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• Child in hospital after being bit by bear at Greater Vancouver Zoo

  06-08-2019 23:58 via vancouversun.com
  The Greater Vancouver Zoo says a two-year-old girl was in an unauthorized area when she was bitten by a black bear. Read More
  
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• Annual mural festival takes over Vancouver community - CTV News

  06-08-2019 23:48 via bc.ctvnews.ca
  Annual mural festival takes over Vancouver community  CTV NewsA Vancouver neighbourhood will soon be home to 25 new large-scale paintings, as works of art are in progress for the annual Vancouver Mural Festival.
  
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• B.C. police warn about abduction attempt of traffic flagger near Fort St. John

  06-08-2019 23:45 via globalnews.ca
  A frightening warning from the police after someone tried to abduct a female traffic flagger, who was alone on a remote highway in northern B.C.
  
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• Williams Lake RCMP investigating fatal shooting of 43-year-old man

  06-08-2019 23:41 via globalnews.ca
  A man is dead after an overnight shooting in Williams Lake.
  
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• Suspension for Vancouver police officer who released sensitive data about youth - Kamloops Matters

  06-08-2019 23:33 via kamloopsmatters.com
  Suspension for Vancouver police officer who released sensitive data about youth  Kamloops MattersVANCOUVER — The Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner in British Columbia says a senior Vancouver police officer has been disciplined for accessing ...
  
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• Celebration of Light announces 2019 winner

  06-08-2019 23:31
  
  Team Croatia won the People’s choice award
  
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• Honda Celebration of Light announces 2019 winner - Vancouver Is Awesome

  06-08-2019 23:03 via vancouverisawesome.com
  Honda Celebration of Light announces 2019 winner  Vancouver Is AwesomeAll three competing teams had high scores, but Team Canada, represented by Firemaster Productions Inc., has won the 2019 Honda Celebration of light.
  
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• Man hospitalized after daytime shooting near downtown Victoria

  06-08-2019 22:59 via globalnews.ca
  The shooting is reported to have happened between Forbes and Victor streets, said police.
  
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• RCMP find items ‘directly linked’ to B.C. murder suspects along Manitoba river

  06-08-2019 22:42 via globalnews.ca
  Manitoba RCMP has reportedly found new clues in the ongoing search for two B.C. murder suspects along the Nelson River.
  
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• VPD senior officer suspended for unauthorized disclosure on young offender

  06-08-2019 22:25 via vancouversun.com
  The Office of the Police Complaints Commissioner has suspended a senior Vancouver police officer for the unauthorized release of sensitive information about a young offender. Read More
  
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• Williams Lake RCMP investigating after man gunned down in driveway

  06-08-2019 22:23 via vancouversun.com
  Police in Williams Lake are investigating after a man was gunned down in a driveway early Tuesday morning. Read More
  
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• Two men arrested following South Surrey stabbing Tuesday

  06-08-2019 22:22 via vancouversun.com
  Two men are in custody following a stabbing in South Surrey on Tuesday morning. Read More
  
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• Suspension for Vancouver police officer who released sensitive data about youth - Coast Reporter

  06-08-2019 22:18 via coastreporter.net
  Suspension for Vancouver police officer who released sensitive data about youth  Coast ReporterVANCOUVER — The Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner in British Columbia says a senior Vancouver police officer has been disciplined for accessing ...
  
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• B.C. murder manhunt: Manitoba RCMP find items linked to suspects

  06-08-2019 22:17 via vancouversun.com
  RCMP in northern Manitoba say they have found several items linked to two murder suspects from British Columbia. Read More
  
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• Minimal growth overnight for Eagle Bluff wildfire near Oliver

  06-08-2019 22:16 via vancouversun.com
  The Eagle Bluff wildfire near Oliver has seen minimal growth overnight and is now at an estimated 2.8 square kilometres as of Tuesday afternoon. Read More
  
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• Cannibal Corpse announces North American fall tour, 6 Canadian dates

  06-08-2019 22:07 via globalnews.ca
  The 'Hammer Smashed Face' headbangers return to Canada this fall with their own headlining tour.
  
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• Senior Vancouver police officer suspended for accessing, sharing minor’s information

  06-08-2019 21:59 via globalnews.ca
  The Office of the Police Complaints Commissioner said the officer's name is being withheld because it could be used to identify the young person in question.
  
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• Vancouver police officer suspended for accessing, disclosing sensitive information

  06-08-2019 21:55
  
  Some of the information is protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act
  
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• UPDATED: Vancouver police officer suspended for accessing, disclosing sensitive information

  06-08-2019 21:55
  
  The searches by the officer were deliberate and covered several subjects involving a young person. That information was then shared with "unauthorized persons."
  
