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• Canucks: Filip Hronek is worth his weight in gold. Literally.

  11-07-2024 23:51 via theprovince.com
  
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• Memorial for Kelowna crane collapse victims to be built this year

  11-07-2024 23:31 via globalnews.ca
  
  The City of Kelowna and Mission Group have committed to providing $150,000 to the RISE Memorial Foundation to ensure construction of the memorial can get underway this year.
  
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• 6.4 magnitude earthquake recorded amid swarm off Vancouver Island

  11-07-2024 23:30 via globalnews.ca
  
  John Cassidy told Global News that since July 3 there have been a few hundred earthquakes in that area with most registering between three and five magnitudes. 
  
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• Canada, U.S. governments reach in-principle agreement to update Columbia River Treaty

  11-07-2024 23:24 via vancouversun.com
  
  The Canadian and U.S. governments have reached a deal on how to modernize the Columbia River Treaty, the decades-old agreement that regulates the waterway that flows from B.C. into Washington state. Read More
  
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• Hastings Racecourse would have a hard time functioning if Corky and Lisa Russell retired

  11-07-2024 22:24 via theprovince.com
  
  Nobody is irreplaceable, but Hastings Racecourse would have a hard time functioning if Corky and Lisa Russell decided to retire. After all, Corky works for Hastings in four different capacities: Custodian of the Jockey’s Room, paddock judge, valet and manages the owners’ silks. Read More
  
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• ‘Targeted’ Abbotsford shooting leaves 38-year-old man in hospital

  11-07-2024 22:17 via globalnews.ca
  
  Police say a shooting early Thursday morning appears to have been targeted, but that no one has been arrested.
  
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• How prepared are you for a wildfire? 3 critical ways you can get ready

  11-07-2024 22:17 via globalnews.ca
  
  Whether in urban or rural areas, there are several things Canadians can do to protect their families and property from wildfires.
  
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• Traffic alert: Pattullo Bridge to close overnight Sunday for annual inspection

  11-07-2024 21:54 via vancouversun.com
  
  The Pattullo Bridge will be closed to traffic in both directions this Sunday to allow for maintenance crews to carry out a routine inspection. Read More
  
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• Vancouver's Teck Resources closes sale of coal business after feds OK deal

  11-07-2024 21:44 via vancouversun.com
  
  Teck Resources Ltd. says it has completed the sale of its remaining 77 per cent interest in its steelmaking coal business to Glencore plc. Read More
  
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• Former B.C. United leadership candidate Michael Lee won't seek re-election

  11-07-2024 21:28 via vancouversun.com
  
  B.C.'s Opposition B.C. United is losing another elected member just before the province's fall election. Read More
  
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• New overdose guidelines coming for B.C. universities

  11-07-2024 20:53 via globalnews.ca
  
  A steering committee has identified early actions for post-secondary institutions to follow in the event of an overdose on campus.
  
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• AI wildfire detectors in Vernon, B.C. to remain beyond pilot project

  11-07-2024 20:35 via globalnews.ca
  
  Vernon Fire Rescue Services has been a research partner to test the emergent early wildfire detection technology called  SenseNet in Vernon’s wildfire interface zone.
  
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• Wine Guy: Craft lager collaborations getting creative

  11-07-2024 20:00 via theprovince.com
  
  It’s been said that teamwork makes the dream work. And when it comes to teaming up to brew a craft beer, well the dream is quite clearly a delicious brewski. Simple enough sure, but notable for the co-operation the local beer and food scenes continue to show in working together. Beer collaborations are a fun way for brewmasters to come together and highlight both creativity and conviviality, and as we head into the heady days of summer it’s great to see some crisp “collab&rdquo
  
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• Heat wave leads to more than 150 active wildfires in B.C.

  11-07-2024 19:50 via globalnews.ca
  
  The BC Wildfire Service said forest fuels are more susceptible to fire starts after seven consecutive days of extreme heat.
  
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• Four family members killed in Highway 3 crash in Keremeos

  11-07-2024 19:09 via vancouversun.com
  
  Four members of a family are dead after a crash on Highway 3 in Keremeos Wednesday. Read More
  
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• 4 dead in highway crash near Keremeos: B.C. RCMP

  11-07-2024 18:49 via globalnews.ca
  
  ‘Sadly, four adults of an extended family, all from the same vehicle, were found deceased on scene,’ B.C. Highway Patrol said.
  
