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• 5 Things to do this weekend: Friday, December 20, 2019

  19-12-2019 23:47 via globalnews.ca
  
  Here are your five things to do this weekend around the province.
  
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• 5 Things to do this weekend: Thursday, December 19, 2019

  19-12-2019 23:45 via globalnews.ca
  
  Here are your five things to do this weekend around the province.
  
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• First batch of cannabis edibles on the way to B.C. retailers

  19-12-2019 23:35 via vancouversun.com
  
  The B.C. government says the first batch of legal marijuana edibles, extracts and topical will be available soon for purchase, two months after they were legalized in Canada. Read More
  
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• Bye-bye B-Lines: TransLink launching 4 RapidBus routes in January

  19-12-2019 23:34 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Metro Vancouver transportation agency says the new routes will move an extra 20,000 people every day.
  
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• Langley’s top cop wants 15 new officers to meet rapidly-growing population’s demands

  19-12-2019 23:23 via globalnews.ca
  
  The cost to hire 15 new officers is estimated at about $2.4 million per year.
  
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• Surrey RCMP warn of thefts of vehicles left to warm up outside residences

  19-12-2019 23:22 via vancouversun.com
  
  Surrey RCMP is reminding the public to not leave their vehicle unattended while warming them up following two back-to-back thefts in Whalley. Read More
  
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• OPINION: Spare some pity for the incompetence that gave Vancouver its latest property tax outrage

  19-12-2019 22:58
  
  The most predictable response to Vancouver council’s decision to raise property taxes seven per cent next year (nearly eight per cent if utilities are included) is visceral infuriation.
  
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• Transit police look to identify suspect in violent Vancouver bus robbery, appeal to public

  19-12-2019 22:46 via globalnews.ca
  
  Anyone with information about the suspect is asked to phone Metro Vancouver Transit Police.
  
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• TransLink increasing bus service on these major Metro Vancouver routes

  19-12-2019 22:42
  
  The transit authority plans to increase service to improve bus frequency and reliability
  
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• City of Vancouver set to begin major water main repairs in heart of downtown

  19-12-2019 22:31 via globalnews.ca
  
  The City of Vancouver is calling on commuter patience as a number of major infrastructure projects are set to get underway.
  
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• Maui-Vancouver travellers get mixed messages on compensation after new passenger rights kick in

  19-12-2019 22:23 via vancouversun.com
  
  It was around 2 a.m. on Sunday when Matt Clark and his family received a notification that their WestJet flight, WS1877 from Maui to Vancouver, was five hours delayed. Read More
  
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• Andrew Berry sentenced to minimum of 22 years in prison

  19-12-2019 22:21 via globalnews.ca
  
  The B.C. man convicted of murdering his two daughters on Christmas Day 2017 has learned his fate. As Sarah MacDonald reports, Berry will be behind bars for decades.
  
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• Adopt-A-School: Health and well-being are a priority at BC's first UNESCO school

  19-12-2019 22:15 via vancouversun.com
  
  CRESTON — The winters here are harsh, so imagine how distraught Laury Carriere and her colleagues at Canyon-Lister Elementary are upon seeing children arrive at school — in temperatures way below zero — wearing summer clothes. Read More
  
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• B.C. drug smuggler gets 15 years in prison after feds crack fentanyl-by-mail scheme

  19-12-2019 22:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Jaroslaw Orzel was sentenced last month after pleading guilty to three charges.
  
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• Brace for congestion: Major water main work set for downtown Vancouver in January

  19-12-2019 21:52 via globalnews.ca
  
  Commuters in downtown Vancouver are being warned to plan ahead an expect delays as the city gears up for major water main construction next month.
  
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• New B.C. ferries arrive at Panama Canal

  19-12-2019 20:46 via vancouversun.com
  
  Two new B.C. Ferries scheduled to start operating in mid-2020 have arrived at the Panama Canal. Read More
  
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• Giants head into holiday break on a high note, scoring win over Rockets in Kelowna

  19-12-2019 20:46 via theprovince.com
  
  The Vancouver Giants remain difficult to figure out. Read More
  
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• How Port Coquitlam's Miracle on Rae Street keeps on shining

  19-12-2019 20:35 via vancouversun.com
  
  The first time Port Coquitlam resident Candice DeMarinis realized Dale Brindley was a not regular neighbour was during a conversation with his wife several years ago. Read More
  
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• Oak Bay dad who killed daughters must serve at least 22 years before parole

  19-12-2019 20:34 via vancouversun.com
  
  VICTORIA — A father who killed his four- and six-year-old daughters on Christmas Day in 2017 will have to serve 22 years before he's eligible for parole. Read More
  
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• B.C. government now selling cannabis edibles, extracts and topicals

  19-12-2019 20:25
  
  Sales launched on the government's e-commerce site at around 10:45 a.m. on Dec. 19.
  
