Ted Field

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• Longtime CKNW news director Warren Barker dies at age 92

  Warren Barker's voice was legendary and his influence on broadcasters was immense.

  Canada

  Jun 15, 2021
• Lead prosecutor in Pickton murder trial dies of COVID-19 complications

  Mike Petrie passed away on Jan. 5 of COVID-linked pneumonia and underlying health conditions, weeks before his 67th birthday.

  Canada

  Jan 9, 2021
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• The Canada Fitness Award struck fear into the hearts of many British Columbia kids

  I was digging around in my basement recently and found a shiny old patch from my elementary school days.

  Canada

  May 25, 2020
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• Beloved East Vancouver gelato shop’s huge flavour menu sets Guinness World Record

  At 238 flavours, La Casa Gelato has set a Guinness World Record for its massive selection.

  Nov 14, 2019
• Family of Canadian scientist remembers his critical role in Apollo 11 moon mission

  The rocks collected by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin from the moon 50 years ago were chosen by a future UBC president, who brought them home to his family.

  Jul 20, 2019
• Debt list for Gassy Jack Deighton, one of Vancouver’s founders, goes up for auction

  The man who gave Gastown its name amassed $5,000 in debt while operating a saloon on the shores of the Burrard Inlet in the 1860s.

  Features

  Mar 8, 2019
• Mysterious elf pops up in Fernie to ‘keep an eye on things’ until Christmas

  He's been seen on a chairlift, at a grocery store, in shop windows, even atop a telephone pole.

  Canada

  Dec 16, 2017
• TransLink testing two double decker buses for use in Metro Vancouver

  They are an icon of transit service in the United Kingdom and soon double decker buses will be on the roads of Metro Vancouver.

  Sep 20, 2017
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• One man dead, another in hospital after targeted shooting outside Langley restaurant

  Langley RCMP are investigating after a shooting in a restaurant parking lot.

  Crime

  Jun 10, 2017
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• What makes a paranormal investigator tick?

  Why are people obsessed with investigating Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs), sasquatches and ghosts?

  Crime

  Mar 13, 2017
• Vancouver man’s duck ride along flooded roads in Palm Springs goes viral

  A Vancouver man who took an unusual ride down a flooded Palm Springs road has watched the video of his trip go viral.

  Jan 23, 2017
• After-school program teaching at-risk youth how to build cars in jeopardy

  Every Monday a group of young gearheads gather in a Coquitlam warehouse to work on a '48 Chevy pickup.

  Oct 4, 2016
• WATCH: Victoria’s Government House prepares for royal visit

  Government House always looks pretty swell, but the official residence of B.C.'s lieutenant-governor is getting a good cleaning in preparation for special guests - the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their children.

  Canada

  Sep 20, 2016
• Dog critically hurt after airbags deploy in crash

  A family dog has been seriously injured after it was crushed under a vehicle's airbags during a crash.

  News

  Sep 2, 2016
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• Vancouver woman shocked to find baby skunk in leg hold trap

  A Vancouver woman was horrified to find a baby skunk in a leg hold trap.

  Environment

  Aug 24, 2016
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• Smoking on balcony may have led to Surrey townhouse fire

  Surrey fire investigators suspect smoking may be the cause of a massive weekend townhouse fire.

  Aug 23, 2016
• City of Vancouver seeking public input on high tech signs

  The City of Vancouver is interested in the possible expansion of electronic signs and is looking to get public input.

  Politics

  Aug 18, 2016
• Owner confirms mare of stolen baby horse in Langley was drugged

  The case of a baby horse that was stolen in Langley last week has taken a strange turn.

  Crime

  Aug 16, 2016
• 12-day-old baby horse stolen from Langley farm

  The owners of a 12-day-old foal are heartbroken after discovering it was stolen last night.

  Crime

  Aug 8, 2016
• Pig whispering at the Maple Ridge fair: a new twist on an old skill

  4-H is a staple of summer fares, dating back more than a hundred years.

  Jul 22, 2016
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• Mansion built by Randy Bachman of BTO for sale in Washington state for US$4.4M

  If you have US$4 million to spend, you can roll on down the highway to a 14,000-square-foot mansion that comes with some musical heritage.

  Entertainment

  Jul 13, 2016
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• Pokémon Go unofficially hits the streets of Vancouver

  Pokémon GO is a so-called "Augmented Reality" game that has exploded in popularity in the U.S. and several countries around the world.

  Jul 11, 2016
• Swim to Survive Day comes to Vancouver

  Hundreds of Vancouver children can learn swimming survival skills.

  Lifestyle

  Jul 8, 2016
• WATCH: What it’s like to fly on the Goodyear Blimp

  The Goodyear Blimp is in B.C. for the first time since 2003.

  Jul 6, 2016
• Massey Bridge will remove “worst traffic bottleneck in B.C.”: Transportation Minister

  The Chair of the Metro Vancouver Board says a ten lane, $3.5 billion bridge to replace the Massey Tunnel cannot be justified.

  Traffic

  Jun 29, 2016