Ben Miljure
@CTVNewsBen
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Video journalist @CTVVancouver - Grateful guest on the unceded, traditional & ancestral territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw, & səl̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ
Vancouver, British Columbia
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My mom and I. A reunion nearly 40 years in the making. For half that time, she was a missing person.
On this National Day for
#TruthAndReconciliation
, I am grateful to have finally reconnected with her, and for the love & support pouring in for us from coast to coast.
#MMIWG
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In my decade as a journalist, I have been fortunate to share thousands of stories. But this one is mine.
A big thank you to all my
@CTVVancouver
colleagues who helped me find the strength to add my voice to a critically important conversation.
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Stunt accident on set of Deadpool 2. Witnesses say motorcycle crashed through window of Shaw Tower near Jack Poole Plaza.
@CTVVancouver
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Phil Kessel looking absolutely gassed at times during his first skate with the Abbotsford
#Canucks
. A conditioning stint is clearly warranted for the 36-year-old if he's going to play in the
#NHL
this year. More tonight at 6 on
@CTVVancouver
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This guy knows CP stories are available to various media outlets as part of a subscription service.
He's playing dumb in an effort to foment anger. Misrepresenting this at a time when journalists in this country are now routinely being swarmed and spit on is reprehensible.
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Yes, if doing my job requires me to be near, or in, a crowd of unmasked people refusing to physically distance, I will take extra precautions. Surprising how angry my two masks made some people.
#WearAMask
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She stole the show at the
@Pink
concert in
@RogersArena
, and today she sang for us in her living room. Hear more from
@vicanthonymusic
tonight at six on
@CTVVancouver
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Heading home to Vancouver with a full heart after a very eventful few days in Toronto. Thank you to
@LisaLaFlammeCTV
and the whole team
@CTVNationalNews
for making me feel so welcome & providing a platform to share my family’s story.
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This is the backstory about everything that lead up to this incredible moment in our lives.
#TruthAndReconciliation
#MMIWG
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Vancouver police confirm female stunt driver has died after motorcycle left set of Deadpool 2 and crashed through a window.
@CTVVancouver
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My mom was considered
#MMIWG
for two decades before we reconnected last year. To the thousands of Indigenous families across the country mourning their own sisters, daughters and mothers, we see you, we love you, and we feel your heartache.
#RedDressDay
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One day after being fired on Twitter by
@fr_aquilini
, former
@Canucks
anthem singer Mark Donnelly follows through on his promise to sing Oh Canada at a 'Freedom Rally' organized by people opposed to mask-wearing and other public health orders.
#COVID
@CTVVancouver
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#BREAKING
About 75 people have taken over the intersection of Clark and Hastings, blocking traffic in all directions and access to Port of Vancouver, as part of a national week of action by Indigenous Land Defenders.
@CTVVancouver
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Several thousand people at Vancouver City Hall to denounce racism & celebrate diversity.
@CTVVancouver
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Lots of passengers at
@yvrairport
trying to rebook after hundreds of flights cancelled over the last few days. This is a timelapse of the
@aircanada
rebooking line. There is no rebooking line for
@WestJet
because it is directing passengers to rebook online.
#bcstorm
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UPDATE: Luc has been found and returned to his rightful owners after a tip from someone who saw our news coverage. Lesley and Tim are thrilled to have their little guy back!
@CTVVancouver
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Surprised my mom with cupcakes on her birthday. Meeting her this year means this is the first time I've ever been able to give her Christmas & birthday gifts...which is important b/c every parent should know just how bad their kid is at wrapping presents 🤣
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Canadian Forces have landed in
#Abbotsford
to help with the flood fight. About 60 soldiers on this flight will sleep in an Aldergrove gym tonight. Tomorrow a.m. they will deploy to the Sumas Prairie where things are dire.
@CTVVancouver
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"Come out for holiday drinks," they said. "Everyone's going to be there. See you at six!"
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Since sharing a personal story about meeting my mom last year, many people have approached me to ask if I plan to meet the rest of my family. I did and it was amazing. I'm looking forward to continuing this healing journey of connection and discovery 🧡
From Vancouver, it takes the whole day to get to Alert Bay off the northern tip of Vancouver Island. For CTV News reporter Ben Miljure, it’s taken his whole life.
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A week ago I met my mom and then sat down with
@LisaLaFlammeCTV
. As the nation debates the optics of what people did on Truth and Reconciliation Day, I encourage you to watch the whole interview in the hopes it reignites a more meaningful conversation.
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It's a hospital bed reunion for dog walker Annette Poitras and Chloe & Roxy, two of the dogs who spent two nights lost in the woods with her! But
#WheresBubba
?
@CTVVancouver
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Double-dosed and ready to hit the road! Heading out of town for a few days of rest and reflection. Back on
@CTVVancouver
Friday, June 25.
