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Burnaby fire crews battle a fire at an industrial complex on Byrne Road in Burnaby on Monday, Aug. 29, 2011.  (CTV)

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Carlos Santana performs at Rogers Arena on Aug. 27, 2011. (Anil Sharma for ctvbc.ca)

Carlos Santana plays Rogers Arena

Carlos Santana performs an eclectic but crowd-pleasing set to cheering fans at Rogers Arena. Aug. 27, 2011.

Hundreds of people gather for a candlelight vigil to remember late NDP leader Jack Layton in Vancouver, B.C., on Monday August 22, 2011. Layton passed away early Monday morning in Toronto after a second battle with cancer.

Remembering Jack Layton

Thousands came together in Vancouver to mourn the death of Federal NDP leader, Jack Layton, on Monday, Aug. 22, 2011.

Federal NDP Leader, Jack Layton passed away Monday morning, Aug. 22, 2011 after a battle with cancer. Take a look at Layton's many visits over the years to B.C. (CP Darryl Dyck) Aug. 22, 2011

Remembering Jack Layton's time in B.C.

Take a look at Layton's many visits over the years to British Columbia.

Thousands turned up in tattered rags and drenched in fake blood for Vancouver’s annual Zombie Walk. Aug. 20, 2011.

Vancouver Zombie Walk 2011

Thousands turned up in tattered rags and drenched in fake blood for Vancouver's annual Zombie Walk. Aug. 20, 2011.

Vancouverites flock to the new pop-up park, Picnurbia. (Sarah Massah/CTV) Aug. 19, 2011

Picnurbia - Vancouver's pop-up park

Vancouverites bask in the sun while enjoying an urban oasis.

A fire erupted early Friday morning at a mill in Maple Ridge.  No injuries have been reported. (CTV) Aug. 19,2011

Massive Maple Ridge mill fire

Firefighters battle a lumber mill fire in Maple Ridge on Aug. 19, 2011.

Indian designers show off their bright and colourful collections during India Fashion Week. (AP/Rajanish Kakade) Aug. 18, 2011

India Fashion Week

Fashion designers show off their colourful collections at India Fashion Week on Aug. 18, 2011.

A lone swan takes a swim. (Karma Tshering for ctvbc.ca) Aug. 15, 2011

This is my summer!

How are you enjoying these warmer days? Send us your best photos that capture your summer! Full credit given.

Fans of former Canuck, Rick Rypien, publicly mourn the day after he was discovered dead on Monday. (AP/David Zalubowski) Aug. 16, 2011

Mourning Rick Rypien

Fans of former Canuck, Rick Rypien, publicly mourn the day after he was discovered dead on Monday. Aug. 16, 2011

A brazen daytime shooting apparently killed notorious B.C. gangster Jonathan Bacon on Sunday, Aug. 15, 2011.

Brazen Shooting in Kelowna

A brazen daytime shooting apparently killed notorious B.C. gang member Jonathan Bacon on Sunday, Aug. 14, 2011.

A severe storm hit the Okanagan on Wednesday, August 10, 2011.  The day after, many routes were still completely saturated, making it difficult for commuters.

Storm hits the Okanagan

A severe storm hit the Okanagan on Wednesday, August 10, 2011. The day after, many routes were still completely saturated, making it difficult for commuters.

Police officers detain a woman, center, and load her into a police van during a routine stop and search operation on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2011 in Camden, North London. (AP Photo/Karel Prinsloo)

London riots continue

Police continue to deal with rioters in London for another day. Meanwhile, remnants of burned out cars and buildings are being cleaned up by volunteers and officials.

A list of the top 10 most popular dog breeds of 2010, according to the American Kennel Club.

Top dog breeds of 2010

A list of the top 10 most popular dog breeds of 2010, according to the American Kennel Club.

The Vancouver Coastal Health authority is preparing to launch a pilot project later this year to distribute clean, unused crack pipes to drug users.

News round up

A quick round up of stories from July 29-August 2, 2011.

Rock star Gene Simmons, of the band KISS, cheers while wearing a B.C. Lions jersey after taking part in the coin toss before the Canadian Football League team played the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in Vancouver, B.C., on Friday July 22, 2011. (CP/Darryl Dyck)

BC Lions fans go ROAR!

Do you ROAR with the best of the BC Lions fans? Send us your best fan photo cheering on the team! Full credit given.

Despite it being the summer season an unusual amount of snow coats Whistler mountain in August.

Snow day: Whistler summer

Visitors at Whistler Mountain are treated to a summer snow surprise -- in the middle of the summer

Rob Zombie performs at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, B.C., on Aug. 3, 2011. (Anil Sharma for ctvbc.ca)

Rob Zombie and Slayer perform in Vancouver

Descent into Hell: Rob Zombie and Slayer perform in Vancouver at Rogers Arena on Aug. 3, 2011

Members of PETA protest outside of a Vancouver slaughterhouse to encourage people to go vegan on August 3,2011.

In the flesh: PETA meat protest

Members of PETA protest outside of a Vancouver slaughterhouse to encourage people to go vegan on August 3, 2011.

Fireworks Spain Odyssey, Celebration of Lights 2011.

2011 Celebration of Light fireworks

21st annual Celebration of Light in Vancouver, B.C.

Mayor Gregor Robertson dressed in rainbow colours for the Pride Parade and Festival on in Vancouver, B.C. on July 31, 2011. (CTV)

Vancouver Pride Parade 2011

Thousands of people gathered in downtown Vancouver, B.C. for the Pride Parade and Festival on July 31, 2011.

