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• Reporter’s Notebook: Covering the Manitoba manhunt

  03-08-2019 23:56 via globalnews.ca
  While the RCMP have scaled back the search in Manitoba for Bryer Schmegelsky and Kam McLeod, the two teenagers accused in three murders, the impact of the high-profile hunt is lingering in the memory of many people, including the reporters who covered it. Crystal Goomansingh offers her perspective on the case.
  
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• 9 vehicles seized for reckless 'stunt driving' in Metro Vancouver - Vancouver Is Awesome

  03-08-2019 23:52 via vancouverisawesome.com
  9 vehicles seized for reckless 'stunt driving' in Metro Vancouver  Vancouver Is AwesomeRCMP in Surrey are cracking down on "stunt driving."Mounties say they have impounded nine vehicles during one-day of traffic enforcement.
  
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• Two suspects charged for murder of Hells Angel in Surrey drive-thru

  03-08-2019 23:38 via vancouversun.com
  Two men have been charged with murder in the Friday shooting death of a Hells Angel at a drive-thru in South Surrey. Read More
  
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• Police seek masked suspect of alleged bank robbery in Radium Hot Springs

  03-08-2019 23:21 via globalnews.ca
  Investigators determined the suspect approached a teller at the counter and demanded cash, later fleeing on foot with an "undisclosed amount of currency."
  
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• In small towns, a different kind of overdose crisis strains local resources - Vancouver Sun

  03-08-2019 23:11 via vancouversun.com
  In small towns, a different kind of overdose crisis strains local resources  Vancouver SunCommunities outside the Lower Mainland have also been rocked by B.C.'s overdose crisis, and their political leaders say they don't have the funding or ...
  
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• In small towns, a different kind of overdose crisis strains local resources

  03-08-2019 23:11 via vancouversun.com
  Communities outside the Lower Mainland have also been rocked by B.C.'s overdose crisis, and their political leaders say they don’t have the funding or infrastructure to deal with it. Read More
  
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• B.C. wineries Mission Hill, Moon Curser take top spots at national awards

  03-08-2019 22:41 via globalnews.ca
  Mission Hill was named the winery of the year, while Moon Curser was named the best performing small winery of 2019.
  
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• Deadline looms for charges against Mount Polley mine owners for 2014 disaster

  03-08-2019 22:39 via globalnews.ca
  Prosecutors in Ottawa have until Sunday to lay charges under the Fisheries Act against Imperial Metals, but more serious federal charges could come later.
  
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• B.C. man arrives in Moncton on cross-country cycling trip to raise awareness for mental illness

  03-08-2019 21:52 via globalnews.ca
  The gruelling journey of more than 5,600 kilometres has taken him across Canada.
  
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• 6 rules of etiquette for the Pride Parade

  03-08-2019 21:27
  
  The 2019 Vancouver Pride Parade starts at noon Sunday
  
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• Suspects charged for fatal Hells Angel shooting in Surrey as police prepare for retaliation

  03-08-2019 21:11 via globalnews.ca
  Two men are facing murder charges for the shooting death of a prominent Hells Angels member in South Surrey Friday.
  
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• Vancouver’s 16th annual Dyke March kicks off today - CityNews Vancouver

  03-08-2019 20:27 via citynews1130.com
  Vancouver’s 16th annual Dyke March kicks off today  CityNews VancouverVANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – The 16th annual Dyke March kicks off today at noon at McSpadden Park. This year's march will feature a new Dyke March banner ...
  
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• Meet the chef: Mike Mulcahy likes a big feast

  03-08-2019 20:00 via vancouversun.com
  Mike Mulcahy’s passion for the culinary arts began at a very early age, starting with Grade 8 foods class and then making pizzas at his first restaurant job at age 16. After kicking around several chains, Mulcahy joined Milestones in 1994, where he would spend the next 13 years working as chef at various locations followed by a stint as Regional Executive Chef. Read More
  
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• Makeover: A lighter look for summer

  03-08-2019 20:00 via vancouversun.com
  Sara Faucompre is a 41-year-old administrative assistant from Penticton who came to Vancouver for a visit and wanted a revamp of her heavy and limp hair. Read More
  
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• 12 things to do in Metro Vancouver on Sunday, August 4 - Straight.com

  03-08-2019 20:00 via straight.com
  12 things to do in Metro Vancouver on Sunday, August 4  Straight.comThe 2019 Pride parade takes place in the West End down Robson Street, through Denman, and along Beach Avenue to Sunset Beach.
  
