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• B.C. firefighters head to Bahamas to help with Hurricane Dorian search efforts

  07-09-2019 23:04 via globalnews.ca
  Retired firefighter Mark Pullen says he and 13 other firefighting members are planning to travel to Nassau Saturday night to help with the search efforts.
  
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• Popular burger chain In-N-Out pops up in Aldergrove

  07-09-2019 22:41 via vancouversun.com
  In-N-Out Burger was in and out in Aldergrove this weekend. Read More
  
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• Saturday sips: Italian Liquor

  07-09-2019 22:02 via globalnews.ca
  Darryl Lamb, from Legacy Liquor, has his pick of the best Italian liquors, available right here in BC.
  
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• Man charged in Metro Vancouver after alleged racial abuse, sexist remarks on bus - Vancouver Is Awesome

  07-09-2019 21:35 via vancouverisawesome.com
  Man charged in Metro Vancouver after alleged racial abuse, sexist remarks on bus  Vancouver Is AwesomePolice have arrested a 45-year-old man allegedly involved in a number of serious incidents in Burnaby this week – including hurling racist and sexist remarks ...
  
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• BC Wildfire crews tackling wildfire west of Peachland

  07-09-2019 21:29 via globalnews.ca
  BC Wildfire says 30 firefighters are battling the wildfire that is burning 27 kilometres due west of Peachland.
  
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• Lightning strike kills Gustav, beloved goat at Kamloops wildlife park

  07-09-2019 21:13 via globalnews.ca
  Gustav had become a favourite among workers and guests alike at the park since he arrived as an orphan in May 2018, when he was just a few weeks old.
  
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• Driver sought after rollover crash in Vancouver - CTV News

  07-09-2019 21:06 via bc.ctvnews.ca
  Driver sought after rollover crash in Vancouver  CTV NewsA driver of a dark pickup truck allegedly fled the scene after crashing into several parked cars in Vancouver Saturday morning.
  
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• 50 things to do in Metro Vancouver on Sunday, September 8 - Straight.com

  07-09-2019 21:00 via straight.com
  50 things to do in Metro Vancouver on Sunday, September 8  Straight.comLooking for something to do on Sunday? The Straight's got you covered. Here are 50 events happening in or around Vancouver on Sunday, September 8.
  
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• 11,000 marijuana plants seized in ‘extremely large grow op’ near West Kootenay village

  07-09-2019 20:20 via globalnews.ca
  The bust occurred following a workplace accident near Kaslo, a village of approximately 1,000 people.
  
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• GardenWorks: Tropical Fall Foliage

  07-09-2019 20:14 via globalnews.ca
  Time to get your garden ready for Fall. Scott from GardenWorks shares his idea for a tropical Fall planter.
  
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• Back to school style

  07-09-2019 20:12 via globalnews.ca
  From keeping connected to staying organized with your studies, The Style Guys, share some great ideas for those who are heading back to school.
  
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• BC Hockey League new season

  07-09-2019 20:10 via globalnews.ca
  BC Hockey League commissioner Chris Hebb previews what to expect from the new season.
  
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• Future of homeless campers at Oppenheimer Park.

  07-09-2019 20:05 via globalnews.ca
  The Vancouver Park Board says it will not kick out homeless campers at Oppenheimer Park. Park Board Commissioner Camil Dumont on what the board is proposing instead.
  
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• Saturday Chef: Como Taperia

  07-09-2019 20:03 via globalnews.ca
  It’s one of the hottest new restaurants in Vancouver. Justin Witcher, from Como Taperia, shares a taste of what to expect from their menu.
  
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• New Vancouver task force shows promising results.

  07-09-2019 20:00 via globalnews.ca
  The recently formed overdose task force is proving a success. Vancouver Fire Captain Jonathan Gormick on why the team is so critical to saving lives.
  
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• Makeover: Adding some personality to the look of a young actress

  07-09-2019 20:00 via vancouversun.com
  Samantha Shimmer is a 22-year-old actress. She’s limited when it comes to changing her appearance but felt like her one-length hair needed a little more personality. Read More
  
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• Hockey player style: NHL players Morgan Rielly, Mark Scheifele, Phillip Danault and Johnny Gaudreau sound off on fashion

  07-09-2019 20:00 via vancouversun.com
  Morgan Rielly is the first to admit that his personal style has changed a lot since he entered the NHL at age 19. Read More
  
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• The Big Sell: Burnaby home comprises three separate suites

  07-09-2019 19:06 via vancouversun.com
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• Rowers and yacht owners must share Vancouver’s Coal Harbour - The Globe and Mail

  07-09-2019 18:00 via theglobeandmail.com
  Rowers and yacht owners must share Vancouver’s Coal Harbour  The Globe and MailAdrienne Tanner is a Vancouver journalist who writes about civic affairs. For 116 years the Vancouver Rowing Club and Royal Vancouver Yacht Club have ...
  