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• Team Canada crowned champion at 2019 Honda Celebration of Light

  06-08-2019 21:53 via globalnews.ca
  Team Croatia was given the people's choice award, based on a public vote.
  
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• Letters to The Province, Aug. 7, 2019: Waste of tax dollars ‘absolutely disgusting’

  06-08-2019 21:49 via theprovince.com
  A big thank you to Joe Sawchuk for his letter outlining the waste of our hard-earned tax dollars; $11.7 billion given away in two years to foreigners while Canadian citizens and veterans are living on the streets, going hungry, receiving poor access to medical care and education, etc., is absolutely disgusting. Read More
  
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• VPD senior officer suspended for unauthorized disclosure on young offender - Vancouver Sun

  06-08-2019 21:48 via vancouversun.com
  VPD senior officer suspended for unauthorized disclosure on young offender  Vancouver SunThe officer, whose name was withheld to protect the identity of the young person, was found to have accessed and disclosed information for a personal purpose.
  
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• Dog and seal share ‘kiss’ in unexpected B.C. wildlife encounter

  06-08-2019 21:26 via globalnews.ca
  There was an unexpected wildlife encounter on the Fraser River over the long weekend. Global viewer Melanie Yelland-Desylva captured an adorable video of her dog Dakota coming face-to-face with a seal and sharing a “kiss”.
  
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• Dark Poutine podcast recap: Date with death — the murder of James Shannon

  06-08-2019 21:22 via globalnews.ca
  James Shannon's body was found at his Port Alberni, B.C. home after he failed to show up for work the day before Valentine's Day in 2008.
  
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• Child in hospital after being bit by animal at Greater Vancouver Zoo

  06-08-2019 21:11 via vancouversun.com
  A child is in hospital after being bit by an animal at the Greater Vancouver Zoo on Monday evening. Read More
  
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• Team Canada wins 2019 Honda Celebration of Light

  06-08-2019 21:04 via vancouversun.com
  Winner, winner, poutine for dinner. Read More
  
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• Drought ratings drop amid soggy conditions on Vancouver Island - Campbell River Mirror

  06-08-2019 21:02 via campbellrivermirror.com
  Drought ratings drop amid soggy conditions on Vancouver Island  Campbell River MirrorJuly saw steady rainfall following drought-like conditions.
  
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• You can fly round-trip Vancouver to Vietnam for only $552 CAD (Tax incl) - Vancouver Is Awesome

  06-08-2019 21:01 via vancouverisawesome.com
  You can fly round-trip Vancouver to Vietnam for only $552 CAD (Tax incl)  Vancouver Is AwesomeAir China has flights available for travel this fall that offer round-trip *service* between Vancouver and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam for under $600.
  
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• Daily Poll: Have you used Kater? - Vancouver Sun

  06-08-2019 20:53 via vancouversun.com
  Daily Poll: Have you used Kater?  Vancouver SunKater is a hybrid taxi and ride-hailing *service* in Metro Vancouver, with plans for a wider launch in B.C. this fall.
  
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• Daily Poll: Have you used Kater?

  06-08-2019 20:52 via vancouversun.com
  While Vancouverites wait for the arrival of Uber this fall, Kater has been hitting the streets. Read More
  
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• Young girl bitten by black bear at Greater Vancouver Zoo - CBC News

  06-08-2019 20:48 via cbc.ca
  Young girl bitten by black bear at Greater Vancouver Zoo  CBC NewsThe B.C. Conservation Officer *Service* says it's investigating after a child was bitten by an animal Sunday at the Greater Vancouver Zoo.
  
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• McDonald's says they're making your burgers better, Canada - Vancouver Is Awesome

  06-08-2019 20:43 via vancouverisawesome.com
  McDonald's says they're making your burgers better, Canada  Vancouver Is AwesomeWhile the rest of the fast food nation seems to be hopping on a bandwagon that goes "Beyond" meat, over at McDonald's Canada they're working on making ...
  
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• Man in critical condition, 2 arrested after fight, stabbing in South Surrey

  06-08-2019 20:30 via globalnews.ca
  The victim was airlifted to hospital from South Meridian Elementary School, but police said the fight did not happen on school property.
  
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• Starbucks’ new strawless lids should arrive in Vancouver next year - CityNews Vancouver

  06-08-2019 20:27 via citynews1130.com
  Starbucks’ new strawless lids should arrive in Vancouver next year  CityNews VancouverStarbucks is rolling out new strawless lids for its iced beverages as part of its plan to phase out plastic straws from all of its locations worldwide.
  
