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Canada: Another Grey Whale Spotted in Vancouver’s English Bay, Drawing Large Crowds

A whale was spotted in English Bay, Vancouver, on Thursday, drawing large crowds to the shoreline. It remains unclear whether the animal is the same grey whale that made headlines earlier this week after colliding with a jet ski near Stanley Park. That whale was last seen Tuesday, swimming out to sea and reported to be unharmed.

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New Zealand: Landslide Hits Mount Maunganui 3

Six people, including two teenagers, are missing after a major landslide struck a local campground in Mount Maunganui on Thursday, January 22. Police are also seeking information on three others as search and rescue operations continue in a dangerous environment, with authorities describing the incident as a national tragedy and the community rallying to support affected families.

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26th Annual Newport Beach Film Festival - California

English actor Jay Lycurgo arrives at the 26th Annual Newport Beach Film Festival Honors And Variety's 10 Actors To Watch held at the Balboa Bay Resort on October 19, 2025 in Newport Beach, Orange County, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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26th Annual Newport Beach Film Festival - California

English actor Jay Lycurgo arrives at the 26th Annual Newport Beach Film Festival Honors And Variety's 10 Actors To Watch held at the Balboa Bay Resort on October 19, 2025 in Newport Beach, Orange County, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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26th Annual Newport Beach Film Festival - California

English actor Jay Lycurgo arrives at the 26th Annual Newport Beach Film Festival Honors And Variety's 10 Actors To Watch held at the Balboa Bay Resort on October 19, 2025 in Newport Beach, Orange County, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Celebration of Light at English Bay - Vancouver

Fireworks light up the sky during the 2025 Celebration of Light at English Bay in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, July 23, 2025. A fireworks show presented by Team Quebec illuminated the sky on Wednesday, marking the second performance of the 2025 Celebration of Light. Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Celebration of Light at English Bay - Vancouver

Fireworks light up the sky during the 2025 Celebration of Light at English Bay in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, July 23, 2025. A fireworks show presented by Team Quebec illuminated the sky on Wednesday, marking the second performance of the 2025 Celebration of Light. Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Celebration of Light at English Bay - Vancouver

Fireworks light up the sky during the 2025 Celebration of Light at English Bay in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, July 23, 2025. A fireworks show presented by Team Quebec illuminated the sky on Wednesday, marking the second performance of the 2025 Celebration of Light. Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Celebration of Light at English Bay - Vancouver

Fireworks light up the sky during the 2025 Celebration of Light at English Bay in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, July 23, 2025. A fireworks show presented by Team Quebec illuminated the sky on Wednesday, marking the second performance of the 2025 Celebration of Light. Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Celebration of Light at English Bay - Vancouver

Fireworks light up the sky during the 2025 Celebration of Light at English Bay in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, July 23, 2025. A fireworks show presented by Team Quebec illuminated the sky on Wednesday, marking the second performance of the 2025 Celebration of Light. Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Celebration of Light at English Bay - Vancouver

Fireworks light up the sky during the 2025 Celebration of Light at English Bay in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, July 23, 2025. A fireworks show presented by Team Quebec illuminated the sky on Wednesday, marking the second performance of the 2025 Celebration of Light. Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Celebration of Light at English Bay - Vancouver

Fireworks light up the sky during the 2025 Celebration of Light at English Bay in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, July 23, 2025. A fireworks show presented by Team Quebec illuminated the sky on Wednesday, marking the second performance of the 2025 Celebration of Light. Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Vancouver Fireworks - Canada

Fireworks light up the sky during the 2025 Celebration of Light at English Bay in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, July 19, 2025. The 33rd Celebration of Light fireworks show kicked off here Saturday. This year's event features an all-Canadian lineup, with pyrotechnic teams from Yukon, Quebec, and Nova Scotia scheduled to perform on July 19, 23, and 26, respectively. Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Vancouver Fireworks - Canada

Fireworks light up the sky during the 2025 Celebration of Light at English Bay in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, July 19, 2025. The 33rd Celebration of Light fireworks show kicked off here Saturday. This year's event features an all-Canadian lineup, with pyrotechnic teams from Yukon, Quebec, and Nova Scotia scheduled to perform on July 19, 23, and 26, respectively. Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Vancouver Fireworks - Canada

