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• Pedestrian in serious condition after getting hit by train in White Rock

  04-08-2019 23:40 via globalnews.ca
  Witnesses and officials at the scene tell Global News the man saved at least one dog that was on the tracks when he was clipped by the train.
  
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• Pedestrian struck by train in White Rock

  04-08-2019 23:27 via vancouversun.com
  A pedestrian was sent to hospital after being struck by a freight train in White Rock Sunday afternoon. Read More
  
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• Vancouver Pride Parade marks 50 years of progress

  04-08-2019 23:09 via globalnews.ca
  The massive Vancouver Pride Parade is underway celebrating some major milestones for LGBTQ rights while acknowledging more progress is needed. Michael Newman and Paul Haysom have more from the scene.
  
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• ‘That’s really close’: Orca pod comes within inches of Olympic rower’s B.C. dock

  04-08-2019 22:57 via globalnews.ca
  Three-time Olympic medalist Silken Laumann posted video of the close encounter, which she says is happening more frequently near her Victoria-area home.
  
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• What you need to know about EMDR therapy

  04-08-2019 22:18 via globalnews.ca
  Most people assume post traumatic stress disorder affects mainly soldiers but studies suggest that nearly 1 out of 10 Canadians may develop PTSD at some point in their lives. Today we’re looking into another way to cope with PTSD and anxiety known as EMDR therapy. Registered Clinical Counsellor Robert Grigore joined Jennifer Palma on BC...
  
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• Orcas come up close to B.C. dock

  04-08-2019 22:18 via globalnews.ca
  Former Olympic rower Silken Laumann and her daughter filmed a pod of orcas breaching just inches from her Victoria-area waterfront dock.
  
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• Vancouver Pride Live: Prime Minister Trudeau marching in Pride Parade

  04-08-2019 21:28 via vancouversun.com
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie Grégoire Trudeau are participating in Sunday's Pride Parade in Vancouver. Read More
  
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• ‘He’s on the right path’: 8-year old B.C. boy gets surprise of a lifetime at guitar lesson

  04-08-2019 20:46 via globalnews.ca
  Saahyl Sharma thought he was going to Surrey's Tom Lee Music store to practice his guitar skills. Instead, the eight-year-old got a surprise lesson in the power of humanity.
  
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• Vancouver Pride Parade arrives amid controversy over UBC, VPL exclusions - Global News

  04-08-2019 20:37 via globalnews.ca
  Vancouver Pride Parade arrives amid controversy over UBC, VPL exclusions  Global NewsA war of words has erupted between Pride organizers and a local Conservative candidate who is protesting the exclusions.
  
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• Iranian-born Canadian resident returns to B.C. after 11 years in notorious prison

  04-08-2019 20:06 via globalnews.ca
  Saeed Malekpour arrived at Vancouver International Airport on Friday evening, having escaped an ongoing prison term in Tehran.
  
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• Five acts to check out at this year's Coal Harbour Music Festival

  04-08-2019 20:00 via vancouversun.com
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• 14 things to do in Metro Vancouver on Monday, August 5 - Straight.com

  04-08-2019 20:00 via straight.com
  14 things to do in Metro Vancouver on Monday, August 5  Straight.comTake B.C. Day to relax and discover the city's natural attractions and points of interest.
  
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• Vancouver Pride Live: Prime Minister Trudeau to march in Pride Parade

  04-08-2019 19:26 via vancouversun.com
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie Grégoire Trudeau will participate in Sunday's Pride Parade in Vancouver. Read More
  
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• 13 can't-miss Vancouver food events happening this week: August 5 to 11 | Dished - Daily Hive

  04-08-2019 19:24 via dailyhive.com
  13 can't-miss Vancouver food events happening this week: August 5 to 11 | Dished  Daily HiveIf you're anything like us, the hunger for unique and delicious food and beverage-centred events is as strong as ever. It's a good thing Vancouver always delivers ...
  
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• 1 child a year dies on average in Canada from being stuck in a hot car: study

  04-08-2019 19:08 via globalnews.ca
  The majority of the deaths researchers studied involved incidents where a caregiver forgot to drop a child off at daycare.
  
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• Waste to Wonder

  04-08-2019 18:50 via globalnews.ca
  A new exhibit is taking shape at Metropolis at Metrotown. Erin Smith and Jonathan Lenato from Ocean Sole Africa explain more about their life-size sculptures made from recycled flip flops.
  
