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• Large fire erupts at Chilliwack business

  02-05-2019 23:53 via globalnews.ca
  A major fire in Chilliwack had crews busy on Thursday. Flames were captured shooting through the roof of “Target Steel Sales” along 4th Avenue.
  
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• Vancouver police seek witnesses to Downtown Eastside assault

  02-05-2019 23:51 via theprovince.com
  Vancouver police are seeking witnesses to an assault in the Downtown Eastside that left a man with serious injuries. Read More
  
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• North Vancouver soccer player Ciara McCormack blows the whistle on alleged abuse - North Shore News

  02-05-2019 23:44 via nsnews.com
  North Vancouver soccer player Ciara McCormack blows the whistle on alleged abuse  North Shore NewsOn Wednesday, April 17, something extraordinary happened at BC Place during an MLS game between the Vancouver Whitecaps and LA Galaxy. With about ...
  
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• Alberta's 'turn-off-taps' law makes gas price jumps and shortages real

  02-05-2019 23:41 via vancouversun.com
  Get ready for higher gasoline prices and shortages in British Columbia and a supply surplus on the Prairies if Alberta Premier Jason Kenney uses a newly proclaimed law to restrict fuel exports to its western neighbour, say industry experts and court documents. Read More
  
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• B.C. house leaders receive McLachlin report on allegations against clerk, sergeant-at-arms

  02-05-2019 23:40 via globalnews.ca
  The report is now in the hands of NDP house leader Mike Farnworth, Liberal house leader Mary Polak and Green house leader Sonia Furstenau.
  
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• These super-affordable wine events pair Vancouver's coolest eats with terrific sips - Vancouver Is Awesome

  02-05-2019 23:38 via vancouverisawesome.com
  These super-affordable wine events pair Vancouver's coolest eats with terrific sips  Vancouver Is AwesomeTop Drop is considered one of Vancouver's coolest wine events, and this year's line up of events is absolutely killer. Taking place over two nights this May, Top ...
  
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• Vancouver police looking for witnesses in Downtown Eastside assault

  02-05-2019 23:24
  
  A man in his 50s was found Sunday morning injured in the washroom at the Carnegie Centre
  
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• Buy a beer to rebuild the White Rock pier

  02-05-2019 23:24 via vancouversun.com
  Next time you enjoy a beer along White Rock's waterfront, you may be helping rebuild the city's storm-damaged pier. Read More
  
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• OEB Breakfast Co. reveals opening date for its Vancouver location - Daily Hive

  02-05-2019 23:20 via dailyhive.com
  OEB Breakfast Co. reveals opening date for its Vancouver location  Daily HiveIf you've ever lived in Calgary, or known someone that does, chances are you've either tried or caught wind of the epic eats from OEB Breakfast Co.
  
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• Man found injured in public bathroom near Vancouver community centre - CTV News

  02-05-2019 23:19 via bc.ctvnews.ca
  Man found injured in public bathroom near Vancouver community centre  CTV NewsPolice are asking witnesses to come forward following what investigators believe was an assault near a Vancouver community centre.
  
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• Man found injured in bathroom of Vancouver community centre - CTV News

  02-05-2019 23:19 via bc.ctvnews.ca
  Man found injured in bathroom of Vancouver community centre  CTV NewsPolice are asking witnesses to come forward following what investigators believe was an assault at a Vancouver community centre.
  
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• Metro Vancouver's 'Pee and Poo' mascots are going on a summer tour - Vancouver Courier

  02-05-2019 23:13 via vancourier.com
  Metro Vancouver's 'Pee and Poo' mascots are going on a summer tour  Vancouver CourierYou heard it here first: Pee and Poo – Metro Vancouver's beloved Unflushable's campaign mascots – are going on a summer tour.
  
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• Metro Vancouver’s 'Pee and Poo' mascots are going on a summer tour

  02-05-2019 23:13
  
  You heard it here first: Pee and Poo – Metro Vancouver’s beloved Unflushable’s campaign mascots – are going on a summer tour
  
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• One dead following fiery crash at Peace Arch border crossing - Vancouver Sun

  02-05-2019 23:03 via vancouversun.com
  One dead following fiery crash at Peace Arch border crossing  Vancouver SunSurrey RCMP say the accident involved a Porsche Cayenne SUV and a Toyota Sienna van.
  
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• 5 Things to do this weekend: Friday, May 3, 2019

  02-05-2019 23:02 via globalnews.ca
  Here are your five things to do this weekend around the province including the Playland opening, the Veg Expo and the Sol Fiesta
  
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• This hilarious Instagram account shares bizarre book titles at the Vancouver Library - Daily Hive

  02-05-2019 23:00 via dailyhive.com
  This hilarious Instagram account shares bizarre book titles at the Vancouver Library  Daily HiveWhen it comes to the sheer variety of topics you can discover all in one spot, few places hold more offerings than a public library.
  
