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• This is how UBC's landscapers maintain 172 hectares of gardens (VIDEO) - Vancouver Is Awesome

  30-08-2019 23:50 via vancouverisawesome.com
  This is how UBC's landscapers maintain 172 hectares of gardens (VIDEO)  Vancouver Is AwesomeA dedicated staff of 35 gardeners, arborists and horticulturists, work year-round to maintain the UBC's 172 hectares of varied landscapes.
  
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• Vancouver's airport gets tastebuds on board for all their new food concepts (PHOTOS) - Vancouver Is Awesome

  30-08-2019 23:47 via vancouverisawesome.com
  Vancouver's airport gets tastebuds on board for all their new food concepts (PHOTOS)  Vancouver Is AwesomeEmphasizing local vendors and restaurants was a driving factor in YVR's mission to revamp and expand their culinary offerings. You're going to see lots of ...
  
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• Back to school means more people on transit and more cars on the road

  30-08-2019 23:45 via vancouversun.com
  TransLink is expecting next week to be one of the busiest of the year. Read More
  
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• Artist focus: PhotoClub Vancouver - The Tri-City News

  30-08-2019 23:28 via tricitynews.com
  Artist focus: PhotoClub Vancouver  The Tri-City NewsFloating, an image by David Beaver, is among the pictures in the new exhibit by PhotoClub Vancouver. The members' show, which opens with a reception on ...
  
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• Historic plaque allegedly pilfered from White Rock Pier

  30-08-2019 23:26 via globalnews.ca
  The bronze plaque, which sat on the east side of the pier, was initially installed in 1992 to commemorate the creation of the White Rock Promenade.
  
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• British Columbians ‘ripped off’ by gas companies: Bruce Ralston

  30-08-2019 23:04
  
  British Columbians are being “ripped off” by an “oligopoly” of five major oil and gas producers and suppliers, says Bruce Ralston, the minister of Jobs, Trade and Technology.
  
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• 19 celebrities you can spot in Vancouver this September | Etcetera - Daily Hive

  30-08-2019 23:02 via dailyhive.com
  19 celebrities you can spot in Vancouver this September | Etcetera  Daily HiveIf you love a celebrity sighting just as much as we do, then get ready to hit the streets this September in search of some of your favourites! ADVERTISEMENT.
  
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• Williams Lake man arrested in alleged kidnapping, attempted murder

  30-08-2019 23:00 via globalnews.ca
  Police say the incident, which occurred on the Rudy Johnson Bridge, may also be connected to a homicide on Aug. 6.
  
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• How safe is Vancouver Canucks coach Travis Green's job? - Straight.com

  30-08-2019 22:37 via straight.com
  How safe is Vancouver Canucks coach Travis Green's job?  Straight.comIt seems like just yesterday that Travis Green was named head coach of the Vancouver Canucks. Willie Desjardins was finally booted after three years and some ...
  
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• Vancouver gas price could reach 154.9 cents/L over long weekend - CTV News

  30-08-2019 22:28 via bc.ctvnews.ca
  Vancouver gas price could reach 154.9 cents/L over long weekend  CTV NewsAs a commission prepared to reveal the results of a weeks-long inquiry into why gas prices are so high in B.C., prices at the province's pumps started to rise.
  
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• 24 movies and TV shows filming in Vancouver this September | Etcetera - Daily Hive

  30-08-2019 21:56 via dailyhive.com
  24 movies and TV shows filming in Vancouver this September | Etcetera  Daily HiveCrisp air, blanket scarves, and everything pumpkin – well Vancouver, fall is just around the corner! ADVERTISEMENT. As summer comes to an end, few things ...
  
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• TAIWANfest 2019 returns to downtown Vancouver this long weekend | Listed - Daily Hive

  30-08-2019 21:43 via dailyhive.com
  TAIWANfest 2019 returns to downtown Vancouver this long weekend | Listed  Daily HiveTAIWANfest 2019 is making its annual return to downtown Vancouver this Labour Day weekend. ADVERTISEMENT. Continuing the Dialogues with Asia series, ...
  
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• Gasoline inquiry finds B.C. motorists paying at least 13 cents a litre too much

  30-08-2019 21:34 via vancouversun.com
  A B.C. government-commissioned gas pricing inquiry has found there is an unexplained difference in wholesale gas prices of 13 cents a litre with the U.S. Pacific Northwest market that helps set prices in the province. Read More
  
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• Vancouver Island's Hamsterly Beach safe for swimming, officials say - CBC.ca

  30-08-2019 21:26 via cbc.ca
  Vancouver Island's Hamsterly Beach safe for swimming, officials say  CBC.caHamsterly Beach, north of Victoria, is once again safe for swimming, according to the Capital Regional District. A swimming advisory at the beach had been put ...
  
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• 10 concerts in the Vancouver area to check out in September | Listed - Daily Hive

  30-08-2019 21:13 via dailyhive.com
  10 concerts in the Vancouver area to check out in September | Listed  Daily HiveRock out this September with our picks of 10 great concerts happening in Vancouver. Check out Iron Maiden, Hot Chip, and more. ADVERTISEMENT. For more ...
  