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• $20K of ski gear stolen from South Korean women’s team: Vernon RCMP

  19-12-2019 20:25 via globalnews.ca
  
  Police say two bags that contained approximately $20,000 of cross-country ski gear were stolen from a parked bus during the overnight hours of Dec. 2.
  
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• How to set a stunning holiday table

  19-12-2019 20:23 via globalnews.ca
  
  In her new book ‘Best Dressed Tables’, author Susan Hyatt shows-off fun, festive ideas for decorating your holiday table, using items you already have at home.
  
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• First legal cannabis edibles arrive in B.C., should hit the shelves by late December

  19-12-2019 20:15 via globalnews.ca
  
  The three new categories of cannabis products which became legal earlier this fall have arrived in B.C. government warehouses.
  
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• B.C. Women's Hospital launches school endometriosis pilot in New Westminster

  19-12-2019 20:14 via vancouversun.com
  
  B.C. Women’s Hospital has launched a school-based endometriosis program as part of the curriculum at New Westminster Secondary. Read More
  
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• Oak Bay dad who killed daughters must serve at least 22 years

  19-12-2019 20:06 via vancouversun.com
  
  VICTORIA — A father who killed his four- and six-year-old daughters on Christmas Day in 2017 will have to serve 22 years before he's eligible for parole. Read More
  
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• B.C. Women's Hospital launches school endometriosis pilot in New West

  19-12-2019 20:06 via vancouversun.com
  
  BC Women’s Hospital has launched a school-based endometriosis program as part of the curriculum at New Westminster Secondary. Read More
  
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• ‘Staggering amount of fentanyl’ drug bust lands Richmond man in prison

  19-12-2019 20:05 via vancouversun.com
  
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• Brian Minter: Plants to please the millennials on your gift list

  19-12-2019 20:05 via vancouversun.com
  
  Now would be a good time to panic if you haven’t yet found just the right gift for all your close circle of friends and family. If some of these folks are millennials, the best gift for them may very well be a plant  … but not any old plant. Read More
  
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• B.C. father convicted of murdering daughters is sentenced

  19-12-2019 20:04 via globalnews.ca
  
  Breaking: The Vancouver Island father convicted of killing his daughters on Christmas Day 2017 has been sentenced by a B.C. Supreme Court judge.
  
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• B.C. morning weather forecast: Dec 19

  19-12-2019 20:03 via globalnews.ca
  
  The morning weather forecast for Metro Vancouver and British Columbia.
  
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• Style Q&A: Canadian brand Norden turns plastic waste into wearable treasures

  19-12-2019 20:00 via vancouversun.com
  
  Plastic is a problem. Read More
  
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• All for a good cause: Purpose-led brands aim to put philanthropy first

  19-12-2019 20:00 via vancouversun.com
  
  It’s fashionable these days to tack a charitable element onto your brand in an effort to set your reputation as one of the 'good guys'. And that’s all good: Even if a business is giving a tiny amount, it’s better than nothing. Read More
  
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• Surrey Firefighters Annual Tree Chip

  19-12-2019 19:01 via globalnews.ca
  
  January 4, 2020. Surrey Firefighters Annual Christmas Tree Chip By Donation All proceeds to the Surrey Firefighters Charitable Society
  
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• New Year’s Eve Party | CRAFT Beer Market

  19-12-2019 18:49 via globalnews.ca
  
  It’s the New Year’s Eve Party of the decade! Ring in 2020 with an evening of Black & Gold-themed festivities at CRAFT Beer Market Vancouver. Join us for an exclusive menu of hand-crafted canapés & live stations created by our Executive Chef, with a selected list of suggested wine & beer pairings, and feature cocktails....
  