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• Surveillance video shows fatal 1998 MVA at Peace Arch border crossing

  02-05-2019 23:00 via globalnews.ca
  **Original Air Date: September 16, 1999** A high-speed impact at the Peace Arch border crossing in 1998 led to the death of two teen girls by a 27-year-old Washington State woman. John Daly reports.
  
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• 5 Things to do this weekend: Thursday, May 2, 2019

  02-05-2019 23:00 via globalnews.ca
  Here are your five things to do this weekend around the province including Burnaby Blooms and May the 4th at the Space Centre
  
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• Hitmen wooed by Woo, trade for Canucks prospect on WHL draft day

  02-05-2019 22:55 via theprovince.com
  Some Vancouver Canucks fans undoubtedly became Calgary Hitmen fans Thursday morning. Read More
  
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• Fiery crash causes traffic chaos near Peace Arch border crossing

  02-05-2019 22:46 via vancouversun.com
  One person is in hospital following a fiery, multi-vehicle collision at the Peace Arch crossing that caused traffic jams on both sides of the border Thursday morning. Read More
  
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• 3 awesome new bucket list brunches to try in Vancouver - Daily Hive

  02-05-2019 22:42 via dailyhive.com
  3 awesome new bucket list brunches to try in Vancouver  Daily HiveWhile there is a huge selection of awesome brunches in Vancouver, there are a few new and noteworthy ones you've got to make a priority.
  
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• Is it worth buying gas in the U.S.? This Metro Vancouver man's app has the answer - Vancouver Is Awesome

  02-05-2019 22:41 via vancouverisawesome.com
  Is it worth buying gas in the U.S.? This Metro Vancouver man's app has the answer  Vancouver Is AwesomeA Coquitlam man has a created a mobile app to help people calculate whether it's worth driving to the U.S. to pick up gasoline.
  
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• David Tendeck finding his game as Giants get ready for high-powered Raiders

  02-05-2019 22:41 via theprovince.com
  David Tendeck's game is going in the right direction at just the right time for the Vancouver Giants. Read More
  
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• B.C. study finds no mental health benefits to eating human placenta

  02-05-2019 22:40 via vancouversun.com
  New research debunks the supposed mental health benefits of eating your own placenta. Read More
  
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• Investigative report finished into alleged B.C. legislature wrongdoing

  02-05-2019 22:32 via vancouversun.com
  VICTORIA — An independent report into allegations of wrongdoing by the top two staffers at the B.C. legislature is complete, but it's unclear when or if it will be made public. Read More
  
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• B.C. Appeal Court says American Indigenous man has right to hunt in Canada

  02-05-2019 22:31 via vancouversun.com
  The British Columbia Court of Appeal has upheld an American Indigenous man’s right to hunt in Canada because his ancestors traditionally did so. Read More
  
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• This month's hottest art party is coming to the Vancouver Art Gallery - Daily Hive

  02-05-2019 22:30 via dailyhive.com
  This month's hottest art party is coming to the Vancouver Art Gallery  Daily HiveCurated by Simranpreet Anand and Stephanie Bokenfohr, the late-night art party FUSE is set to harness the power of gesture in creative forms.
  
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• Grouse Grind opens tomorrow for the 2019 hiking season

  02-05-2019 22:26
  
  Calling all hiking enthusiasts!
  
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• 'Prolific ticket scammer' Shaun Nixon arrested again, this time in Vancouver - CBC.ca

  02-05-2019 22:25 via cbc.ca
  'Prolific ticket scammer' Shaun Nixon arrested again, this time in Vancouver  CBC.caA man who has had several run-ins with law enforcement officers for allegedly defrauding people with fake tickets has been arrested yet again, Peel Regional ...
  
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• There is 'low evidence of overbuilding' housing in Metro Vancouver: report - Daily Hive

  02-05-2019 22:21 via dailyhive.com
  There is 'low evidence of overbuilding' housing in Metro Vancouver: report  Daily HiveA new analysis of the stability of the housing market in Metro Vancouver has found that there is currently "low evidence" of overbuilding and overheating.
  
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• Man and his female hostage both fatally shot by police in Surrey: IIO

  02-05-2019 22:21 via vancouversun.com
  A man and a woman who died following a hostage taking and shootout in Surrey’s Central City area in March were shot by police, the Independent Investigations Office says. Read More
  
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• Video captures fiery collision near Peace Arch border crossing

  02-05-2019 22:11 via globalnews.ca
  Roads leading to and from the Peace Arch border crossing are closed Thursday afternoon following a two-vehicle collision. Social media video captured the fiery scene moments after the crash.
  
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• Ed Willes: Vancouver Giants coach has thrived on a road less travelled

  02-05-2019 22:11 via theprovince.com
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• 20 Vancouver concerts this weekend, May 3 to 5 - Straight.com

  02-05-2019 22:10 via straight.com
  20 Vancouver concerts this weekend, May 3 to 5  Straight.comBlues-rock, indie-soul, swing-jazz, dream-pop, Ween: take your pick.
  
