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• Road closures around Vancouver this Canada Day - CityNews Vancouver

  01-07-2019 23:52 via citynews1130.com
  Road closures around Vancouver this Canada Day  CityNews VancouverVANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – With Canada Day events happening across the Lower Mainland today, there are road closures and special events everywhere ...
  
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• NHL free agency roundup: Canadiens sign Sebastian Aho to $42.3M offer sheet

  01-07-2019 23:51 via globalnews.ca
  Hurricanes GM Don Waddell says team officials will discuss whether to match the offer sheet the Canadiens tendered to restricted free agent forward Sebastian Aho.
  
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• Ben Kuzma: Canucks believe they’re bigger, better by landing Myers, Fantenberg, Benn in free agency

  01-07-2019 23:43 via theprovince.com
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• Cecil Rhodes sign stirs debate over politics of naming

  01-07-2019 23:35 via vancouversun.com
  The removal of a sign bearing the name of Cecil Rhodes is sparking conversation about the power of place names on public land. Read More
  
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• B.C. search and rescue teams kept busy with multiple long weekend calls

  01-07-2019 23:26 via vancouversun.com
  B.C. search and rescue teams were kept busy over the Canada Day long weekend with multiple calls. Read More
  
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• B.C. lake resort seeks suspects following ice cream theft, vandalism

  01-07-2019 23:26 via vancouversun.com
  A B.C. lake resort is offering a reward in exchange for information about a theft and vandalism that took place last week. Read More
  
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• Making sense of Vancouver's luxury condo market

  01-07-2019 23:22 via vancouversun.com
  The glut in Vancouver's luxury condo market has been getting some attention as their counterparts in London, New York and Sydney have also been losing their lustre. Read More
  
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• Bear season off to a fast start on Lower Mainland: Blame it on people

  01-07-2019 23:20 via vancouversun.com
  If a bear gets into your garbage, maybe it's you who is the jerk, not the bear. Read More
  
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• Wildlife rescue enters 40th year treating injured birds and animals

  01-07-2019 23:18 via vancouversun.com
  Northern flickers can be chatty birds, but the one Janelle Stephenson holds in her hands doesn't make a sound. Read More
  
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• Ed Willes musings: Tyler Myers signing had the full blessing of Canucks’ ownership

  01-07-2019 22:56 via theprovince.com
  The result? Arbuckle went 9-for-9 while producing two touchdown drives in the Stamps' 36-32 win. Read More
  
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• Vancouver commutes just got more expensive with price hikes and tax increases - CBC.ca

  01-07-2019 22:46 via cbc.ca
  Vancouver commutes just got more expensive with price hikes and tax increases  CBC.caCommuting in Metro Vancouver is getting more expensive, with increases to fares, as well as gas and parking taxes.
  
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• Motorist in Vancouver hit with $250 fine after leaving dogs enclosed in vehicle on hot day - Straight.com

  01-07-2019 22:38 via straight.com
  Motorist in Vancouver hit with $250 fine after leaving dogs enclosed in vehicle on hot day  Straight.com"The dogs were showing signs of distress so our officers rescued them," tweeted VPD Sgt. Sandra Glendinning.
  
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• Grand Forks flood victim faces possible bankruptcy

  01-07-2019 22:08 via globalnews.ca
  A Grand Forks woman who was originally told her property would be bought out after severe flooding has since learned she’s no longer on the list. Jules Knox reports on how she could be facing bankruptcy.
  
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• Vancouver man arrested after refusing to get out of someone else's convertible

  01-07-2019 21:54 via vancouversun.com
  Finders isn't always keepers. Read More
  
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• Man injured in Burnaby shooting has United Nations gang connections

  01-07-2019 21:42 via vancouversun.com
  A young man injured in a Burnaby shooting Sunday has connections to the United Nations gang, Postmedia has learned. Read More
  
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• Road closed as crews battle intense fire at Surrey housing complex

  01-07-2019 21:30 via globalnews.ca
  It's not yet known how many residents have been affected by the fire, or how it started.
  
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• Roads closed as firefighters battle structure fire in Surrey

  01-07-2019 21:17 via vancouversun.com
  Drivers are being asked to avoid the area of 89th Avenue and 156 Street in Surrey due to a structure fire on Monday. Read More
  
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• Vancouver prepares for Canada Day celebrations

  01-07-2019 21:11 via globalnews.ca
  The citizenship ceremony kicks off a festive Canada in downtown Vancouver. Sophie Lui was part of the ceremony and has more on what to expect this Canada Day.
  