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• Metro Vancouver’s largest outdoor skating rink to open in North Vancouver Thursday

  19-12-2019 18:49 via globalnews.ca
  
  The 1,114-square metre (12,000-square foot) venue has a retractable roof, and serves as a water play area in the summer. 
  
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• Homeless in Grand Forks call for housing “so we don’t freeze to death”

  19-12-2019 18:44 via globalnews.ca
  
  Adding another layer of complexity to the housing debate, many residents who had homes in the city were also displaced because of the floods 19 months ago.
  
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• Questions raised about structural safety of new Vancouver Island tower; tenants given option to move

  19-12-2019 18:32 via vancouversun.com
  
  Questions about the structural integrity of Langford’s tallest residential rental building prompted the city on Wednesday to offer temporary accommodation to all residents who feel unsafe. Read More
  
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• The difference between best before and expiration dates in Canada

  19-12-2019 18:18
  
  The Canadian Food Inspection Agency states that a best before date does not guarantee food safety.
  
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• Patrick Johnston: Key to Canucks’ revival lies in forechecking aggression

  19-12-2019 18:03 via theprovince.com
  
  When the Canucks roared out to their impressive start in October, there were so many things the Vancouver players were doing well. Read More
  
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• Province-wide warrant issued for B.C. woman accused of kidnapping and robbery

  19-12-2019 17:57 via globalnews.ca
  
  Chilliwack RCMP says if anyone sees Alexis Kasey Nicole Neill, 26, they should not approach her, and call 911 instead.
  
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• Worst travel decisions you can make

  19-12-2019 17:56 via globalnews.ca
  
  Travel Consultant Claire Newell explains how making some poor decisions can completely ruin your vacation.​
  
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• Old infrastructure, wet weather can give dogs a shock, hydro utility warns

  19-12-2019 17:45 via vancouversun.com
  
  Nanami Ushiroji was walking her dog one chilly day in North Vancouver when she experienced a nightmare she couldn't have imagined. Read More
  
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• B.C. labour minister 'disappointed' as talks collapse again in forestry strike

  19-12-2019 17:18 via vancouversun.com
  
  VICTORIA — B.C. Labour Minister Harry Bains is not ready to step into a long-running strike at Western Forest Products but he says he’s willing to meet with both sides. Read More
  
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• Atmospheric river to wallop southern B.C. with heavy rain, snow

  19-12-2019 17:07 via globalnews.ca
  
  Up to 60 (you read that right) centimetres of snow could fall on the Coquihalla Highway and Highway 3's mountain passes.
  
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• Month of Giving Back – YNOTFORTOTS

  19-12-2019 17:01 via globalnews.ca
  
  Mohit Sodhi and Lindsay Richter of YNOTFORTOTS explain how their group helps elementary school students gain access to learning resources and equipment.
  
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• Possible snow over holidays on B.C.'s South Coast

  19-12-2019 16:54 via vancouversun.com
  
  Are you dreaming of a white Christmas on the wet coast? While typically it rains on B.C.'s South Coast over the holidays, meteorologists are forecasting a chance of snow for some parts of the region. Read More
  
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• Kettle Donations Down

  19-12-2019 16:04 via globalnews.ca
  
  With less than a week left until Christmas the Salvation Army’s Kettle Campaign is really struggling. Donations are down 76%. The Salvation Army’s Mike Leland explains the possible reasons behind the decline.
  
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• Minimum 22 year sentence for B.C. father convicted of murdering daughters on Christmas

  19-12-2019 15:58 via globalnews.ca
  
  Andrew Berry was found guilty in September of two counts of second-degree murder in connection with the deaths and now faces a mandatory life sentence.
  
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• B.C. father convicted of murdering daughters on Christmas to be sentenced Thursday

  19-12-2019 15:58 via globalnews.ca
  
  Andrew Berry was found guilty in September of two counts of second-degree murder in connection with the deaths and now faces a mandatory life sentence.
  
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• B.C. father who killed his daughters, aged 4 and 6, to be sentenced today

  19-12-2019 15:01 via vancouversun.com
  
  VICTORIA — A father convicted of murdering his two daughters on Christmas Day in 2017 is scheduled to be sentenced today by a B.C. Supreme Court judge in Victoria. Read More
  
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