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• Seven things to do in Vancouver, Aug. 9 to 15: A Queer Century, 1869 to 1969, more

  06-08-2019 20:27 via vancouversun.com
  When: Until Aug. 30, Mon. to Fri., 10 a.m. — 4 p.m. Read More
  
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• You can fly from Vancouver to Beijing for $324 roundtrip this fall | News - Daily Hive

  06-08-2019 20:15 via dailyhive.com
  You can fly from Vancouver to Beijing for $324 roundtrip this fall | News  Daily HiveIf Beijing, China has been on your travel bucket list, now is a great time to cross it off. Thanks to YVR Deals, you can now fly from Vancouver (YVR) to Beijing, ...
  
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• Surrey councillor warns new police force could be down 20% its full staff on Day 1

  06-08-2019 20:11 via globalnews.ca
  Coun. Jack Hundial points to a section of Surrey's policing transition report that says the force could start at 80 per cent of its full strength.
  
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• Vancouver-based tech company Kater has plans to bring ride-hailing service to Kamloops

  06-08-2019 20:03 via vancouversun.com
  KAMLOOPS — A Vancouver-based tech company wants to roll out its ride-hailing service to Kamloops once the provincial government starts accepting applications in September. Read More
  
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• Seven things to do in Vancouver, Aug. 9 to 15: A Queer Century, 1869 to 1969, more - Vancouver Sun

  06-08-2019 20:01 via vancouversun.com
  Seven things to do in Vancouver, Aug. 9 to 15: A Queer Century, 1869 to 1969, more  Vancouver SunA look into the UBC Library's Rare Books and Special Collections produces a wealth of queer history publications.
  
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• Restaurant review: Marc-Andre Choquette puts Rossland on the food map - Vancouver Sun

  06-08-2019 20:01 via vancouversun.com
  Restaurant review: Marc-Andre Choquette puts Rossland on the food map  Vancouver SunChoquette, who came from some of the best restaurants in Vancouver, helms the Velvet restaurant in the Josie Hotel in Rossland.
  
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• Restaurant review: Marc-Andre Choquette puts Rossland on the food map

  06-08-2019 20:00 via vancouversun.com
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• Hot, hot, hot: It is going to feel like a sizzling 34 degrees in Metro Vancouver today

  06-08-2019 19:42
  
  The sizzling temperatures are expected to continue through Wednesday
  
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• Save at Vancouver’s Fair at the PNE

  06-08-2019 19:38
  
  From seniors to transit users, fairgoers can get deals at the annual exhibition
  
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• How to save money at Vancouver's Fair at the PNE - Vancouver Courier

  06-08-2019 19:38 via vancourier.com
  How to save money at Vancouver's Fair at the PNE  Vancouver CourierThe Fair at the PNE kicks off Aug. 17 and, like most people, you're probably looking for ways to save a few bucks that can be better put towards the purchase of ...
  
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• How to save money at Vancouver’s Fair at the PNE

  06-08-2019 19:38
  
  From seniors to transit users, fairgoers can get deals at the annual exhibition
  
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• How to save at Vancouver’s Fair at the PNE

  06-08-2019 19:38
  
  From seniors to transit users, fairgoers can get deals at the annual exhibition
  
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• One person dead following serious collision in Surrey

  06-08-2019 19:17 via globalnews.ca
  RCMP and fire crews responded to a crash late Monday night on 104 Avenue and 157 Street. Crews say they found a man trapped inside his truck — pinned to the tree. Neetu Garcha reports.
  
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• Metro Vancouver housing market no longer 'vulnerable' but Victoria still at risk: CMHC - Business in Vancouver

  06-08-2019 19:11 via biv.com
  Metro Vancouver housing market no longer 'vulnerable' but Victoria still at risk: CMHC  Business in VancouverMetro Vancouver's housing market has received a “moderate degree of vulnerability” rating, after three years of “high degree of vulnerability” ratings, from the ...
  
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• Vancouver filmmaker chronicles the fallout in Humboldt - Vancouver Courier

  06-08-2019 19:00 via vancourier.com
  Vancouver filmmaker chronicles the fallout in Humboldt  Vancouver CourierKevin Eastwood didn't fully understand the allure of hockey until he spent time in multiple rural Saskatchewan towns that had been impacted by the Humboldt ...
  
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• UPDATE: Eagle Bluff wildfire now estimated at 280 hectares in size

  06-08-2019 18:42 via globalnews.ca
  The BC Wildfire Service says overnight growth of blaze north of Oliver was minimal.
  
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