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• Vancouver’s cat cafe transforms into a bunny bar

  30-12-2018 01:58 via globalnews.ca
  The Catfe ran out of cats in December, so it partnered with a local rabbit rescue group to try and find forever homes for some bunnies.
  
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• 2 kids from northern Alberta still missing, mom and her partner wanted for abduction

  18-07-2026 00:40 via globalnews.ca
  
  Lanakai Morrison, six, and his half-brother Karl Morrison, four, are believed to be somewhere in Western Canada with their mom Krista Morrison and her partner Daniel Ludwig.
  
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• Lions Bay search-and-rescuers warn against dangers of Google Maps

  17-07-2026 23:11 via vancouversun.com
  
  Google might be able to find you the answer to almost anything — but it won't necessarily help you find your way out of the B.C. backcountry once you're lost and exhausted. Read More
  
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• Accused Bishnoi gang associate agrees to deportation order

  17-07-2026 22:20 via globalnews.ca
  
  Sahibjot Singh is the latest of dozens of Indian nationals to face deportation for their involvement in extortion gangs.
  
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• David Eby: B.C. finally getting fair share through new prosperity partnership 

  17-07-2026 22:00 via vancouversun.com
  
  As Canadians watched our soccer team compete on the world stage, we saw something familiar: success comes from recognizing each player’s strengths and working together. Read More
  
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• ‘Pretty scary’: Pemberton residents ready to leave as wildfire fight continues

  17-07-2026 21:03 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Signal Hill wildfire, near Pemberton, is now an estimated 97 hectares in size and burning close to the community of about 3,600 people.
  
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• The Canucks wanted a coach for Abbotsford. He picked Colorado instead

  17-07-2026 21:00 via theprovince.com
  
  If you were wondering why the Vancouver Canucks' slow process in building their coaching staff was about money, we can now say it was all about money. Read More
  
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• Look chic in these 5 black summer styles from Canadian brands

  17-07-2026 20:00 via vancouversun.com
  
  Black might not be the first colour that comes to mind for summer — crisp whites and tropical brights normally hold that position — but it’s a smart style choice that always looks chic. In lightweight fabrics and relaxed silhouettes, the classic shade feels cool, modern, and surprisingly effortless, even on the hottest days. It also happens to be one of the easiest colours to dress up or down, taking you seamlessly to every occasion. Here are five black pieces perfect for summe
  
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• With season approaching, Vancouver Giants lose another D-man to NCAA

  17-07-2026 19:26 via theprovince.com
  
  A month out of the opening training camp the Vancouver Giants have lost another defenceman to the NCAA. Read More
  
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• Conversations That Matter: Building a sixplex? Expect a regulatory labyrinth

  17-07-2026 16:00 via vancouversun.com
  
  When the City of Vancouver approved duplexes on single-family-zoned properties in 2018, more than 450 property owners applied for the rezoning in the first couple of years, according to City of Vancouver stats. When the city approved sixplexes, the number of applications increased. Read More
  
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• 'On death row': West End residents fight Hydro's $1 billion plan for Nelson Park trees, school site

  17-07-2026 15:00 via vancouversun.com
  
  At a park in Vancouver's West End, small handwritten signs have been tied around dozens of tree trunks with ribbon. Read More
  
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• Lethal opioids called nitazenes are ravaging parts of Europe. So far, they are rare in B.C.

  17-07-2026 15:00 via vancouversun.com
  
  It's an apocalyptic scene: a population of addicts so tolerant of powerful opioids that even fentanyl doesn't create the high they crave anymore. In Estonia and a few other pockets of Europe, a recent scourge called nitazenes has entered the illicit drug market and led to soaring overdose rates. Read More
  
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• Expert questions whether Lower Mainland's forest-edge towns are ready as fire nears Pemberton

  17-07-2026 15:00 via vancouversun.com
  
  As a fast-growing fire near Pemberton forced an evacuation order and alerts Thursday, a veteran fire ecologist questioned whether the region's forest-edge communities are as ready as officials say. Read More
  
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• Douglas Todd: Faster, higher — kids gain from exciting, risky play

  17-07-2026 15:00 via vancouversun.com
  
  Drownings are in the news in B.C. this year because they've increased almost 50 per cent from the same point last year, according to the Lifesaving Society of B.C. So far 32 people have drowned. Read More
  
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• B.C. class-action lawsuit targets Starbucks' claim that it buys ethical beans

  17-07-2026 15:00 via vancouversun.com
  
  Anyone who’s ever bought a Starbucks coffee in Canada could be eligible for compensation after the launch in B.C. of a proposed class-action lawsuit questioning the source of its beans and its use of chemicals. Read More
  
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• More than 50 wildfires burning in B.C. as multiple evacuation orders, alerts hold

  17-07-2026 13:58 via globalnews.ca
  
  Emily Fardad with the BC Wildfire Service has said crews have made progress on the Signal Hill blaze and that winds are not blowing flames toward the town of 3,400 residents.
  