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• B.C. businesses paying $5B in extra taxes since 2013

  03-08-2019 19:17
  
  New Business Council of BC research finds businesses in the province are paying nearly $5 billion more per year in taxes than they were in 2013
  
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• GardenWorks: Vacation plant watering

  03-08-2019 18:50 via globalnews.ca
  Aleks from GardenWorks share her some creative hacks to keep your plants hydrated while you are on vacation.
  
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• Cullen cup championship

  03-08-2019 18:22 via globalnews.ca
  Langley Rams begin defence of their Cullen Cup Championship on August 3. Jay Janower is joined by two of the players and the team’s president to find out more.
  
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• Vancouver Weather: Scorcher of a long weekend ahead! - Vancouver Sun

  03-08-2019 18:21 via vancouversun.com
  Vancouver Weather: Scorcher of a long weekend ahead!  Vancouver SunVANCOUVER, B.C.: Saturday, Aug. 3. The long weekend is shaping up to be sunny and hot, with temperatures expected to go above 30 C in some parts of the ...
  
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• Vancouver Weather: Scorcher of a long weekend ahead! - The Province

  03-08-2019 18:21 via theprovince.com
  Vancouver Weather: Scorcher of a long weekend ahead!  The ProvinceVANCOUVER, B.C.: Saturday, Aug. 3. The long weekend is shaping up to be sunny and hot, with temperatures expected to go above 30 C in some parts of the ...
  
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• Vancouver Weather: Scorcher of a long weekend ahead!

  03-08-2019 18:20 via vancouversun.com
  VANCOUVER, B.C.: Saturday, Aug. 3. The long weekend is shaping up to be sunny and hot, with temperatures expected to go above 30 C in some parts of the region. Environment and Climate Change Canada is forecasting sunshine and a high of 26 C inland on Saturday, or 23 C closer to the water. Then it's going to be sweltering on Sunday, just as thousands of people will be celebrating and taking part in the Pride Parade. Expect clear skies and temperatures climbing to 26 C by the water and 30 C i
  
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• Magnitude 4.3 earthquake strikes off the coast of B.C.

  03-08-2019 18:15
  
  The quake hit 171 kilometres west of Port Hardy Friday night
  
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• Class action lawsuit launched in Vancouver over Capital One data breach - CTV News

  03-08-2019 18:02 via bc.ctvnews.ca
  Class action lawsuit launched in Vancouver over Capital One data breach  CTV NewsA Vancouver law firm says a class action lawsuit has been launched on behalf of six million Canadians whose personal information was compromised by a data ...
  
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• Vancouver Canucks: J.T. Miller in line for a career year - The Canuck Way

  03-08-2019 18:00 via thecanuckway.com
  Vancouver Canucks: J.T. Miller in line for a career year  The Canuck WayThe Vancouver Canucks acquired veteran forward J.T. Miller from the Tampa Bay Lightning, and he's in line to have a career year here on the west coast.
  
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• VIDEO: 85-year-old Vancouver Island woman skydives to raise money for cancer research - Chemainus Valley Courier

  03-08-2019 17:39 via chemainusvalleycourier.ca
  VIDEO: 85-year-old Vancouver Island woman skydives to raise money for cancer research  Chemainus Valley CourierMargo Bonnell checks one off her bucket list in the name of science.
  
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• Boycotting the Pride Parade

  03-08-2019 17:17 via globalnews.ca
  The Federal Conservative Candidate for Vancouver Centre won’t be marching in this year’s Vancouver Pride Parade. David Cavey is withdrawing in protest, saying he’s disappointed the Vancouver Pride Society is banning some organizations from taking part.
  
