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• Vancouver mayor challenges federal leaders to deliver on housing, transit and opioid crisis

  30-09-2019 23:24
  
  Mayor Kennedy Stewart is pushing four of Canada’s national party leaders to deliver more on housing, transit and the opioid crisis.
  
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• ‘Follow through’: Strathcona residents say city backtracking on promise to calm Prior Street

  30-09-2019 23:23 via globalnews.ca
  Vancouver City Council is set to vote Tuesday on a plan to make the street a permanent arterial into the downtown core.
  
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• Vancouver hotels sue chanting, picketing employees over 'intolerable' noise - CBC.ca

  30-09-2019 23:20
  Vancouver hotels sue chanting, picketing employees over 'intolerable' noise  CBC.ca
  
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• Surreal Hall of Fame ceremony further proof Nardwuar is a Vancouver original

  30-09-2019 23:20
  
  On Sunday, Sept. 29, close to 700 people showed up to celebrate one of Vancouver’s wildest and weirdest.
  
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• Sail on an epic 400 person haunted ghost party yacht in Vancouver this Halloween - Vancouver Is Awesome

  30-09-2019 23:11
  Sail on an epic 400 person haunted ghost party yacht in Vancouver this Halloween  Vancouver Is Awesome
  
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• New legislation coming to keep B.C.’s clocks fixed, but seasonal time changes not yet over

  30-09-2019 23:11 via globalnews.ca
  British Columbia will be introducing legislation this fall to get rid of seasonal time changes.
  
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• Federal Election 2019: Singh says they have B.C.-specific plan for coastline, housing

  30-09-2019 23:03 via globalnews.ca
  NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh said Monday in Vancouver the NDP has a B.C.-specific plan to help families in the province with housing, to tackle issues like money laundering and to protect in the coastline.
  
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• Track legend Harry Jerome gets his own Google Doodle

  30-09-2019 22:58 via theprovince.com
  North Vancouver track and field great Harry Jerome, who broke both records and barriers during a legendary athletic career, was honoured Monday with a Google Doodle on what would have been his 79th birthday. Read More
  
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• Canucks prospects tracker: Focht nabs first-star honours in fine WHL opening week

  30-09-2019 22:54 via theprovince.com
  It's the latest edition of the weekly tracker, where we tally up the efforts of the Vancouver Canucks' highest-profile prospects: Read More
  
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• Variety Week on Global BC 2019: Day 1

  30-09-2019 22:47 via globalnews.ca
  Global News is kicking off its fourth annual Variety Week on Monday, highlighting stories from children and families around the province who have been helped by Variety - the Children's Charity.
  
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• Surrey RCMP release video of suspect vehicle linked to fatal shooting

  30-09-2019 22:42 via globalnews.ca
  Surrey RCMP is looking for help in identifying a vehicle linked to a fatal shooting in Clayton Heights.
  
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• Nothing unusual about detention, questioning of Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou, says Crown

  30-09-2019 22:40 via globalnews.ca
  On Monday, Crown lawyer Robert Frater again characterized Meng's requests for documents as a "fishing expedition."
  
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• Human remains found in historical plane crash identified

  30-09-2019 22:18 via vancouversun.com
  The identities of two victims killed in a 1987 plane crash just unearthed last year have been confirmed. Read More
  
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• Port Moody teenager thriving thanks to specialized learning

  30-09-2019 22:09 via globalnews.ca
  Kaydence’s special needs means he struggled in public school for many years. Variety stepped in and helped to fund Kaydence with tuition for the Greater Heights Learning Academy, giving him the tools to thrive and succeed.
  
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• Thieves have lifted a dozen Vancouver heritage plaques since March

  30-09-2019 22:07
  
  The plaque indicates a building is protected by municipal heritage designations or a legal agreement.
  
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• Early winter chill leads to record cold temperatures in parts of B.C.

