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• The Raconteurs return, revitalized, with Help Us Stranger

  10-07-2019 23:52 via vancouversun.com
  When: July 19, 20, 8 p.m. Read More
  
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• Deighton Cup fashion for every budget

  10-07-2019 23:48
  
  And, once you have your outfit decided, you can now enter the Style Stakes online before race day July 20. Find out how, here.
  
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• Road repair to begin when Chilcotin flood waters recede: Ministry of Transportation

  10-07-2019 23:10 via globalnews.ca
  A half dozen roads in the Big Creek area have been closed, leaving as many as 50 people stranded.
  
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• 'Dangerous' act of vandalism damages transformers in North Vancouver, BC Hydro says - CBC.ca

  10-07-2019 23:08 via cbc.ca
  'Dangerous' act of vandalism damages transformers in North Vancouver, BC Hydro says  CBC.caA vandalism spree in North Vancouver has damaged transformers and resulted in power outages, oil spills, and in once case, a fire, B.C. Hydro says.
  
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• Someone has been vandalizing transformers in North Vancouver, leading to power outages

  10-07-2019 23:02 via globalnews.ca
  BC Hydro said it is likely the same person is responsible for each act of vandalism, given the proximity and similarity of the incidents, and said theft does not appear to be a motivation for the vandalism.
  
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• Vancouver’s massive summer bike rave returns this Friday

  10-07-2019 23:00
  
  Sober-party enthusiast group, VYVE, back with third annual Summer Bike Rave
  
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• Killarney Seniors Centre celebrates one year anniversary

  10-07-2019 22:59
  
  Event included a plaque presentation recognizing members from the Southeast Vancouver Seniors Arts and Culture Centre Society
  
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• Former Toronto Raptor Danny Green says he was robbed outside a Vancouver Airbnb - Toronto Star

  10-07-2019 22:58 via thestar.com
  Former Toronto Raptor Danny Green says he was robbed outside a Vancouver Airbnb  Toronto StarGreen alleges a book bag and electronics were stolen from his car after he and his companions mistakenly booked an Airbnb they described as “raggedy” near ...
  
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• Here comes the sun: Vancouver forecast calling for five days of sunshine

  10-07-2019 22:48
  
  Summer weather set to return in time for the weekend
  
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• Cap-crunched Canucks sign skilled pest Micheal Ferland

  10-07-2019 22:37 via theprovince.com
  Four years after he caused chaos in a playoff series win for the Calgary Flames over the Vancouver Canucks, Micheal Ferland has finally crossed to the other side. Read More
  
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• Crews cleaning large grease spill in downtown Kelowna alley

  10-07-2019 22:36 via globalnews.ca
  It’s unclear where the grease came from, but sand has been laid down to help absorb the large spill.
  
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• This festival is literally paradise for anyone that loves drinking green tea in Metro Vancouver - Vancouver Is Awesome

  10-07-2019 22:21 via vancouverisawesome.com
  This festival is literally paradise for anyone that loves drinking green tea in Metro Vancouver  Vancouver Is AwesomeBelcarra Seasonglass Green Tea Festival features four days of green tea goodness, complete with talks, workshops and product sampling, taking place on the ...
  
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• Vancouver home to Canada’s greenest office giants

  10-07-2019 22:15
  
  BentallGreenOak merger banners latest super-green tower launched in city’s downtown core
  
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• French Bulldog Races Are Actually A Thing In Vancouver And It's The Cutest Thing Ever - Narcity

  10-07-2019 22:13 via narcity.com
  French Bulldog Races Are Actually A Thing In Vancouver And It's The Cutest Thing Ever  NarcityWe're never going to get over the adorableness that happens when French Bulldogs race in Vancouver! In addition to all the cuteness happening at the ...
  
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• Arson suspected after second car torched outside same Kelowna home in two weeks

  10-07-2019 22:12 via vancouversun.com
  Police are seeking witnesses and tips after a second car was set on fire outside the same Kelowna home in less than two weeks. Read More
  
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• Vancouverites invited to give input on possible plastic bag ban

  10-07-2019 22:05
  
  Online survey available until July 30
  
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• Distraught man apprehended in North Vancouver police incident

  10-07-2019 21:58 via vancouversun.com
  A police incident in North Vancouver is wrapping up after a distraught man was apprehended outside a courthouse on Wednesday. Read More
  
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• Abbotsford police recover $300,000 in stolen property

  10-07-2019 21:56 via vancouversun.com
  Abbotsford police recovered more than $300,000 worth of stolen property – including an excavator, a jet ski, five guns and a stolen camper trailer – during a seizure this week. Read More
  
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• Reports: Ferland signs with Canucks

  10-07-2019 21:51 via globalnews.ca
  The Vancouver Canucks have signed forward Micheal Ferland to a four-year deal with an average annual value of US$3.5 million, according to multiple media reports.
  
