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• 5 Things to do this weekend: Thursday, June 13, 2019

  13-06-2019 23:46 via globalnews.ca
  Here are your five things to do this weekend around the province including the BC Highland Games and Car Free Day Vancouver
  
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• B.C. saw record high number of human-bear conflicts this spring

  13-06-2019 23:44 via vancouversun.com
  Conflicts between humans and bears in B.C. are on the rise, according to B.C.'s wildlife conservation service. Read More
  
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• Abbotsford first responders to summit Mt. Baker in memory of Const. John Davidson

  13-06-2019 23:30 via globalnews.ca
  "We thought it would be a neat way to go the top, do a memorial of some sort, and have John always looking down on our department and on our city."
  
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• Patrick Johnston: St. Louis serves up a defensive ‘Blues-print’ to win a Stanley Cup

  13-06-2019 23:18 via theprovince.com
  The strength of the Blues' defence is about size but that's only the beginning of the story. A glimpse at the Blues' shot charts lays out a clear message: opposing teams struggle to get shots from quality scoring spots. Read More
  
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• No rule changes forthcoming, WHL commissioner says as Kelowna AGM concludes

  13-06-2019 23:14 via globalnews.ca
  WHL commissioner says he's looking forward to Kelowna hosting the 2020 Memorial Cup.
  
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• Federal, B.C. ministers in Vancouver for money laundering meeting - The Province

  13-06-2019 22:09 via theprovince.com
  Federal, B.C. ministers in Vancouver for money laundering meeting  The ProvinceB.C. did not get an answer Thursday on how Ottawa will apportion and use more than $160 million promised to combat money laundering.
  
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• Federal, B.C. ministers in Vancouver for money laundering meeting

  13-06-2019 22:06 via vancouversun.com
  Provincial representatives did not get an answer Thursday on how Ottawa will apportion and use more than $160 million promised to combat money laundering over the next five years. Read More
  
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• One man dead in fiery semi-truck crash on Deltaport Way

  13-06-2019 21:44 via vancouversun.com
  One man is dead after a fiery crash between two semi-trucks on Deltaport Way in Delta. Read More
  
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• Delta man charged after allegedly punching teen during robbery

  13-06-2019 21:42 via vancouversun.com
  A Delta man has been charged after allegedly punching a teen twice during a robbery. Read More
  
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• Low THC levels not linked to car crashes: UBC study

  13-06-2019 21:39 via vancouversun.com
  University of B.C. researchers say Canada's impaired driving laws may be too strict when it comes to low levels of THC. Read More
  
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• One man dead in fiery semi-truck crash on Deltaport Way - Vancouver Sun

  13-06-2019 21:16 via vancouversun.com
  One man dead in fiery semi-truck crash on Deltaport Way  Vancouver SunOne of the semis caught on fire and was engulfed in flames.
  
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• Surrogacy delivery leaves Alberta family feeling like they weren’t parents

  13-06-2019 21:10 via globalnews.ca
  The intended parents said it took two-and-a-half hours after the birth of their son for them to meet him.
  
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• Will any mayor of Vancouver ever solve homelessness? - Vancouver Courier

  13-06-2019 21:07 via vancourier.com
  Will any mayor of Vancouver ever solve homelessness?  Vancouver CourierFormer mayors Sam Sullivan and Gregor Robertson had laudable goals to decrease homelessness, but failed. Now Mayor Kennedy Stewart is faced with the ...
  
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• Will any mayor of Vancouver ever solve homelessness?

  13-06-2019 21:07
  
  Former mayors Sam Sullivan and Gregor Robertson hadlaudable goals to decrease homelessness, but failed. Now Mayor Kennedy Stewart is faced with the same challenge.
  
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• Bees & Blueberries Festival

  13-06-2019 20:50 via globalnews.ca
  Dr. Bee’s Honeyland Canada will be hosting their 8th Annual Bees and Blueberries Festival! It’s a family friendly festival where children and adults will enjoy fun activities such as: ·Blueberry Pie Eating Contest ·Face Painting ·Live Performances ·Pony Rides ·Balloon Animals ·Live Bee Beard and more! More importantly, it’s FREE ADMISSIONS!!! During the event, not...
  
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• New Canucks jerseys embrace past, present — but, mostly, future

  13-06-2019 20:45 via theprovince.com
  Early speculators who expected The Vancouver Canucks jerseys for the team's 50th anniversary season in the National Hockey League to send shockwaves through its fanbase may be disappointed. Or, greatly relieved. Read More
  
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• Saskatchewan Health Authority confirms measles case in overseas traveller

  13-06-2019 20:43 via globalnews.ca
  The Saskatchewan Health Authority has confirmed a traveller who flew into the Regina airport on June 9 from Vancouver after overseas travel has the measles.
  
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• Daily Poll: Which anniversary Canucks jersey do you like most?

  13-06-2019 20:39 via theprovince.com
  The Vancouver Canucks have shared four new jersey designs that will be rolled out for the franchise's 50th anniversary season. Read More
  
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• You can go to a boozy summer solstice space party this month in Vancouver - Vancouver Is Awesome

  13-06-2019 20:36 via vancouverisawesome.com
  You can go to a boozy summer solstice space party this month in Vancouver  Vancouver Is AwesomeSummer solstice space bash, anyone? You read that correctly: the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre is hosting an epic summer celebration on June 21.
  
