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Crews fight fire in downtown Vancouver as smoke spreads across city

Crews fight fire in downtown Vancouver as smoke spreads across city

VANCOUVER — Firefighters are fighting a large blaze in downtown Vancouver that's sending a smoky haze and the smell of smoke across the city. An assistant fire chief with Vancouver Fire Rescue Services says crews responded just before 4 a.m.
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Bryan Adams plans 19 Canadian stops on North American tour

Bryan Adams plans 19 Canadian stops on North American tour

TORONTO — Bryan Adams is setting forth on an extensive run of Canadian concert dates later this year. The "Summer of '69" rock singer has announced plans to perform 19 dates across the country as part of his Roll With the Punches tour.
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A 17-year-old male killed in a fall on Bastion Mountain in B.C.'s Shuswap: RCMP

A 17-year-old male killed in a fall on Bastion Mountain in B.C.'s Shuswap: RCMP

SALMON ARM — A 17-year-old male has died in a 60-metre fall on Bastion Mountain in British Columbia's Shuswap region. RCMP in Salmon Arm say officers responded to the scene of a "tragic" hiking incident on Monday involving three local teenagers.
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Tugboat brings in B.C. ferry after mechanical failure strands passengers for hours

Tugboat brings in B.C. ferry after mechanical failure strands passengers for hours

NORTH VANCOUVER — Those aboard a disabled BC Ferries vessel had their destination in sight as it sat in the water for hours waiting to be pushed to shore by a tugboat on Monday.
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'I won't be the last': Tréchelle Bunn elected as first female chief of Dakota nation

'I won't be the last': Tréchelle Bunn elected as first female chief of Dakota nation

WINNIPEG — Tréchelle Bunn has had a whirlwind month.
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High-risk sex offender wanted Canada-wide found in Vancouver after being on the run

High-risk sex offender wanted Canada-wide found in Vancouver after being on the run

A person tipped off police after recognizing him near Robson and Granville streets.
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Police identify Tyler Smith as homicide victim found in burned home in Langley, B.C.

Police identify Tyler Smith as homicide victim found in burned home in Langley, B.C.

LANGLEY — British Columbia's Homicide Investigation Team is identifying the person who was found dead inside a burned Langley home hoping to further its investigation.
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'Worst fears': International student drowns off Vancouver's Wreck Beach

'Worst fears': International student drowns off Vancouver's Wreck Beach

Rahul Ranwa had yelled for help after struggling to swim in the ocean. He was found dead the next day.
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5 world firsts that involved Vancouver (that you probably don't know)

5 world firsts that involved Vancouver (that you probably don't know)

From online book sales to bike polo to digital photography.
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Police say two people airlifted to hospital after 'serious' crash in Abbotsford, B.C.

Police say two people airlifted to hospital after 'serious' crash in Abbotsford, B.C.

ABBOTSFORD — Police in British Columbia's Lower Mainland say two people were airlifted to hospital with life-threatening injuries Sunday after a crash involving two vehicles.
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