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Search called off for man swept away in creek at Golden Ears Park
Ridge Meadows Search and Rescue was called out to the park after witnesses said they saw someone going over Lower Falls on Gold Creek. More
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'A great tragedy:' Bodies of 5 missing hikers recovered near Lions Bay, B.C.
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Search and rescue workers have recovered the bodies of five hikers who went missing on Saturday after a cornice collapsed on the peak of Mount Harvey in southwestern B.C., sending them tumbling down the mountain's north face.
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Logging Lantzville: Small town fights to save local forest
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Community groups have banded together to help save the Lantzville forest on Vancouver Island. The group wants the provincial government to conserve part of the woods.
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Fire destroys 2 houses in Belcarra, B.C.
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No one was injured in the fire, Sharpe said, but two more nearby houses are also at risk and have been evacuated as a precaution.
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More than 2,000 Kelowna homes on boil water advisory
The South East Kelowna Irrigation District says melting snow has increased turbidity for water in Hydraulic Creek and conditions aren't expect to improve until May.
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Recap Oilers light up Canucks on McDavid's milestone night
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Connor McDavid hit the 100-point mark and Jordan Eberle recorded a hat trick as the Edmonton Oilers downed the Vancouver Canucks 5-2 on Sunday in the final regular-season game on the NHL schedule.
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'It's cuter than kittens': Goat cuddler ad draws thousands of applicants
Victoria Lavender's Alan Mayfield takes down Facebook post for baby goat cuddlers after nearly 5,000 replies.
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Parks Canada documents suggest tight timelines for Icefields Parkway bike path
Parks Canada often promotes the Icefields Parkway between Jasper and Banff as "one of the most scenic drives in the world," but a plan to build a bike path along the route has hit its fair share of bumps in the road.
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Contract workers need more job protection as numbers grow, says advocate
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Freelance and contract-based workers are becoming the norm in the Canadian workplace and one advocacy group is campaigning for legislative changes to offer more protection for freelancers across the country.
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B.C. campaign officially starts Tuesday but NDP, Green buses already rolling
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The official start to B.C.'s election campaign is set to launch Tuesday, but the buses are already rolling and the attack ads and name-calling are shifting into high gear.
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Packing bear spray for your hike? Here's how to use it
As the temperature rises in spring, so does the number of people hiking in Alberta’s parks, in turn increasing the chances of an encounter with bears as they begin to emerge from their dens.
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How to get your lawn back in shape for the spring and summer
After heavy snow and months of rain, the odds are your lawn could use a bit of work
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2017 British Columbia election: Oak Bay-Gordon Head riding profile
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A look at Oak Bay-Gordon Head, one of the 87 electoral districts in British Columbia.
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Recipe Roasted honey miso eggplant flatbread with fresh zucchini salad
Beaucoup Bakery has been using local honey form Hives for Humanity to inspire a whole new set of baked creations. Jackie Kai Ellis demonstrates a few samples.
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After years in the making, Kootenay elders share life stories with B.C. author
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B.C. author's new book explores the fragility of aging and how a connection to nature can help define an elder's sense of "home."
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Cool weather delays Fraser Valley tulip festivals, again
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The Abbotsford Tulip Festival returns for a second season. It's joined by competitor Tulips of the Valley which re-launches from a new home in Chilliwack, B.C.
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LIVE BLOG RECAP The Battle of Vimy Ridge, as it happened
Canada today commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge — a defining moment for our country. Follow along as we highlight key events in the battle.
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Homeless camp disrupts Vimy Ridge ceremony plans in Duncan, B.C.
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City officials are trying to figure out what to do with a homeless camp settled in the same park it's intending to hold a ceremony to commemorate Vimy Ridge on Sunday.
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6 people displaced after windstorm partially knocks down Strathcona building
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Six residents from Vancouver's Strathcona neighbourhood have been displaced after the firewall of a nearby building development collapsed during a windstorm Friday evening.
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Province announces 175 new taxi licences for Vancouver
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The City of Vancouver would need to approve the new vehicles, but currently has a moratorium on new licenses until the fall of this year.
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Housing activists mark 10-year anniversary of Little Mountain saga
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About 40 housing advocates assembled on the site of the Little Mountain public housing complex on Saturday to reveal a plaque marking the vacant lot where new housing is promised.
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Search for missing hikers near Lions Bay put off until morning
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RCMP says some of the five hikers eventually made their way down the mountain on their own, but an unknown number remain missing.
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Recap Oilers trim Canucks, earn home-ice advantage in 1st round of playoffs
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Mark Letestu scored the go-ahead goal on a power play in the third period as the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Vancouver Canucks 3-2 on Saturday night.
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Local events mark Battle of Vimy Ridge centennial
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On Sunday, 20,000 visitors are expected to attend a memorial service at the Canadian National Vimy Memorial in France. In B.C.'s Lower Mainland, many events will commemorate the battle.
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UVic study explores dementia care among First Nations communities
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UVic student Cheryl Aro is exploring past trauma's effects on First Nations and how it could be contributing to dementia later in life.
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Analysis NDP try to snap losing streak in bid to end B.C. Liberal political dynasty
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The B.C. provincial election is set to kick off on Tuesday, April 11. For the 28 days after that B.C. Liberal leader Christy Clark, B.C. NDP leader John Horgan and Green Party leader Andrew Weaver will be spanning the province looking for votes. The question is are people seeking change or more of the same.
