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Vancouver run down for Monday November 18, 2024.

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The Toronto Argonauts beat the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 41-24 to win this year's

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CFL Grey Cup in Vancouver. That's the third year in a row the Blue Bombers lost the big game.

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Nick R. Buckle picked up the MVP honors after throwing two touchdown passes.

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The Grey Cup game also included a surprise BC Plays appearance by Prince Harry.

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Other news, many BC charities are growing increasingly concerned about the impact of the current strike at Canada Post.

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The Union Gospel Mission has told CTV News more than half of its revenue comes from the period from

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Thanksgiving to Christmas and a mail strike during this time is detrimental.

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Blanket BC Society says a strike at this time of the year will affect families, refugees and the homeless people it serves.

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A special mediator has been appointed to try to bring the two sides closer together in an effort to reach a deal.

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A Vancouver drug store has been smoke bombed by thieves who ripped off perfume.

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Vancouver police say three thieves entered a shoppers drug mart at 16th and Camby on Friday evening.

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City news says a worker was assaulted while the thugs made off with $4,500 worth of perfume.

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Police are still trying to sniff out their identities.

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Standby for a chance of snow by midweek.

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A trace of snow is possible by Tuesday according to some forecasters but not Environment Canada.

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This would make it the first notable snowfall of the season for the Lower Mainland.

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The real forecast, a risk of more early morning thunder and lightning giving way to a mix of sunshine and cloud for Monday.

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Tuesday will have rain and wind showers for Wednesday.

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For all the details on these local Vancouver area stories along with those links go to vancouverrundown.substack.com