Police now say that eight people have been hurt in a single vehicle car crash at Victoria International Airport, but the accident hasn't stalled air traffic at the start of a busy holiday weekend.

Victoria airport car crash scene

Several people have been hurt in a single vehicle car crash at Victoria International Airport on Friday, July 29, 2011.

Surrey RCMP responded to a report of a home invasion early this morning at a residence in the 11000-block of 129th Street at around 1:40 a.m., after a man had reportedly been shot. Friday, July 29, 2011.

Home invasion in Surrey

Surrey RCMP responded to a report of a home invasion early this morning, Friday, July 29, 2011.

Emergency workers respond to a fatal stabbing at the Sach Di Awaaz newspaper office in Surrey. July 28, 2011. (CTV)

Surrey newspaper stabbing

One person is dead and another injured after a stabbing at an ethnic newspaper in Surrey, B.C.

The one-year countdown to the 2012 Olympics got under way on Wednesday, July 27, 2011.

One year to go till London 2012

The one-year countdown to the 2012 Olympics got under way on Wednesday, July 27, 2011.

Aerial view of workers putting roof panels up on BC Place Stadium. July 26, 2011. BC Place will reopen in fall 2011.

Aerial view: BC Place coming together

Workers putting roof panels up on BC Place Stadium. July 26, 2011. BC Place will reopen in fall 2011.

Vancouver recorded its eighth homicide of the year late Monday night.

Vancouver shooting marks 8th homicide

Vancouver recorded its eighth homicide of the year late Monday night. July 26, 2011.

Vancouver Police ConAir Unit

VPD 2011 Top 10 Most Wanted

The Vancouver Police are appealing to the public and the media to help locate the latest Top 10 Most Wanted Con Air candidates so they can be sent home to face their accusers. July 26, 2011.

People are treated at the scene after an explosion in Oslo, Norway, Friday July 22, 2011. A loud explosion shattered windows Friday at the government headquarters in Oslo which includes the prime minister's office. (Holm Morten / Scanpix)

Terror in Oslo

Seven people have been confirmed dead in Friday's bombings in Oslo, and at least 85 people have been confirmed dead in a separate shooting at a children's camp.

A fuel tanker and two passenger vehicles have crashed on Highway 93, causing an explosion that engulfed all three vehicles and claimed the lives of an unconfirmed number of people.

Truck explosion in Kootenay National Park

A semi-truck and two passenger vehicles have crashed on Highway 93, causing an explosion that engulfed all three vehicles and claimed multiple lives. July 22, 2011.

The Vancouver PNE Prize Home Lottery is returning this summer and has settled in Kelowna. Check out some images from the fully-furnished house. July 22, 2011. (CTV)

The PNE Prize Home Lottery is back

The Vancouver PNE Prize Home Lottery is returning this summer and has settled in Kelowna. Check out some images from the fully-furnished house.

TV on the Radio performs the first of two Vancouver shows at the Commodore Ballroom on July 20, 2011.

TV on the Radio in Vancouver

TV on the Radio performs the first of two Vancouver shows at the Commodore Ballroom on July 20, 2011.

A group of foreign tree planters found living in squalid, slave-like conditions in a remote forestry camp near Golden, B.C. a year ago say they still have not been paid. July 20, 2011.

Foreign tree planters still unpaid in B.C.

A group of foreign tree planters found living in slave-like conditions in a remote forestry camp near Golden, B.C. a year ago say they still have not been paid. July 20, 2011.

Canadian golfer Stephen Ames, of Calgary, Alta., lines up his putt on the 18th hole at the Canadian Open PGA golf tournament.

Canadian Tour swings back to Vancouver

The 2011 RBC Canadian Open PGA golf tournament returns to Vancouver, B.C. at the Shaughnessy Golf and Country Club July 18-24, 2011.

hile B.C. is experiencing fall-like weather, Vancouverites are still adamant to enjoy their summer outdoors at city beaches. July 20, 2011.

Enjoying bummer summer in Vancouver

While B.C. is experiencing fall-like weather, Vancouverites are still determined to enjoy their summer outdoors at city beaches. July 20, 2011.

Pop superstar Katy Perry performs at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, B.C. as part of her California Dreams world tour on July 19, 2011.

Katy Perry shines in Vancouver

Pop superstar Katy Perry performs at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, B.C. as part of her California Dreams world tour on July 19, 2011.

A freight train has hit a semi truck on Tilbury Island at River Rd and 76th St in Delta, B.C. on Tuesday, July 19, 2011.

Train collides with truck in Delta

A freight train has hit a semi truck on Tilbury Island at River Rd and 76th St in Delta, B.C. on Tuesday, July 19, 2011.

Crews hope to reopen Highway 20 by Tuesday evening, July 19, 2011

Two rockslides closed only road into Bella Coola

Crews hope to reopen Highway 20 by Tuesday evening, July 19, 2011.

Vancouver Whitecaps' Camilo Sanvezzo, centre left, and Eric Hassli celebrate Sanvezzo's goal against Manchester City during the first half of an international friendly soccer match in Vancouver, B.C., on Monday July 18, 2011. (CP/Darryl Dyck)

Whitecaps vs. Manchester City

Vancouver Whitecaps' Camilo Sanvezzo, centre left, and Eric Hassli celebrate Sanvezzo's goal against Manchester City