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• Grouse Grind opens for season on Friday

  02-05-2019 22:09 via vancouversun.com
  The Grouse Grind, Metro Vancouver's favourite calf-breaking climb, officially opens Friday at 6:15 a.m. Read More
  
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• Health Canada recalls baby sleepers due to flammability hazard

  02-05-2019 21:59 via vancouversun.com
  Health Canada has ordered the recall of a line of infant sleepers due to a flammability hazard. Read More
  
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• 1 person dead, 1 in hospital, Peace Arch border crossing closed due to fiery collision

  02-05-2019 21:39 via globalnews.ca
  All traffic is being re-routed to the Pacific Highway border crossing.
  
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• 47 things to do in Metro Vancouver on Friday, May 3 - Straight.com

  02-05-2019 21:10 via straight.com
  47 things to do in Metro Vancouver on Friday, May 3  Straight.comLooking for something to do on Friday? The Straight's got you covered. Here are 47 events happening in or around Vancouver on Friday, May 3. CONCERTS.
  
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• How to grill the perfect steak with butter

  02-05-2019 21:08 via globalnews.ca
  Barbeque champion Rusty Johnson shows the best way to grill a steak and shares details of the upcoming Canadian Festival of Chili and BBQ.
  
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• The Grouse Grind is opening tomorrow for the 2019 season - Vancouver Is Awesome

  02-05-2019 21:00 via vancouverisawesome.com
  The Grouse Grind is opening tomorrow for the 2019 season  Vancouver Is AwesomeGrouse Mountain has announced that the beloved Grouse Grind, otherwise known as "Mother Nature's Stairmaster," will open on Friday, May 3.
  
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• Jane's Walk offers walking tours of Vancouver - CityNews Vancouver

  02-05-2019 20:49 via citynews1130.com
  Jane's Walk offers walking tours of Vancouver  CityNews VancouverJane's Walk Vancouver begins Thursday with free walking tours around the city, including one that's all about Vancouverism and the design features that define ...
  
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• Birth of a notion: B.C. research debunks mental health benefits of eating your placenta

  02-05-2019 20:26
  
  A new study published today (May 2) has suggested there are no mental health benefits to eating your placenta.
  
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• Baby goat stolen from Vancouver Island ‘snuggle party’ still alive, say psychics - Global News

  02-05-2019 20:20 via globalnews.ca
  Baby goat stolen from Vancouver Island ‘snuggle party’ still alive, say psychics  Global NewsYellow Point Farms says it has been bombarded by offers of help to find the missing kid, including from three psychics.
  
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• Baby goat stolen from Vancouver Island ‘snuggle party’ still alive, say psychics

  02-05-2019 20:20 via globalnews.ca
  Yellow Point Farms says it has been bombarded by offers of help to find the missing kid, including from three psychics.
  
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• Movie Minute: A 60-second review of Seth Rogen's Long Shot

  02-05-2019 20:06 via vancouversun.com
  Will there be movie magic and chemistry between Charlize Theron and Seth Rogen or will the new film Long Shot be a cringe fest of Rogen prat falls and guffaws? Check out this week's Movie Minute with Postmedia film critic Dana Gee and Arts & Life editor Aleesha Harris to find out if this fish out of water story sinks or swims. Read More
  
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• Hastings race secretary survived broken back, broken neck and, when she could ride no more, broken heart, but now has the 'second-best' job in the world

  02-05-2019 20:06 via vancouversun.com
  Who would want a job like this? Nichelle Milner, that's who. Read More
  
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• Facing a $2-million shortfall, White Rock pier repairs to be covered by fundraising efforts

  02-05-2019 20:00 via globalnews.ca
  From selling the new planks to buying "a Beer for the Pier," a local fundraising committee has launched plenty of initiatives to help the city.
  
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• 9 dog-friendly patios in Vancouver you need to visit this summer - Daily Hive

  02-05-2019 20:00 via dailyhive.com
  9 dog-friendly patios in Vancouver you need to visit this summer  Daily HiveNext time you're planning a patio happy hour be sure to include your pooch as they are allowed at any of these dog-friendly patios.
  
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• Travel Best Bets: How to protect your money on trips

  02-05-2019 19:53 via globalnews.ca
  Avoid falling victim to scammers or pick-pockets on your next vacation with these expert tips from travel consultant Claire Newell.
  
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• Vancouver and Surrey rethinking redevelopment opportunities next to future SkyTrain - Daily Hive

  02-05-2019 19:45 via dailyhive.com
  Vancouver and Surrey rethinking redevelopment opportunities next to future SkyTrain  Daily HiveThe City of Vancouver and City of Surrey are engaged in land use planning processes for the corridors of the future SkyTrain extensions.
  
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