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• These unlicensed Vancouver cannabis dispensaries have been ordered to close - Vancouver Is Awesome

  01-06-2019 23:54 via vancouverisawesome.com
  These unlicensed Vancouver cannabis dispensaries have been ordered to close  Vancouver Is AwesomeCannabis dispensary owners who are not licensed by the City of Vancouver or the B.C. government, and have stayed open in defiance of federal law, lost a key ...
  
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• More smoky skies bulletins released for northern, eastern B.C. due to Alberta wildfires

  01-06-2019 23:47 via globalnews.ca
  A smoky skies bulletin remains in place for the southeastern corner of B.C. as wildfires burn out of control in northern Alberta.
  
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• Beer brings new moms together for support, reassurance

  01-06-2019 23:45
  
  A meetup group for new moms in the Tri-Cities has grown to more than 500 members in its first year. Where they meet might have something to do with it.
  
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• B.C. sending more firefighters to help battle Alberta wildfires

  01-06-2019 23:42 via vancouversun.com
  The BC Wildfire Service says it is sending more firefighters and support staff to Alberta to help battle several out of control blazes. Read More
  
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• Dive into the world of chalk art at this popular Metro Vancouver festival - Vancouver Is Awesome

  01-06-2019 23:21 via vancouverisawesome.com
  Dive into the world of chalk art at this popular Metro Vancouver festival  Vancouver Is AwesomeThe Chalk Art Experience is back, bringing together local and international chalk artists with a full day of entertainment.
  
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• B.C. RCMP head says ‘fulsome review’ underway into 2012 interrogation of sex assault victim

  01-06-2019 22:39 via globalnews.ca
  The commanding officer of the B.C. RCMP also confirmed an external review model is being established to investigate sexual assault cases.
  
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• This Metro Vancouver Japanese restaurant makes a sushi sandwich - Vancouver Is Awesome

  01-06-2019 22:29 via vancouverisawesome.com
  This Metro Vancouver Japanese restaurant makes a sushi sandwich  Vancouver Is AwesomeMetro Vancouver Japanese restaurant Sushi Oyama has created a sushi sandwich. The Green Sandwich consists of shrimp, masago, avocado and mayo.
  
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• Boats sailing in Vancouver Island waters as 20th Van Isle 360 race begins - Ladysmith Chronicle

  01-06-2019 22:00 via ladysmithchronicle.com
  Boats sailing in Vancouver Island waters as 20th Van Isle 360 race begins  Ladysmith ChronicleComox, Campbell River, Port Hardy and Victoria among stops in two-week international yacht race.
  
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• Boats sailing in Vancouver Island waters as Van Isle 360 race begins - Sooke News Mirror

  01-06-2019 21:59 via sookenewsmirror.com
  Boats sailing in Vancouver Island waters as Van Isle 360 race begins  Sooke News MirrorComox, Campbell River, Port Hardy and Victoria among stops in two-week international yacht race.
  
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• Former U.S. president Barack Obama tells Canadians there's 'hope in a dark age'

  01-06-2019 21:40
  
  "I believe the long-term trajectory of humanity is in a positive direction"
  
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• Spontaneous combustion sparks fire at Sicamous landfill

  01-06-2019 21:17 via globalnews.ca
  Fire started in wood chip pile, then spread to nearby wood waste pile.
  
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• Child hospitalized after falling from 2nd-storey window in Vancouver - CBC.ca

  01-06-2019 21:10 via cbc.ca
  Child hospitalized after falling from 2nd-storey window in Vancouver  CBC.caA child was hospitalized on Friday after falling out of a two storey window in Vancouver.
  
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• Australian snowboarder loses lawsuit alleging Grouse Mountain left him quadriplegic

  01-06-2019 21:08 via globalnews.ca
  Jason Apps was snowboarding in March 2016 when he went off an XL jump in the terrain park and fell.
  
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• 44 things to do in Metro Vancouver on Sunday, June 2 - Straight.com

  01-06-2019 21:00 via straight.com
  44 things to do in Metro Vancouver on Sunday, June 2  Straight.comLooking for something to do on Sunday? The Straight's got you covered. Here are 44 events happening in or around Vancouver on Sunday, June 2.
  
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• Pay parking comes into effect today at Vancouver's Granville Island

  01-06-2019 20:44 via vancouversun.com
  Visitors to Vancouver's popular tourist destination Granville Island now have to pay for parking during peak hours. Read More
  
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• Councillor quits Surrey mayor's Safe Surrey Coalition party

  01-06-2019 20:27 via vancouversun.com
  Coun. Steven Pettigrew has split from Mayor Doug McCallum's Safe Surrey Coalition party. Read More
  
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• Treasure seekers out looking for silver and gold in Calgary - CTV News Calgary

  01-06-2019 20:26 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  Treasure seekers out looking for silver and gold in Calgary  CTV News CalgaryThe day that many people have been waiting for is finally here as the search for $100,000 in buried treasure is on. Gold Hunt, started by a group of entrepreneurs, was unveiled earlier this month and is touted as a 'childhood dream' of the organizers. The event consists of a search for a chest filled with gold and silver coins where participants are guided by a map and clues they purchased from the Gold Hunt t
  
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• REAL SCOOP: Brothers Keepers expanding to other parts of BC

  01-06-2019 20:26 via vancouversun.com
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• Pay parking comes into effect today at Vancouver's Granville Island - Vancouver Sun

  01-06-2019 20:20 via vancouversun.com
  Pay parking comes into effect today at Vancouver's Granville Island  Vancouver SunParking is still free between the hours of 6 p.m. to 11 a.m..
  
