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• B.C.’s most popular parks … according to Instagram

  06-09-2019 23:58 via vancouversun.com
  Some of southern B.C.’s smallest provincial parks get the most love on Instagram, raising fears the social media platform is contributing to overcrowding and damage to parks. Yet those same posts might lead to more effective park planning and management, according to research. Read More
  
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• Victoria council fires back at B.C. government for rejecting single police force

  06-09-2019 23:57 via vancouversun.com
  VICTORIA — Victoria city council has fired back at the B.C. government for refusing to establish a single police force in the capital region. Read More
  
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• 5 Things to do this weekend: Thursday, September 5, 2019

  06-09-2019 23:56 via globalnews.ca
  Here are your five things to do this weekend around the province including the Coho Festival in West Vancouver and the 2019 Vancouver Fringe Festival.
  
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• 5 Things to do this weekend: Friday, September 6, 2019

  06-09-2019 23:45 via globalnews.ca
  Here are your five things to do this weekend around the province including the 10th annual GranFondo Whistler and the Great Canadian Beer Festival in Victoria.
  
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• Man sentenced to 2 years, 6 days in prison for fatal one-punch attack in Burnaby Starbucks

  06-09-2019 23:42 via globalnews.ca
  Lawrence Sharpe's sentence comes more than two years after he delivered a single, fatal blow to the face of 22-year-old Michael Page-Vincelli.
  
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• These are the six proposed options for Granville Bridge redesign

  06-09-2019 23:35
  
  The options are estimated to cost anywhere from $20 million to $55 million, depending which is selected.
  
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• Vancouver park board will not seek injunction to remove homeless from Oppenheimer Park

  06-09-2019 23:28
  
  Park board chairperson calls for task force to address homelessness city-wide in Vancouver.
  
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• B.C. man successfully appeals prison sentence for selling $20 of fentanyl-laced heroin

  06-09-2019 22:44 via globalnews.ca
  The B.C. Court of Appeal said the original sentencing erred in not taking the accused’s rehabilitation attempts into consideration.
  
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• Aerial view of Kamloops elementary school following Thursday’s devastating fire

  06-09-2019 22:39 via globalnews.ca
  Views from above Parkcrest Elementary School show the damage sustained to the building following the massive fire that broke out Thursday.
  
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• Two suspects arrested in South Surrey shooting

  06-09-2019 22:38 via globalnews.ca
  Gun violence erupting in South Surrey once again overnight this time with deadly consequences. A man was shot and killed and two suspects are now in custody. As Sarah MacDonald reports, it’s the latest in a string of violent attacks in the area — keeping residents on edge.
  
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• Vancouver Island boasts 7 top places to retire in Canada: magazine - CTV News

  06-09-2019 22:36 via vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca
  Vancouver Island boasts 7 top places to retire in Canada: magazine  CTV NewsGreater Victoria and Vancouver Island's home for news, weather, community, traffic, politics, video and live events.
  
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• Vancouver Art Gallery waits on federal funds as Calgary venues get $100 million-plus commitments

  06-09-2019 21:45 via vancouversun.com
  The owner of one of Vancouver’s top art galleries is wondering how long the Vancouver Art Gallery will have to wait for federal funding for a new gallery building. Read More
  
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• Two men arrested in fatal shooting in Surrey

  06-09-2019 21:35 via vancouversun.com
  Two men have been arrested after a man was shot dead in Surrey early Friday morning. Read More
  
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• Park board won’t evict Oppenheimer Park campers, wants homelessness task force

  06-09-2019 21:24 via globalnews.ca
  “We do not believe that seeking an injunction through the courts with the goal of getting the people from Oppenheimer Park is a solution,” said board Chair Stuart MacKinnon.
  
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• Rain coming to Vancouver's forecast this weekend - CTV News

  06-09-2019 21:13 via bc.ctvnews.ca
  Rain coming to Vancouver's forecast this weekend  CTV NewsIt may be the last chance for Vancouverites to get outside and enjoy the sun for a while, as several days of rain are creeping into the weather forecast starting this ...
  
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• Pass the perogies, it's time for Polish Festival Vancouver - Vancouver Is Awesome

  06-09-2019 21:10 via vancouverisawesome.com
  Pass the perogies, it's time for Polish Festival Vancouver  Vancouver Is AwesomeThe seventh annual Polish Festival will return to the The Pipe Shop and Shipbuilders Square in North Vancouver this year, promising a colourful day of culture ...
  
