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Good afternoon, these are your top stories for Friday, April 11, 2025.
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2 dead after house collapses on small B.C. island; An RCMP collar tab pin is seen in Edmonton, Feb\. 5\. Two people have been killed after being trapped under a house on a small island off British Columbia's coast\.

2 dead after house collapses on small B.C. island

April 11 , 2025 at 09:02:31 a.m. PDT • :

Two men were found dead under the house, while a third man was taken to hospital after escaping serious injury.
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TransLink's 3-year funding agreement reflects political compromise more than a new era for transit; TransLink's tentative agreement still needs to be ratified by the Mayors' Council and TransLink board at the end of the month\.

TransLink's 3-year funding agreement reflects political compromise more than a new era for transit

April 11 , 2025 at 05:00:00 a.m. PDT • :

The tentative agreement, which still needs to be ratified by the Mayors' Council and TransLink board at the end of the month, is based on modest increases in transit fares and property taxes, in exchange for modest increases in transit service and three years of fiscal stability. 
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How a flagship American conference in Vancouver is coping with political chaos; TED hosts Chris Anderson and Helen Walters speak at the 2025 conference in Vancouver, where organizers said the event was trying to keep up with the pace of technological and political change in the world\.

How a flagship American conference in Vancouver is coping with political chaos

April 11 , 2025 at 06:00:00 a.m. PDT • :

TED, the American conference known for its short, often inspiring talks on technology, entertainment and design is in Vancouver, B.C., bringing with it some of the brightest and most creative thinkers, at a time when the U.S. has threatened Canada and put much of the world in chaos.
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B.C. man arrested in hockey arena attack that sent 1 to hospital; RCMP are investigating an assault that left a spectator with serious injuries at a hockey game in Fruitvale, B\.C\.

B.C. man arrested in hockey arena attack that sent 1 to hospital

April 10 , 2025 at 05:39:38 p.m. PDT • :

RCMP say a Grand Forks, B.C., man is facing an aggravated assault charge after a fight broke out among fans at a junior hockey game last month.
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Chemist arrested during bust of 3 Lower Mainland fentanyl labs; Three clandestine fentanyl labs have been busted by police in British Columbia's Lower Mainland\.

Chemist arrested during bust of 3 Lower Mainland fentanyl labs

April 10 , 2025 at 03:49:28 p.m. PDT • :

Labs in Pitt Meadows, Mission and Aldergrove were equipped with specialized equipment often found in academic and professional research facilities, say police.
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Remember acid rain? Scientists fear it could return; Emissions being released from smokestacks  

April 10 , 2025 at 03:39:11 p.m. PDT • :

Remember acid rain? Scientists fear it could return

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Canadian mayors push federal leaders for action on climate, not pipelines; Jasper, Alta\., Mayor Richard Ireland, second from the left in blue, looks at what is left of his home of 67 years during a tour of the devastation after last summer's fire that destroyed over 300 buildings\.  

April 11 , 2025 at 01:00:59 a.m. PDT • :

Canadian mayors push federal leaders for action on climate, not pipelines

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B.C. volleyball coach arrested for alleged sexual assaults; An archival photo of a youth volleyball team\. Police say a former volleyball coach has been arrested in North Vancouver\.  

April 10 , 2025 at 02:03:10 p.m. PDT • :

B.C. volleyball coach arrested for alleged sexual assaults

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Oeuf! U.S. egg prices hit record high despite Trump's claim they're 'much cheaper'; Eggs are displayed in a grocery store in Carmel, Ind\., on Wednesday\. U\.S\. egg prices increased again last month to reach a new record-high average of \$6\.23 US per dozen, or about \$8\.73 Cdn\.  

April 10 , 2025 at 11:10:51 a.m. PDT • :

Oeuf! U.S. egg prices hit record high despite Trump's claim they're 'much cheaper'

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Eby tells government to cancel U.S. contracts — including magazine and software subscriptions — 'where viable'; B\.C\. Premier David Eby directed the government on April 10 to further cut ties with the U\.S\., by cancelling contracts with American companies wherever realistic\.  

April 10 , 2025 at 03:56:22 p.m. PDT • :

Eby tells government to cancel U.S. contracts — including magazine and software subscriptions — 'where viable'

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April 9 , 2025 at 02:52:54 p.m. PDT • :

Canadian legal group rocked by 2nd high-profile resignation, as treasurer steps down over 'chilling effect'

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April 10 , 2025 at 11:49:10 a.m. PDT • :

Vancouver police investigating assault, death of 92-year-old senior

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April 10 , 2025 at 08:34:22 a.m. PDT • :

Oscar the dog, found last week in trash bin, recovering from surgery

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April 10 , 2025 at 08:19:04 p.m. PDT • :

Whitecaps to face Inter Miami in key CONCACAF Champions Cup semi. Will Lionel Messi make the trip?

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April 10 , 2025 at 01:00:00 a.m. PDT • :

Canadian travel to the U.S. has plummeted. One reason why: fear

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