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• Vancouver’s empty homes tax should stay at 1% to ensure it’s still being paid: staff

  25-11-2019 03:27 via : BC
  
  The staff report does recommend further exempting homes under renovation for a majority of the year while extending the complaint process to 90 days.
  
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• Empty Stocking Fund: Facing homelessness, Coquitlam mom ‘cancels’ Christmas

  08-12-2019 15:00 via The Province
  
  Samantha Wilson plans to cancel Christmas this year. Read More
  
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• WHL Roundup: Saturday, December 7, 2019

  08-12-2019 10:02 via : BC
  
  Jett Woo scored his fourth goal of the season just 2:30 into overtime to lift the Calgary Hitmen past the Edmonton Oil Kings 3-2 in Western Hockey League action on Saturday.
  
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• Vote now: Should the Canucks make the Flying Skate throwbacks their full-time look?

  08-12-2019 06:11 via The Province
  
  It's sweater season in Vancouver, which seems an appropriate time to have a serious discussion about what the Canucks are wearing these days. Read More
  
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• Broadbent pushes B.C. government for justice-based accessibility law

  08-12-2019 04:15 via Vancouver Sun
  
  As the B.C. government develops accessibility legislation, a left-wing think-tank is calling on policy-makers to consider how historical injustices and continuing discrimination have led to a society that still excludes the deaf and disabled. Read More
  
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• Family of B.C. crash victim who helped save 5 lives through organ donation gets letters from 2 recipients

  08-12-2019 04:09 via : BC
  
  A Maple Ridge family who lost two loved ones in a crash this past summer recently received letters from two of the five recipients of their daughter’s life saving organ donations. Today’s edition of Health Matters is brought to you by Pharmasave.
  
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• Councillor Rebecca Bligh resigns from NPA over anti-SOGI controversy

  08-12-2019 04:04 via : BC
  
  Vancouver councillor Rebecca Bligh resigned from the NPA Friday – claiming members of the party’s board are connected to anti-SOGI beliefs but as Nadia Stewart reports, her decision was based in part on a photo of someone who was misidentified.
  
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• Year to date police calls to Oppenheimer Park up more than 50%

  08-12-2019 04:02 via : BC
  
  One day after the city of Vancouver expressed deepening concern for the safety of campers in Oppenheimer Park, statistics obtained by Global News show police calls to the park have increased by 53 per cent over last year – fueling renewed calls for an injunction to return the park to the public. Kristen Robinson reports.
  
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• SkyTrain workers threaten 3-day full scale strike Tuesday

  08-12-2019 03:52 via : BC
  
  Unionized SkyTrain workers say if a new contract cannot be reached this weekend, their strike plans next week will include a 3-day system shutdown starting Tuesday morning. Jill Bennett reports.
  
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• Ed Willes: Canucks gain an edge on Sabres in tight showdown of ‘new hope’ squads

  08-12-2019 03:18 via The Province
  
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• An NPA board member was accused of attending an anti-SOGI event. It was a different man

  08-12-2019 03:08 via : BC
  
  Reports that NPA secretary Ray Goldenchild attended the event is believed to be one of the reasons why Coun. Rebecca Bligh left the party Friday to sit as an independent.
  
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• Canucks Extra: High flying offence an argument to make bonus point wins a thing in hockey

  08-12-2019 03:06 via The Province
  
  Faced with the reality that tries are more fun but teams were too often settling for the much less sensational penalty kicks, rugby officials decided 25 years ago to create an incentive for teams to really go for it: they created the idea of the bonus point win. Read More
  
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• Mike Smyth: B.C. government’s pot squad targets illegal cannabis shops

  08-12-2019 03:00 via The Province
  
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• Peloton actress downs drink in new ad for Ryan Reynolds’ gin company

  08-12-2019 02:31 via : BC
  
  Ryan Reynolds tweeted out the video Friday night with the caption "Exercise bike not included."
  
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• Peloton actor downs drink in new ad for Ryan Reynolds’ gin company

  08-12-2019 02:31 via : BC
  
  Ryan Reynolds tweeted out the video Friday night with the caption "Exercise bike not included."
  