Fireworks light up the sky during the 2025 Celebration of Light at English Bay in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, July 19, 2025. The 33rd Celebration of Light fireworks show kicked off here Saturday. This year's event features an all-Canadian lineup, with pyrotechnic teams from Yukon, Quebec, and Nova Scotia scheduled to perform on July 19, 23, and 26, respectively. Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Vancouver Fireworks - Canada

Fireworks light up the sky during the 2025 Celebration of Light at English Bay in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, July 19, 2025. The 33rd Celebration of Light fireworks show kicked off here Saturday. This year's event features an all-Canadian lineup, with pyrotechnic teams from Yukon, Quebec, and Nova Scotia scheduled to perform on July 19, 23, and 26, respectively. Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Vancouver Fireworks - Canada

Fireworks light up the sky during the 2025 Celebration of Light at English Bay in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, July 19, 2025. The 33rd Celebration of Light fireworks show kicked off here Saturday. This year's event features an all-Canadian lineup, with pyrotechnic teams from Yukon, Quebec, and Nova Scotia scheduled to perform on July 19, 23, and 26, respectively. Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CANADA-VANCOUVER-FIREWORKS

(240728) -- VANCOUVER, July 28, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Fireworks performed by team United Kingdom light up the sky at English Bay in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, July 27, 2024. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CANADA-VANCOUVER-FIREWORKS

(240728) -- VANCOUVER, July 28, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Fireworks performed by team United Kingdom light up the sky at English Bay in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, July 27, 2024. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CANADA-VANCOUVER-FIREWORKS

(240728) -- VANCOUVER, July 28, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Fireworks performed by team United Kingdom light up the sky at English Bay in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, July 27, 2024. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CANADA-VANCOUVER-FIREWORKS

(240728) -- VANCOUVER, July 28, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Fireworks performed by team United Kingdom light up the sky at English Bay in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, July 27, 2024. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240726) -- BEIJING, July 26, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Fireworks performed by team Malaysia light up the sky at English Bay in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, July 24, 2024. The fireworks show marked the second fireworks performance of the 2024 Vancouver Celebration of Light. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CANADA-VANCOUVER-CELEBRATION OF LIGHT-FIREWORKS-TEAM MALAYSIA

(240725) -- VANCOUVER, July 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Fireworks performed by team Malaysia light up the sky at English Bay in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, July 24, 2024. The fireworks show marked the second fireworks performance of the 2024 Vancouver Celebration of Light. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CANADA-VANCOUVER-CELEBRATION OF LIGHT-FIREWORKS-TEAM MALAYSIA

(240725) -- VANCOUVER, July 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Fireworks performed by team Malaysia light up the sky at English Bay in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, July 24, 2024. The fireworks show marked the second fireworks performance of the 2024 Vancouver Celebration of Light. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CANADA-VANCOUVER-CELEBRATION OF LIGHT-FIREWORKS-TEAM MALAYSIA

(240725) -- VANCOUVER, July 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Fireworks performed by team Malaysia light up the sky at English Bay in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, July 24, 2024. The fireworks show marked the second fireworks performance of the 2024 Vancouver Celebration of Light. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CANADA-VANCOUVER-CELEBRATION OF LIGHT-FIREWORKS-TEAM MALAYSIA

(240725) -- VANCOUVER, July 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Fireworks performed by team Malaysia light up the sky at English Bay in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, July 24, 2024. The fireworks show marked the second fireworks performance of the 2024 Vancouver Celebration of Light. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CANADA-VANCOUVER-CELEBRATION OF LIGHT-FIREWORKS-TEAM PORTUGAL

(240721) -- VANCOUVER, July 21, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Fireworks performed by team Portugal light up the sky at English Bay in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on July 20, 2024. Vancouver's summer fireworks festival Celebration of Light kicked off with team Portugal on Saturday, followed by team Malaysia on July 24 and team United Kingdom on July 27. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CANADA-VANCOUVER-CELEBRATION OF LIGHT-FIREWORKS-TEAM PORTUGAL

(240721) -- VANCOUVER, July 21, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Fireworks performed by team Portugal light up the sky at English Bay in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on July 20, 2024. Vancouver's summer fireworks festival Celebration of Light kicked off with team Portugal on Saturday, followed by team Malaysia on July 24 and team United Kingdom on July 27. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CANADA-VANCOUVER-CELEBRATION OF LIGHT-FIREWORKS-TEAM PORTUGAL