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• Crews work through night on B.C. wildfire as evacuation orders hold

  17-07-2026 13:58 via globalnews.ca
  
  Emily Fardad with the BC Wildfire Service has said crews have made progress on the Signal Hill blaze and that winds are not blowing flames toward the town of 3,400 residents.
  
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• ‘I feel so bad and so trapped’: Rogers customer falls victim to sophisticated delivery scam

  17-07-2026 05:59 via globalnews.ca
  
  The B.C. resident says back in February, she signed up for a new device through her Rogers app and added a new phone line to her account.
  
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• Metro Vancouver CAO Jerry Dobrovolny could be on his way out

  17-07-2026 02:47 via globalnews.ca
  
  During a closed board meeting on Thursday, Metro Vancouver directors requested the Chair, Burnaby Mayor Mike Hurley, begin the process of relieving Dobrovolny of his duties.
  
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• More details emerge about Vancouver stranger assault suspect

  17-07-2026 02:36 via globalnews.ca
  
  Dylan Gaita was released on bail before he allegedly attacked two more people on Commercial Drive in June, including a woman who was elbowed in the face. 
  
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• Vaughn Palmer: Federal agencies pass the buck on where a marine oil terminal could be built

  17-07-2026 01:49 via vancouversun.com
  
  VICTORIA — There was an awkward moment at the news conference Thursday where federal and port officials announced the latest step toward expanding container-handling at Roberts Bank. Read More
  
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• Vancouver working to avoid ‘the great sigh’ following FIFA World Cup excitement

  17-07-2026 01:42 via globalnews.ca
  
  Vancouver was one of 16 cities across Canada, the U.S. and Mexico that hosted the tournament, which will conclude with Sunday's final between Argentina and Spain in New Jersey.
  
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• B.C. wildfires: Signal Hill fire near Pemberton leads to evacuation order

  17-07-2026 01:23 via vancouversun.com
  
  A small wildfire near the Village of Pemberton has led to an evacuation order for the Signal Hill area and evacuation alerts for nearby residents. Read More
  
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• Time-lapse video shows growth of wildfire near Pemberton

  17-07-2026 01:17 via globalnews.ca
  
  The fire has placed the Village of Pemberton on evacuation alert and is 38 hectares in size as of Thursday afternoon. An evacuation order is also in place for One Mile Lake Park.
  
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• Ottawa using major projects office to speed up Port of Vancouver expansions: Here's what to know

  17-07-2026 01:07 via vancouversun.com
  
  The Port of Vancouver is set to increase its container capacity by 50 per cent over the next decade, with the federal government announcing Wednesday it is referring the port's expansion plans to its major projects office to speed up permitting and assist in construction. Read More
  
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• Opinion: Need to cool down this summer? Get a heat pump 

  17-07-2026 01:00 via vancouversun.com
  
  Extreme heat is making headlines this summer. July opened with cancelled Canada Day celebrations as humidex values hit the 40s (high risk). Now, much of Ontario is sweating under heat warnings as temperatures threaten to break municipal records. Read More
  
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• Another Canucks management lesson: The failure of Steve Yzerman

  17-07-2026 00:52 via theprovince.com
  
  "Don't trade away your high picks." Read More
  
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• Video captures distraction theft from an 88-year-old woman in East Vancouver

  17-07-2026 00:47 via globalnews.ca
  
  The footage, captured on Tuesday afternoon near Kaslo Avenue and East Hastings Street, shows the senior outside her home selling Playland and PNE parking on her private property.
  
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• WATCH: Global Okanagan News at 5:30 p.m. – July 16

  17-07-2026 00:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Watch the online news edition of Global Okanagan at 5:30 p.m.
  
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• WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 BC: July 16

  17-07-2026 00:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6 BC.
  
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