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South Coast ferries backlogged after Friday wind storm cancels sailings
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Ferry travellers on B.C.'s South Coast are dealing with extra traffic this morning after high winds forced the cancellation of four ferry routes on Friday.
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Feature Stops along the way: The disappearing lodges of the Alaska Highway
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Yukon photographer Mark Kelly found inspiration in the decrepit ruins of abandoned roadhouses, and the warm hospitality of those still operating. His new book, with writer Lily Gontard, offers a colourful look at a vanishing culture.
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B.C.-built replica WW1 planes land in France for Vimy Ridge centennial
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Volunteers at the Canadian Museum of Flight in Langley, B.C. assembled two full size, operational Sopwith Pup replicas to be flown over the Vimy monument in France.
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Photos 6 memorable photos from the past week in B.C.
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The week that was in British Columbia — in photos
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Our Vancouver 'I'm still me': Vancouver folk singer performs for brain injury survivors
Ranj Singh has been a singer songwriter for years. He himself suffered injuries from a car accident, so he could relate to the people in Semiamhoo House who have been injured from things they can't control. He authored a song title I'm Still Me.
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RCMP yellow stripe protest over pay discrepancies spreads among officers
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Sgt. Chris Backus is one of a growing number of RCMP officers refusing to wear the yellow stripe on the pants of his uniform to protest what they call unfair wages.
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First Nations among those reporting mysterious lights in the sky in 2016: UFO survey
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Seven First Nations reported unidentified flying objects in 2016, according to an annual survey by Winnipeg-based Ufology Research.
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Wild weather causes BC Ferries cancellations, topples trees, cuts power to thousands
A mother and child are in hospital with minor injuries after a tree fell on their car in Surrey Friday, during a day of weather chaos on the Lower Mainland, the Sunshine Coast and Vancouver Island.
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Photos Immigration minister meets with youth group, plays soccer
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Canada's immigration, refugees and citizenship minister, Ahmed Hussen met with a group of refugee and immigrant teens in Vancouver on Friday to hear some of their recommendations, and then proceeded to play some indoor soccer with the group.
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Vancouver mockumentary 'Heel Kick' opens at Rio Theatre
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Mockumentary 'Heel Kick' explores the world of unprofessional wrestling as it follows the journey of two slobs looking to go pro.
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Survey of Vancouverites reveals who we are
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The City of Vancouver recently surveyed residents on a diverse and sometimes thought-provoking range of questions. The reason — to celebrate Vancouver's 131st birthday and to learn from residents how they spend their own anniversary or "Vanniversery" with the city.
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North Van man chased Pearl Jam around the planet for 12 years
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Pearl Jam's induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has attracted hundred of fans, and one is Jason Leung, the North Vancouver man who quit his job to follow the band around the world.
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Mudslide destroys 2 homes, causes injuries in Shuswap
A mudslide has destroyed two houses in the small Shuswap community of Tappen and caused the evacuations of four more.
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In Depth Millions in political donations prompt call for review of B.C. mining regulations
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Mining Watch Canada is calling on the province to set up an independent body to regulate the mining sector, in light of the millions of dollars in donations the industry has given B.C.'s governing party between 2005 and 2015.
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Surrey Food Bank looks for new building as director retires
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The outgoing executive director of the Surrey Food Bank expects her replacement will have a hard time finding an appropriate new facility to move into.
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RCMP arrest target of Creep Catchers sting
Surrey RCMP have arrested a man who was the subject of a Creep Catchers sting earlier this week.
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Low-income seniors feeling effects of gender pay gap, report finds
Many B.C. seniors are living in poverty — a trend that has increased since the mid-90s, according to a report from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives.
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Attack ads aimed at Richmond councillor warn of 'declining morals'
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Ads running in two Chinese language newspapers are taking aim at Richmond city councillor Chak Au, who is running for the NDP in Richmond South Centre in the May 9 provincial election.
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Vancouver School Board proposes to close 2 of 3 remaining adult education centres
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The Vancouver School Board is proposing to cut two adult education centres, according to a preliminary budget document released Thursday.
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Softwood lumber talks have waned under Trump, says Canada's chief negotiator
Kirsten Hillman, assistant deputy minister at Global Affairs Canada, says the matter doesn't appear to be front of mind thanks to the new U.S. administration, which has yet to put in place some of the key players to work on the file.
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Women can no longer be forced to wear high heels in B.C. workplaces
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The B.C. government has made good on its promise to follow through on a Green Party motion to ban workplace requirements that force women to wear high heels.
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New Epic twist reunites enemy soldiers bonded by mercy-act 20 years ago
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Zahed Haftlang was 13 when he joined the Iranian army, after fleeing Tehran, only to find himself forced onto the frontlines, facing orders to kill a stranger.
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Sunshine Coast RCMP sport pink duct tape to protest salary discrepancies
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Sunshine Coast RCMP are the latest detachment to join a growing protest of salaries discrepancies.
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Bear cubs trapped in washroom mystify Banff park officials
A motorist who stopped along the Trans-Canada Highway west of Banff found a bigger call of nature than expected — three bear cubs packed inside a washroom.
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