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VGH wing renamed in honour of Leon Judah Blackmore after $18M donation

24-05-2017 23:36 via cbc.ca

Vancouver General Hospital's Centennial Pavilion will be renamed after the late Vancouver developer Leon Judah Blackmore, following a $18.4 million donation to the VGH and UBC Hospital Foundation from the foundation he started.

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Victoria school district considers changing student placement rules

24-05-2017 23:10 via cbc.ca

The Greater Victoria School district has experienced a student population increase and now the district is taking a look at which students get priority placement.

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Flooding forces evacuations on Okanagan Indian Band

24-05-2017 22:35 via globalnews.ca

The OKIB issued an evacuation order for 115 homes; 50 are permanent residences while the others are vacation properties.

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BC Liberals fall short of majority following final vote count - CBC.ca

24-05-2017 22:34

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BC Liberals fall short of majority following final vote count
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The final count of the B.C. election has concluded, and the result remains just as uncertain as it was on election night, with the Liberals just short of a majority. With all absentee ballots counted in Courtenay-Comox, NDP candidate Ronna-Rae Leonard ...
Absentee ballot count begins in British ColumbiaThe Globe and Mail
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Employees at Fraser Surrey Docks get sick, have to be decontaminated after mould exposure

24-05-2017 22:32 via globalnews.ca

A number of employees offloading a ship in Fraser Surrey Docks became sick after getting exposed to mould products.

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Temperatures to 'teeter-totter' across Canada this summer - CBC.ca

24-05-2017 22:22

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Temperatures to 'teeter-totter' across Canada this summer
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The lack of a clear El Niño or La Niña out in the Pacific Ocean means weather patterns across much of Canada are likely to remain changeable and active for much of the summer, top meteorologists are forecasting. The Weather Network released its summer ...

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One day left to give input on Vancouver’s new logo

24-05-2017 21:54 via globalnews.ca

There is one day left for Vancouver residents to share their ideas on what the city's new logo should look like.

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Schoenborn struggles with anger management: doctor

24-05-2017 21:48 via globalnews.ca

A psychiatrist says a man found not criminally responsible because of a mental illness after killing his three children is making slow progress but still struggles with anger management.

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Warmer temperatures forecast for B.C. this summer

24-05-2017 21:40 via cbc.ca

The Weather Network released its summer forecast Tuesday, and chief meteorologist Chris Scott said it may feel like being on a teeter-totter.

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Vote recount leaves B.C. Liberals one seat short of a majority

24-05-2017 21:34 via cbc.ca

The final count of the B.C. election has concluded, and the result remains just as uncertain as it was on election night, with the Liberals just short of a majority.

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NDP expands lead in crucial riding of Courtenay-Comox to 148 votes

24-05-2017 21:34 via cbc.ca

The final count of the 2017 B.C. election is still hours away — but it appears likely the result will remain the same.

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‘Mayhem’: Windstorm batters south Okanagan

24-05-2017 21:08 via globalnews.ca

A windstorm that swept through B.C. hit the Penticton region hard Tuesday night. Watersport instructor Greg Garward called it utter “mayhem.” “We use to have a beach here and now we don’t the waves were coming in so hard.” Pier Water Sports surveying lakefront damage outside their business @GlobalOkanagan #penticton pic.twitter.com/oalfrK8Qnh — Shelby Thom (@Shelby_Thom) May...

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Kelowna residents dealing with more flooding

24-05-2017 20:43 via globalnews.ca

Wed, May 24: Kelowna residents are bracing for more flooding in the region and water levels are already very high. These videos were submitted by a CHBC viewer.

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Q&A: North Vancouver melanoma survivor talks crossing borders to beat cancer

24-05-2017 20:41 via cbc.ca

When Gordon Cornwall's melanoma spread to his brain, he and his wife prepared for the worst. But the North Vancouver couple's exhaustive research uncovered a reason for hope.

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Cyclist not expected to survive injuries sustained in Saanich crash

24-05-2017 20:19 via globalnews.ca

A cyclist badly hurt in a crash in Saanich Tuesday afternoon is not expected to survive his injuries. Just after 2 p.m., Saanich Police responded to a 911 call about a cyclist that had been in a collision with a van on Prospect Lake Rd near Munn Rd. The Saanich Police Department along with the BC Ambulance...