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• Mike Smyth: Safety or cash grab? Speed cameras could wind up in court

  03-08-2019 17:00 via theprovince.com
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• Kater-related taxi firms opposed similar ride-hailing model under Liberals - Vancouver Is Awesome

  03-08-2019 16:51 via vancouverisawesome.com
  Kater-related taxi firms opposed similar ride-hailing model under Liberals  Vancouver Is AwesomeA ride-hailing proposal similar to what B.C.'s Liberals are now calling an NDP backroom deal was ready to roll under Clark's government, documents show.
  
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• Will charges ever be laid in the Mt. Polley mine disaster?

  03-08-2019 16:47 via globalnews.ca
  It’s been 5 years since the tailing pond broke at the Mount Polley mine, near Williams Lake. It is one of the biggest environmental disasters in BC history. No provincial charges were ever laid against Imperial Metals, the company which owns the mine, and now the deadline to file federal charges is also about to...
  
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• Open House: Unbuilders

  03-08-2019 16:45 via globalnews.ca
  Fiona Forbes finds out how a Vancouver-based company, Unbuilders, aim to transform how homes are demolished.
  
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• Vancouver Park Board asks public to respect BBQ, smoking bans - Vancouver Is Awesome

  03-08-2019 16:36 via vancouverisawesome.com
  Vancouver Park Board asks public to respect BBQ, smoking bans  Vancouver Is AwesomeWith the fireworks finale Saturday night and a hot, dry forecast for the coming long weekend, Vancouver Park Board is asking residents and visitors to respect ...
  
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• You Could Find $28,000 Buried In A Vancouver Park From A 1942 Bank Robbery - Narcity

  03-08-2019 16:31 via narcity.com
  You Could Find $28,000 Buried In A Vancouver Park From A 1942 Bank Robbery  NarcityWho doesn't want an extra few thousand dollars? You may be in luck if you live near Vancouver's Stanley Park where up to $28,000 was reportedly buried in ...
  
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• Class action lawsuit launched in Vancouver over Capital One data breach - Vancouver Is Awesome

  03-08-2019 16:05 via vancouverisawesome.com
  Class action lawsuit launched in Vancouver over Capital One data breach  Vancouver Is AwesomeA Vancouver law firm says a class action lawsuit has been launched on behalf of six million Canadians whose personal information was compromised by a data ...
  
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• Vancouver Canucks: 3 Burning questions ahead of 2019-20 - The Canuck Way

  03-08-2019 16:00 via thecanuckway.com
  Vancouver Canucks: 3 Burning questions ahead of 2019-20  The Canuck WayThe Vancouver Canucks answered many questions this offseason. That being said, there are still more than a few questions that remain.
  
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• 31 awesome Vancouver food events to check out this August - Vancouver Courier

  03-08-2019 16:00 via vancourier.com
  31 awesome Vancouver food events to check out this August  Vancouver CourierWe've got 31 (and counting!) delicious food events happening in and around Vancouver this month.
  
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• 31 awesome Vancouver food events to check out this August

  03-08-2019 16:00
  
  We’ve got 31 (and counting!) delicious food events happening in and around Vancouver this month
  
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• Before Pride in Vancouver, there was GATE - CBC.ca

  03-08-2019 15:01 via newsinteractives.cbc.ca
  Before Pride in Vancouver, there was GATE  CBC.caThe Gay Alliance Towards Equality operated in Vancouver between 1971 and 1980. Former member Don Hann says the organization paved the way for today's ...
  