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• Taking the Great Bear Rainforest Circle tour

  07-09-2019 16:55 via vancouversun.com
  “I see you already know about the Chilcotin Slap” grinned our genial host at Eagles Nest Resort on Anahim Lake. We were busily dancing and flailing our arms swatting clouds of mosquitoes that had descended. Read More
  
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• Road tripping through Europe with my mom

  07-09-2019 16:48 via vancouversun.com
  I had long considered taking my parents to Europe. I knew they’d appreciate the history and grandeur of some of Europe’s great cities. I also knew they wouldn’t go on their own, but circumstance got in the way, and we never went. Read More
  
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• How craft beer and the brewery tasting room revolutionized drinking culture in B.C.

  07-09-2019 16:00
  
  Our entire province’s attitude towards alcohol and how it’s consumed has shifted, and I believe craft beer and the brewery tasting room are a big part of the reason why.
  
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• New studio will significantly increase Hollywood North film capacity - Vancouver Sun

  07-09-2019 15:01 via vancouversun.com
  New studio will significantly increase Hollywood North film capacity  Vancouver SunA big announcement at the Toronto Film Festival signals a major increase in film production capacity in Hollywood North.
  
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• Vancouver’s Science World goes to the Cats & Dogs with giant exhibition this month

  07-09-2019 15:00
  
  Science World will host a Cats & Dogs exhibition, its first large-sale event dedicated to these animals.
  
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• So you want to be prime minister of Canada — have a seat

  07-09-2019 15:00
  
  I want to discuss your application for the job of prime minister. There are other applicants for the role, as you know, and we will be filling the position Oct. 21.
  
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• New studio will significantly increase Hollywood North film capacity

  07-09-2019 15:00 via vancouversun.com
  A B.C. studio expansion announced at the Toronto Film Festival Saturday increases Hollywood North film capacity by as much as 15 per cent. Read More
  
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• Here’s why it’s getting harder to retire in B.C.

  07-09-2019 15:00
  
  University of British Columbia economics professor Kevin Milligan says it’s harder to save for retirement today than it was in decades past for multiple reasons.
  
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• Dine Out Vancouver announces its 2020 meal deal and festival dates - Vancouver Courier

  07-09-2019 15:00 via vancourier.com
  Dine Out Vancouver announces its 2020 meal deal and festival dates  Vancouver CourierPost-holiday eating plans may seem far, far away right now as summer winds its way to a close, but when it comes to the first big food event in Vancouver of the ...
  
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• Dine Out Vancouver announces its 2020 meal deal and festival dates

  07-09-2019 15:00
  
  Post-holiday eating plans may seem far, far away right now as summer winds its way to a close, but when it comes to the first big food event in Vancouver of the new year, now is the time to start planning.
  
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• Burnaby home comprises three separate suites

  07-09-2019 14:57 via vancouversun.com
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• The Home Front: Thinking sustainably about dorm room decor

  07-09-2019 14:36 via vancouversun.com
  There is a growing movement in home decor and furnishings away from disposable consumerism and toward more sustainable thinking. Young people, it seems, are leading the charge on this, says decorator and HomeSense PR and social media manager Tamara Robbins Griffith. Read More
  
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• Parksville's 100 Lombardy a draw for retirees

  07-09-2019 14:15 via vancouversun.com
  Whenever Albertans Sandra and Ted Beath have visited the Vancouver Island seaside town of Parksville, they enjoy a coffee at the McDonald’s off the city's main drag. It was on such a recent stop that they saw something — something that will end up being a game changer in their lives. Read More
  
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• Winning location draws interest in Roslyn Ridge

  07-09-2019 14:06 via vancouversun.com
  There are so many things to consider when buying a new-build home. The price is a big one. The floor plan is another. Then you have things like construction quality, the reputation of the builder, the fixtures and finishes and the completion time for the development. Read More
  
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• Schools tackle sexual assault even before students hit campus

  07-09-2019 12:00 via globalnews.ca
  One in five women arriving on a Canadian university or college campus this week will experience sexual violence while studying at a post-secondary institution, the Canadian Federation of Students says. 
  