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• 22 bottles of fake liquor stolen from Vancouver bartending school - Daily Hive

  13-06-2019 20:25 via dailyhive.com
  22 bottles of fake liquor stolen from Vancouver bartending school  Daily HiveWhile a break-ins might be a fairly common occurrence in Metro Vancouver, one particular incident this week involved fake liquor, the business owner said.
  
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• New Vancouver Canucks 2019-20 jerseys officially released - FanSided

  13-06-2019 20:18 via thecanuckway.com
  New Vancouver Canucks 2019-20 jerseys officially released  FanSidedAs anticipated, the four jerseys that the Vancouver Canucks will wear next season have been officially released. Here's your first look.
  
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• B.C. baby bitten by family dog now all smiles

  13-06-2019 20:16
  
  Nine-month-oldKade Hill received between 150 and 200 stitches on his head and face
  
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• Thief smashes through Vancouver Island Habitat for Humanity ReStore entrance to steal donation box - Peninsula News Review

  13-06-2019 20:08 via peninsulanewsreview.com
  Thief smashes through Vancouver Island Habitat for Humanity ReStore entrance to steal donation box  Peninsula News ReviewCourtenay Habitat for Humanity ReStore manager Deb Bowman was greeted with an unpleasant surprise when she arrived at work Tuesday morning; ...
  
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• Serious semi-truck crash closes access to Deltaport

  13-06-2019 20:06 via globalnews.ca
  Police said a semi-truck and a sedan collided, causing the truck to catch fire.
  
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• Fatal semi-truck crash closes access to Deltaport container terminal

  13-06-2019 20:06 via globalnews.ca
  A fiery crash involving two semi-trucks has forced the closure of Deltaport Way.
  
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• So, ‘Dave from Vancouver Island’ has reunited with his travelling pals after 50 years - Quesnel Cariboo Observer

  13-06-2019 20:04 via quesnelobserver.com
  So, ‘Dave from Vancouver Island’ has reunited with his travelling pals after 50 years  Quesnel Cariboo ObserverAfter successfully tracking down 'Dave from Vancouver Island,' a group travellers who met while backpacking Europe in 1969 have reunited in California for the ...
  
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• Attention Home Delivery Subscribers

  13-06-2019 20:04 via vancouversun.com
  If you are trying to manage your Home Delivery Subscription, we are experiencing technical difficulties and apologize for the inconvenience. To manage your subscription, please contact our Customer Service Call Center at 604-605-7381 or toll-free at 1-800-663-2662. Our call center hours of operation are from 6am to 5pm PST on weekdays and 7am to Noon PST on weekends. Read More
  
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• Average Metro Vancouver home costs four times more than Millennials can afford: study - Vancouver Courier

  13-06-2019 20:03 via vancourier.com
  Average Metro Vancouver home costs four times more than Millennials can afford: study  Vancouver CourierThe average home in Metro Vancouver is priced at more than four times what a typical Millennial can afford, according to a study released June 13 by housing ...
  
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• Average Metro Vancouver home costs four times more than Millennials can afford: study

  13-06-2019 20:03
  
  A 25-34-year-old on a typical salary can only afford $250K home, based on current interest rates, says Generation Squeeze
  
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• This Just In: L’Oréal Pure Sugar Scrub, Arbonne Botaniques Nectarine Hand Lotion and Riversol Lightweight Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 30

  13-06-2019 20:00 via vancouversun.com
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• Fiery crash between two semi-trucks closes Deltaport Way

  13-06-2019 20:00 via globalnews.ca
  A fiery crash involving two semi-trucks forced the closure of Deltaport way around 10 a.m. Thursday morning.
  
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• Travel Best Bets: Helpful advice from hotel housekeeping

  13-06-2019 19:56 via globalnews.ca
  Be the kind of guest staff are happy to serve on your next hotel stay by considering these helpful reminders from travel expert Claire Newell.
  
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• RCMP release the top 10 vehicle collision locations in this Metro Vancouver city - Vancouver Is Awesome

  13-06-2019 19:46 via vancouverisawesome.com
  RCMP release the top 10 vehicle collision locations in this Metro Vancouver city  Vancouver Is AwesomeSurrey RCMP have released the top ten vehicle collision locations in the city to highlight the serious impact that collisions have on the community.
  
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• Canada-wide warrant issued for Surrey teen wanted for drug trafficking

  13-06-2019 19:40 via vancouversun.com
  A Canada-wide warrant has been issued for an 18-year-old Surrey boy in connection to an ongoing drug trafficking investigation. Read More
  
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• GoFundMe launched for family of Maple Ridge man killed in Osoyoos Lake boating collision

  13-06-2019 19:35 via vancouversun.com
  A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to support the family of a Maple Ridge man who died in a boat collision on Osoyoos Lake last weekend. Read More
  
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• Are Canada’s pot-impaired driving penalties too strict? New study suggests yes

  13-06-2019 19:32 via globalnews.ca
  A new study from the University of British Columbia is suggesting that Canada's cannabis-impaired driving penalties may be too strict.
  