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• Sold (Bought): Southlands mid-century home designed by Kenneth McKinley

  11-07-2024 18:30 via vancouversun.com
  
  Weekly roundup of three properties that recently sold in Metro Vancouver. Read More
  
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• In the Abner Ranges of Australia an ancient Lost City rises

  11-07-2024 18:20 via vancouversun.com
  
  Cape Crawford is not the kind of place that allows itself to be easily located on a map. Despite the name, it is over one  hundred kilometres inland from the Gulf of Carpentaria to this tiny township, whose only establishment is the somehow appropriately named Heartbreak Hotel. Read More
  
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• Earthquake measuring 6.1 magnitude recorded south west of Vancouver Island

  11-07-2024 18:18 via vancouversun.com
  
  An earthquake measuring 6.1 magnitude was recorded just west of Vancouver Island on Thursday morning. Read More
  
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• B.C. earthquake: 6.4 magnitude quake recorded off Vancouver Island

  11-07-2024 18:18 via vancouversun.com
  
  An earthquake measuring 6.4 magnitude was recorded just west of Vancouver Island on Thursday morning. Read More
  
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• B.C. should explore expanding 'safer supply' program to include non-prescribed drug alternatives: Dr. Bonnie Henry

  11-07-2024 18:10 via vancouversun.com
  
  VICTORIA — A report from B.C.'s provincial health officer recommends the province expand its "safer supply" program to prevent overdoses, including allowing access to alternatives to unregulated drugs without a prescription. Read More
  
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• B.C. should explore drug access without prescriptions: Bonnie Henry

  11-07-2024 18:10 via vancouversun.com
  
  VICTORIA — A report from B.C.'s provincial health officer recommends the province expand its "safer supply" program to prevent overdoses, including allowing access to alternatives to unregulated drugs without a prescription. Read More
  
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• B.C. should expand 'safer supply' program to include non-prescribed drug alternatives: Dr. Bonnie Henry

  11-07-2024 18:10 via vancouversun.com
  
  VICTORIA — A report from B.C.'s provincial health officer recommends the province expand its "safer supply" program to prevent overdoses, including allowing access to alternatives to unregulated drugs without a prescription. Read More
  
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• B.C. rejects bid to expand 'safer supply' program to include non-prescribed alternatives to fentanyl

  11-07-2024 18:10 via vancouversun.com
  
  A report from B.C.’s provincial health officer recommends the province expand its so-called safer supply program, which aims to prevent overdoses, by allowing access to alternatives to unregulated drugs without a prescription. Read More
  
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• Toxic drugs: More access to safer supply needed to prevent deaths, Dr. Henry says

  11-07-2024 18:01 via globalnews.ca
  
  Dr. Bonnie Henry said in a report, B.C. needs to expand on its non-prescribed alternatives to the toxic, unregulated drug supply to save more lives.
  
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• B.C. rejects Dr. Bonnie Henry’s call to expand safer supply program

  11-07-2024 18:01 via globalnews.ca
  
  Dr. Bonnie Henry said in a report, B.C. needs to expand on its non-prescribed alternatives to the toxic, unregulated drug supply to save more lives.
  
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• Above 40 C temperatures sink into B.C.’s Southern Interior

  11-07-2024 17:39 via globalnews.ca
  
  B.C.'s Southern Interior was soaked in scorching sun Wednesday, and broke more than a dozen temperature records throughout the day. 
  
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• Vancouver's Celebration of Light fireworks competition to include drone show

  11-07-2024 17:19 via vancouversun.com
  
  For the first time, the annual Honda Celebration of Light fireworks show in Vancouver will feature an electric drone show. Read More
  
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• Major traffic delays in Surrey due to fatal crash on Highway 99

  11-07-2024 17:06 via globalnews.ca
  
  Surrey, B.C., RCMP said the single-vehicle crash happened at 1:30 a.m. and one of the occupants was declared dead at the scene.
  
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• Metro Vancouver gets only one bidder for first contract in $10B Iona sewage plant replacement

  11-07-2024 16:59 via vancouversun.com
  
  Metro Vancouver is set to award the first significant contract for its biggest capital project yet, the estimated $10 billion replacement for the Iona sewage plant in Richmond. Read More
  
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• Vancouver city council removes some ‘view cones’ for housing space

  11-07-2024 16:23 via globalnews.ca
  
  Vancouver city council has voted to remove some of the city's 'view cones' in an effort to bring additional housing to the city.
  