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Wildfire burning near Mount Robson Park

24-05-2017 19:49 via globalnews.ca

Wed, May 24: A wildfire is currently burning near Mount Robson Provincial Park, south of Prince George. Source: CKPG News

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Lavazza Coffee buys 80% stake in B.C. based Kicking Horse

24-05-2017 19:39 via cbc.ca

Italian coffee conglomerate Lavazza has bought an 80 per cent stake in B.C.-based Kicking Horse Coffee in a deal that values the company at $215 million.

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‘Storm surge phenomenon’: Assessing damage to the central Okanagan

24-05-2017 19:38 via globalnews.ca

"A storm surge phenomenon on lakes, created by high winds pushing a high volume of water in one direction, in addition to wave action on top of the surge, posed a serious threat to property."

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NDP MP Nathan Cullen on tour demanding electoral reform

24-05-2017 18:27 via cbc.ca

NDP MP Nathan Cullen is holding town halls across the country, urging the Prime Minister to "keep his promise" on electoral reform.

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Evacuation alert issued for wildfire near Lumby - CBC.ca

24-05-2017 18:00

Evacuation alert issued for wildfire near Lumby
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Evacuation alerts have been issued for a wildfire burning out of control near Lumby, B.C.. The fire, which was about four hectares in size by Tuesday afternoon, is located near Cooper Road. Helicopters and air tankers have already been attacking the ...

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Evacuation alert issued for wildfire near Lumby

24-05-2017 17:58 via cbc.ca

More firefighters are expected to go to a wildfire burning out of control near Lumby, B.C. on Wednesday.

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Evacuation alert cancelled for wildfire near Lumby

24-05-2017 17:58 via cbc.ca

Evacuation alerts have been cancelled for a wildfire burning out of control near Lumby, B.C.

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Chef Meets B.C. Grape

24-05-2017 17:41 via globalnews.ca

Chef Ned Bell from the Vancouver Aquarium and Chef Trevor Bird from Fable have a friendly rivalry going to promote Chef meets B.C. Grape, pairing wine and food.

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BCAA Play Here: Sahtlam Park in Lake Cowichan

24-05-2017 17:19 via globalnews.ca

Over the next two weeks, Global BC will be featuring one of the finalists in the BCAA Play Here contest on Global News Morning. Today we feature Sahtlam Park in Lake Cowichan.

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Wind storm knocks out power to thousands on B.C. South Coast

24-05-2017 17:02 via globalnews.ca

Jordan Armstrong is in a neighbourhood in Kitsilano that sustained lots of damage during a wind storm on Tuesday night. Trees are down across the road and and on a BC Hydro truck.

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Commuters prove who's fastest in annual transit race - CBC.ca

24-05-2017 16:58

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Commuters prove who's fastest in annual transit race
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Perhaps it's always a race to get to work in the morning, but for 10 organizations in Metro Vancouver, today's commute was a literal race. As part of the annual Rush Hour Challenge, each organization has a team with one person on bike, one person using ...

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The dos and don’ts of wedding guest etiquette

24-05-2017 16:53 via globalnews.ca

We’re getting into another busy wedding season and etiquette expert Sunita Padda is here to make sure that if you’re going to be a guest at a wedding coming up, you know exactly what to do.

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#WorldWithoutCrime – Crime Stoppers launches new campaign

24-05-2017 16:43 via globalnews.ca

Linda Annis from Crime Stoppers and Chief Bob Rich from the Abbotsford Police Department join us this morning to talk about a new Crime Stoppers campaign – #WorldWithoutCrime.

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Uncertain outlook keeps Bank of Canada firmly on sidelines for now

24-05-2017 16:26 via cbc.ca

The Bank of Canada keeps its benchmark interest rate steady , but signals that could change once the weak U.S. economy starts to rebound as expected through the latter part of the year.

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Thousands still without power after windstorm hits B.C.

24-05-2017 15:59 via cbc.ca

BC Hydro is still working to restore power to 30,000 customers across B.C. after a powerful windstorm swept across the province Tuesday night.

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Wildfire burning out-of-control near Mount Robson Provincial Park

24-05-2017 15:57 via globalnews.ca

A human-caused wildfire is currently burning about five kilometres east of Tete Jaune Cache, near Mount Robson Provincial Park.

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Lunging sea lion highlights need for stricter wildlife feeding rules: DFO

24-05-2017 15:36 via cbc.ca

Fisheries and Oceans Canada says video of a sea lion dragging a young girl into the waters of Steveston, B.C. reinforces the need for changes to Canada's rules around feeding wildlife.

