Jannik Hansen scored with 6:29 remaining Wednesday as the Vancouver Canucks defeated the Colorado Avalanche 3-1. The Canucks have not lost to the Avalanche since Nov. 1, 2009, posting a 13-0-2 record in that 15-game span.



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News that Seattle could be getting a new NBA team and maybe an NHL franchise is creating a buzz in neighbouring Vancouver.



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Ceramic tile floors are popular thanks to an entire range of advantages. Apart from being available in an array of colors and styles, such floors are durable and generally very easy to maintain. Besides, if you are prepared to devote some time and energy to choosing a great pattern and look, your floor will add significantly to the entire aesthete of your home. However, if you value your ceramic floor, you will want to know some of the best ways to maintain it and protect it from damage.

As you can imagine, the most important aspect of cleaning ceramic tile floors is sweeping the soil and dirt off it on a daily basis. You can also use a vacuum cleaner for this purpose. However, make sure it does not have a beater bar, since it can scratch the tiles and spoil your floor’s looks.

If your tile floor is looking really old and dirty, you may need to clean it thoroughly with a mild detergent. However, use only an electric scrubber, soft brush or all-purpose cleaner to wipe the floor. If you find that your tiles have got stained with soap scum, mildew or hard water, you will need to buy other cleaning products from your local hardware shop as well. Make sure, though, that the detergents and cleansers you purchase are all compatible with the type of ceramic floor you have.

Mopping your ceramic floor regularly is also an essential cleaning step. For long-term maintenance, all you basically need to do is damp mop your floor every other day. However, be careful that you only use the type of tile cleaner or grout that is recommended by the tile expert who installed your ceramic floor.

Finally, a basic awareness of hygiene and care is very important. For instance, keep a foot mat outside so that people don’t bring in heavy soil with their shoes. Also, if any spillages happen, clean them instantly, before they permeate deep into the narrow crevices and cracks between the tiles. Furthermore, make sure you do not drag heavy objects and furniture across the floor. Ultimately, remember that good general care is usually enough to maintain beautiful looking ceramic tile floors.

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Robert Pickton just one of hundreds of suspects in the serial murders of Vancouver sex trade workers, an RCMP officer has told the inquiry into the investigation of missing women on the city’s Downtown Eastside.



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News that Seattle could be getting a new NBA team and maybe an NHL franchise is creating a buzz in neighbouring Vancouver.



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Robert Pickton just one of hundreds of suspects in the serial murders of Vancouver sex trade workers, an RCMP officer has told the inquiry into the investigation of missing women on the city’s Downtown Eastside.



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B.C.’s auditor general has issued a scathing report about the government’s management of provincial forests.



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Fourteen Vancouver police officers and one civilian staff member have been reprimanded for circulating pornography on work computers, the force announced on Thursday morning.



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Federal and provinical health authorities say they will take action after CBC News revealed two Vancouver-area clinics were offering Botox injections that would be administered by people not licensed to carry out the procedure.



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Federal and provinical health authorities say they will take action after CBC News revealed two Vancouver-area clinics were offering Botox injections that would be administered by people not licensed to carry out the procedure.



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