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• Vancouver grocer using joke bags to shame customers off plastics - CTV News

  13-06-2019 19:19 via bc.ctvnews.ca
  Vancouver grocer using joke bags to shame customers off plastics  CTV NewsGrocery shoppers at one East Vancouver market are walking home with bags reading "Wart Ointment Wholesale" and other designs as the owner experiments ...
  
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• GoFundMe launched for family of Maple Ridge man killed in Osoyoos Lake boating collision - Vancouver Sun

  13-06-2019 19:10 via vancouversun.com
  GoFundMe launched for family of Maple Ridge man killed in Osoyoos Lake boating collision  Vancouver SunNick Trask, a 36-year-old Maple Ridge husband and father of two, was killed in a two-boat collision the evening of June 8.
  
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• Running wild in the Big Apple before focusing on busy B.C. racing menu

  13-06-2019 19:07 via vancouversun.com
  NEW YORK — A scruffy-looking improv dude — working the infamous Broadway Comedy Club stage on West 53rd like a seasoned pro — noticed the Vancouver Canucks' ball cap resting on my head then "welcomed" this tourist to the overpriced City That Never Sleeps. Read More
  
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• Developers team up with Royal Canadian Legions on mixed-use projects

  13-06-2019 19:07
  
  Burnaby and Surrey projects will replace aging veteran facilities and add market and non-market housing
  
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• William D. Higginson's exhibition 'Looking, Not Seeing' features next week in Vancouver - Daily Hive

  13-06-2019 18:52 via dailyhive.com
  William D. Higginson's exhibition 'Looking, Not Seeing' features next week in Vancouver  Daily HiveIf you're looking for a night that's sure to be thought-provoking, look no further than a solo exhibition of William D. Higginson's newest artwork.
  
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• Trudeau urged to review status of Liberal MP after law firm tied to alleged ‘drug boss’

  13-06-2019 18:51 via globalnews.ca
  NDP ethics critic Charlie Angus and fellow Vancouver-area MPs called for an investigation into the matter in a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
  
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• Father’s Day gifts for every type of dad

  13-06-2019 18:43 via globalnews.ca
  Lifestyle expert Carey McBeth shows off a variety of gift ideas that are great for dads of every type.
  
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• Popular spot 'Saku' to open a new Vancouver location soon - Daily Hive

  13-06-2019 18:42 via dailyhive.com
  Popular spot 'Saku' to open a new Vancouver location soon  Daily HiveSaku Japanese restaurant opened at 1773 Robson Street just about a year ago, and it looks like a second location Vancouver location is in the works.
  
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• Michelle Eliot and Jason Pires to host 'Proudly Philippines' fair at Vancouver's Robson Square - Straight.com

  13-06-2019 18:37 via straight.com
  Michelle Eliot and Jason Pires to host 'Proudly Philippines' fair at Vancouver's Robson Square  Straight.comTwo Vancouver broadcasters of Filipino lineage will be lending their star power at a Philippine food and travel fair. Michelle Eliot of CBC and Jason Pires of CTV ...
  
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• Vancouver’s Sarah McLachlan will sing national anthem at NBA Finals Game 6

  13-06-2019 18:33
  
  Sarah McLachlan will perform “O Canada” prior to Game 6 of the NBA Finals between the Raptors and Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena. File photo Dan Toulgoet
  
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• Salal die-off on Vancouver Island a sign of climate stress, says forester - Victoria News

  13-06-2019 18:30 via vicnews.com
  Salal die-off on Vancouver Island a sign of climate stress, says forester  Victoria NewsSalal dieback seen across the Island this spring is caused by multiple factors, including a coastal forest ecosystem stressed by climate change, says the chief ...
  
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• Daily Poll: Are the embarrassing plastic bags a good idea?

  13-06-2019 18:17 via vancouversun.com
  A Vancouver store is handing out plastic bags with embarrassing slogans in a bid to encourage people to bring their own reusable bags.  East West Market is charging five cents for a plastic bag with messages like Into the Weird Adult Video Emporium and Wart Ointment Wholesale. But, as a New York Times story points out, the plan may have backfired. The hype may have led to people collecting them instead of bringing in their own bags. Read More
  
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• Meet the 2019 Miss BC contestants: Saba M. of Vancouver - Comox Valley Record

  13-06-2019 18:15 via comoxvalleyrecord.com
  Meet the 2019 Miss BC contestants: Saba M. of Vancouver  Comox Valley RecordBlack Press Media is a proud partner of the Miss BC pageants, with this year's event taking place June 29 – July 1 in Fort Langley. As part of the People's Choice ...
  
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• Vancouver's Sarah McLachlan will sing national anthem at NBA Finals Game 6 - Vancouver Is Awesome

  13-06-2019 17:56 via vancouverisawesome.com
  Vancouver's Sarah McLachlan will sing national anthem at NBA Finals Game 6  Vancouver Is AwesomeSarah McLachlan will sing Canada's national anthem on Thursday as the Toronto Raptors attempt to win their first NBA championship.
  
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