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• BCUC release key findings from gas price inquiry

  30-08-2019 21:09 via globalnews.ca
  The B.C. Utilities Commission has released its report looking into high gas prices. The inquiry found no collusion, but also unable to explain a 13 cent price difference in southern B.C. Neetu Garcha has the details.
  
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• Sword fighting at Bard on the Beach

  30-08-2019 20:54 via globalnews.ca
  Bard on the Beach has been bringing Shakespeare to the people of Vancouver all summer long. One of their most popular shows, Shakespeare in Love, features intricate sword fighting. As community reporter Michael Newman finds out, every move is just as important as a piece of dialogue.
  
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• Gas prices in Vancouver appear to be 'choreographed' concludes report

  30-08-2019 20:45
  
  Spikes in gasoline prices in Vancouver appear to be "choreographed,” says the B.C. Utilities Commission (BCUC).
  
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• Match Preview: Vancouver Whitecaps Host New York City FC - Eighty Six Forever

  30-08-2019 20:39 via eightysixforever.com
  Match Preview: Vancouver Whitecaps Host New York City FC  Eighty Six ForeverThe Vancouver Whitecaps play their only match this season against New York City FC. We get your ready for Saturday evening's match at BC Place and let you ...
  
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• Ravi Kahlon's anti-racism tour hears 'really difficult' stories about hate in B.C.

  30-08-2019 20:20 via vancouversun.com
  Ravi Kahlon has spent his summer talking about hate. Read More
  
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• Hong Kong pro-democracy protest slated for downtown Vancouver tomorrow | News - Daily Hive

  30-08-2019 20:19 via dailyhive.com
  Hong Kong pro-democracy protest slated for downtown Vancouver tomorrow | News  Daily HiveLibrary Square in downtown Vancouver will be the venue of a planned protest on Saturday, August 31, in solidarity with major pro-democracy rallies and ...
  
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• Tin foil wrapped around BC Hydro meter to prevent pain

  30-08-2019 20:14
  
  Electrical meter discrimination complaint won’t succeed: tribunal
  
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• Kelowna RCMP arrest man following early morning house fire

  30-08-2019 20:08 via vancouversun.com
  A 24-year-old man was arrested early Friday morning in connection with an arson fire in Kelowna. Read More
  
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• Vancouver's VFX hub hustles to feed global consumer hunger for constantly evolving content - Vancouver Sun

  30-08-2019 20:00 via vancouversun.com
  Vancouver's VFX hub hustles to feed global consumer hunger for constantly evolving content  Vancouver SunA trip to the gigantic Beyond Capture Studios space leads to a starring role as an evil robot for reporter.
  
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• Tessa Virtue steps into the style spotlight for new 'uplifting' fashion campaign

  30-08-2019 20:00 via vancouversun.com
  Growing up, Tessa Virtue faced no shortage of strong female role models. Read More
  
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• Recipe: Papas con choco is noble peasant cooking

  30-08-2019 20:00 via vancouversun.com
  Papas con choco is one of the oldest recipes known to be from Seville, Spain, according to Chef José Pizarro, author of Andalusia: Recipes from Seville and Beyond. This peasant dish combines two of the cheapest and most common ingredients in the region, potatoes and cuttlefish, in the most noble way. Read More
  
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• Majority of British Columbians support mandatory voting: poll

  30-08-2019 20:00 via globalnews.ca
  The poll also revealed significant cynicism among B.C. voters, with just one in four saying politicians care about "people like me."
  
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• Letters, Aug. 31: Handguns 'mostly to extend the power of humans to do evil,' reader argues

  30-08-2019 20:00 via vancouversun.com
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• Fab 5: The other January

  30-08-2019 20:00 via vancouversun.com
  September is definitely the other January — there’s a palpable sense of ‘new year’ in the air, whether you’re heading back to school or not. Perhaps it’s the change in seasons, but that feeling is as good a reason as any to invest in a new commuting accessory — or one that’s actually for your collegiate endeavours. From classic styles to fashion-forward versions, Rebecca Tay presents five back-to-school bags, whether you’re hitting the books
  
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• Brian Minter: Unique late summer flowering plants for your garden

  30-08-2019 20:00 via vancouversun.com
  Last week I encouraged folks to add more fragrance to their late summer gardens. This week I want to feature a few ‘odd’ plants that will really punch up the novelty level of your garden and improve your colour from now until the frost arrives. Read More
  
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• Book review: Six fictional tales the tasty heart of this narrative sandwich

  30-08-2019 20:00 via vancouversun.com
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• How to be better at bringing your lunch to work

  30-08-2019 19:58 via globalnews.ca
  Packing your lunch can seem like a big hassle but it doesn’t have to be. Registered dietitian Jess Pirnak shares some meal planning strategies.
  