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• ‘The school is gone’: Kamloops school district responds after massive fire destroys Parkcrest Elementary

  06-09-2019 20:58 via globalnews.ca
  Kamloops School District Superintendent Alison Sidow speaks to Global News about what parents and students can expect following a devastating fire that destroyed Parkcrest Elementary on the first week back to class.
  
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• Preparing the next generation for employment in Vancouver's entertainment industries

  06-09-2019 20:40 via vancouversun.com
  Declaring to your parents that you want to work in film and TV production or gaming design isn't something you say under your breath anymore. From crews to directors and screenwriters, programs are in place to produce some of the most talented employees in these growing global industries. Read More
  
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• Ben Kuzma: A little Bo/Pete, and more Canucks questions entering training camp

  06-09-2019 20:38 via theprovince.com
  Victoria is the perfect platform for the Vancouver Canucks’ main training camp. Read More
  
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• Vancouver unveils 6 proposed designs for future of Granville Bridge

  06-09-2019 20:34 via globalnews.ca
  We're getting a clearer picture of what the final upgrade could look like, as the city asks for feedback on the new designs.
  
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• Iconic WWII plane makes pit stop in Kelowna

  06-09-2019 20:21 via globalnews.ca
  It was a plane that many believed changed the course of history: the Silver Spitfire. There were 21,000 built for WWII and less than 40 are still intact. A restored Spitfire made a surprise visit to Kelowna while on a world-wide tour. Doris Maria Bregolisse reports.
  
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• Anthony Gismondi: Get ready for the 2019 B.C. crush

  06-09-2019 20:18 via vancouversun.com
  If you are planning a trip to B.C. wine country this month or next, be prepared to experience the 2019 harvest, now more popularly known as the crush, in action. Read More
  
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• Enderby mayor calling on Ottawa after alleged ISIS supporter released into B.C.’s Southern Interior

  06-09-2019 20:15 via globalnews.ca
  Mayor says Ottawa needs “to implement reforms that will restore confidence in our system.”
  
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• Overnight shooting in South Surrey leaves one dead

  06-09-2019 20:14 via globalnews.ca
  Early Friday morning RCMP were called to a fatal fight at 160th Street near 16th Avenue in South Surrey. Sarah MacDonald has the details.
  
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• This Week in History: 1969: Official Languages Act comes into effect across the country

  06-09-2019 20:00 via vancouversun.com
  Alan Hoare was such an avid supporter of bilingualism, he went to Tours, France to take a language course at the University of Poitiers. Read More
  
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• Book Review: Sex workers speak out in anthology of their writings

  06-09-2019 20:00 via vancouversun.com
  Hustling Verse: An Anthology of Sex Workers’ Poetry Read More
  
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• Swimming skills save B.C. man from terrifying bear attack

  06-09-2019 19:58 via vancouversun.com
  PRINCE GEORGE — The British Columbia Conservation Officer Service says a man survived a terrifying bear attack by swimming to safety across a lake. Read More
  
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• Cleaning out your kitchen cupboard for a healthier diet

  06-09-2019 19:57 via globalnews.ca
  It’s back to school season and a good time to refocus your diet. Lean Squad’s Phil Mackenzie explains how cleaning out your kitchen cupboard will help get you back on track.
  
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• Prolific fraudster targeting seniors in Metro Vancouver, RCMP warn - CBC.ca

  06-09-2019 19:46 via cbc.ca
  Prolific fraudster targeting seniors in Metro Vancouver, RCMP warn  CBC.caNorth Vancouver RCMP are warning the public, especially seniors, about a suspect wanted in a rash of thefts targeting elderly victims.
  
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• Two suspects arrested for distraction thefts targeting seniors in East Vancouver

  06-09-2019 19:39
  
  Vancouver police have arrested two suspects who are believed to be responsible for a number of distraction thefts against seniors on the city’s East Side.
  
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• Nordstrom Rack opening its first store location in Metro Vancouver | Urbanized - Daily Hive

  06-09-2019 19:29 via dailyhive.com
  Nordstrom Rack opening its first store location in Metro Vancouver | Urbanized  Daily HiveNordstrom has plans to open its first Nordstrom Rack store in BC, and it will be located at Willowbrook Shopping Centre in Langley Township. ADVERTISEMENT.
  
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• Post Malone releases new album, ‘Hollywood’s Bleeding’

  06-09-2019 19:24 via globalnews.ca
  'Hollywood's Bleeding' includes features from Ozzy Osbourne, Halsey, Travis Scott and SZA among many other musicians.
  
