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• Filmmaker denies allegations he received money stolen from Vancouver TV studio - Vancouver Sun

  28-06-2019 23:46 via vancouversun.com
  Filmmaker denies allegations he received money stolen from Vancouver TV studio  Vancouver SunHarry Sutherland has retained a Vancouver entertainment lawyer and claims he is 'not in receipt of any funds' from the production company.
  
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• Filmmaker denies allegations he received money stolen from Vancouver TV studio

  28-06-2019 23:46 via vancouversun.com
  One of two men accused of receiving some of the nearly $1 million allegedly stolen by an accountant from a Vancouver TV production company denies the allegations. Read More
  
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• Is your house on one of Vancouver’s 730 ‘sensitive’ archeological sites?

  28-06-2019 23:41
  
  The B.C. government says the 730 sites on private and public land are mostly tied to First Nations.
  
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• Mission plans to ditch 'district' to reclassify as a city

  28-06-2019 23:36 via vancouversun.com
  What's in a name? The District of Mission is asking residents to consider that question as it begins the process of reclassifying as the City of Mission. Read More
  
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• 2019 LOUD Scholarship Awards

  28-06-2019 23:33
  
  The annual awards honour students who have contributed to LGBTQ+ communities across Canada
  
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• Canadian hip-hop legend k-os performs at Vancouver festival

  28-06-2019 23:14 via globalnews.ca
  As part of the Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival, community reporter Michael Newman walks and talks with Canadian hip-hop artist k-os before his headline concert and latest project coming in the fall.
  
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• Lack of Competition and Gouging to Blame for Vancouver's High Gas Prices, Says Report - TheTyee.ca

  28-06-2019 23:07 via thetyee.ca
  Lack of Competition and Gouging to Blame for Vancouver's High Gas Prices, Says Report  TheTyee.caDrivers are paying high gas prices in Greater Vancouver because a lack of competition has created a market “ripe for price gouging,” says a report released ...
  
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• HIV cases drop to lowest levels since 2003, Vancouver Coastal Health says

  28-06-2019 23:06 via globalnews.ca
  Officials say those cases are trending even further downward this year, with just 26 new cases reported as of June 17.
  
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• Washington man found guilty in 1987 murder of young Saanich couple

  28-06-2019 22:43 via vancouversun.com
  A Washington man has been found guilty of murdering a young Saanich couple more than 30 years ago. Read More
  
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• NBA teams open vault to entice The Klaw, baseball flatlines in Florida

  28-06-2019 22:43 via vancouversun.com
  The Sport Market on TSN Radio rates and debates the bulls and bears of sport business. Join Tom Mayenknecht Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. for a behind-the-scenes look at the sport business stories that matter most to fans. Read More
  
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• Transit added for Canada Day celebrations in Metro Vancouver

  28-06-2019 22:39 via vancouversun.com
  TransLink says it will increase service on Canada Day to accommodate the large crowds expected to attend the festivities. Read More
  
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• ICBC can't estimate premiums for drivers renewing after Sept. 1 when changes kick in

  28-06-2019 22:35 via vancouversun.com
  B.C. drivers whose car insurance expires after Sept. 1 will soon be receiving renewal notices in the mail. But they won't provide an estimated premium. Read More
  
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• Ian Mulgrew: Proceeds of money-laundering binge — B.C. needs to widen its net and up its game

  28-06-2019 22:34 via vancouversun.com
  Money, money, M-O-N-N-N-EY! Read More
  
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• Another severe thunderstorm watch issued for B.C.’s Southern Interior

  28-06-2019 22:31 via globalnews.ca
  This is the second severe thunderstorm watch issued in 72 hours for some Interior regions, but it's the third in three days for the Okanagan.
  
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• This Promising Vancouver Restaurant Closed Long Before it Should Have - Scout Magazine

  28-06-2019 22:26 via scoutmagazine.ca
  This Promising Vancouver Restaurant Closed Long Before it Should Have  Scout MagazineThe ever-evolving Restaurant Graveyard series looks back at the countless, long-shuttered establishments that helped to propel Vancouver's food and drink ...
  
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• Shaw's East Vancouver warehouse next to SkyTrain station sold for $45 million - Daily Hive

  28-06-2019 22:26 via dailyhive.com
  Shaw's East Vancouver warehouse next to SkyTrain station sold for $45 million  Daily HiveShaw Communication sold its East Vancouver warehouse property, located immediately adjacent to SkyTrain's VCC-Clark Station, for $45 million.
  
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• This Week in History: 1978: Punk rockers and Anarchists stage an Anti-Canada Day concert in Stanley Park

  28-06-2019 22:17 via vancouversun.com
  There have been a lot of memorable rock concerts in Vancouver. But there’s never been anything quite like the Anti-Canada Day punk rock show in Stanley Park on July 1, 1978. Read More
  
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• Vancouver Park Board to explore ‘bench mural’ program after threatening memorial removal - Global News

  28-06-2019 22:11 via globalnews.ca
  Vancouver Park Board to explore ‘bench mural’ program after threatening memorial removal  Global NewsThe idea comes after the board said it would remove a memorial bench after the victim's surviving partner gave it a makeover, which the city said amounted to ...
  