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• Back-to-school: Vaccinations, portables, and teachers without a contract

  07-09-2019 12:00 via vancouversun.com
  When the first bell rang Tuesday morning, students entered a school year that promises new curriculum and policies, ongoing battles over portables and teacher shortages, and the looming uncertainty of labour unrest. Read More
  
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• 30 charged in alleged drug ring that used military-grade, Canada-made phones: indictments

  07-09-2019 07:08 via globalnews.ca
  Major points of the operation were located in B.C.s Lower Mainland, which received drugs from Mexico through California.
  
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• Alouettes 21, Lions 16: Better effort in ‘weird’ game, but close doesn’t count for fed-up B.C.

  07-09-2019 06:55 via theprovince.com
  "It was one of those weird games," said Reilly. "I don’t think there was anything glaring we were terrible at. We were pretty good. But we weren’t great in any area and that’s why we fell short." Read More
  
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• Wildfire burning out of control west of Peachland

  07-09-2019 06:24 via globalnews.ca
  The Kathleen Mountain fire, which is north of the Princeton-Summerland Road, is currently estimated at eight hectares.
  
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• A Vancouver Island farm built a brewery to follow ALR rules. They’re still being forced to close - Global News

  07-09-2019 05:24 via globalnews.ca
  A Vancouver Island farm built a brewery to follow ALR rules. They’re still being forced to close  Global NewsThe Rusted Rake farm-to-table eatery will no longer be allowed to operate on ALR land, despite the owners' efforts to follow rules by opening a last-minute ...
  
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• Children with disabilities were excluded from B.C. schools more than 3,600 times last year: report

  07-09-2019 05:18 via globalnews.ca
  Key issues behind the exclusions include a lack of education assistants, insufficient training for support staff, and a lack of continuity for the children themselves.
  
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• REAL SCOOP: Suspected B.C. trafficker missing in Mexico

  07-09-2019 05:06 via vancouversun.com
  It's been about a month since I began hearing that Rachid Jalifi, who grew up in South Surrey-White Rock, was missing in Mexico after apparently going there to make a connection with a local cartel. The problem was that he apparently still owed money to another group. At first he was in touch with family members and then his phone was disconnected. Read More
  
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• CBC hosts town hall on despair, addiction, poverty in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside - CBC News

  07-09-2019 05:02 via cbc.ca
  CBC hosts town hall on despair, addiction, poverty in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside  CBC NewsOverdose deaths, homelessness and mental illness are more apparent in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside than any other neighbourhood. At this town hall, we ...
  
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• Vancouver Public Library renames its outdoor plaza Dilawri Square

  07-09-2019 04:47 via vancouversun.com
  The Vancouver Public Library is renaming the outdoor plaza at its central branch on Georgia Street in honour of the Dilawri Foundation. Read More
  
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• A Vancouver Island farm built a brewery to follow ALR rules. They’re still being forced to close

  07-09-2019 04:21 via globalnews.ca
  The Rusted Rake farm-to-table eatery will no longer be allowed to operate on ALR land, despite the owners' efforts to follow rules by opening a last-minute brewery.
  
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• Vancouver firefighter makes ‘house calls’ to overdose victims

  07-09-2019 04:19
  
  Capt. Jonathan Gormick of Vancouver Fire Rescue Services: ‘We want to make sure they’re recovering and healing.’
  
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• Popular Vancouver Island restaurant forced to close by Agricultural Land Commission | Watch News Videos Online - Globalnews.ca

  07-09-2019 04:19 via globalnews.ca
  Popular Vancouver Island restaurant forced to close by Agricultural Land Commission | Watch News Videos Online  Globalnews.caThe popular “Rusted Rake” restaurant has been forced to close its doors due to a decision by the Agricultural Land Commission. Aaron McArthur has the details.
  
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• Popular Vancouver Island restaurant forced to close by Agricultural Land Commission

  07-09-2019 04:19 via globalnews.ca
  The popular “Rusted Rake” restaurant has been forced to close its doors due to a decision by the Agricultural Land Commission. Aaron McArthur has the details.
  
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• Kamloops struggles to deal with displaced students after fire

  07-09-2019 04:15 via globalnews.ca
  The city of Kamloops is in shock tonight after an elementary school for 360 students was destroyed by fire. John Hua reports.
  
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• Man arrested after 'vile' racist and sexist rant on Metro Vancouver bus - CBC News

  07-09-2019 04:07 via cbc.ca
  Man arrested after 'vile' racist and sexist rant on Metro Vancouver bus  CBC NewsA man has been charged after he was captured on video Thursday berating women with racist and sexist taunts on a Metro Vancouver bus.
  
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• B.C. evening weather forecast: Sept 6

  07-09-2019 03:58 via globalnews.ca
  The Friday, Sept 6,, 2019 evening weather forecast for Metro Vancouver and British Columbia.
  
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