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• Police bust 2 suspects in string of East Vancouver distraction thefts

  06-09-2019 19:18 via globalnews.ca
  Peter Alexandru, 23, and Gratiela Stoian, 18, have each been charged with one count of theft of jewelry.
  
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• Cycle the streets of Vancouver at B.C.’s largest after dark bike party this Saturday

  06-09-2019 18:51
  
  Bike the Night takes place this Saturday in the heart of Downtown Vancouver and offers thousands of cyclists the opportunity to ride in style after dark.
  
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• Charges laid in Vancouver summer distraction thefts - Vancouver Sun

  06-09-2019 18:40 via vancouversun.com
  Charges laid in Vancouver summer distraction thefts  Vancouver SunPetre Alexandru, 23, and Gratiela Stoian, 18, have been charged with one count each of theft of jewelry. Vancouver police anticipate more charges to follow.
  
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• Should temporary modular housing be allowed in more Vancouver neighbourhoods?

  06-09-2019 18:30
  
  Coun. Christine Boyle thinks so. She wants TMH and low-income permanent housing permitted in a greater number of zones in the city.
  
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• Return of ‘the Blob?’ New marine heatwave off B.C. coast raises concerns

  06-09-2019 18:26 via globalnews.ca
  U.S. scientists say the huge patch of warm water in the Pacific is the second largest recorded in the last 40 years.
  
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• New movies reviews: IT: Chapter 2

  06-09-2019 18:13 via globalnews.ca
  Movie critic Dana Gee has a look at some of the new movies hitting theatres this weekend, including the sequel to the 2017 hit horror film “IT: Chapter 2.”
  
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• First of Whistler's Spearhead Huts now taking bookings

  06-09-2019 18:09
  
  The long-awaited Kees and Claire Hut is open for business.
  
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• Four employees lose their jobs at Breakfast Television Vancouver - Straight.com

  06-09-2019 18:06 via straight.com
  Four employees lose their jobs at Breakfast Television Vancouver  Straight.comJustin Trudeau bobbled a question about the Vancouver real estate market during a 2017 appearance on Breakfast Television.
  
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• Cannabis and fertility. Should you stop using cannabis if you’re trying to conceive?

  06-09-2019 18:01 via globalnews.ca
  Dr. Caitlin Dunne from the Pacific Centre for Reproductive Medicine helps us understand pot’s effect on fertility.
  
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• The 5 most highly-anticipated Vancouver fall restaurant openings | Dished - Daily Hive

  06-09-2019 18:00 via dailyhive.com
  The 5 most highly-anticipated Vancouver fall restaurant openings | Dished  Daily HiveIn just a few weeks on September 23, fall will officially be here. ADVERTISEMENT. See also: A weekly BBQ tailgate party is kicking off in Vancouver this ...
  
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• As job losses mount, B.C. loses claim to Canada’s lowest unemployment rate

  06-09-2019 18:00
  
  B.C. no longer holds the bragging rights to being home to Canada’s lowest unemployment rate.
  
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• What's trending in back-to-school tech

  06-09-2019 17:43 via vancouversun.com
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• When student housing was hard to come by in Vancouver - CBC.ca

  06-09-2019 17:30 via cbc.ca
  When student housing was hard to come by in Vancouver  CBC.caFinding housing in Vancouver was not an easy task for a student in 1981.
  
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• Vernon father advocates for suicide prevention: ‘You’re not alone out there’

  06-09-2019 17:24 via globalnews.ca
  Interior Health had the highest rate of youth suicide in B.C.
  
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• UK politics: week in review

  06-09-2019 16:58 via globalnews.ca
  It’s been a week of high drama for lawmakers in the UK, with Prime Minister Boris Johnson suffering a series of stinging defeats. SFU Political Science Professor Clare McGovern helps us make sense of it all and looks at what may happen next.
  
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• Homicide detectives called to South Surrey after man killed in shooting

  06-09-2019 16:56 via globalnews.ca
  Police said the shooting was the result of an altercation between two people who knew one another.
  
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• No injuries as blaze levels Parkcrest Elementary in Kamloops

  06-09-2019 16:28 via vancouversun.com
  KAMLOOPS - Flames have left much of an elementary school in Kamloops a smoky ruin. Read More
  
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• GranFondo bike event to close roads from Vancouver to Whistler - CBC.ca

  06-09-2019 16:15 via cbc.ca
  GranFondo bike event to close roads from Vancouver to Whistler  CBC.caThousands of cyclists are expected to converge on city streets this Saturday for an annual bike event which starts in Vancouver's Stanley Park and ends at a ...
  
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