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Billionaire Joe Segal's $63M Vancouver mansion up for sale

22-06-2017 23:42 via cbc.ca

Vancouver philanthropist and self-made billionaire Joe Segal is putting his $63 million mansion up for sale.

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B.C. Liberal throne speech lays out ambitious vision borrowing from NDP and Green platforms

22-06-2017 23:18 via cbc.ca

The B.C. Liberals are proposing dozens of new ideas not included in their election platform in a wide ranging speech from the throne.

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SPCA warn against leaving dogs in cars as temperatures rise

22-06-2017 23:10 via globalnews.ca

The SPCA wants to remind pet owners not to leave dogs in hot cars as temperatures rise.

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Man wanted on Canada-wide warrant for impersonating police officer, sexual assault

22-06-2017 23:00 via globalnews.ca

Days after police in the Greater Toronto Area said they were looking for a man who they say posed as an officer and sexually assaulted a woman, a Canada-wide warrant has been issued for a 33-year-old B.C. suspect. Police said investigators believe the suspect many have committed similar offences in other provinces.

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Police raid Canna Clinic marijuana dispensaries across Toronto

22-06-2017 22:55 via globalnews.ca

Toronto police carried out more raids on marijuana dispensaries in the city Thursday morning.

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Roy Green Show returns to CKNW AM980 in July

22-06-2017 22:31 via globalnews.ca

It is a thrill to be rejoining the News Talk 980 CKNW Vancouver weekend broadcast lineup. For Lower Mainland listeners to British Columbia’s legendary CKNW, The Roy Green Show will air Saturdays noon – 2 p.m. (PT) and Sundays 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. (PT) starting July 8. READ MORE: CKNW’s new weekend lineup I...

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'Any explanation becomes possible': Wife of missing Kootenay teacher pleads for answers

22-06-2017 22:30 via cbc.ca

Alvin Dunic, 57, went missing nearly a month ago after looking for a spot near Crawford Creek for a class poetry project.

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WATCH LIVE: Power hangs in the balance with B.C. Legislature to receive Throne Speech

22-06-2017 22:18 via globalnews.ca

All eyes are on Victoria, where Lieutenant Governor Judith Guichon is delivering the Speech from the Throne.

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Power hangs in the balance following Throne Speech at the B.C. Legislature

22-06-2017 22:18 via globalnews.ca

All eyes are on Victoria, where Lieutenant Governor Judith Guichon delivered the Speech from the Throne.

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Christy Clark's Liberals deliver throne speech at 2:15 p.m.

22-06-2017 22:16 via cbc.ca

More than six weeks after the provincial election, B.C. MLAs are back in Victoria ready to begin a new legislative session.

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Nanaimo fire crew rescues boy that fell through gate at Dover Secondary

22-06-2017 21:58 via globalnews.ca

A Nanaimo boy is recovering after falling through a steel grate and breaking his leg at Dover Bay Secondary School Thursday morning.

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5 beach etiquette tips for your next vacation

22-06-2017 21:53 via globalnews.ca

Travel expert Claire Newell has important tips for minding your manners on your next beach vacation.

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Police searching for missing Vernon woman

22-06-2017 21:51 via globalnews.ca

Vernon RCMP are searching for 38 year-old Crystal Cornish.

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CKNW unveils new weekend programming lineup

22-06-2017 21:25 via globalnews.ca

There’s a new look coming to the weekend lineup at CKNW AM980.

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Farms draw meal-kit companies to the Fraser Valley

22-06-2017 21:14 via cbc.ca

Chefs Plate — a meal kit delivery service that started in Ontario about three years ago — opened its western Canada headquarters in Abbotsford in January.

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Yaletown businesses foot the bill for free street Wi-Fi

22-06-2017 21:03 via globalnews.ca

The Yaletown Business Improvement Association has launched Vancouver’s first network of free street Wi-Fi and solar-powered charging stations.

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Vancouver councillor wants city to buy 105 Keefer development site

22-06-2017 20:35 via globalnews.ca

A Vancouver councillor is pushing for the city to buy the land at 105 Keefer, and use it for a 100 per cent social housing project.

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Puppy nearly dies of fentanyl overdose in Maple Ridge

22-06-2017 20:06 via globalnews.ca

Veterinarians at the Dewdney Animal Hospital in Maple Ridge saved Wally the puppy from a fentanyl overdose just in the nick of time.

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Meet Wallace, the puppy whose life was saved from a fentanyl overdose

22-06-2017 20:05 via globalnews.ca

"It is only because the owner was honest and told us what the dog could have gotten into" that he's still alive.

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Foreign home buyers surge in Montreal as Chinese continue to buy

22-06-2017 19:56 via globalnews.ca

Condominiums were the first choice of foreign buyers.

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Kelowna-Mission MLA Steve Thomson elected Speaker of the BC Legislature

22-06-2017 19:49 via globalnews.ca

The B.C. Legislature finally has a speaker... but they may not keep the job long.

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COMMENTARY: Has anyone seen the BC Liberals?

22-06-2017 19:44 via globalnews.ca

CKNW's Jon McComb argues that with all of the power-driven flip-flops in the last week, the BC Liberals are barely recognizable.

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Fiji Festival

22-06-2017 19:39 via globalnews.ca

Come and celebrate the day the Fijian Way! Saturday, July 15 Admission is FREE!

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B.C. Legislature elects Liberal Steve Thomson as Speaker

22-06-2017 19:30 via cbc.ca

The former forestry minister will preside over the house as Premier Christy Clark's minority government attempts to maintain its hold on power.

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Business Report: It’s a real tug of war for the Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz

22-06-2017 18:20 via globalnews.ca

GDP and retail sales are up, but oil is down. That puts Canada's central bank in a tricky position.

