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• In boom times for Vancouver film industry players bet on bigger boost from video streaming

  14-07-2019 23:44 via vancouversun.com
  In the middle of a booming B.C. film and TV sector, industry veteran Joshua Jackson is betting that Hollywood North's star will continue to rise with the convergence of video streaming and higher-powered wireless networks. Read More
  
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• Kids and drugs: The Vancouver teachers transforming substance use education

  14-07-2019 23:17 via vancouversun.com
  Art Steinmann wanted to revolutionize how we teach kids about drugs. Read More
  
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• Prince George's first legal cannabis store opens

  14-07-2019 23:09 via vancouversun.com
  PRINCE GEORGE — There's a new shop in Prince George, and people are already loving the joint. Read More
  
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• Thousands take part in Rugged Maniac

  14-07-2019 23:03 via globalnews.ca
  Rugged Maniac returns to Cloverdale for it’s 9th year, challenging thousands across many age groups on a 5km course featuring 25 obstacles.
  
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• Vancouver police investigate second weekend stabbing

  14-07-2019 22:41 via vancouversun.com
  Vancouver police are investigating a second stabbing in as many days. Read More
  
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• B.C. court grants creditor protection to Chinese discount retailer Miniso

  14-07-2019 22:18 via globalnews.ca
  Miniso Canada operates 67 stores in B.C., Alberta, Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, and the Northwest Territories.
  
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• Searchers comb Chilliwack for missing senior with ‘severe dementia’

  14-07-2019 22:05 via globalnews.ca
  Ethal "Grace" Baranynk, 86, was last seen around 10:30 a.m. on Saturday near Lenora Crescent and Ashwell Road, according to police.
  
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• B.C. gas price probe may help public understand market, but don’t expect ‘bombshells’: expert

  14-07-2019 21:50 via globalnews.ca
  The B.C. Utilities Commission has until the end of July to dig into the factors behind the region's sky-high prices.
  
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• Overnight stabbing in downtown Vancouver leaves man in hospital

  14-07-2019 21:32 via globalnews.ca
  Police said it appears the victim was involved in an altercation prior to the stabbing. 
  
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• Police investigating alleged sex assault of 16-year-old girl on Victoria’s Galloping Goose Trail

  14-07-2019 20:53 via globalnews.ca
  The suspect allegedly pulled the girl close and kissed her neck after she gave him directions, according to police.
  
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• Police watchdog investigates after man dies in fall from Vancouver West End apartment

  14-07-2019 20:04 via globalnews.ca
  According to police, the man was distraught and was throwing items including bicycles and televisions from the ninth floor. 
  
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• Duncan man accused of holding woman captive, badly beating her, to remain in jail before trial

  14-07-2019 19:44 via globalnews.ca
  Kehar Garry Sangha has been behind bars since his arrest in April 2017.
  
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• Hello Darkness My Old Friend: Whitecaps stumble into the Western Conference basement

  14-07-2019 19:20 via theprovince.com
  The Vancouver Whitecaps have the fewest wins in Major League Soccer. They’ve lost three straight games. They've been held scoreless by a team from a lower division, one that has around 1/20th of the payroll. Read More
  
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• Ottawa amends law to improve money-laundering prosecutions, more recommendations await implementation

  14-07-2019 19:00 via vancouversun.com
  The change to the Criminal Code offence of money laundering adds recklessness, a change that became law at the end of June. Read More
  
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• Dozens of people's ashes remain unclaimed at Vancouver Island cemetery - CBC.ca

  14-07-2019 19:00 via cbc.ca
  Dozens of people's ashes remain unclaimed at Vancouver Island cemetery  CBC.caHatley Memorial Gardens recently posted a newspaper ad listing the names of 30 people who were cremated more than a year ago but whose remains haven't ...
  
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• 11th annual Deighton Cup preview

  14-07-2019 18:49 via globalnews.ca
  The 11th annual Deighton Cup gets underway on July 20. One of the participating chefs, Alex Tung, shares his masterclass on making caviar more accessible.
  
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• New web series offering support for caregivers

  14-07-2019 18:41 via globalnews.ca
  A new animated web series is offering advice and support for caregivers. Executive producer of ‘Growing Together’, Bannister Bergen, explains the goal of the series and how Jann Arden got involved.
  