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• Distraught man apprehended in police incident that shuttered North Vancouver courthouse - Global News

  10-07-2019 21:41 via globalnews.ca
  Distraught man apprehended in police incident that shuttered North Vancouver courthouse  Global NewsNorth Vancouver RCMP says it apprehended a distraught man, in a police incident that forced the closure of the North Vancouver Provincial Court on ...
  
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• Here comes the sun: Vancouver forecast calling for 5 days of sunshine - Vancouver Is Awesome

  10-07-2019 21:38 via vancouverisawesome.com
  Here comes the sun: Vancouver forecast calling for 5 days of sunshine  Vancouver Is AwesomeThe Metro Vancouver weather forecast calls for bright sunshine after the region received a great deal of rainfall overnight on Tuesday, July 9.
  
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• Boppin’ in the Park

  10-07-2019 21:33 via globalnews.ca
  Featuring Live Music by Damn Chandelier! Boppin’ in the Park is a free, fun, family-friendly event sponsored by You’ve Gotta Have Friends. Paid concession, cash only, will be available.
  
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• BrainStation Alumni Panel | A Discussion on Transforming Your Career

  10-07-2019 21:19 via globalnews.ca
  Looking to transform your career? Interested in entering the world of tech but not sure where to start? Join us for a discussion with some of our most successful graduates who will share their experiences before, during and after our full-time programs. BrainStation’s full-time programs prepare you for a new career in technology. They are...
  
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• Possible class-action suit to launch in B.C. over breast implants linked to cancer

  10-07-2019 21:18 via globalnews.ca
  Health Canada said there have been 26 confirmed cases of breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma, of which 22 involve a product made by Allergan.
  
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• Distraught man apprehended in police incident that shuttered North Vancouver courthouse

  10-07-2019 21:18 via globalnews.ca
  North Vancouver's Harry Jerome Recreational Centre, Memorial and Mickey Dougall facilities were also closed. 
  
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• Lower property assessments set to raise Greater Vancouver taxes - Business in Vancouver

  10-07-2019 21:15 via biv.com
  Lower property assessments set to raise Greater Vancouver taxes  Business in VancouverWith the first half of the year done, the number crunchers will be busy sorting the data for initial insights on the market with a view to figuring out where the ...
  
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• Wetsuit-clad ‘protesting grandpa’ arrested trying to swim into Trans Mountain’s Burnaby terminal

  10-07-2019 21:13 via globalnews.ca
  Terry Christenson was also arrested in April after spending 34 hours perched in a tree at the Trans Mountain site.
  
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• Severe thunderstorm watch issued for B.C.’s Interior

  10-07-2019 21:11 via globalnews.ca
  Environment Canada says conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms.
  
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• 18-year-old caught driving 107 km/h above speed limit in Abbotsford: police

  10-07-2019 20:44 via globalnews.ca
  Abbotsford police said the teen's licence will also be reviewed by the superintendent of motor vehicles.
  
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• Tomb with a view: 2 cremation plots at Victoria cemetery on sale for $40K

  10-07-2019 20:39 via globalnews.ca
  An online ad is offering up a pair of side-by-side cremations plots at Victoria's Ross Bay Cemetery for an asking price of $40,000.
  
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• New Latin American cantina 'Zócalo' just opened in Vancouver - Daily Hive

  10-07-2019 20:33 via dailyhive.com
  New Latin American cantina 'Zócalo' just opened in Vancouver  Daily HiveNew Latin American spot Zócalo Cantina, located at 646 Kingsway, has quietly replaced the recently-shuttered Crowbar Restaurant.
  
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• VGH and UBC Hospital Foundation searches for new president

  10-07-2019 20:32 via vancouversun.com
  The VGH and UBC Hospital Foundation is searching for a new president after  Barbara Grantham announced she is leaving the position. Read More
  
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• Killer and robber who escaped from Vancouver Island prison recaptured

  10-07-2019 20:26 via theprovince.com
  VICTORIA — Two inmates, a killer and robber, who escaped from William Head Institution were recaptured Tuesday night, police said. The two men broke out of the Metchosin facility on Sunday night. Read More
  
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• NBA player Danny Green has gear stolen while visiting Vancouver

  10-07-2019 20:24 via theprovince.com
  NBA champion Danny Green learned a valuable lesson about Vancouver: never leave valuables unattended in your vehicle. Read More
  
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• Canucks ink Ferland to four-year, $14M deal - TSN

  10-07-2019 20:12 via tsn.ca
  Canucks ink Ferland to four-year, $14M deal  TSNVANCOUVER — Last season forward Micheal Ferland and the Carolina Hurricanes shocked the NHL by not only sneaking into the playoffs, but storming ...
  