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• Vancouver Park Board to explore ‘bench mural’ program after threatening memorial removal

  28-06-2019 22:11 via globalnews.ca
  The idea comes after the board said it would remove a memorial bench after the victim's surviving partner gave it a makeover, which the city said amounted to vandalism.
  
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• 26 awesome Vancouver food events to check out this July - Vancouver Is Awesome

  28-06-2019 21:42 via vancouverisawesome.com
  26 awesome Vancouver food events to check out this July  Vancouver Is AwesomeIf you like to make food and drink the focal point of fun, we've got 26 (and counting!) delicious food events happening in and around Vancouver this July.
  
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• Kim Smith: Our top 10 most popular stories for families

  28-06-2019 21:41 via globalnews.ca
  While we've covered stories from pregnancy and parenting to divorce, aging, and even genetic testing, of all the stories we've covered since September, our two most popular stories, according to the number of online page views, both relate to surrogacy.
  
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• Kim Smith: Our most popular stories for families

  28-06-2019 21:41 via globalnews.ca
  While we've covered stories from pregnancy and parenting to divorce, aging, and even genetic testing, of all the stories we've covered since September, our two most popular stories, according to the number of online page views, both relate to surrogacy.
  
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• B.C. government set to launch mandatory immunization registration in September

  28-06-2019 21:33 via globalnews.ca
  The B.C. government has outlined next steps requiring parents to register their children’s immunization records at school by the fall, with all students in both public and private schools required to provide proof of immunization against measles and other diseases.
  
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• City of Vancouver votes to demand fossil fuel companies pay share of climate-change costs - CBC.ca

  28-06-2019 21:15 via cbc.ca
  City of Vancouver votes to demand fossil fuel companies pay share of climate-change costs  CBC.caVancouver city council has voted in favour of a motion that demands global fossil fuel companies pay their share of costs arising from climate change.
  
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• Washington man found guilty of 1987 murder of young B.C. couple

  28-06-2019 21:12 via globalnews.ca
  William Earl Talbott II was arrested in 2018 after investigators used genealogy to link him to the 1987 crime.
  
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• Group campaigning to keep Surrey RCMP denied booth at Cloverdale Canada Day celebrations

  28-06-2019 21:09 via globalnews.ca
  Ivan Scott, co-ordinator of the Keep the RCMP in Surrey campaign, says he was told the booth would not be appropriate for a family-friendly event.
  
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• Arson confirmed in Old Plaza Hotel fire

  28-06-2019 21:05 via globalnews.ca
  Police now confirm a devastating fire at Victoria’s Old Plaza Hotel last month is a case of arson and the caretaker of the building was never found.
  
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• Victoria police confirm arson sparked massive fire at downtown Plaza Hotel

  28-06-2019 21:03 via globalnews.ca
  No arrests have been made, and police said Friday no other details can be released, citing the ongoing investigation.
  
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• 60 things to do in Metro Vancouver on Saturday, June 29 - Straight.com

  28-06-2019 21:00 via straight.com
  60 things to do in Metro Vancouver on Saturday, June 29  Straight.comLooking for something to do on Saturday? The Straight's got you covered. Here are 60 events happening in or around Vancouver on Saturday, June 29.
  
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• Okanagan dream home listed at $7.9M to go on auction block

  28-06-2019 20:56 via globalnews.ca
  The home is 9,000 square feet and includes seven bedrooms, nine bathrooms, a six-car garage and a dock that features two boat lifts and two jet ski lifts.
  
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• Tech help in the garden

  28-06-2019 20:47 via globalnews.ca
  Tech expert Andy Bayer explores how technology can improve your gardening outcomes.
  
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• Summer vacation savings

  28-06-2019 20:47 via globalnews.ca
  Financial expert David Yan explains how to save on your summer vacation.
  
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• Canada's most expensive real estate, from Vancouver to St. John's - CTV News

  28-06-2019 20:45 via bc.ctvnews.ca
  Canada's most expensive real estate, from Vancouver to St. John's  CTV NewsFrom sea to shining sea, there's a lot of variety when it comes to Canadian real estate. Listings websites often feature multimillion-dollar condos in cities like ...
  
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• Transit added for Canada Day celebrations in Metro Vancouver - Vancouver Sun

  28-06-2019 20:39 via vancouversun.com
  Transit added for Canada Day celebrations in Metro Vancouver  Vancouver SunTransLink will also extend hours on SkyTrain and SeaBus to accommodate those taking in the fireworks.
  
