Levi’s jeans and casual button-down shirt, she’s every bit as chic as one might imagine her to be.
  One quick scroll through her Instagram feed yields a carefully curated stream of beautifully shot and selected images, ranging from close-ups of her delicate designs for her jewelry brand, Leah Alexandra, to snapshots of Belford, stylishly dressed, in stunning locales such
  
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• UPDATE: Body removed from City Park in Kelowna

  04-04-2019 19:50 via globalnews.ca
  Police in Kelowna are investigating the discovery of a body in City Park on Thursday.
  
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• Body discovered in lake at Kelowna City Park

  04-04-2019 19:50 via globalnews.ca
  Police in Kelowna are investigating the discovery of a body in City Park on Thursday.
  
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• Hazmat team called to downtown Vancouver after ‘errant drill’ pierces vehicle fuel tank - Global News

  04-04-2019 19:33 via globalnews.ca
  Hazmat team called to downtown Vancouver after ‘errant drill’ pierces vehicle fuel tank  Global NewsBarclay Street was closed between Thurlow Street and Burrard Street while crews worked to contain and absorb the spilled fuel.
  
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