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• Tech Talk: The best cameras to take action shots

  10-07-2019 20:04 via globalnews.ca
  Tech expert John Biehler shows off the latest cameras for action photography.
  
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• NBA star Danny Green shares story of visit to Vancouver

  10-07-2019 20:03 via globalnews.ca
  Former Raptor and two time NBA champion Danny Green shares his experience when visiting Vancouver for a basketball camp and getting bags stolen from a vehicle on the downtown east side.
  
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• Wine Guy: Company’s calling wines 

  10-07-2019 20:00 via theprovince.com
  It feels like summer is truly and rightfully here. No, I’m not talking about the obvious cues, though sure there is the weather to discuss and the long day-lit evenings to consider. Actually, the summer arrival I’m referring to coincides with the advent of summer guests and visitors. Read More
  
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• Classical music: Summer festival rolls out selection of free, daytime concerts

  10-07-2019 20:00 via vancouversun.com
  When: July 13 to 17. Read More
  
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• New driver charged after going 107 kilometres over speed limit on Abbotsford highway

  10-07-2019 19:55 via vancouversun.com
  An 18-year-old boy has been charged with excessive speeding for going double the limit on an Abbotsford highway. Read More
  
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• Flyover could determine extent of flooding along B.C.'s Chilcotin River

  10-07-2019 19:53 via vancouversun.com
  WILLIAMS LAKE — Officials in British Columbia’s southern Interior will fly over the Chilcotin River and its tributaries to get a better idea of the severity of flooding that has swamped the region. Read More
  
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• Mortgage stress test caused a third of B.C. home sales slowdown: BCREA

  10-07-2019 19:39
  
  Market decline largely due interest rates and affordability, but sales would be 10 per cent higher without stress test, says economic study
  
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• Summer viewing highs and lows with Brent Furdyk

  10-07-2019 19:34 via globalnews.ca
  The cast of Jersey Shore goes on vacation together, and it’s a new season of Jerry Seinfeld’s “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee”. TV Week’s Brent Furdyk runs down the top shows to watch in July.
  
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• Dan Fumano: Vancouver's 'boldest' plan for property tax surges that are killing local businesses

  10-07-2019 19:26 via vancouversun.com
  As beloved neighbourhood eateries, mom-and-pop shops and cultural institutions across Vancouver blamed soaring property taxes for driving them out of business in recent years, politicians said they'd look at what can be done. Read More
  
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• Starbucks turns on and drops out with trippy, Tie Dye Frappuccino just in time for summer… man

  10-07-2019 19:23
  
  Starbucks has released its annual summer special frappuccino. This year’s sugary, colourful, seasonal offering is all about those peace and love vibes, baby: the Tie Dye Frappuccino.
  
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• Opinion: Vancouver council's zero-sum game on rental housing is doing much harm - Daily Hive

  10-07-2019 19:00 via dailyhive.com
  Opinion: Vancouver council's zero-sum game on rental housing is doing much harm  Daily HiveNew market rental housing does not have to be a zero-sum game issue, but this is where we are in Vancouver after successive council decisions and debates.
  
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• This massive summer bike rave takes place in Vancouver this Friday - Vancouver Is Awesome

  10-07-2019 18:53 via vancouverisawesome.com
  This massive summer bike rave takes place in Vancouver this Friday  Vancouver Is AwesomeSober-party enthusiast group, VYVE, returns this July with its massive, third annual Summer Bike Rave in downtown Vancouver.
  
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• Greater Vancouver condo prices drop for the first time since 2014: report - Victoria News

  10-07-2019 18:45 via vicnews.com
  Greater Vancouver condo prices drop for the first time since 2014: report  Victoria NewsRoyal LePage says slowdown in Lower Mainland housing market set to continue.
  
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• Former Toronto Raptors star Danny Green says his bags were stolen while in Vancouver

  10-07-2019 18:27 via globalnews.ca
  Green said his team unintentionally booked an Airbnb two blocks off the "worst street in North America in terms of drug use."
  
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• Canada’s premiers to focus on trade, economy as they meet in Saskatoon

  10-07-2019 18:24 via globalnews.ca
  Trade, competitiveness, and balancing the environment and economy will be the first day focus of Canada's premiers during their annual meeting.
  
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