  30-09-2019 22:03 via vancouversun.com
  An early blast of winter on the weekend brought a dump of snow and some record low temperatures to parts of B.C. Read More
  
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• New Westminster's Burger Heaven wants you to vote with your hunger

  30-09-2019 21:55 via vancouversun.com
  Do you want a new prime minister with those fries? Read More
  
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• B.C. Lottery Corp. letting gamblers bet on Trump's fate

  30-09-2019 21:55 via vancouversun.com
  Just because the White House is on fire (figuratively) and U.S. President Donald Trump is being threatened with impeachment doesn't mean B.C. gamblers can't have a little fun — and make a little money — at our southern neighbour's expense. Read More
  
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• Shuswap men identified as victims of 1987 plane crash

  30-09-2019 21:53 via globalnews.ca
  DNA analysis was used to help identify the victims of the crash and end three decades of uncertainly, according to RCMP. 
  
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• Side Dishes: Rob Feenie, Lee Cooper team up for charity dinner

  30-09-2019 21:49 via vancouversun.com
  Sure, you can dine à la Rob Feenie any day at Cactus Club restaurants but it’s not the thrilling haute cuisine of his Lumiere days. Read More
  
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• Steve Ewen: Tendeck’s shutout further complicates Giants’ already complex overage situation

  30-09-2019 21:47 via theprovince.com
  By watching him play right now, you wouldn’t guess that David Tendeck is in the middle of the most confusing time of his hockey life. Read More
  
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• On location at Sport Clips for Variety Week

  30-09-2019 21:36 via globalnews.ca
  Global’s Michael Newman headed to Sport Clips in Port Coquitlam to find out how they are fundraising for Variety – The Children’s Charity.
  
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• Vancouver has failed to properly clean and maintain its streets, says councillor | Urbanized - Daily Hive

  30-09-2019 21:27
  Vancouver has failed to properly clean and maintain its streets, says councillor | Urbanized  Daily Hive
  
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• Child psychologist on the importance of specialized education & therapies

  30-09-2019 20:55 via globalnews.ca
  Dr. Sharon Arnold joined Global News at Noon to discuss the importance of psychological education assessments for children. She explained why Variety is crucial to providing specialized tutoring, therapies and financial help for kids with specific needs.
  
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• B.C. premier meets with his Yukon counterpart during visit to territory

  30-09-2019 20:15 via vancouversun.com
  B.C. Premier John Horgan is making his first official visit to Yukon. Read More
  
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• Health Matters: Male Breast Cancer

  30-09-2019 20:00 via globalnews.ca
  Dr. Karen Gelmon of the BC Cancer Medical Oncologist and Laurie Rix discuss the importance of public awareness of male breast cancer.
  
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• Crown counsel argues arrest ‘not at all sinister’ as Meng Wanzhou trial resumes

  30-09-2019 19:49
  
  Crown prosecutors in the Meng Wanzhou extradition case will make their arguments against providing additional information involving the Huawei executive’s arrest in Vancouver last December.
  
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• RCMP raid ‘illicit’ Cawston grow-op, seize more than 500 cannabis plants

  30-09-2019 19:43 via globalnews.ca
  Police allege the facility was not licensed by Health Canada.
  
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• Variety Week kickoff with Global’s Michael Newman

  30-09-2019 19:39 via globalnews.ca
  Michael Newman headed to Variety headquarters to kickoff Variety Week on Global BC. Cally Wesson joined Michael and talked about what the support means for the people who need it most.
  
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• Election 2019: NDP commits $10 billion for 500,000 new child-care spaces across Canada

  30-09-2019 19:38 via vancouversun.com
  An NDP government would spend $10 billion over the next four years to create 500,000 new child-care spaces in Canada, leader Jagmeet Singh said Monday. Read More
  
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• Abby takes her first steps thanks to Variety – the Children’s Charity

  30-09-2019 19:37 via globalnews.ca
  Abby, an adorable little girl who has Down syndrome, needed help learning to walk on her own. Variety – the Children’s Charity stepped in so Abby could get moving. Now her mother is inspired to give back. She tells us why “Club Heartly” is so important to her.
  