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• B.C. gas price inquiry: No collusion, but unexplained price difference costing $490M per year

  30-08-2019 19:57 via globalnews.ca
  The unexplained differential is costing B.C. drivers nearly half a billion dollars per year, the report found.
  
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• B.C. gas price inquiry finds ‘significant unexplained difference’ in wholesale prices

  30-08-2019 19:57 via globalnews.ca
  Premier John Horgan said the goal was to have the regulator develop a "common set of facts" about the fuel market.
  
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• Post Malone announces new album ‘Hollywood’s Bleeding,’ shares new single ‘Circles’

  30-08-2019 19:55 via globalnews.ca
  'Hollywood's Bleeding' is scheduled for a Sept. 6 release worldwide.
  
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• Trudeau and Vancouver's mayor talk housing, transit and opioid crisis

  30-08-2019 19:52
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau touted his government's record on some of the most sensitive issues facing Vancouver as he met with Mayor Kennedy Stewart.
  
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• Government of Canada issues travel advisory for U.S. due to Hurricane Dorian

  30-08-2019 19:52
  
  The Government of Canada has issued a travel advisory for the United States due to Hurricane Dorian, which is predicted to make landfall on Florida’s east coast Sept. 2.
  
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• Kitsilano resident angered over proposed removal of 100-year-old tree

  30-08-2019 19:42
  
  An arbutus tree in Kitsilano has become the centre of a dispute between the City of Vancouver and a long-time resident.
  
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• 2nd man arrested in connection with 2008 shooting of Allan Teather

  30-08-2019 19:24 via globalnews.ca
  A second man was arrested in Vancouver in relation to the 2008 Calgary shooting of Allan Teather.
  
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• Vancouver's stunning new bakery, mill, and cafe is opening today (PHOTOS) | Dished - Daily Hive

  30-08-2019 19:14 via dailyhive.com
  Vancouver's stunning new bakery, mill, and cafe is opening today (PHOTOS) | Dished  Daily HiveBack in February, we told about much-loved local brand Flourist and its plans to open a new bakery, mill, and cafe on Vancouver's Commercial Street, now, the ...
  
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• Four new breweries open this week across B.C.

  30-08-2019 19:10
  
  Four new craft breweries opened their doors this week across the province, much to the delight of thirsty British Columbians everywhere.
  
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• Justin Trudeau in Vancouver to talk housing, overdoses, transit - Global News

  30-08-2019 19:07 via globalnews.ca
  Justin Trudeau in Vancouver to talk housing, overdoses, transit  Global NewsThe Prime Minister met with Mayor Kennedy Stewart Friday with housing, transit and a response to the overdose crisis all on the agenda.
  
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• Justin Trudeau in Vancouver to talk housing, overdoses, transit

  30-08-2019 19:07 via globalnews.ca
  The Prime Minister met with Mayor Kennedy Stewart Friday with housing, transit and a response to the overdose crisis all on the agenda.
  
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• A Filipino food truck event is happening in Vancouver September 3 to 5 | Dished - Daily Hive

  30-08-2019 19:05 via dailyhive.com
  A Filipino food truck event is happening in Vancouver September 3 to 5 | Dished  Daily HiveA Filipino food truck event is happening in downtown Vancouver next week. ADVERTISEMENT. Shameless Buns, La Glace ice cream, and Max's Restaurant will ...
  
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• Maple Ridge resident in hospital after fall from balcony

  30-08-2019 19:04 via vancouversun.com
  One person was airlifted to hospital Thursday night after falling from a balcony at a home in Maple Ridge. Read More
  
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• 6 places to get decadent mooncakes in Metro Vancouver | Dished - Daily Hive

  30-08-2019 19:00 via dailyhive.com
  6 places to get decadent mooncakes in Metro Vancouver | Dished  Daily HiveAlthough there are a handful of stories behind the origin of the mooncake, one thing remains certain, they're absolutely delicious. ADVERTISEMENT. See also:.
  
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• Vancouver couple sound off on surprise Amazing Race Canada elimination - Toronto Sun

  30-08-2019 18:58 via torontosun.com
  Vancouver couple sound off on surprise Amazing Race Canada elimination  Toronto SunGoing from first to last on The Amazing Race Canada is a gut punch not just for the team being sent home, but fans as well.When 25-year-old human resources ...
  
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• Here's where you can find custom mid-century furniture in Vancouver | Etcetera - Daily Hive

  30-08-2019 18:44 via dailyhive.com
  Here's where you can find custom mid-century furniture in Vancouver | Etcetera  Daily HiveNothing feels like adulting quite as much as buying furniture for your own apartment. ADVERTISEMENT. Whatever your taste in furniture is, buying it is generally ...
  
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• Ravi Kahlon's anti-racism tour hears 'really difficult' stories about hate

  30-08-2019 18:34 via vancouversun.com
  Ravi Kahlon has spent his summer talking about hate. Read More
  
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• Trudeau makes surprise stops at Metro Vancouver grocery store, White Spot

  30-08-2019 18:31
  
  The prime minister met with Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart at city hall Friday morning
  
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