‘It’s like a friendly new neighbour’: Vancouverites starstruck by infamous barge stuck since major storm
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‘It’s like a friendly new neighbour’: Vancouverites starstruck by infamous barge stuck since major storm
Description
December 9, 2021
Despite attempts to dislodge it, a huge barge remains marooned on a Vancouver beach after extreme weather in November blew the vessel into the seawall. But why are people so fascinated and fond of it? Jordan Armstrong explains the new craze that's barged into the hearts of Vancouverites.
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‘It’s like a friendly new neighbour’: Vancouverites starstruck by infamous barge stuck since major storm01:55 | December 9, 2021 -
Carney to add LNG, hydro, nickel projects to fast-track list02:06 | 6 hours ago -
Indigenous Diversion Centre opens in Prince George03:17 | October 14, 2025 -
One of Canada’s most wanted killers, Robby al-Khalil, arrested in Qatar01:26 | September 7, 2025 -
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Canada election 2025: Carney aims to swipe NDP seats in B.C.02:03 | April 23, 2025 -
Winter weather threatens holiday travel in Eastern Canada01:48 | December 23, 2024 -
Taylor Swift Vancouver Eras tour: Swifties unite for Night 102:11 | December 6, 2024 -
H5N1 avian influenza: B.C. reports 1st suspected human case of bird flu02:12 | November 10, 2024 -
Recounts underway as B.C. election fails to produce clear outcome03:04 | October 20, 2024 -
Intense rainfall triggers floods across B.C., threatens safety of residents01:39 | October 20, 2024 -
Global National: Oct. 1922:21 | October 19, 2024 -
‘We are struggling’: New B.C. gig-worker regulations spark hope, skepticism01:48 | September 3, 2024 -
B.C. tree fruit farmers in shock after co-op’s sudden collapse02:00 | August 11, 2024 -
Paris 2024: Breaking gold-medallist Philip Kim reflects on how his passion became an obsession01:30 | August 10, 2024 -
Jasper wildfire: How did mountain pine beetles play a role?02:08 | July 30, 2024 -
Canada wildfires: Thousands under evacuation orders across western provinces02:07 | July 30, 2024 -
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Drug safety reform urged in BC schools following university student’s death02:19 | May 25, 2024 -
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Could UNESCO cultural list help safeguard Indigenous heritage in Canada?02:49 | April 12, 2024 -
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‘It’s taking so long’: Calls to move forward on advanced consent MAID02:31 | February 1, 2024 -
B.C. launches Canada’s first self-screening tests for cervical cancer02:02 | January 29, 2024 -
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B.C.-based company orders Canada’s first electric vertical-takeoff aircraft01:46 | November 1, 2023 -
B.C. airtankers sought globally as wildfire season smoulders02:41 | October 31, 2023
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‘It’s like a friendly new neighbour’: Vancouverites starstruck by infamous barge stuck since major storm01:55 | December 9, 2021
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Carney to add LNG, hydro, nickel projects to fast-track list02:06 | 6 hours ago
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Indigenous Diversion Centre opens in Prince George03:17 | October 14, 2025
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One of Canada’s most wanted killers, Robby al-Khalil, arrested in Qatar01:26 | September 7, 2025
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Asian Heritage Month: Baking to redefine how culture can look and taste02:13 | May 31, 2025
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Canada election 2025: Carney aims to swipe NDP seats in B.C.02:03 | April 23, 2025
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Winter weather threatens holiday travel in Eastern Canada01:48 | December 23, 2024
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Taylor Swift Vancouver Eras tour: Swifties unite for Night 102:11 | December 6, 2024
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Global National: Oct. 1922:21 | October 19, 2024
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‘We are struggling’: New B.C. gig-worker regulations spark hope, skepticism01:48 | September 3, 2024
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B.C. tree fruit farmers in shock after co-op’s sudden collapse02:00 | August 11, 2024
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Jasper wildfire: How did mountain pine beetles play a role?02:08 | July 30, 2024
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Former B.C. streetball stars inspire hope for at-risk youth02:22 | June 10, 2024
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Did serial killer linked to 1970’s Alberta deaths also strike in BC?02:37 | May 18, 2024
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Global National: May 1821:59 | May 18, 2024
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Global National: April 2822:06 | April 28, 2024
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Global National: April 1522:10 | April 15, 2024
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Could UNESCO cultural list help safeguard Indigenous heritage in Canada?02:49 | April 12, 2024
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Global National: Nov. 2422:04 | November 24, 2023
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‘It’s like a friendly new neighbour’: Vancouverites starstruck by infamous barge stuck since major storm
Description
December 9, 2021
Despite attempts to dislodge it, a huge barge remains marooned on a Vancouver beach after extreme weather in November blew the vessel into the seawall. But why are people so fascinated and fond of it? Jordan Armstrong explains the new craze that's barged into the hearts of Vancouverites.
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