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• Canucks: Curtis Bell is a self-described high-school dropout, he’s also the team’s new trainer

  17-08-2024 23:51 via theprovince.com
  
  When it comes to staffing up your hockey team, the resumes tend to be pretty homogeneous. Read More
  
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• Rare nighttime storm risk to target Vancouver and Victoria - The Weather Network

  17-08-2024 23:00
  Rare nighttime storm risk to target Vancouver and Victoria  The Weather Network
  
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• PNE reveals new name for the amphitheatre

  17-08-2024 22:32 via vancouversun.com
  
  The Pacific National Exhibition has announced the name for the new amphitheatre. Read More
  
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• Heavy rain, strong winds forecast for B.C.'s South Coast, Vancouver Island Saturday night - CTV News Vancouver

  17-08-2024 22:03
  Heavy rain, strong winds forecast for B.C.'s South Coast, Vancouver Island Saturday night  CTV News Vancouver
  
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• A summer storm may be headed for B.C.'s South Coast - Vancouver Sun

  17-08-2024 21:55
  A summer storm may be headed for B.C.'s South Coast  Vancouver Sun
  
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• A summer storm may be headed for B.C.'s South Coast

  17-08-2024 21:54 via vancouversun.com
  
  B.C.'s South Coast may be in for some strong winds and thunderstorms with heavy downpours. Read More
  
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• Five things to know about the Minto Cup, lacrosse’s version of the Memorial Cup

  17-08-2024 21:46 via theprovince.com
  
  Junior hockey has the Memorial Cup. Junior lacrosse has the Minto Cup. Read More
  
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• Special weather statement issued for Metro Vancouver, surrounding areas - CityNews Vancouver

  17-08-2024 21:03
  Special weather statement issued for Metro Vancouver, surrounding areas  CityNews Vancouver
  
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• Man arrested after shots fired in downtown Vancouver parking lot - CTV News Vancouver

  17-08-2024 20:52
  Man arrested after shots fired in downtown Vancouver parking lot  CTV News Vancouver
  
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• Vancouver’s Heavy Hitters are breaking sports stereotypes - The Globe and Mail

  17-08-2024 20:28
  Vancouver’s Heavy Hitters are breaking sports stereotypes  The Globe and Mail
  
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• B.C. Climate News: Environment Canada says climate change is making B.C.'s summer heat waves worse | B.C. doctors advocate for closer control of gas development related to LNG | Wildfire costs reach about $387 million so far this year

  17-08-2024 20:15 via vancouversun.com
  
  Here’s all the latest news concerning the climate crisis, biodiversity loss, and the steps leaders are taking to address these issues. Read More
  
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• Lions vs. Bombers: B.C. looks to snap three-game losing skid with return of QB Nathan Rourke

  17-08-2024 20:05 via theprovince.com
  
  Quarterback Nathan Rourke will pick up his CFL career where it left off when the B.C. Lions host the Winnipeg Blue Bombers Sunday afternoon. Read More
  
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• Man arrested after shots fired in downtown Vancouver Friday evening - CityNews Vancouver

  17-08-2024 20:03
  Man arrested after shots fired in downtown Vancouver Friday evening  CityNews Vancouver
  
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• Recipe: Bhindi (okra) sabji is a homestyle classic, perfect for summer dinners

  17-08-2024 20:00 via vancouversun.com
  
  Most Indian food lovers are familiar with bhindi masala: this regional Punjabi-style bhindi sabji is the homestyle and comforting cousin of your restaurant favourite. Read More
  
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• Book review: Betsy Warland's evocative Bloodroot remains a masterpiece on reissue

  17-08-2024 20:00 via vancouversun.com
  
  Betsy Warland  |  Inanna Publications Read More
  
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• Low water levels affecting salmon migration in B.C. rivers, streams: DFO

  17-08-2024 18:59 via globalnews.ca
  
  On the Adams River, researchers are assessing how the 2023 Bush Creek East Wildfire affected the river and its vegetation.
  
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• Chilliwack RCMP arrest one in connection with racist social media posts

  17-08-2024 18:54 via vancouversun.com
  
  Chilliwack Mounties have arrested one person in connection with racist social media posts. Read More
  
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• Richmond man convicted of killing two gets statutory release, but with conditions

  17-08-2024 17:00 via vancouversun.com
  
  A Richmond man convicted of killing his mother-in-law and a teenager in a house fire nine years ago is out on statutory release, but will be required to live in a residential facility because of a high risk to reoffend, said the parole board. Read More
  
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• Newcomers helping to cushion Metro Vancouver from slowing economy, possible recession: Report - Vancouver Sun

  17-08-2024 15:06
  Newcomers helping to cushion Metro Vancouver from slowing economy, possible recession: Report  Vancouver Sun
  
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• Newcomers helping to cushion Metro Vancouver from slowing economy, possible recession: Report

  17-08-2024 15:00 via vancouversun.com
  
  A high level of immigration helped cushion Metro Vancouver from high interest rates and inflation that have sapped the spending power of consumers, according to a new outlook by the Conference Board of Canada. Read More
  
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• Staffing shortages close Mission Memorial hospital ER again

  17-08-2024 06:02 via vancouversun.com
  
  The emergency department at Mission Memorial Hospital shut down overnight Friday due to staffing challenges, according to Fraser Health. Read More
  
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• Mission Memorial hospital ER to close overnight Friday

  17-08-2024 06:02 via vancouversun.com
  
  The emergency department at Mission Memorial Hospital will be shut down overnight Friday due to staffing challenges, said Fraser Health. Read More
  
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• North Vancouver council green lights huge apartment complex in Maplewood area - North Shore News

  17-08-2024 05:00
  North Vancouver council green lights huge apartment complex in Maplewood area  North Shore News
  
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• B.C. election frontrunners accused of dodging debates

  17-08-2024 03:54 via globalnews.ca
  
  As the B.C. election race heats us, University of the Fraser Valley political scientist Hamish Telford said it's not unusual for parties leading in the polls avoid debates.
  