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• The best of Huntington Beach -- in 36 hours

  14-07-2019 18:00
  
  Whether it’s a week or weekend, ‘HB’ is an easy vacay from Vancouver
  
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• Police investigating Saturday morning stabbing in downtown Vancouver

  14-07-2019 17:52 via vancouversun.com
  Vancouver police are investigating a downtown stabbing that sent a man to hospital early Saturday morning. Read More
  
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• Ask an Expert: Summer sleep clinic

  14-07-2019 17:47 via globalnews.ca
  With warmer temperatures and longer nights, some of us may find it difficult to sleep. Sleep consultant, Kim Valade, is on hand with some expert tips in her summer sleep clinic.
  
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• Vancouver weather: Rainy Sunday mornings are for sleeping in

  14-07-2019 17:31 via vancouversun.com
  VANCOUVER, B.C.: July 14, 2019 – Sunday's weather kicks off with a 60 per cent chance of rain early in the day but it should clear by the afternoon. Read More
  
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• This massive fried egg jellyfish spotted off B.C.’s Sunshine Coast

  14-07-2019 15:00
  
  The incredible fried egg or egg yolk jellyfish, known scientifically as Phacellophora camtschatica, was seen bobbing around in Sechelt Inlet during the Paddlers Challenge with Halfmoon Sea Kayaks.
  
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• B.C. police watchdog investigating after man fell to his death in Vancouver

  14-07-2019 07:56
  
  Vancouver police were called to an apartment on Bidwell near Haro Saturday afternoon
  
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• Vancouver police investigating early morning stabbing

  14-07-2019 07:40
  
  A man was stabbed on Horny near Dunsmuir early Saturday morning
  
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• Sporting 3, Whitecaps 0: Shutout loss deals vicious blow to Vancouver’s playoff hopes

  14-07-2019 07:36 via theprovince.com
  The cheers rang from the 18,700 fans at B.C. Place, the applause filling the dome with a wall of sound. Read More
  
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• Anglican Church rejects same-sex marriage in Vancouver vote

  14-07-2019 07:27 via vancouversun.com
  The Anglican Church of Canada has defeated a motion allowing for same-sex marriages, despite overwhelming support from both the denomination's laity and clergy. Read More
  
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• Investigation underway after man falls from West End building and dies

  14-07-2019 07:18 via vancouversun.com
  The Independent Investigations Office is looking into an incident after a man fell to his death from a West End apartment building. Read More
  
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• Police watchdog investigates after man dies from Vancouver apartment fall - CBC.ca

  14-07-2019 07:11 via cbc.ca
  Police watchdog investigates after man dies from Vancouver apartment fall  CBC.caVPD initially responded to a man throwing items from 9th floor apartment on Bidwell near Haro.
  
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• 8,000 residents and counting weigh in on Vancouver's Broadway plan - CBC.ca

  14-07-2019 06:08 via cbc.ca
  8,000 residents and counting weigh in on Vancouver's Broadway plan  CBC.caConstruction of the Broadway subway line expected to begin in 2020 as the city is set to finalize a 30-year plan for area between Clark Drive and Vine Street.
  
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• Police investigating early morning stabbing in downtown Vancouver

  14-07-2019 04:41 via vancouversun.com
  Vancouver police are investigating a downtown stabbing that sent a man to hospital early Saturday morning. Read More
  
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• Vancouver police seeking suspect in early a.m. downtown stabbing

  14-07-2019 04:32 via globalnews.ca
  Vancouver police are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect i an early morning downtown stabbing that sent a 25-year-old man to hospital in stable condition.
  
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• Vancouver police seek video of early morning stabbing - CTV News

  14-07-2019 04:26 via bc.ctvnews.ca
  Vancouver police seek video of early morning stabbing  CTV NewsThe incident took place just before 2 a.m. Saturday on Hornby Street near Dunsmuir Street and left a 25-year-old man seriously injured.
  
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• Vancouver serving as North American launch pad for global retailers - Vancouver Is Awesome

  14-07-2019 04:24 via vancouverisawesome.com
  Vancouver serving as North American launch pad for global retailers  Vancouver Is AwesomeInternational retailers are selecting Vancouver as their launch pad for North American operations in part because its multicultural mix and culture makes it an ...
  
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• Man charged in ‘dooring’ death of North Vancouver cyclist

  14-07-2019 04:15 via globalnews.ca
  A charge has been laid in the death of a cyclist in North Vancouver this past winter. As Nadia Stewart reports, cycling advocates want stricter laws and tougher penalties for those who harm cyclists.
  
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• Police on Vancouver Island investigate suspicious death

  14-07-2019 04:11 via globalnews.ca
  A man was found dead in his home in a Greater Victoria community after he failed to show up for work. As Kristen Robinson reports, investigators have released one clue to try to help solve the crime.
  
