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Good afternoon, these are your top stories for Friday, April 25, 2025.
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East Vancouver fire that damaged 3 buildings deemed suspicious by investigators

April 25 , 2025 at 09:37:32 a.m. PDT • :

The Wednesday morning fire is now under criminal investigation by the Vancouver Police Department.

Uncertainty blankets Metro Vancouver as Liberals gain traction in historically NDP, Conservative ridings

April 25 , 2025 at 04:00:00 a.m. PDT • :

A couple of weeks ago, the polls were showing the potential that the Liberals may win every seat in the Metro Vancouver area. As of April 24, the region's leanings aren't quite as clear; 338Canada.com data shows a toss up in several ridings.

Mistrial declared in sex assault case against 5 ex-world junior hockey players in London, Ont.

April 25 , 2025 at 07:13:53 a.m. PDT • :

Superior Court Justice Maria Carroccia has declared a mistrial in the case against five former world junior hockey players accused of sexually assaulting a woman in a London, Ont., hotel in 2018. On Friday, she also dismissed the jury and jury selection began again for a new trial.

Trey Helten, advocate for drug users in Vancouver, dead at 42

April 24 , 2025 at 02:06:03 p.m. PDT • :

Helten managed an overdose prevention site in the Downtown Eastside, where his friend and colleague said he went above and beyond to help those in need.

Wildcard summer ahead? Why this forecast is so uncertain

April 23 , 2025 at 03:00:46 p.m. PDT • :

For the first time in five years, our summer forecast isn't being shaped by El Niño or La Niña — and that means a less predictable setup for the season ahead. Johanna Wagstaffe takes a closer look at the remaining signals and what they could be pointing to.

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April 25 , 2025 at 04:53:00 a.m. PDT • :

Canadians put off by Trump's bluster and border arrests are booking far fewer U.S. visits

April 24 , 2025 at 09:46:15 p.m. PDT • :

Whitecaps defeat Messi and Inter Miami 2-0 in 1st leg of CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinal

April 23 , 2025 at 01:31:33 p.m. PDT • :

Man missing, woman and infant found alive on shore after B.C. boat accident

April 25 , 2025 at 05:00:00 a.m. PDT • :

Is climate change uprooting the traditional garden?

April 24 , 2025 at 04:13:04 p.m. PDT • :

Joffre Lakes Park closed to recreational users until May 16

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