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New 130-metre suspension bridge to be built atop Whistler Mountain

24-05-2017 15:00 via globalnews.ca

At an elevation of around 2,000 metres, officials believe it could rest at the highest spot of any suspension bridge in North America.

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Police investigate drive-by shooting in Surrey

24-05-2017 14:55 via globalnews.ca

A large police presence remains in Surrey this morning following a drive-by shooting.

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Break-ins at Vancouver condo tower blamed on short-term rentals

24-05-2017 14:38 via globalnews.ca

The VPD is investigating at least three cases of break-ins in apartment buildings that are home to short-term rentals.

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Suspect at large following daytime shooting in east Vancouver

24-05-2017 14:34 via globalnews.ca

A suspect is still at large this morning after a shooting in broad daylight in East Vancouver.

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Surrey RCMP investigating shooting near townhouse complex ... - CBC.ca

24-05-2017 13:59

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Surrey RCMP investigating shooting near townhouse complex ...
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Police say a vehicle was struck near a townhouse complex at 140 Street and 75 Avenue late Tuesday night.and more »

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Surrey RCMP investigating shooting near townhouse complex

24-05-2017 13:59 via cbc.ca

Police say a vehicle was struck near a townhouse complex at 140 Street and 75 Avenue late Tuesday night.

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Multiple arrests across Manchester in wake of suicide bombing

24-05-2017 11:41 via cbc.ca

The father and a brother of the man identified as the Manchester suicide bomber, Salman Abedi, have been arrested in Libya, according to a Libyan security forces spokesperson.

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More arrests in Manchester bombing bring total to 4

24-05-2017 11:41 via cbc.ca

Police in Manchester, U.K., say they have arrested a total of four men in connection with the suicide bombing at a pop concert that killed 22 people.

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Warm weather

24-05-2017 08:58 via globalnews.ca

Tue, May 23: A warm weather warning after two rescues took place in less than 24 hours. Volunteers saved a stranded hiker overnight and a young man fell 12 metres while enjoying the outdoors in Coquitlam. Catherine Urquhart has more.

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Lumby resident catches forest fire video on cell phone

24-05-2017 08:49 via globalnews.ca

Lumby resident Brydon Grace captured intense flames at the Cooper Road Wildfire Tuesday evening, accessing the location before crews arrived. An evacuation alert has been issued for homes on Cooper Road, Hurt Road and Deffies Creek Road in Vernon amid the threat of a growing wildfire near Lumby. The Cooper Creek Road Wildfire is estimated...

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Homes on alert following wildfire near Lumby

24-05-2017 08:36 via globalnews.ca

An evacuation alert has been issued for homes on Cooper Road, Hurt Road and Deffies Creek Road in Vernon following the threat of a growing wildfire near Lumby.

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Stephen Colbert had something to say about that sea lion video

24-05-2017 08:33 via globalnews.ca

"We have to stop selling herring-scented children’s rompers."

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Global News Hour at 6: May 23

24-05-2017 08:07 via globalnews.ca

Watch Global News Hour at 6 with Chris Gailus and Sophie Lui for Tuesday, May 23, 2017.

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Storm surge on Okanagan Lake destroys property

24-05-2017 07:47 via globalnews.ca

Numerous docks are reportedly destroyed or heavily damaged as a wind storm continues moving through the Okanagan. Central Okanagan Emergency Operations issued a warning for imminent widespread property damage. Winds are to continue into the night with up to 70 kilometre per hour gusts.

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Storm surge warning issued in Central Okanagan

24-05-2017 07:45 via globalnews.ca

A storm surge phenomenon warning has been issued by Central Okanagan Emergency Operations.

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Court orders condo owners to sell following strata complaints

24-05-2017 07:08 via cbc.ca

The court battle between a Burnaby couple and their strata corporation has ended with a court order to sell their condo and vacate it within the month.

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Woman killed in targeted shooting in East Vancouver

24-05-2017 06:33 via cbc.ca

A woman has died after being shot in a targeted attack in East Vancouver on Tuesday afternoon, police have confirmed.

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Police investigating targeted shooting near East Vancouver park

24-05-2017 06:33 via cbc.ca

A woman has been rushed to hospital after being shot in East Vancouver.

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