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• Sold (Bought): Spacious layout key to appeal of Craftsman style South Surrey home

  03-08-2019 15:00 via vancouversun.com
  The big sell: South Surrey's Rosemary Heights neighbourhood is the venue for this three-storey house that includes a finished basement. Built in 2001 in a Craftsman style, the exterior displays a covered front porch with entry pillars, wide eaves and gable roof lines while the interior has window seats, built-in storage and nooks. Engineered maple hardwood floors run through the main level alongside a formal living and dining room, a new kitchen with Shaker-style cabinets, quartz countertops, a
  
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• PHOTO: Long weekends are made for things like this - Vancouver Is Awesome

  03-08-2019 15:00 via vancouverisawesome.com
  PHOTO: Long weekends are made for things like this  Vancouver Is AwesomeOur daily photo is from morning.sophie of a gorgeous view of Spanish Banks. Every day we publish a photo from the Instagram hashtag #vancouverisawesome.
  
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• Lake Country's Oceola Landing a family affair

  03-08-2019 15:00 via vancouversun.com
  For the Kofoeds, planning Oceola Landing, a 61-unit townhouse development set in Lake Country, British Columbia, has been a family affair. Read More
  
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• Aragon Properties’ Shift development is the latest addition to Vancouver’s Little Mountain neighbourhood - Vancouver Sun

  03-08-2019 15:00 via vancouversun.com
  Aragon Properties’ Shift development is the latest addition to Vancouver’s Little Mountain neighbourhood  Vancouver SunThe latest addition to Vancouver's Little Mountain neighbourhood is 80 per cent complete. “We're not selling an idea, it's real and tangible. You can see the unit, ...
  
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• Aragon Properties’ Shift development is the latest addition to Vancouver’s Little Mountain neighbourhood

  03-08-2019 15:00 via vancouversun.com
  The Shift development by Aragon Properties in Vancouver’s Little Mountain neighbourhood offers prospective homebuyers an unusual opportunity in the new-condo market – to view and purchase completed units. Read More
  
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• $6.6M bike-lane project to 'transform' Vancouver Street in the fall - Times Colonist

  03-08-2019 15:00 via timescolonist.com
  $6.6M bike-lane project to 'transform' Vancouver Street in the fall  Times ColonistThe next stage of Victoria's protected cycling network is projected to cost $6.6 million, with construction set to start this fall. The biggest chunk will be $5.08 ...
  
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• The Home Front: A career forged in originality - Vancouver Sun

  03-08-2019 14:54 via vancouversun.com
  The Home Front: A career forged in originality  Vancouver SunIt's uncommon to meet a blacksmith these days, and less so for that person to be female, but for Dueck, it was a calling.
  
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• The Home Front: A career forged in originality

  03-08-2019 14:54 via vancouversun.com
  The stainless steel and bronze flatware made by Vancouver metal artist Stefanie Dueck inspires good eating and entertaining. Meals seem more of an occasion, somehow, when the utensils are pieces of art. Read More
  
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• Whitecaps Game Day: Depth gets a test in tough venue for Canadian sides

  03-08-2019 14:00 via theprovince.com
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• OPP probing tips from across the province on possible location of B.C. murder suspects

  03-08-2019 13:54 via globalnews.ca
  The O-P-P have assigned a team to look into a spike in tips and are working with the R-C-M-P as they probe incoming reports.
  
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• Magnitude-4.3 earthquake strikes off coast of Vancouver Island - CBC.ca

  03-08-2019 12:53 via cbc.ca
  Magnitude-4.3 earthquake strikes off coast of Vancouver Island  CBC.caA minor earthquake was recorded in the Pacific Ocean off northern Vancouver Island Friday night.
  
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• Hells Angel identified as Surrey shooting victim

  03-08-2019 08:01 via globalnews.ca
  Homicide investigators have officially identified the victim of a brazen daylight shooting in South Surrey as a prominent member of the Hells Angels. Jordan Armstrong reports.
  
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• How to prepare for Vancouver's Dîner en Blanc in a day - Vancouver Is Awesome

  03-08-2019 05:48 via vancouverisawesome.com
  How to prepare for Vancouver's Dîner en Blanc in a day  Vancouver Is AwesomeThe evening Vancouverites gather to wear white is creeping up on us.The fancy Le Dîner en Blanc is taking place August 8. Are you prepared?
  
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