(240721) -- VANCOUVER, July 21, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Fireworks performed by team Portugal light up the sky at English Bay in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on July 20, 2024. Vancouver's summer fireworks festival Celebration of Light kicked off with team Portugal on Saturday, followed by team Malaysia on July 24 and team United Kingdom on July 27. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Slovenian collector's Chinese museum dream fulfilled as artifacts debut

STORY: Slovenian collector's Chinese museum dream fulfilled as artifacts debut SHOOTING TIME: May 28, 2024 DATELINE: May 30, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:57 LOCATION: Ljubljana CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the exhibition 2. SOUNDBITE (English): NATALIJA POLENEC, Director of Slovene Ethnographic Museum 3. various of the exhibition STORYLINE: Over a century after its arrival in Slovenia, a stunning Chinese wooden model depicting a three-bay ancient gate with a saddle roof made its public debut in Ljubljana on Tuesday. It is one of the 130 exhibits showcased at the Slovene Ethnographic Museum, all belonging to the collection of late Slovenian collector Ivan Skusek who brought them from China a century ago. SOUNDBITE (English): NATALIJA POLENEC, Director of Slovene Ethnographic Museum "It will be about 130 pieces. So (we need) not only to look into the Slovene heritage, but look to the worldwide heritage. And of course, China's culture is one of those which I think are very well researched to be very g

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Finnish man fond of dragon boat race in China

STORY: Finnish man fond of dragon boat race in China SHOOTING DATE: May 25, 2024 DATELINE: May 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:02 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of dragon boat race 2. SOUNDBITE (English): JYRKI LUOMALA, Finnish entrepreneur STORYLINE: Jyrki Luomala is a member of a dragon boat team in China's Guangdong Province. He's been preparing for the 2024 dragon boat invitational in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA). SOUNDBITE (English): JYRKI LUOMALA, Finnish entrepreneur "I'm happy to say that I've been already five times in the dragon boat world championships. My name is Jyrki Luomala. I was born in Finland. Today we have a fantastic job to do. We have to pick up our 80-man boat. And this ceremony is called Qilong. Really nice thing. Every time when we are cleaning our big boat, it's actually a really happy day. Qilong is bringing prosperity and well-being for the people and the nation. This is my third year now to do this with the local dragon boat te

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Hong Kong airport career expo attracts huge crowds of job seekers

STORY: Hong Kong airport career expo attracts huge crowds of job seekers SHOOTING TIME: May 17, 2024 DATELINE: May 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:55 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the expo 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): TERESA LAI, General manager of Human resources, Greater Bay Airlines 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): HANS, Job seeker 4. various of the expo STORYLINE: The Hong Kong International Airport Career Expo 2024 was held on Friday at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center, providing a platform for those interested in the aviation industry. The three-day event featured over 45 companies offering around 7,500 job vacancies across areas such as ground services, cabin services, aircraft maintenance, air cargo, airport security, retail and catering. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): TERESA LAI, General manager of Human resources, Greater Bay Airlines "We can see a much higher visitor flow compared to the previous year. We have around 40 to 50 vacancies across different roles including

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Exploring new cultural landmark in China's Guangzhou | Sunny's Spotlight

STORY: Exploring new cultural landmark in China's Guangzhou | Sunny's Spotlight SHOOTING TIME: April 26-28, 2024 DATELINE: April 29, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:58 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Bai'etan Greater Bay Area Art Center in China's Guangzhou 2. STANDUP (English): SUNNY ZHOU, Xinhua correspondent 3. various of the Bai'etan Greater Bay Area Art Center 4. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): GU LIUXI, Chaozhou wood carving inheritor 5. various of the Bai'etan Greater Bay Area Art Center STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): SUNNY ZHOU, Xinhua correspondent "Here I am at the Bai'etan Greater Bay Area Art Center in China's Guangzhou. The center, located by the Pearl River, is designed in the shape of a huge ship. Integrating the Guangdong Museum of Art, Guangdong Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition Center, and Guangdong Literature Museum, it will soon open to the public on May 1. Let's head into the center and indulge in the world of culture and art." An inaugural ceremony was h

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New air route linking Beijing, Hong Kong launched