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• 27 things to do in Vancouver this weekend: May 31 to June 2 - Daily Hive

  01-06-2019 20:06 via dailyhive.com
  27 things to do in Vancouver this weekend: May 31 to June 2  Daily HiveJune is here and so is the weekend! Celebrate both by checking out these 27 Vancouver events happening on Friday, May 31, Saturday, June 1, and Sunday, ...
  
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• Makeover: A new look for spring

  01-06-2019 20:00 via vancouversun.com
  Erica Weiss, is a 36-year-old high school art teacher. Her hair was feeling long and drab and wanted a style that would make her hair look full and fun for spring. Read More
  
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• Five reasons to see Amanda Palmer

  01-06-2019 20:00 via vancouversun.com
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• D-Day veteran looks back on role as U-boat hunter before and during invasion

  01-06-2019 20:00 via vancouversun.com
  In many ways it was a relief when D-Day finally went ahead, said Trevor Shuckburgh. Read More
  
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• All You Need to Know About Billie Eilish in Vancouver - Straight.com

  01-06-2019 19:08 via straight.com
  All You Need to Know About Billie Eilish in Vancouver  Straight.comMost teenagers have no idea what they want to do with their lives, but Billie Eilish is already doing it. The 17-year-old singer's debut album, When We All Fall ...
  
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• Fred Lee’s Social Network: ARThritis Soiree raises The Roof at the Fairmont

  01-06-2019 19:00 via theprovince.com
  PAIN RELIEF: Arthritis Research Canada’s seventh annual ARThritis Soiree received a $2 million boost from B.C’s provincial government. Health Minister Adrian Dix made the announcement at the annual fundraiser, a lavish cocktail party, held at The Roof of the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. The cash injection catapulted the event’s final tally to a record $2,355,000 in support of life-saving arthritis research. Read More
  
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• GardenWorks: Pollinator Plants

  01-06-2019 18:51 via globalnews.ca
  Attract butterflies, hummingbirds & bees to your garden. Scott from GardenWorks shares his favourite pollinator plants.
  
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• The province’s lowest paid workers are getting a pay hike.

  01-06-2019 18:33 via globalnews.ca
  Effective, June 1st BC has raised its minimum wage by $1.20. We chat with BC Federation of Labour President Laird Cronk about whether the incremental increase goes far enough.
  
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• Back to Salt Lake City: Canucks to face Kings in Utah again for pre-season tilt

  01-06-2019 18:21 via theprovince.com
  For the second season in a row, the Vancouver Canucks will head to the shores of the Great Salt Lake as part of their pre-season schedule. Read More
  
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• Douglas Todd: Canada vs U.S. immigration policy: Five differences, five similarities

  01-06-2019 18:16 via vancouversun.com
  In a rare gesture of supposed moderation, U.S. President Donald Trump has proposed that his country follow the lead of Canada in regards to the kind of people it welcomes as immigrants. Read More
  
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• Pay parking comes into effect across all of Granville Island starting today

  01-06-2019 18:00 via globalnews.ca
  Starting Saturday, all parking stalls will have to be paid for within the peak hours of 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  
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• Vancouver Weather: A summery start to June

  01-06-2019 17:55 via vancouversun.com
  VANCOUVER, B.C.: Saturday, June 1. It's a sunny and warm start to June, with temperatures expected to reach a pleasant 20 C and 24 C inland, according to Environment and Climate Change Canada. The agency is also reminding folks that although the temperature isn't scorching, the UV index is at 8 today or "very high." Overnight, expect a low of around 13 C and then on Sunday the region should see a mix of sun and cloud, with highs of 20 C and 24 C inland. Looking ahead to next week, it starts
  
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• Toronto Raptors street celebrations bring back memories of riot-scarred Vancouver - Straight.com

  01-06-2019 17:55 via straight.com
  Toronto Raptors street celebrations bring back memories of riot-scarred Vancouver  Straight.comThe street parties brought a great deal of euphoria to the city—until the Canucks lost Game 7.
  
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• Vancouver Weather: A summery start to June - Vancouver Sun

  01-06-2019 17:52 via vancouversun.com
  Vancouver Weather: A summery start to June  Vancouver SunVANCOUVER, B.C.: Saturday, June 1. It's a sunny and warm start to June, with temperatures expected to reach a pleasant 20 C and 24 C inland, according to ...
  