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• 'Time to get a deal done:' Full SkyTrain shutdown planned for Tuesday morning

  08-12-2019 01:50 via Vancouver Sun
  
  SkyTrain employees are planning a full withdrawal of services for three days, beginning Tuesday, if no progress is made in talks with TransLink’s B.C. Rapid Transit Company. Read More
  
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• UBC develops virtual reality conducting tool

  08-12-2019 01:06 via : BC
  
  A professor with the University of British Columbia School of Music has developed technology to train future conductors. Robin Gill explains how virtual reality has struck a chord with students and teachers.
  
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• Canucks 6 Sabres 5 (OT): Miller ends offensive thriller, preserving win after hosts blow lead

  08-12-2019 01:03 via The Province
  
  The Vancouver Canucks have a high flying defence. They showcased it again Saturday afternoon at Rogers Arena, as they beat the Buffalo Sabres 6-5 in overtime. Read More
  
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• Vancouver mayor promises more police in wake of downtown violent shoplifting spike

  08-12-2019 01:02 via : BC
  
  Vancouver's 2020 budget, which will be voted on by council Tuesday, includes money for 25 new police officers and 10 new civilian employees.
  
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• Miller stars in OT as Canucks edge Sabres 6-5

  08-12-2019 01:02 via : BC
  
  J.T. Miller scored on a power play 3:21 into overtime as the Vancouver Canucks defeated the Buffalo Sabres 6-5 Saturday afternoon.
  
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• Patrick Johnston: Eriksson scratched for 13th time as Canucks opt to wing it without him

  08-12-2019 00:07 via The Province
  
  Veteran Canucks' winger Loui Eriksson was a healthy scratch Saturday, the 13th time this NHL season he's been sat out by a coach's decision. Read More
  
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• Canada on track to be slightly warmer than normal in 2019

  08-12-2019 00:00 via Vancouver Sun
  
  This year will likely end the warmest decade on record globally, while Canada is on track to be slightly warmer than normal in 2019. Read More
  
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• Steve Ewen: Giants unwrap new talent as they prepare for Sunday’s Teddy Bear Toss

  07-12-2019 23:37 via The Province
  
  Shingo Sasaki has extra work this weekend. Read More
  
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• Days after hit-and-run sent pedestrian to hospital, Vancouver police seek more info

  07-12-2019 23:35 via : BC
  
  The victim remains in hospital as of Saturday, police said, and is being treated for serious head injuries.
  
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• Frost flowers spotted across B.C.

  07-12-2019 22:46 via : BC
  
  Photos of rare frost flowers have been sent to Global BC from viewers across the province. Kristi Gordon explains how the beautiful phenomena are formed.
  
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• Uber sexual assault report prompts concerns over ridesharing in B.C. But are taxis any safer?

  07-12-2019 22:34 via : BC
  
  A lack of data regarding sexual assaults in taxis across B.C. makes it difficult to draw comparisons.
  
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• "Time to get a deal done:” Full SkyTrain shutdown planned for Tuesday morning

  07-12-2019 22:29 via Vancouver Sun
  
  SkyTrain employees are planning a full withdrawal of services for three days beginning Tuesday if no progress is made in talks with TransLink’s B.C. Rapid Transit Company. Read More
  
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• GardenWorks: Holiday Garden Gnome

  07-12-2019 21:06 via : BC
  
  The folks at GardenWork demonstrate how to make a fun alternative to a Christmas tree; a holiday garden gnome.
  
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• How to dazzle for your holiday party

  07-12-2019 21:04 via : BC
  
  It’s time to get your holiday glow on. Beauty expert, Jill Dunn, shares some of the hottest new products to help you shine at your Christmas party.
  
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• SkyTrain worker’s union issue strike notice

  07-12-2019 21:03 via : BC
  
  Just as one transit strike was narrowly avoided, another one could be on the horizon. The union representing 900 SkyTrain workers is issuing strike notice on Friday. Tom Knight, associate professor at the UBC Sauder School of Business, offers his analysis.
  
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