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• Vancouver Canucks: How many teams in the West are better? - The Canuck Way

  04-08-2019 18:00 via thecanuckway.com
  Vancouver Canucks: How many teams in the West are better?  The Canuck WayThe Vancouver Canucks will push for a playoff spot in 2020, but they're considerably behind a handful of teams in the Western Conference. After missing the ...
  
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• Ask an Expert: Postpartum text helpline

  04-08-2019 17:45 via globalnews.ca
  Having a baby can be a fun, exciting but difficult time. One organization is trying to make help more accessible. Clare Zeschky with Pacific Post Partum Support Society explains more about their new text helpline.
  
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• Paws across America

  04-08-2019 17:20 via globalnews.ca
  One man and his dog have made an epic journey across America, to help those living with PTSD. Brian Nadon explains how far they have travelled and where they plan on going next.
  
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• Squeakers the cat falls from six-storey balcony prompting SPCA warning

  04-08-2019 17:00 via vancouversun.com
  Squeakers the cat is recovering with a foster family after falling six storeys from a Vancouver balcony last week, prompting the B.C. SPCA to warn pet owners who live in highrise buildings to protect their cats and dogs. Read More
  
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• Helping low-income pet owners

  04-08-2019 16:47 via globalnews.ca
  A new initiative providing low-cost spay/neuter procedures to pets from low-income families has been launched. Kathy Powelson, from Paws for Hope, explains more.
  
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• This new research program aims to help people in Vancouver’s DTES get jobs

  04-08-2019 15:00
  
  A new research program aims to help people with mental health and addictions issues in the Downtown Eastside find and keep jobs.
  
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• Drink this: The Pass by Dageraad Brewing

  04-08-2019 15:00
  
  The good folks at Dageraad Brewing in Burnaby teamed up with their buds at Blindman Brewing in Lacombe to collaborate on a beer that’s sure to unite us instead of dividing us.
  
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• Ahoy, mateys: Adult Pirate Pak Day drops anchor in Vancouver White Spots this month

  04-08-2019 15:00
  
  Pirate Pak Day will take place at White Spot locations across B.C. on Wednesday, Aug. 14.
  
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• ‘Not in My Backyard’: How NIMBYism impacts access to vital support services

  04-08-2019 13:00 via globalnews.ca
  How do you balance harm reduction needs and people’s concerns about having those services close to home?
  
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• REAL SCOOP: Alleged killers of Hells Angel to appear in court Tuesday – UPDATED

  04-08-2019 10:06 via vancouversun.com
  Two young men charged with murdering Hardside Hells Angel Suminder "Ali" Grewal will appear in Surrey Provincial Court Tuesday morning. Read More
  
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• Whitecaps 2, FC Cincinnati 1: Caps ‘Hwang tough’ long enough for Felipe to play hero

  04-08-2019 06:43 via theprovince.com
  The chip on Felipe’s shoulder paid off Saturday night in the form of the Vancouver Whitecaps’ first win since May 25. Read More
  
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• Team Croatia lights up the sky for Vancouver's Celebration of Light - CBC.ca

  04-08-2019 06:00 via cbc.ca
  Team Croatia lights up the sky for Vancouver's Celebration of Light  CBC.caMore than 100000 people are expected to take in the final performance of the 2019 festival in English Bay while CBC will livestream the show on Facebook, ...
  
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• Naked runners aim to beat Wreck Beach heat; Squamish 8K starts earlier

  04-08-2019 05:28 via vancouversun.com
  Fun runners are gearing up to gear down for one of Vancouver's most unique 5K events — the Wreck Beach Bare Buns Run. Read More
  
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• WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 – Aug. 3

  04-08-2019 05:00 via globalnews.ca
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• RCMP say underwater team will start searching for missing teens

  04-08-2019 04:37 via vancouversun.com
  GILLAM, Man. — Mounties said divers were scheduled to arrive in northern Manitoba Saturday night in the ongoing search for two British Columbia murder suspects. Read More
  
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• Young Surrey heart patient gets surprise musical gift

  04-08-2019 03:59 via globalnews.ca
  An eight-year-old B.C. boy who survived open heart surgery as a baby is getting some help with his rock n’ roll dreams, thanks to a heartwarming gesture from a Surrey music store. Kristen Robinson reports.
  