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Absolutely gutted to learn of the passing of Gino Odjick -- a man I looked up to as a child who became a mentor and friend. My heart goes out to everyone who loved and admired him.
#RIPGino
@Halawgroup
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I have long dreamed of hearing my named called at the Webster Awards, but this is bittersweet. Our
@CTVVancouver
team is honoured to be recognized for contributing to such an important conversation. This is for the survivors, and all the kids who never got to go home.
WINNERS! Feature/Enterprise – TV/VideoAllison Hurst, Ben Miljure, David Molko, Bhinder Sajan, Nafeesa Karim, Mary Cranston, Maria Weisgarber, Alissa Thibault, Scott Hurst, Melanie Nagy, Gary Barndt, Jim Fong, Michelle Scott, Sabrina Gans, CTV News Vancouver Unmarked Graves
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Reinforcements have arrived
@yvrairport
. 50 Australians will deploy to BC interior to help fight
#BCWildfire
.
@CTVVancouver
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@benbolliger
@WeAreHub
@CyclingBC
@CBCVancouver
@georgiastraight
Hi Ben, I'm interested in speaking with you about this. If you're up for it, please send contact details to ben.miljure
@bellmedia
.ca Thanks
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The
@SurreyEagles
will retire Jaxon Joseph's
#10
tonight. The forward had 10 points in 21 games with the Eagles before moving on to the
#SJHL
where he tragically lost his life in the
#HumboldtBroncos
bus crash.
@CTVVancouver
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BREAKING: Owner confirms to
@ctvvancouver
that the missing
#Langley
wallaby has been located safely and is now back home.
#WallabyWatch
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The amount of support I have received from coast to coast since sharing my story publicly has been heartwarming and overwhelming. Here is a small sample of some of my favourite responses. Thank you all so much.
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Vancouver police have their hands full as hundreds of people supporting Hong Kong protestors face off with hundreds of pro-Beijing counterparts at Broadway & Cambie.
@CTVVancouver
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On the eve of the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, I once again feel compelled to add my voice to the important conversations about colonial violence in this country. It's not easy, but it's important. Please watch.
As Canada marks its first-ever National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30th,
@CTVVancouver
's
@CTVNewsBen
speaks about its significance and impact.
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Met one of my childhood idols today.
#Canucks
legend
@ginodjick
& retired hockey pro Peter Leech have been incredible role models for Indigenous youth. Honoured & humbled by their gift of an eagle feather. I will cherish it as I continue to learn from their example.
@Halawgroup
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HAPPENING NOW: Striking workers from four downtown Vancouver hotels have shut down Burrard Street hoping a show of solidarity will help break a deadlock in negotiations.
@CTVVancouver
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Heading home to Vancouver after a whirlwind 48-hour trip to host the annual fundraising gala at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. Such an amazing and inspirational evening. Until next time, Winnipeg.
@CMHR_News
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A few flights have departed
@yvrairport
today, but many are cancelled and most of the others have significant delays of up to 18 hours...leaving thousands of people here stranded in a holiday travel nightmare.
#bcstorm
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This sandbag sunset in Abbotsford brought to you by a break between pulses of the atmospheric river drenching southwest BC. It's been raining like something out of the Old Testament all day so this is a pleasant surprise.
#bcstorm
@CTVVancouver
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The world has lost a great man but
#GinoOdjick
's legacy will live on through the people who will continue to be inspired by his kindness and generosity. Here's a video about my connection to this incredible person and what he means to me.
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Hey
#Vancouver
, while you're getting soaked tonight, remember -- when
@frankiemacd
says it's gonna rain...you better believe it's gonna rain.
#BCStorm
#rain
Major Storm to Hit Vancouver British Columbia on Friday January 31, 2020
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I am so proud of my colleagues
@mijungleectv
and
@CTVGary
for winning an Edward R. Murrow award for their storytelling at my family's reunion in Alert Bay last summer. It's a privilege to go to work every day with such talented broadcasters.
The story of CTV News Vancouver reporter
@CTVNewsBen
's emotional reunion with his extended Indigenous family has been honoured with one of journalism's most prestigious awards.
@ctvethanfaber
@mijungleectv
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1/ A lot of people have shared versions of this video in support of the guy who interrupted my live hit to yell obscenities b/c they agree with his position. Their reaction would be far different if he had used similar language to condemn protesters and support the pipeline.
Wow! This just happened. Mega props to both
@CTVNewsBen
and
@CTVNorma
for their professionalism as Ben is accosted during his live report.
#vancouver
#ctv
#unacceptable
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau &
@liberal_party
candidate
@tamarataggart
greeted crowds at a festival in Burnaby today. He says
#transmountain
safety issues came up during earlier mtg w/ Burnaby firefighters.