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Travelling as a couple

22-06-2017 17:48 via globalnews.ca

Claire Newell has some ideas to make sure you keep the love alive when traveling as a couple.

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Today kicks off 'very interesting, likely short legislative session' - CBC.ca

22-06-2017 17:45

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Today kicks off 'very interesting, likely short legislative session'
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The wait is about to be over. After the closest election in modern British Columbia history, the B.C. Legislature is set to return this morning. First on the agenda is the election of the speaker, with the B.C. Liberals expected to put forward someone ...
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An easy dessert to impress your partner

22-06-2017 17:39 via globalnews.ca

Pastaboy Peter Ciuffa of Pasta Famiglia shows us a quick and easy version of strawberry shortcake that is guaranteed to impress. Plus he gives us a secret tip to making fluffy whipped cream.

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B.C wine industry desperate for workers

22-06-2017 17:24 via globalnews.ca

A winemaker in Naramata, B.C. says now is the time to get a job in the industry.

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Police investigate suspicious death of man found at Vancouver's Kingsgate Mall

22-06-2017 17:22 via cbc.ca

Vancouver Police are investigating the death of a man who was found in the parking lot of Kingsgate Mall at Kingsway and Broadway in East Vancouver.

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Five free summer date ideas

22-06-2017 17:17 via globalnews.ca

Lifestyle Blogger Tara Lee shows us five things you can do for free on a date this summer. Get out and explore the Lower Mainland while the sun is shining.

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U.K. man sent home from work for wearing shorts

22-06-2017 16:53 via globalnews.ca

A man from the U.K. is making headlines around the world because he was sent home from work for wearing shorts. However, he decided to return to work wearing a dress. Online producer Amy Judd explains

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Money and relationships – what you need to know

22-06-2017 16:43 via globalnews.ca

David Yan of Envision Financial tells us the three things you need to discuss with your partner before moving in together.

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Vancouver councillor seeks ban on pet store sales of dogs, cats and rabbits

22-06-2017 16:34 via cbc.ca

It wasn't so long ago that a popular children's song asked, "How much is that doggie in the window?" Well, it soon might be illegal if a Vancouver councillor has her way.

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Police investigating suspicious death after man found in mall parking lot

22-06-2017 16:06 via globalnews.ca

Vancouver police are now investigating a suspicious death after a man was found in the parking lot of Kingsgate Mall early this morning.

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New study maps out salmon hotspots across B.C. for bears - British ... - CBC.ca

22-06-2017 16:00

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The long term salmon-eating habits of British Columbia's bears have been documented in a new study by the Raincoast Conservation Foundation and the ...and more »

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New study maps out salmon hotspots across B.C. for bears

22-06-2017 16:00 via cbc.ca

The long term salmon-eating habits of British Columbia's bears have been documented in a new study by the Raincoast Conservation Foundation and the University of Victoria.

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Today kicks off 'very interesting, likely short legislative session'

22-06-2017 15:00 via cbc.ca

The wait is about to be over. After the closest election in modern British Columbia politics, the B.C. Legislature is set to return this morning.

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B.C. Legislature set to return for first time since election

22-06-2017 15:00 via cbc.ca

The wait is about to be over. After the closest election in modern British Columbia politics, the B.C. Legislature is set to return this morning.

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Sears Canada to close 59 stores, lay off 2,900 people in restructuring

22-06-2017 14:55 via cbc.ca

Sears Canada plans to close dozens of locations and eliminate 2,900 jobs across the country as part of a court-supervised restructuring process.

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Sears Canada to close 59 stores, lay off 2,900 in restructuring

22-06-2017 14:55 via cbc.ca

Sears Canada plans to close dozens of locations and eliminate 2,900 jobs across the country as part of a court-supervised restructuring process.

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The Pollcast: B.C.'s political drama takes centre stage

22-06-2017 11:00 via cbc.ca

Host Éric Grenier is joined by the CBC's Richard Zussman to break down what is happening in B.C. politics and Shachi Kurl of the Angus Reid Institute to explain what British Columbians think about it.

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Former Canadian ski coach who once worked in Whistler guilty of 37 sex charges involving girls on his team

22-06-2017 11:00 via cbc.ca

Calling him a "predator" who had total control over the girls and young women he was coaching, a judge has found former Canadian women's ski coach Bertrand Charest guilty of 37 criminal charges, including sexual assault.

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Leading Surrey realtor wonders about the effectiveness of BC’s foreign buyers tax

22-06-2017 10:52 via globalnews.ca

The President of the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board says it's tough to track the effectiveness of the foreign buyers tax.

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Surrey BC’s mayor says the Pattullo Bridge can stay open for only 5 more years.

22-06-2017 10:40 via globalnews.ca

Surrey BC Mayor Linda Hepner says the Pattullo Bridge only has five years of life left, and will be shut down if new funding isn't found.

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When marijuana is legalized, what rights will landlords have?

22-06-2017 10:36 via globalnews.ca

The President of the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board says the rules for tenants/landlords growing marijuana need to be hashed out.

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Dozens of private planes descend on YLW airpark

22-06-2017 07:38 via globalnews.ca

The Canadian Operators and Pilots Association (COPA) is holding their annual convention and trade show in Kelowna June 21 through June 25.

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Attack at Moody Park in New Westminster sends man to Hospital

22-06-2017 07:16 via globalnews.ca

A man was sent to hospital following an attack at Moody Park.

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Pedestrian struck by train in Maple Ridge

22-06-2017 06:47 via globalnews.ca

A man was taken to hospital after being struck by a train in Maple Ridge, west of the Port Haney Station.

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IHIT investigating after dead man found inside a burnt truck in Squamish, B.C.

22-06-2017 06:47 via cbc.ca

Police in Squamish are asking for the public's help in helping solve a homicide case in the community.

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