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• Removing hedges one way to fire smart your home, says Kelowna fire chief

  01-06-2019 17:30 via globalnews.ca
  Okanagan fire departments are urging homeowners to be fire smart and vigilant in their community.
  
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• B.C. Court of Appeal orders unlicensed Vancouver cannabis dispensaries to close - Vancouver Courier

  01-06-2019 17:30 via vancourier.com
  B.C. Court of Appeal orders unlicensed Vancouver cannabis dispensaries to close  Vancouver CourierCannabis dispensary owners who are not licensed by the City of Vancouver or the B.C. government, and have stayed open in defiance of federal law, lost a key ...
  
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• B.C. Court of Appeal orders unlicensed Vancouver cannabis dispensaries to close

  01-06-2019 17:30
  
  All non-provincially licensed Vancouver cannabis dispensaries have been ordered to close
  
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• Raising awareness for PTSD

  01-06-2019 17:18 via globalnews.ca
  An event raising awareness for those affected by PTSD is taking place in Vancouver. The event organizer, Terrance Kosikar, shares his personal experience and why he is on a mission to de-stigmatize the condition.
  
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• MMIWG report: Relatives, friends have cautious hope for meaningful change

  01-06-2019 17:17 via vancouversun.com
  When Lori Davis spoke last year at the national Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, she knew her teary testimony would do nothing to bring back her sister Carol or provide answers in the 30-year-old unsolved murder. Read More
  
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• $39 three-course dinner might be Vancouver's best-kept fine dining secret - Vancouver Courier

  01-06-2019 17:00 via vancourier.com
  $39 three-course dinner might be Vancouver's best-kept fine dining secret  Vancouver CourierThis Vancouver veteran fine dining spot is serving up an incredible dinner deal nightly.
  
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• $39 three-course dinner might be Vancouver’s best-kept fine dining secret

  01-06-2019 17:00
  
  This Vancouver veteran fine dining spot is serving up an incredible dinner deal nightly
  
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• How to spend three days in Quebec City

  01-06-2019 16:51 via vancouversun.com
  It is the only walled city in Canada. It's steeped in military and religious history, has cobblestone streets and can easily be confused for someplace in Europe. Old Quebec, one of North America’s oldest settlements houses enough significant monuments, and national historic sites that it was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985. Read More
  
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• FairTradeWorks DIY Projects

  01-06-2019 16:44 via globalnews.ca
  Don’t break the bank on your next home renovation. Fiona Forbes gets some great DIY tips and tricks from Ivonny with FairTradeWorks.
  
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• This new reality show offers a glimpse into the lives of two Vancouver influencers (Video)

  01-06-2019 16:30
  
  Goat-milking gone glam, hilarious banter, and family drama are just a few of the things to expect in the new Vancouver-filmed reality show
  
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• The Vancouver Canucks' Top Three Defensemen of All-Time - The Hockey Writers

  01-06-2019 15:38 via thehockeywriters.com
  The Vancouver Canucks' Top Three Defensemen of All-Time  The Hockey WritersThis is my third in a series of posts about Vancouver Canucks history. Previously, I have written posts about the three best Canucks forwards and about the three ...
  
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• Vancouver's Punjabi Market prepares for milestone anniversary - CBC.ca

  01-06-2019 15:00 via cbc.ca
  Vancouver's Punjabi Market prepares for milestone anniversary  CBC.caKewal Singh Pabla's Himalaya Restaurant, at the corner of Main Street and East 50th Avenue, is nearly as old as the market itself. (Evan Mitsui/CBC).
  
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• Willow + Oak a draw for first-time buyers

  01-06-2019 14:47 via vancouversun.com
  Build it and they will come. Not too long ago, that’s pretty much all a developer of multi-family housing in the Lower Mainland had to do. These days, with home sales falling and buyers being more discerning about where they put their money, the market is much more complicated. But Janine Mackie, sales manager at Main Street Homes, believes there’s still healthy demand for homes that offer real value, particularly for first-time buyers. Read More
  
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• The Home Front: A chat with outdoor furniture experts Paola Lenti

  01-06-2019 14:24 via vancouversun.com
  Furniture by Italy's Paola Lenti can be found everywhere from high-end celebrity homes to the latest W Hotel (the Palm) in Dubai to the Norman Foster-designed Dolder Grand Hotel in Zurich. Founded in Italy, 20 years ago, Lenti was one of the first designers to produce such outdoor furniture. It's a market, her sister Anna Lenti says, that has changed dramatically over the past two decades. Read More
  
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• Sold (Bought): North Van condo has plenty of amenities

  01-06-2019 14:10 via vancouversun.com
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• Dads in drag: Vancouver couple brings dress-up to children's festival - CBC.ca

  01-06-2019 14:00 via cbc.ca
  Dads in drag: Vancouver couple brings dress-up to children's festival  CBC.caTwo local drag queens are set to light up the Vancouver International Children's Festival with equal parts silliness and sass in a child-friendly drag show this ...
  
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