STORY: New air route linking Beijing, Hong Kong launched SHOOTING TIME: March 12, 2024 DATELINE: March 13, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:37 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Beijing Daxing International Airport 2. STANDUP (English): WANG XIUNAN, Xinhua correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): MAO JIEQIONG, CEO of HK Express 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LI ZIWEI, Aviation Business Department, Beijing Daxing International Airport 5. various of Beijing Daxing International Airport 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): ZHAO HEQIAO, Hong Kong student STORYLINE: On March 12, HK Express inaugurated a new air route linking Beijing and Hong Kong. STANDUP (English): WANG XIUNAN, Xinhua correspondent "The new route between Beijing and Hong Kong launched by HK Express will not only provide more choices for passengers but also will build a new bond between Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region and Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area." The new route operates between Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) and Hong Kon

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US: Strong Winter Storm Brings Blizzard Conditions To Sierra Nevada 3

A strong winter storm hit the Sierra Nevada on Friday, March 1, bringing heavy snow and high winds. Blizzard Warnings were issued for the area, including Lake Tahoe and eastern Nevada. The Sierra Avalanche Center warned that the danger of avalanches was high. Yosemite National Park and many ski resorts in the region announced they were closing at least for the day.

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New Year's Day Swim - Canada

People participate in the Polar Bear Swim on New Year‚Äôs Day at English Bay Beach in Vancouver, B.C., Canada, Monday, January 1, 2024. Photo by Ethan Cairns/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Year's Day Swim - Canada

People participate in the Polar Bear Swim on New Year‚Äôs Day at English Bay Beach in Vancouver, B.C., Canada, Monday, January 1, 2024. Photo by Ethan Cairns/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Year's Day Swim - Canada

A family in robes waits to participate in the Polar Bear Swim on New Year‚Äôs Day at English Bay Beach in Vancouver, B.C., Canada, Monday, January 1, 2024. Photo by Ethan Cairns/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Year's Day Swim - Canada

People participate in the Polar Bear Swim on New Year‚Äôs Day at English Bay Beach in Vancouver, B.C., Canada, Monday, January 1, 2024. Photo by Ethan Cairns/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Year's Day Swim - Canada

A swimmer warms up before participating in the Polar Bear Swim on New Year‚Äôs Day at English Bay Beach in Vancouver, B.C., Canada, Monday, January 1, 2024. Photo by Ethan Cairns/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Year's Day Swim - Canada

People sprint to the water during the Polar Bear Swim on New Year‚Äôs Day at English Bay Beach in Vancouver, B.C., Canada, Monday, January 1, 2024. Photo by Ethan Cairns/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Year's Day Swim - Canada

People participate in the Polar Bear Swim on New Year‚Äôs Day at English Bay Beach in Vancouver, B.C., Canada, Monday, January 1, 2024. Photo by Ethan Cairns/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Year's Day Swim - Canada

A dragon is seen in the water as three women take a photo during the Polar Bear Swim on New Year‚Äôs Day at English Bay Beach in Vancouver, B.C., Canada, Monday, January 1, 2024. Photo by Ethan Cairns/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Year's Day Swim - Canada

Zhidong Yu, front right, 91, waits to participate in the Polar Bear Swim on New Year‚Äôs Day at English Bay Beach in Vancouver, B.C., Canada, Monday, January 1, 2024. Photo by Ethan Cairns/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Year's Day Swim - Canada

Swimmers wait to participate in the Polar Bear Swim on New Year‚Äôs Day at English Bay Beach in Vancouver, B.C., Canada, Monday, January 1, 2024. Photo by Ethan Cairns/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Year's Day Swim - Canada

People participate in the Polar Bear Swim on New Year‚Äôs Day at English Bay Beach in Vancouver, B.C., Canada, Monday, January 1, 2024. Photo by Ethan Cairns/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Year's Day Swim - Canada

A person holding an umbrella flops in the water during the Polar Bear Swim on New Year‚Äôs Day at English Bay Beach in Vancouver, B.C., Canada, Monday, January 1, 2024. Photo by Ethan Cairns/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Year's Day Swim - Canada

A woman tests the water before the Polar Bear Swim on New Year‚Äôs Day at English Bay Beach in Vancouver, B.C., Canada, Monday, January 1, 2024. Photo by Ethan Cairns/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CANADA-VANCOUVER-POLAR BEAR SWIM

(240102) -- VANCOUVER, Jan. 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People dash to the water during the 104th annual Polar Bear Swim at English Bay in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on Jan. 1, 2024. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)

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CANADA-VANCOUVER-POLAR BEAR SWIM

(240102) -- VANCOUVER, Jan. 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A person in dinosaur costume (R) participates in the 104th annual Polar Bear Swim at English Bay in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on Jan. 1, 2024. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)