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Thousands take the plunge at 2019 Vancouver Polar Bear Swim
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Thousands take the plunge at 2019 Vancouver Polar Bear Swim
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Union calls for more security after Vancouver bus driver punched in the face
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Thousands take the plunge at 2019 Vancouver Polar Bear Swim
Description
January 1, 2019
Thousands of people continued their New Year's celebrations by taking the plunge in Vancouver's 99th annual Polar Bear swim in English Bay. Community reporter Michael Newman was there with the rowdy revellers.
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Thousands take the plunge at 2019 Vancouver Polar Bear Swim01:17 | January 1, 2019
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Langley traffic enforcement officer hit by driver who fled scene03:09 | August 9, 2024
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Deadly crash closes Highway 1 near Chilliwack00:35 | August 6, 2024
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Quick-thinking bus driver puts out fire at East Hastings cheese shop01:00 | July 23, 2024
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Guns and drugs found by Victoria police in raid on Lanford home00:26 | July 4, 2024
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Go Skateboarding Day celebrated in Vancouver00:59 | June 21, 2024
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Naming partner announced for new PNE amphitheatre01:09 | May 24, 2024
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Dangerous sex offender residing in Surrey00:32 | May 17, 2024
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B.C.’s first 2SLGBTQIA+ legal clinic opens in Vancouver01:02 | May 17, 2024
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Tsleil-Waututh Nation hold Red Dress Day ceremony01:15 | May 3, 2024
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New study says treatment from female doctor lowers mortality02:28 | April 25, 2024
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Surrey RCMP warn of dangerous sex offender01:05 | April 4, 2024
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Plan in place to rescue orphaned orca01:01 | April 4, 2024
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City of Victoria buys iconic jazz club01:14 | March 18, 2024
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Bravery award winner competes in curling at B.C. Winter Games01:25 | February 23, 2024
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What causes post-infection coughs in adults?02:26 | February 13, 2024
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Snowy conditions make for slow commute across pockets of Metro Vancouver06:39 | January 11, 2024
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Inclusive cafe opens at Vancouver International Airport01:08 | October 30, 2023
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Variety Week: Type 1 Diabetes will not limit Freydis02:24 | October 20, 2023
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Variety Week: Isaac inspired by TED Talks01:54 | October 19, 2023
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Police call data made by Victoria encampment released01:17 | August 11, 2023
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2023 Vancouver Mural Festival kicks off Friday02:09 | August 4, 2023
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Tree falls on car in West Vancouver00:57 | August 4, 2023
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Crews search for missing woman in Coquitlam00:35 | July 11, 2023
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Suspect vehicle identified in fatal Coquitlam shooting00:39 | July 6, 2023
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Nanaimo residents rally over public safety in Nob Hill neighbourhood01:27 | June 23, 2023
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Vancouver Island’s critical Highway 4 partially reopens to traffic01:12 | June 23, 2023
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Special weather statement issued by Environment Canada for parts of B.C.01:50 | June 12, 2023
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Coquitlam RCMP seek suspect who keyed over 400 vehicles at dealership00:30 | May 17, 2023
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Union calls for more security after Vancouver bus driver punched in the face00:55 | April 28, 2023
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BC Nurses’ Union ratifies new agreement00:47 | April 27, 2023
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New funding to support First Nations participation in UNDRIP01:06 | April 27, 2023
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Thousands take the plunge at 2019 Vancouver Polar Bear Swim01:17 | January 1, 2019
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Langley traffic enforcement officer hit by driver who fled scene03:09 | August 9, 2024
-
Deadly crash closes Highway 1 near Chilliwack00:35 | August 6, 2024
-
Quick-thinking bus driver puts out fire at East Hastings cheese shop01:00 | July 23, 2024
-
Guns and drugs found by Victoria police in raid on Lanford home00:26 | July 4, 2024
-
Go Skateboarding Day celebrated in Vancouver00:59 | June 21, 2024
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Naming partner announced for new PNE amphitheatre01:09 | May 24, 2024
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Dangerous sex offender residing in Surrey00:32 | May 17, 2024
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B.C.’s first 2SLGBTQIA+ legal clinic opens in Vancouver01:02 | May 17, 2024
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Tsleil-Waututh Nation hold Red Dress Day ceremony01:15 | May 3, 2024
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New study says treatment from female doctor lowers mortality02:28 | April 25, 2024
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Surrey RCMP warn of dangerous sex offender01:05 | April 4, 2024
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Plan in place to rescue orphaned orca01:01 | April 4, 2024
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City of Victoria buys iconic jazz club01:14 | March 18, 2024
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Bravery award winner competes in curling at B.C. Winter Games01:25 | February 23, 2024
-
What causes post-infection coughs in adults?02:26 | February 13, 2024
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Snowy conditions make for slow commute across pockets of Metro Vancouver06:39 | January 11, 2024
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Inclusive cafe opens at Vancouver International Airport01:08 | October 30, 2023
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Variety Week: Type 1 Diabetes will not limit Freydis02:24 | October 20, 2023
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Variety Week: Isaac inspired by TED Talks01:54 | October 19, 2023
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Police call data made by Victoria encampment released01:17 | August 11, 2023
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2023 Vancouver Mural Festival kicks off Friday02:09 | August 4, 2023
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Tree falls on car in West Vancouver00:57 | August 4, 2023
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Crews search for missing woman in Coquitlam00:35 | July 11, 2023
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Suspect vehicle identified in fatal Coquitlam shooting00:39 | July 6, 2023
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Nanaimo residents rally over public safety in Nob Hill neighbourhood01:27 | June 23, 2023
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Vancouver Island’s critical Highway 4 partially reopens to traffic01:12 | June 23, 2023
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Special weather statement issued by Environment Canada for parts of B.C.01:50 | June 12, 2023
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Coquitlam RCMP seek suspect who keyed over 400 vehicles at dealership00:30 | May 17, 2023
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Union calls for more security after Vancouver bus driver punched in the face00:55 | April 28, 2023
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BC Nurses’ Union ratifies new agreement00:47 | April 27, 2023
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New funding to support First Nations participation in UNDRIP01:06 | April 27, 2023
Thousands take the plunge at 2019 Vancouver Polar Bear Swim
Description
January 1, 2019
Thousands of people continued their New Year's celebrations by taking the plunge in Vancouver's 99th annual Polar Bear swim in English Bay. Community reporter Michael Newman was there with the rowdy revellers.
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