Here are Black Press Media鈥檚 top stories for Wednesday, Mar. 6.
1. Obama urges B.C. crowd to take action on climate change
Hosted by the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade at the Vancouver Convention Centre, the event was the 44th president鈥檚 third stop in Canada on a tour through the country.
After reviewing my notes, I chose (what I thought) were the most memorable comments during the Q-and-A with , led by , last night in -
鈥� Ashley Wadhwani (@ashwadhwani)
2. Harbour seal found on Vancouver beach with 23 shotgun pellets in face
The pup, who is believed to be less than one year old, was found on Feb. 18 on Kitsilano beach in Vancouver. Officials at the centre said she was emaciated and lethargic, with 23 birdshot pellets embedded in her face.
3. Abbotsford Police officer injured in hit-and-run now home recovering
Abbotsford Police Sgt. Judy Bird said Cpl. Aaron Courtney is now at home recovering with family and friends. Courtney is a 15-year officer and a 10-year member of the Lower Mainland District Integrated Police Dog Services Unit.
4. 鈥楳ajor delays鈥� expected after crashes at both ends of Port Mann Bridge
Drivers are told to expect 鈥渕ajor delays鈥� on the Port Mann Bridge this morning, due to crashes on either end of the bridge, heading westbound.
CLEAR - Westbound Vehicle incident at the west end of the in the thru lanes is now clear. Expect major delays due to congestion.
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5. 鈥楻iverdale鈥� diner in Mission to create milkshake honouring Luke Perry
Kelly Sullivan, diner manager, says the CW program based on the 鈥淎rchie鈥� comics filmed part of its first season at Rocko鈥檚 24-Hour Diner before a replica set was built.
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