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• B.C. teen overdose inquest recommends improvements in substance abuse treatment

  28-06-2019 20:34 via vancouversun.com
  VICTORIA — A British Columbia coroner's inquest jury recommends improvements in provincial substance abuse treatment, detection and prevention services for young people following an inquest into the overdose of a Victoria-area teen. Read More
  
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• Police say arson caused fire at former Plaza Hotel, caretaker still missing

  28-06-2019 20:29 via vancouversun.com
  VICTORIA — Victoria police say the fire that destroyed the abandoned Plaza Hotel last month was arson. Read More
  
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• 10 things to do in Vancouver today: Saturday, June 29 - Daily Hive

  28-06-2019 20:22 via dailyhive.com
  10 things to do in Vancouver today: Saturday, June 29  Daily HiveKeep the long weekend vibes going! From Jazz Weekend to Queen Latifah, here are 10 fun events to enjoy on June 29 in Vancouver!
  
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• Washington state man found guilty in 1987 murder of Vancouver Island couple - CTV News

  28-06-2019 20:19 via bc.ctvnews.ca
  Washington state man found guilty in 1987 murder of Vancouver Island couple  CTV NewsA Washington state man has been found guilty in the brutal 1987 double murder of a young Victoria couple in Western Washington.
  
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• Wine Guy: Naturally beautiful — and sparkling — B.C.

  28-06-2019 20:00 via theprovince.com
  As we lead up to the Canada Day weekend, there’s only one wine question on my mind: which bottle of bubbly should be cracked to toast the 152nd anniversary of our nation’s enactment of the Constitution Act. Read More
  
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• Colourful memorial to be replaced with generic Vancouver city park bench

  28-06-2019 19:58
  
  Julia Goudkova decided to breathe some life into the memorial bench by painting it... but the city says it's not allowed
  
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• City of Vancouver votes to demand fossil fuel companies cover climate change costs - Global News

  28-06-2019 19:48 via globalnews.ca
  City of Vancouver votes to demand fossil fuel companies cover climate change costs  Global NewsVancouver city council has voted in favour of demanding fossil fuel companies pay their share of costs related to the impacts of climate change.
  
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• City of Vancouver votes to demand fossil fuel companies cover climate change costs

  28-06-2019 19:48 via globalnews.ca
  The motion, which passed 7-4, points to a B.C. government report that projects the City of Vancouver will have to spend $1 billion this century to mitigate rising sea levels.
  
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• Manitoba man brings measles home from Philippines; others in Winnipeg, Vancouver at risk - Global News

  28-06-2019 19:47 via globalnews.ca
  Manitoba man brings measles home from Philippines; others in Winnipeg, Vancouver at risk  Global NewsA man from Winnipeg contracted the measles while he was travelling in the Philippines and brought it home with him, potentially affecting hundreds of people.
  
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• Manitoba man brings measles home from Philippines; fellow travellers in Winnipeg, Vancouver at risk

  28-06-2019 19:47 via globalnews.ca
  A man from Winnipeg contracted the measles while he was travelling in the Philippines and brought it home with him, potentially affecting hundreds of people. 
  
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• Hottest 'hoods to buy a townhome in the Lower Mainland: study

  28-06-2019 19:41
  Ranking takes into consideration price appreciation, market momentum and liveability scores
  
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• Gas prices likely to fall tonight across Metro Vancouver - CityNews Vancouver

  28-06-2019 19:21 via citynews1130.com
  Gas prices likely to fall tonight across Metro Vancouver  CityNews VancouverYou may have noticed the price of gas jump about four cents overnight to $1.55 per litre for much of Metro Vancouver. But for those who can wait to fill up their ...
  
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• Vancouver votes to demand fossil fuel companies pay for climate change

  28-06-2019 19:02 via vancouversun.com
  Vancouver city council has voted in favour of a motion that demands global fossil fuel companies pay their share of costs arising from climate change. Read More
  
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• REAL SCOOP: Two fentanyl dealers, two judges , two different sentences

  28-06-2019 18:39 via vancouversun.com
  It is interesting to compare similar court cases that are heard at different levels of court. I noticed these two rulings this week with quite similar crimes but one was before a Provincial Court judge and one was before a Supreme Court judge. They both reached different conclusions about the accused, who did have different backgrounds. Read More
  
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• 93 FREE things to do in Vancouver this July - Daily Hive

  28-06-2019 18:33 via dailyhive.com
  93 FREE things to do in Vancouver this July  Daily HiveEnjoy your July without breaking the bank! Here are 93 FREE events happening in Vancouver this month, including Outdoor Yoga, Festivals, and more.
  
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• B.C.'s new employer health tax leads to cuts at Victoria police

  28-06-2019 18:29 via vancouversun.com
  VICTORIA — Victoria's police department has disbanded a unit that targets prolific criminals, curtailed its front counter hours and is warning of more cuts as it wrestles with how to pay the NDP government's new employer health tax. Read More
  
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