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• Vancouver Island cheesemaker, politician dies in hiking accident - Vancouver Sun

  01-07-2019 21:07 via vancouversun.com
  Vancouver Island cheesemaker, politician dies in hiking accident  Vancouver SunClarke Gourlay, the founder of Little Qualicum Cheeseworks and Morningstar Farm, died Saturday in a hiking accident in Vancouver Island's Strathcona Park.
  
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• Thousands celebrate Canada Day in North Vancouver - CTV News

  01-07-2019 20:57 via bc.ctvnews.ca
  Thousands celebrate Canada Day in North Vancouver  CTV NewsVolunteers from the Lynn Valley Lions Club were up at the crack of dawn to prepare a pancake breakfast for thousands to kick off North Vancouver's Canada ...
  
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• Transit fares and gas taxes rise on Canada day

  01-07-2019 20:31 via globalnews.ca
  Metro Vancouver commuters are shelling out more to park and ride as TransLink increases its rates. Tanya Beja looks at the numbers and where the money will go.
  
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• REAL SCOOP: Clayton Eheler arrested for breaching bail

  01-07-2019 20:16 via vancouversun.com
  Happy Canada Day! I forgot to post this story after writing it Friday. Read More
  
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• Greater Vancouver New Home Sales Drop Nearly 90% - Better Dwelling

  01-07-2019 20:13 via betterdwelling.com
  Greater Vancouver New Home Sales Drop Nearly 90%  Better DwellingGreater Vancouver real estate sales are dropping incredibly fast these days. Data from MLA Canada, a notable pre-sale marketing firm, shows a big drop in ...
  
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• Tech Talk: Keep tabs on your home

  01-07-2019 19:44 via globalnews.ca
  Tech expert Mike Agerbo shows off some high tech gadgets that will help you keep an eye on your home.
  
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• Ben Kuzma: Canucks believe they’re bigger, better by landing Myers, Benn, Fantenberg in free agency

  01-07-2019 19:42 via theprovince.com
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• North Shore search and rescue kept busy with two rescues on Sunday

  01-07-2019 19:31 via vancouversun.com
  North Shore Rescue was kept busy over the Canada Day long weekend with two rescues on Sunday. Read More
  
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• Lifetime announces film based on NXIVM sex cult

  01-07-2019 19:10 via vancouversun.com
  Lifetime will produce a movie based on the NXIVM sex cult that saw followers branded and ordered to recruit more women into the dangerous group. Read More
  
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• Canada Day Quiz: Test your True White North knowledge

  01-07-2019 19:00 via globalnews.ca
  How well do you know your Canadian facts? We put your knowledge to the test.
  
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• Canucks sign defencemen Myers, Benn and Fantenberg

  01-07-2019 18:50 via globalnews.ca
  The Vancouver Canucks are beefing up their blue line in free agency, adding defencemen Tyler Myers, Jordie Benn and Oscar Fantenberg to the roster.
  
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• Vancouver Canucks ink Tyler Myers to multi-year deal - FanSided

  01-07-2019 18:44 via thecanuckway.com
  Vancouver Canucks ink Tyler Myers to multi-year deal  FanSidedThe Vancouver Canucks have just signed right-handed defenceman Tyler Myers to a five-year deal with an annual average value of $6 million.
  
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• One in hospital following apparent shooting in Burnaby

  01-07-2019 18:01 via vancouversun.com
  One person is in hospital following an apparent shooting in Burnaby on Sunday. Read More
  
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• 18 Vancouver companies currently hiring more than 303 positions in July - Daily Hive

  01-07-2019 18:00 via dailyhive.com
  18 Vancouver companies currently hiring more than 303 positions in July  Daily HiveIn the midst of a tech and tourism boom, Vancouver has found itself in a favourable position of having a wealth of fast-growing companies looking for highly ...
  
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• Vancouver weather: Clear skies for Canada Day - Vancouver Sun

  01-07-2019 17:08 via vancouversun.com
  Vancouver weather: Clear skies for Canada Day  Vancouver SunMonday's weather is just what your Canada Day celebration called for.
  