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• B.C. Wildfires: Sudden spike in fires triggered by heat wave has B.C. calling for more firefighting help

  11-07-2024 16:22 via vancouversun.com
  
  B.C.'s emergency management minister says the province is proactively working to secure extra firefighters to deal with what she calls the "potential for a drastically accelerated wildfire situation." Read More
  
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• B.C. Wildfires: Evacuation order issued in the District of Wells

  11-07-2024 16:22 via vancouversun.com
  
  A new wildfire in B.C.'s central region has triggered an evacuation order for the northeast corner of the District of Wells. Read More
  
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• B.C. Wildfires: Evacuation order issued for Wells as heat wave triggers burst of fire activity

  11-07-2024 16:22 via vancouversun.com
  
  B.C.'s wildfire service says forest fuels are more susceptible to fire starts after seven consecutive days of extreme heat, with new blazes prompting two new evacuation orders in recent days. Read More
  
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• Update: Highway 99 remains closed in Surrey after crash kills woman in her early 20s

  11-07-2024 16:08 via vancouversun.com
  
  A woman in her early 20s is dead and part of Highway 99 in Surrey is closed to traffic after a crash early Thursday. Read More
  
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• Traffic alert: Fatal accident closes Highway 99 north of King George Highway in Surrey

  11-07-2024 16:08 via vancouversun.com
  
  One person is dead and part of Highway 99 in Surrey is closed to traffic after a crash early Thursday. Read More
  
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• B.C. scientists measure snowpack to predict water supply — and how much is left

  11-07-2024 15:33 via vancouversun.com
  
  They have a cool job in a warming world. Read More
  
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• Vancouver’s high-end condos hit by China’s downturn

  11-07-2024 15:00 via vancouversun.com
  
  The signs of distress are everywhere. Many of Vancouver’s priciest condos are being offered at big discounts. Read More
  
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• Five must-try places for ice cream in Metro Vancouver

  11-07-2024 15:00 via vancouversun.com
  
  Whether you’re looking for plain old vanilla or more exotic flavours like black sesame and coconut, there’s no shortage of ice cream options in the Lower Mainland. In this list we look at some favourite cool treat stops outside of the City of Vancouver that will have you saying yes to a summer brain-freeze. Read More
  
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• Whitecaps edge Pacific FC 1-0 in opening leg of Canadian Championship semifinal

  11-07-2024 06:16 via theprovince.com
  
  The Vancouver Whitecaps continued their Canadian Championship title defence Wednesday, downing Pacific FC in the opening leg of the semifinals. Read More
  
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• Slain Surrey woman’s cousin to speak with premier, pushes for bail review

  11-07-2024 05:35 via globalnews.ca
  
  Tori Dunn's family is also spearheading a petition calling for a comprehensive review of the bail system's decisions and procedures in the run-up to her murder.
  
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• Lime e-scooters coming to Vancouver in late summer

  11-07-2024 03:57 via vancouversun.com
  
  Vancouver's public shared e-scooter system will be launching later this summer, says the city, which has selected Lime Technology as the operator of the new service. Read More
  
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• 6-hour WestJet flight home turns into 3-day nightmare for B.C. family

  11-07-2024 03:42 via globalnews.ca
  
  Stephanie Sherlock and two family members in wheelchairs were headed home to B.C. on WestJet from Thunder Bay when a cancelled flight led to two layovers and days of waiting.
  
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• Help pours in for B.C. seniors trapped by broken elevator, but no quick fix coming

  11-07-2024 03:39 via globalnews.ca
  
  The only elevator in the nine-storey Gordon Fahrni House broke down on June 22, and likely won't be repaired for weeks as management waits for a replacement part.
  
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• B.C. wildfires 2024: Live map shows fires burning, locations and evacuations

  11-07-2024 03:18 via globalnews.ca
  
  Use the live and interactive map in this story to search for the wildfires burning around B.C., their perimeters, and any evacuation orders and alerts.
  
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• Costs for another Metro Vancouver sewage plant a concern, $60M contract approved

  11-07-2024 03:10 via globalnews.ca
  
  The 61-year-old Iona Island Wastewater Plant needs upgrades to serve Metro Vancouver's surging population and meet federal regulations, but the cost could create a bit of a stink.
  
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• Amid cost overruns, Metro Vancouver’s top bureaucrat defends record

  11-07-2024 03:10 via globalnews.ca
  
  Following numerous requests by Global News this past month, Metro Vancouver Chief Administrative Officer Jerry Dobrovolny agreed to an interview.
  
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• Team Canada rises above racist comment, wins world ball hockey championship

  11-07-2024 03:06 via globalnews.ca
  
  Canada's U-16 and U-18 teams were in Slovakia last week for the International Street and Ball Hockey Federation (ISBF) tournament. A racist comment by a competitor fueled success.
  
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• Letters to The Province: Cost overruns for wastewater treatment plant warrant an independent audit  

  11-07-2024 03:00 via theprovince.com
  
  So the not-yet-built North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant goes from $700 million to $4 billion and this is the first that us poor citizens hear of this. Read More
  
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• Port Moody introducing pay parking in 5 areas including Rocky Point Park

  11-07-2024 02:49 via globalnews.ca
  
  Revenue generated from the paid parking will go towards covering operational costs for the parking system and “other city services.”
  
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