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• Vancouver activist appears on Iranian TV months after rally arrest - CTV News Vancouver

  17-08-2024 03:38
  Vancouver activist appears on Iranian TV months after rally arrest  CTV News Vancouver
  
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• ‘Knives are normal’: Vancouver store says it spent $300K dealing with crime - Global News Toronto

  17-08-2024 03:21
  ‘Knives are normal’: Vancouver store says it spent $300K dealing with crime  Global News Toronto
  
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• ‘Knives are normal’: Vancouver store says it spent $300K dealing with crime

  17-08-2024 03:21 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Wild Life Thrift Store on Granville Street says it has been forced to spend over $300,000 for repairs and security in the last three years related to theft and vandalism.
  
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• Grizzly bear and cubs spotted on Vancouver Island for first time - Global News

  17-08-2024 03:10
  Grizzly bear and cubs spotted on Vancouver Island for first time  Global News
  
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• Grizzly bear and cubs spotted on Vancouver Island for first time

  17-08-2024 03:10 via globalnews.ca
  
  Catherine Babault, a wildlife photographer and tour guide on Vancouver Island, said she spotted a grizzly sow and cubs in July. She isn't the only one who was excited to see them.
  
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• 'There needs to be changes': Downtown Vancouver store fed up after spending $300K to fight constant crime - CTV News Vancouver

  17-08-2024 03:04
  'There needs to be changes': Downtown Vancouver store fed up after spending $300K to fight constant crime  CTV News Vancouver
  
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• Metro Vancouverites might see the northern lights dance this weekend - Vancouver Is Awesome

  17-08-2024 03:00
  Metro Vancouverites might see the northern lights dance this weekend  Vancouver Is Awesome
  
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• Man charged with 3 voyeurism offences in West Vancouver - North Shore News

  17-08-2024 03:00
  Man charged with 3 voyeurism offences in West Vancouver  North Shore News
  
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• HandyDART workers in Metro Vancouver set to strike on Aug. 26 unless deal is reached - Vancouver Sun

  17-08-2024 02:42
  HandyDART workers in Metro Vancouver set to strike on Aug. 26 unless deal is reached  Vancouver Sun
  
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• HandyDART workers in Metro Vancouver set to strike on Aug. 26 unless deal is reached

  17-08-2024 02:29 via vancouversun.com
  
  The union that represents more than 600 HandyDART workers in Metro Vancouver says they'll go on strike on Aug. 26 if a tentative agreement with their employer can't be reached. Read More
  
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• SkyTrain's $2-billion overrun part of a national trend of budget-busting

  17-08-2024 01:46 via vancouversun.com
  
  The revelation this week that the cost of the Surrey-to-Langley SkyTrain extension has ballooned by 50 per cent reflects of a trend, some experts say, that's been happening across governments: the hollowing out of expertise they need to manage such big projects. Read More
  
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• Poor handling of SkyTrain budget blowout hurts B.C. government in an election year, say experts

  17-08-2024 01:34 via vancouversun.com
  
  At 1:02 p.m. on Thursday, a press release landed in the inboxes of B.C. journalists. Read More
  
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• Rail strike would have devastating effect on B.C. economy, economist warns - Vancouver Sun

  17-08-2024 01:14
  Rail strike would have devastating effect on B.C. economy, economist warns  Vancouver Sun
  
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• Rail strike would have devastating effect on B.C. economy, economist warns

  17-08-2024 01:13 via vancouversun.com
  
  A potential work stoppage at Canada’s two main freight railways would have a massive impact on B.C.’s economy and push prices higher for consumers across the country. Read More
  
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• Farmers gather in Kelowna to protest BC Tree Fruits closure

  17-08-2024 01:04 via globalnews.ca
  
  Protesters braved wet conditions Friday in Kelowna with the message: Save BC Tree Fruit. They are calling on the government to help reverse the co-operative’s closure last month.
  
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• Letters to The Sun: Temporary modular bridge could be the answer for access to Cathedral Provincial Park

  17-08-2024 01:00 via vancouversun.com
  
  Re: Lodge owner, hikers want access to park restored Read More
  
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• Turnover the name of the game in the Vancouver Canucks’ business of late

  17-08-2024 00:58 via theprovince.com
  
  There once was a time when people worked for the Vancouver Canucks for years and years. Read More
  
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• Frustration in Surrey and Langley at new SkyTrain’s mounting cost, delays

  17-08-2024 00:50 via globalnews.ca
  
  The B.C. government revealed Thursday the Surrey-Langley SkyTrain line will cost just under $6 billion, with a forecast service date of late 2029. In 2022, the cost was $4 billion.
  
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• B.C. wildfires: Change in weather expected to dampen fire activity parts of the province

  17-08-2024 00:43 via vancouversun.com
  
  British Columbia's wildfire service says thunderstorms carry the possibility of dry lightning strikes in some parts of the Interior, but wildfire activity is generally expected to decrease with what's being described as a "downturn" in weather. Read More
  
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• ‘Honoured’: Pod of orcas delights and surprises fishermen off B.C. coast

  17-08-2024 00:26 via globalnews.ca
  
  Les Doiron was wrapping up a fishing trip on the west coast of Vancouver Island with friends from Osoyoos, B.C., when they came across a majestic pod of orcas, captured on video.
  
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