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• Oppenheimer Park campers push back on police safety concerns

  14-07-2019 04:08 via globalnews.ca
  Campers living in Oppenheimer Park and their supporters say safety concerns from police and the city miss the larger issue of housing. Jill Bennett reports.
  
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• Some babies may be getting unnecessary surgery to help them breastfeed

  14-07-2019 04:04 via globalnews.ca
  Researchers in Massachusetts found that 63 per cent of babies ended up not needing the surgical procedure to fix a condition known as tongue tie or upper lip tether, which kept them from breastfeeding. Today’s Global News Hour at 6 Health Matters is brought to you by Pharmasave.
  
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• Bottle of sunscreen causes evacuation of a B.C. airport - Vancouver Is Awesome

  14-07-2019 04:02 via vancouverisawesome.com
  Bottle of sunscreen causes evacuation of a B.C. airport  Vancouver Is AwesomeA bottle of sunscreen caused the evacuation of the Victoria airport Saturday.
  
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• NamaSlay: This Metro Vancouver event mixes yoga with heavy metal - Vancouver Is Awesome

  14-07-2019 03:59 via vancouverisawesome.com
  NamaSlay: This Metro Vancouver event mixes yoga with heavy metal  Vancouver Is AwesomeA North Delta woman will be advocating for mental health and awareness by hosting NamaSlay Metal Yoga at her studio from 8 to 9:15 p.m. on Friday, July 19.
  
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• Here are the winners of the City of Vancouver's annual citizen awards - Vancouver Is Awesome

  14-07-2019 03:26 via vancouverisawesome.com
  Here are the winners of the City of Vancouver's annual citizen awards  Vancouver Is AwesomeTen citizens and eight organizations were honoured Friday night at the City of Vancouver's annual Awards of Excellence ceremony.
  
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• New investigation launched into suspended B.C. legislature sergeant-at-arms Gary Lenz

  14-07-2019 03:21 via globalnews.ca
  The investigation is not criminal in nature, house speaker Mike Farnworth said, but rather a human resources matter.
  
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• Truck smashes into front of Delta dollar store, no reports of injuries

  14-07-2019 03:02 via globalnews.ca
  It's not yet known how the crash happened, or how many people were inside the pickup.
  
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• Rick Williams: Federal fisheries committee challenges B.C. licensing policies

  14-07-2019 03:00 via theprovince.com
  Something really extraordinary just happened. Someone in the government of Canada started paying attention to the B.C. fishery. Not just to the fish in the water, but to the 2,400 small- and medium-sized businesses that employ more than 5,000 fish harvesters to deliver high-value seafood products to local and global markets and sustain B.C.’s coastal communities and First Nations. Read More
  
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• Advocates for Oppenheimer Park campers call police and city’s safety concerns unfounded

  14-07-2019 02:16 via globalnews.ca
  In fact, members of the Carnegie Community Action Project claim they and the campers feel safer in the park than they would on the street.
  
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• Ed Willes: Missing identity, missing in action. GM consumed by Lions’ fix-it list

  14-07-2019 02:14 via theprovince.com
  Edmonton 39 B.C. 23 Read More
  
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• Metro Vancouver aiming to divert more waste from landfills, sell waste

  14-07-2019 01:28 via vancouversun.com
  Metro Vancouver is taking steps to further reduce the amount of waste that goes into landfills by trying to find commercial uses for waste. Read More
  
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• Vancouver Open beach volleyball tournament serves up some sunny money

  14-07-2019 01:20 via vancouversun.com
  Some of the best entertainment in Vancouver can still be had for free. Just don't forget your water and sunscreen. Read More
  
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• Metro Vancouver aiming to divert more waste from landfills, sell waste - Vancouver Sun

  14-07-2019 01:12 via vancouversun.com
  Metro Vancouver aiming to divert more waste from landfills, sell waste  Vancouver Sun“Certainly, whatever we do, cost recovery is key. But the main focus is trying to divert waste from the landfills, to find ways to use that waste." Gordon Hoekstra.
  
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• Vancouver awards citizens and organizations for outstanding achievements

  14-07-2019 01:10 via vancouversun.com
  Ten citizens and eight organizations were honoured in Vancouver Friday at the annual Awards of Excellence ceremony. Read More
  
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• Vancouver Open beach volleyball tournament serves up some sunny money - Vancouver Sun

  14-07-2019 00:33 via vancouversun.com
  Vancouver Open beach volleyball tournament serves up some sunny money  Vancouver SunThe Vancouver Open has brought some of the world's top players to Kitsilano Beach Friday through Sunday.
  
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