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• Election 2019: NDP commits $10 billion for 500,000 new child-care spaces across Canada - Vancouver Sun

  30-09-2019 19:34
  Election 2019: NDP commits $10 billion for 500,000 new child-care spaces across Canada  Vancouver Sun
  
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• Trial of man accused of killing Vancouver couple enters 2nd week - CTV News

  30-09-2019 19:28
  Trial of man accused of killing Vancouver couple enters 2nd week  CTV News
  
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• Security video played in trial of man accused of killing Vancouver couple - CTV News

  30-09-2019 19:28
  Security video played in trial of man accused of killing Vancouver couple  CTV News
  
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• Her family lived in Vancouver's Stanley Park until they were forced out in 1931 - CBC.ca

  30-09-2019 19:26
  Her family lived in Vancouver's Stanley Park until they were forced out in 1931  CBC.ca
  
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• There goes the sun: Forecast calls for rain this week in Vancouver

  30-09-2019 19:15
  
  While the Lower Mainland enjoyed a bright, sunny weekend, the Metro Vancouver weather forecast calls for rain through most of the coming week.
  
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• Ben Kuzma: The back story on concussion-plagued, hard-luck Baertschi

  30-09-2019 19:12 via theprovince.com
  (On Nov. 25, 2018, Sven Baertschi revealed his struggles with multiple career concussions in a 1-on-1 interview. Here's the account of that telling exchange. He was placed on waivers Monday by the Canucks): Read More
  
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• Vancouver residents protest plan for arterial route after viaduct demolition - CBC.ca

  30-09-2019 19:02
  Vancouver residents protest plan for arterial route after viaduct demolition  CBC.ca
  
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• Human remains found on historical plane crash identified

  30-09-2019 18:52 via vancouversun.com
  The identities of two victims killed in a 1987 plane crash just unearthed last year have been confirmed. Read More
  
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• North Vancouver restaurant owner dies on Mount Kilimanjaro | News - Daily Hive

  30-09-2019 18:45
  North Vancouver restaurant owner dies on Mount Kilimanjaro | News  Daily Hive
  
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• Ben Kuzma: Baertschi, Goldobin, Biega placed on waivers to help set roster

  30-09-2019 18:34 via theprovince.com
  An injury history and roster additions weren't going to help Sven Baertschi. Read More
  
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• Parents raise concerns as Vancouver School Board mulls French immersion annex closure - Vancouver Courier

  30-09-2019 18:32
  Parents raise concerns as Vancouver School Board mulls French immersion annex closure  Vancouver Courier
  
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• Parents raise concerns as Vancouver School Board mulls French immersion annex closure

  30-09-2019 18:32
  
  A tiny little school nestled on the edge of Pacific Spirit Park is the latest Vancouver school to face threat of closure.
  
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• Goodbye, sun: Vancouver forecast calling for another dreary, wet week - Vancouver Is Awesome

  30-09-2019 18:31
  Goodbye, sun: Vancouver forecast calling for another dreary, wet week  Vancouver Is Awesome
  
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• Canucks waive Baertschi, Goldobin and Biega - TSN

  30-09-2019 18:30
  Canucks waive Baertschi, Goldobin and Biega  TSN
  
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• Forever 21 fashion chain closing all Canadian stores in global restructuring

  30-09-2019 18:08
  
  Low-price fashion chain Forever 21 will close all 44 of its Canadian stores and up to 178 locations in the United States while restructuring its global business under bankruptcy protection.
  
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• Daily Poll: How should you navigate umbrellas on a covered sidewalk? - Vancouver Sun

  30-09-2019 17:37
  Daily Poll: How should you navigate umbrellas on a covered sidewalk?  Vancouver Sun
  
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• Rugby World Cup: Canada go with tried and true against All Blacks

  30-09-2019 17:30 via theprovince.com
  Canada coach Kingsley Jones has named as full a strength a squad as can be managed to face the New Zealand All Blacks at Oita Stadium on Wednesday in Oita, Japan (3:15 a.m. PT, TSN). Read More
  
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• Party of the week: Hermès store opening in Vancouver - The Globe and Mail

  30-09-2019 17:00
  Party of the week: Hermès store opening in Vancouver  The Globe and Mail
  
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• Housing markets in Toronto and Vancouver remain overvalued: report - Advisor.ca

  30-09-2019 16:54
  Housing markets in Toronto and Vancouver remain overvalued: report  Advisor.ca
  
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