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• Vancouver weather: Clear skies for Canada Day

  01-07-2019 17:05 via vancouversun.com
  VANCOUVER, B.C.: July 1, 2019 – Monday's weather is just what your Canada Day celebration called for. Read More
  
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• Test your northern knowledge with this Canada Day quiz

  01-07-2019 16:30
  
  To fulfil the commitment to Canada Day, herein lies the annual quiz, which aims to test your knowledge of current events.
  
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• Letter: Vancouver development shouldn’t come at expense of neighbourhood character

  01-07-2019 15:20
  
  I read with interest the recent article and thought of what it would mean for the future of my neighbourhood, which will be highly influenced by the city’s Broadway Plan.
  
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• Whistler seeing influx of Moroccan immigrants

  01-07-2019 15:15
  
  Thanks to a federal program aimed at Francophones, Whistler has recently seen an influx of immigrants from an unlikely destination: Morocco.
  
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• What to consider before painting the exterior of your home

  01-07-2019 15:00 via vancouversun.com
  Painting the outside of your home can be daunting, and rightly so. If you get it wrong, it's going to be pretty obvious, not to mention an expensive and time-consuming fix. There are some key things to consider before you dive in that will help ensure success, says Benjamin Moore colour and design spokesperson Sharon Grech, a regular on Cityline. Here's a look at five of them. Read More
  
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• China tensions expected to trigger new immigration wave

  01-07-2019 15:00
  
  Rising tensions between Hong Kong residents and Chinese authorities may highlight the symbiotic relationship between Hong Kong and Canada by spurring a new cycle of migration.
  
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• Financially savvy driving habits that will save at the pump

  01-07-2019 12:30 via theprovince.com
  Q: I moved to my relative’s house in a different city temporarily while I work and save up money for university during my gap year. My parents are helping me out, but I’m kind of surprised how easy it is to spend a lot on living costs, and I don’t even have to pay rent. My biggest expense is definitely gas. I drive a decent car that my parents gave me to use, and when I told my dad I’m spending about $200 a month on fuel, he was very surprised. He used to drive the car mo
  
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• 7 things to do in Vancouver today: Monday, July 1 - Daily Hive

  01-07-2019 09:00 via dailyhive.com
  7 things to do in Vancouver today: Monday, July 1  Daily HiveCelebrate Canad Day with these seven events happening in Vancouver and beyond. Wear your red and white at Fort Langley, Canada Place, and more!
  
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• Tragic anniversary drives home importance of safety for Central Okanagan Search and Rescue

  01-07-2019 05:43 via globalnews.ca
  Eight years ago this weekend, a tragedy on the water gave the Central Okanagan Search and Rescue boat its name.
  
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• WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 – June 30

  01-07-2019 05:00 via globalnews.ca
  Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6.
  
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• Ben Kuzma: Luongo recapture penalty will restrict Canucks’ pursuit of free-agent winger

  01-07-2019 04:00 via theprovince.com
  It’s Plan B for Jim Benning on Canada Day. Read More
  
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• Multiple calls keep B.C. search and rescue crews busy for Canada Day weekend

  01-07-2019 03:58 via globalnews.ca
  Lions Bay Search and Rescue alone had to respond to three calls in 48 hours, with assistance from a busy North Shore Rescue.
  
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• Search and rescue teams kept busy for Canada Day long weekend

  01-07-2019 03:53 via globalnews.ca
  Multiple rescues across Metro Vancouver this Canada Day long weekend were stretching the limits of exhausted search and rescue volunteers. Tanya Beja reports.
  
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• RCMP investigating shooting in Burnaby

  01-07-2019 03:53 via globalnews.ca
  Burnaby RCMP are investigating a shooting late Sunday afternoon that sent a male to hospital with gun shot wounds.
  
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• Philippines garbage now at Metro Vancouver facility

  01-07-2019 03:33 via globalnews.ca
  Those 69 containers full of garbage that came in from the Philippines are now being burned at the Waste to Energy Facility in Burnaby. Paul Johnson reports.
  
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• TransLink parking tax to increase at start of July

  01-07-2019 03:30 via globalnews.ca
  Starting July 1, Metro Vancouver drivers will pay more to park as TransLink increases its 21% parking tax rate for the first time in nearly a decade. Kristen Robinson has more on the tax hike and where the money will go.
  
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• Video shows boater getting too close to a pod of killer whales

  01-07-2019 03:27 via globalnews.ca
  Video posted to social media shows a vessel cruising right by at least three orcas in the waters near Stanley Park, in an obvious violation of federal rules. Grace Ke reports.
  
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