#cdnpoli
@CTVVancouver
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A dozen protestors blocking access to Delta Port say they will not leave until RCMP leave Wet’suwet’en territory. Hundreds of dock workers lined up for work say they will not be paid b/c of the blockade.
@CTVVancouver
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#BCPlace
lit up in colours of French flag following attack in
#Nice
that left more than 80 dead.
@CTVVancouver
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4/ If you care deeply enough about something that you'd like to discuss it publicly, reach out to a journalist, explain your position and why you're passionate about the issue. Don't hijack a live report on a completely different story. /End
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2/ From my perspective, that shouldn't factor into this. It's either OK to harass reporters at work or it isn't, regardless of whether you agree with what is being said. I’m firmly in the camp that it isn’t.
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Grounded. Seaplanes docked in Coal Harbour, unable to fly due to smoke from
#BCWildfires
that completely obscures the North Shore mountains.
#aviation
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That time my dog met
@ctv_jasonpires
dog on live television. What a meet cute for Teddy and Rosie.
@CTVMorningLive
#dogsofvancouver
#stpaddysday
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2021. It's been another year of pandemic curveballs for all of us, significant personal and professional growth for me, and to top it off, it appears my dogs have won a prestigious award! Teddy and Huggy wish everyone a safe and
#HappyNewYear
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A crowd of thousands has turned up at Surrey City Hall to speak out against violence plaguing the community.
@CTVVancouver
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Vancouver police update condition of dog stabbed in Kits this morning and it's good news. At 6 on
@ctvvancouver
we'll have details on the crime spree that left the canine and a man with stab wounds, and how VPD shot the suspect w/ beanbag gun.
Update: We've received many inquiries regarding the health of the dog who was stabbed this morning. The dog has been treated by his veterinarian & his injuries have been deemed superficial. The dog is expected to make a full recovery!
#VPD
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Somebody has vandalized the statue of
#Canucks
legend Pat Quinn outside
@RogersArena
. The face and part of the torso are covered in orange/copper paint.
@CTVVancouver
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Listening to speeches from former players, especially
@trevor_linden
, & Pat's daughter Kalli brought a tear to my eye the night this tribute was unveiled. A little paint can't tarnish the legacy of this great man but it still makes me angry.
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Convoy of firefighters heading into areas on the west side of Okanagan Lake near Vernon. Most slept in tents last night and now they’re getting back to work to extinguish hotspots and protect homes in areas that have already lost at least 70 structures.
#BCWildfire
@CTVVancouver
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#Chopper9
over Nat Bailey Stadium. Find me there this summer eating 3-foot-long hotdogs & watching
@vancanadians
play ball.
@CTVVancouver
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Stunt person hurt on set of Deadpool 2 loaded into Advanced Life Support ambulance that hasn't moved. Anxious crew looking on.
@CTVVancouver
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#BurnabySouth
byelection debate interrupted by man angry about pipelines, and oil and gas development. He says projects don't have indigenous consent.
#cdnpoli
@CTVVancouver
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Vancouver Police explosives robot slowly making its way up Keefer St between Columbia and Main. Not clear exactly what it is about to inspect but it stopped near a garbage truck parked mid-block.
@CTVVancouver
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Eerie day in downtown Winnipeg. Just before noon but it's dark as night with this weather.
@ctvwinnipeg
http://t.co/yXlP5vA6m1
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Working a Vancouver snow day. How it started...how it's going
@J___Squared
#bcsnow
#bcstorm
#vancouverwx
#sunset
#tvnewslife
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STOLEN DOG: Somebody smashed a car window and snatched little Luc on Wednesday near Main and E. 15th. His family is heart-broken. They're offering a $2,000 reward.
@CTVVancouver
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A few dozen people gathered at Jack Poole Plaza for an event called A March to Unmask: Vancouver. They are opposed to any mandatory mask policies.
@CTVVancouver
#COVID
ー19
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#Chopper9
over
@UBC
wishing all BC students a great year. How was the first day of school
@ubcprez
?
@CTVVancouver
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Vancouver Aquarium says beluga Aurora died surrounded by caregivers, some who knew her since she was captured in wild in 1990.
@CTVVancouver
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UPDATE: Wallet found. Genesis Security initially unable to identify owner due to limited ID in wallet. It was placed in a secure location on May 18. The company has now made arrangements to get it back to the owner w/ the $280+ inside. He's apparently thrilled.
@CTVVancouver
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Thick cloud of smoke forming over Sunset Beach Park at
#420Vancouver
as this crowd of thousands smokes cannabis while waiting for
@cypresshill
to take the stage.
@CTVVancouver
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@BCLions
@JJ_Jennings10
This is how it looked and sounded like from the cheap seats. (cc:
@jimfong604
)
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Dr. Bonnie Henry orders personal service providers including salons, spas, massage parlours, tattoo shops, etc. to close. Says most already have but now it’s mandatory in BC.