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• If obesity runs in your family, you may want to start jogging

  04-08-2019 03:59 via globalnews.ca
  Today’s Global News Hour at 6 Health Matters is brought to you by Pharmasave. A new study of more than 18,000 adults found that jogging was the most effective exercise at curbing weight gain for those who were genetically predisposed to obesity.
  
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• Vancouver van dwellers hold fifth straight meeting

  04-08-2019 03:56 via globalnews.ca
  There’s a growing community across North America who are avoiding paying rent, by making a vehicle their permanent home. Jill Bennett reports on the group’s annual meeting in Vancouver.
  
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• Charges laid in killing of Hells Angel member in Surrey

  04-08-2019 03:53 via globalnews.ca
  The assassination of a high profile Hells Angel member in a South Surrey drive-thru stands out for many in the community, because two suspects were quickly identified and arrested. Julia Foy reports.
  
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• B.C. mayors call on Ottawa to help forestry industry

  04-08-2019 03:53 via globalnews.ca
  Nearly two dozen northern B.C. mayors are calling on the federal government to help the struggling forestry industry, saying their communities are suffering. Nadia Stewart reports.
  
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• Surrey Mounties investigate midday stabbing in Guildford

  04-08-2019 03:39 via vancouversun.com
  Mounties in Surrey are investigating a stabbing that took place in the Guildford area on Saturday afternoon. Read More
  
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• Vancouver Pride Parade approaches amid controversy over UBC, VPL exclusions

  04-08-2019 03:00 via globalnews.ca
  A war of words has erupted between Pride organizers and a local Conservative candidate who is protesting the exclusions.
  
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• RCMP sends divers to Manitoba river in hunt for Port Alberni pair

  04-08-2019 02:35 via vancouversun.com
  GILLAM, Man. — Mounties said divers were scheduled to arrive in northern Manitoba Saturday tonight in the ongoing search for two British Columbia murder suspects. Read More
  
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• RCMP sending divers to Gillam, Man., to aid search for B.C. murder suspects

  04-08-2019 02:10 via globalnews.ca
  The police force said in a statement that its underwater recovery team will be arriving in the small northern Manitoba town on Saturday night.
  
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• Cloud of controversy hangs over Vancouver Pride Parade

  04-08-2019 02:00 via globalnews.ca
  The banning of UBC and the Vancouver Public Library has prompted a Vancouver Conservative candidate to withdraw his participation from this weekend’s Pride Parade. Jennifer Palma reports.
  
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• Man taken to hospital after stabbing outside Surrey bar

  04-08-2019 01:34 via globalnews.ca
  A man is in hospital after a stabbing outside the Green Timbers Pub in Surrey Saturday afternoon.
  
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• Trans Mountain pipeline construction to resume in Burnaby after NEB approval

  04-08-2019 01:30 via globalnews.ca
  The decision does not cover a request to resume construction at the Edmonton terminal, which is still under review.
  
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• REAL SCOOP: Alleged killers of Hells Angel to appear in court Tuesday

  04-08-2019 01:27 via vancouversun.com
  Two 21-year-old men charged with murdering Hardside Hells Angel Suminder "Ali" Grewal will appear in Surrey Provincial Court Tuesday morning. Read More
  
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• All-female World Maiden yacht tour makes a stop in North Vancouver

  04-08-2019 01:04 via vancouversun.com
  Maiden, an 18-metre aluminum ocean racing yacht, and her all-women crew were in North Vancouver Saturday making the only Canadian stop on an around the world tour. Read More
  
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• Metro Vancouver aims to develop 'regional brand' to attract investment - Vancouver Sun

  04-08-2019 00:41 via vancouversun.com
  Metro Vancouver aims to develop 'regional brand' to attract investment  Vancouver SunMany of the 21 municipalities represented in Metro Vancouver already have their own economic development strategies; the idea is to create a recognizable ...
  
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• Metro Vancouver aims to develop 'regional brand' to attract investment

  04-08-2019 00:40 via vancouversun.com
  The Metro Vancouver board has endorsed the creation of an economic development organization to attract investment in the region, following the lead of several other Canadian metropolitan areas, including Toronto and Edmonton. Read More
  
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• REAL SCOOP: Murdered sailors linked to botched cocaine load

  04-08-2019 00:19 via vancouversun.com
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