@CTVVancouver
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3/ Every single day, we offer people the opportunity to share diverse views on a variety of issues, including the one in question here, which I personally covered on the weekend.
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Member of group fell behind. He reached summit of Mt Harvey & saw tracks leading to edge of cliff. He made it out, got help.
@CTVVancouver
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This is not ok. Nobody deserves this kind of harassment.
There's a dangerous rage boiling over in our country, fuelled by disinformation from people with bad intentions - often outside Canada. Those exploiting that anger must love this. For the rest of us, it's horrifying.
⚠️WARNING: Profane language.
My camera operator and I get swarmed by protesters and followed — after an interview with police media relations.
Officers escort us to our vehicle after we receive verbal threats.
#bcpoli
#TruckerConvoy
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Rise of the machines? Robotic floor cleaners built by
@UBC
grads at
@AandKrobotics
unveiled. 7 of these machines will patrol buildings on the Point Grey campus.
@CTVVancouver
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And they're back. Father & 10-y/o daughter safe after being extracted from north face of Mt Harvey by
@LionsBaySAR
w/ assistance from
@Ravensoars
and
@taloncopters
.
@CTVVancouver
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Garbage is cleaned up, but parts of the field at Sunset Beach Park are in pretty rough shape after yesterday's
#420vancouver
event. Grass looks quite damaged even on areas covered by plastic flooring.
@CTVVancouver
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Last night
@amyquinton_
&
@CTVNorma
tried to turn me into a human popsicle in the
#BCStorm
live on
@CTVVancouver
. I am fully defrosted now and ready for redeployment.
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His legacy lives on through the millions he inspired around the world. Anything is possible.
#MuhammadAli
#RipChamp
"I hated every minute of training, but I said, ''Don't quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.”
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Firefighters getting upper hand on
#BurnsBogFire
, smoke dissipating. In
#Chopper9
looking at damage.
@CTVVancouver
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First Nations drummers at airport welcoming a group of Syrian refugees to their new home in Manitoba.
@ctvwinnipeg
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Messy winter conditions have shut Hwy 5 down from Hope to Merritt -- but not before several trucks w/ out chains got stuck b/c Drive BC electronic signs are broken. (🎥:
@ctv_michele
)
#bcstorm
@CTVVancouver
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Assembly of First Nations votes in favour of Emergency Resolution
#01
. It directs Chiefs Committee on Charter Renewal to make recommendations regarding scope of a forensic audit going back at least ten years. 75% in favour. Amendments removed word ‘corruption’.
@CTVVancouver
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Former Surrey Eagle Jaxon Joseph from Alberta is one of the players who did not survive
#HumboldtBroncos
bus crash.
@CTVVancouver
We are extremely saddened to hear that former Eagle Jaxon Joseph has passed away in the Humboldt Broncos bus accident. Jaxon was a member of our team in the 2015-16 season. Rest In Peace.
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As day breaks over Vancouver, we are live at the convention centre where
@HillaryClinton
speaks later this AM, promoting her book What Happened.
@CTVMorningLive
@CTVVancouver
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A couple hundred people have gathered at the Vancouver Art Gallery for another anti-mask rally. This time they say we will hear from a doctor and nurses.
#COVID19
@CTVVancouver
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Friday night in
#Chopper9
over downtown
#Vancouver
w/
@Ravensoars
&
@Choppermurman
. What's everybody up to down there tonight?
@CTVVancouver
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Six months after an act of sabotage sent all of the cars crashing to the ground,
@seatoskygondola
is up and running again, but RCMP are still trying to find the person or people who cut the cable.
@CTVVancouver
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History will be made on Fraser Street tonight with the first legal recreational cannabis sales in the City of Vancouver. Coming up, we're live with details on
@CTVVancouver
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Tonight at 6 on
@CTVVancouver
, an exclusive tour of the
#LangleyWallaby
's farm. Turns out, Gracie's not the only exotic animal living there.
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Final flight of the summer over Metro
#Vancouver
in
#Chopper9
, looking forward to autumn sunsets.
@CTVVancouver
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Several hundred have gathered at
#Winnipeg
City Hall for
#C51
protest, including the Raging Grannies.
@ctvwinnipeg
http://t.co/33o3gpW8cM
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The wind has torn the roof right off this house in Abbotsford. Still gusting up to 80 km/h with a windchill value of -13.
#bcstorm
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Vancouver Bike Share program finally ready to roll. Will people actually use it? Details this AM on
@CTVVancouver
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After collapsing at home, suddenly paralyzed,
@andrew_cho_
used Siri to call 911. His remarkable story tonight on
@CTVVancouver
#GotChoBack
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Big, fluffy flakes falling on
@SFU
as another round of snow starts moving through Metro
#Vancouver
.
@CTVVancouver
#bcstorm
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