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Wildfire at Harrison Lake still burning out of control - CBC.ca

03-07-2017 23:46

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Wildfire at Harrison Lake still burning out of control
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A wildfire east of Metro Vancouver that caused campsites to be evacuated yesterday is still burning out of control, officials say. As of Monday evening, the fire 30 kilometres north of Harrison Hot Springs was five per cent contained and estimated to ...
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Wildfire at Harrison Lake doubles in size - CBC.ca

03-07-2017 23:46

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Wildfire at Harrison Lake doubles in size
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A wildfire east of Metro Vancouver that caused campsites to be evacuated on Sunday is still burning out of control, officials say. As of Monday evening, the fire 30 kilometres north of Harrison Hot Springs was five per cent contained and estimated to ...
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Poll finds just two per cent of Vancouverites view housing as affordable

03-07-2017 23:43 via globalnews.ca

Just two in 100 Vancouverites view housing as affordable.

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Two-alarm fire damages Surrey home

03-07-2017 22:50 via globalnews.ca

Crews are on scene in Surrey battling a two-alarm house fire.

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Crews battling two-alarm Surrey house fire

03-07-2017 22:50 via globalnews.ca

Crews are on scene in Surrey battling a two-alarm house fire.

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Wildfire at Harrison Lake still burning out of control

03-07-2017 22:46 via cbc.ca

A wildfire east of Metro Vancouver that caused campsites to be evacuated yesterday is still burning out of control, officials say.

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Wildfire at Harrison Lake doubles in size

03-07-2017 22:46 via cbc.ca

A wildfire east of Metro Vancouver that caused campsites to be evacuated yesterday is still burning out of control, officials say.

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Advocates seek Indigenous-focused addiction counselling centre for Vancouver - CBC.ca

03-07-2017 22:39

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Advocates seek Indigenous-focused addiction counselling centre for Vancouver
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Metro Vancouver First Nations advocates want an Indigenous-focused addiction treatment centre in the region because they say the province's opioid crisis is disproportionately affecting the region's urban Indigenous population. According to data from B ...

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Advocates seek Indigenous-focused addiction counselling centre for Vancouver

03-07-2017 22:36 via cbc.ca

Advocates call for the formation of an urban indigenous family-based counselling centre because they say the opioid crisis is disproportionately affecting Indigenous people.

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Crews work around the clock to get B.C. wildfires under control

03-07-2017 22:27 via globalnews.ca

Mon, Jul 3: It’s been a busy weekend for wildfire crews. Two fires are burning right now; one near the base of Blackcomb Mountain in Whistler and another north of Harrison Hot Springs. As Jordan Armstrong reports, both are believed to be human caused.

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'Sick, sick, sick story': Family dog shot with nail gun

03-07-2017 21:37 via cbc.ca

Kuma, the dog, went missing from Prince George. Days later, his owners found him with three nails gunned to his head at a local SPCA.

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Petition calls for water fountain for Surrey homeless

03-07-2017 21:36 via globalnews.ca

A Surrey homeless advocate is calling on the city to bring back a temporary water fountain for residents of the 'Whalley Strip.'

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Fried chicken skin salad with fresh and fried veggies

03-07-2017 21:31 via globalnews.ca

Justin Cheung of Freebird Chicken Shack and Longtail Kitchen makes a Vietnamese inspired salad using fried chicken skin.

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Two Lake Country fires; office building and vehicle destroyed

03-07-2017 21:05 via globalnews.ca

A fire destroyed a small office building and a vehicle with the flames spreading into nearby grass lands.

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Hells Angel convicted in massive cocaine sting dies in Abbotsford prison

03-07-2017 20:54 via cbc.ca

David Francis Giles, 67, a full patch member of the Hells Angels, was convicted in 2016 after he was trapped trying to import and traffic cocaine in an undercover sting operation.

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GardenWorks: Drought tolerant plants

03-07-2017 20:35 via globalnews.ca

Mon, Jul 3: Trying to conserve water in your garden? Consider planting drought resistant plants. Gardening expert Peter Fitzmaurice shows Yvonne Schalle some of his favourite varieties.

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Province destroying too many habituated bears says wildlife expert

03-07-2017 20:13 via globalnews.ca

Should the Conservation Officer Service be doing more to tolerate human habituated black bears?

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B.C. man charged with 1st-degree murder in recent Whitehorse homicide

03-07-2017 20:03 via cbc.ca

Yukon RCMP have charged Edward James Penner with first degree murder in the death of a Whitehorse man last week.

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Canada 150 won't leave much of a 'concrete' legacy, architects say

03-07-2017 19:07 via cbc.ca

When Canada turned 100, the federal government drove the creation of major construction projects coast to coast. Why did Canada 150 not see the same?

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Ocean currents tied to B.C.’s mysterious norovirus outbreak

03-07-2017 18:22 via globalnews.ca

Researchers with the BC Centre for Disease Control may have pinpointed how a mysterious norovirus outbreak spread, forcing the closure of 13 West Coast oyster farms and curtailing operations at others as hundreds of Canadians fell ill.

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Tech: Google Home Smart Speaker

03-07-2017 17:17 via globalnews.ca

Google Home’s Smart Speaker is finally out in Canada and Get Connected Media’s Mike Agerbo demonstrates some of its most powerful features.

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Business report: All eyes on June jobs report

03-07-2017 17:14 via globalnews.ca

With a possible interest rate hike in the wings, all eyes are Friday's June jobs report.

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B.C. couple rediscovers Canada Centennial memorabilia

03-07-2017 17:00 via cbc.ca

This past month that Sandra Holm revisited some boxes in her unfinished basement — covered in dirt, mold and dust — while in the midst of a spring cleaning.

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Part of Vancouver-to-Oregon train derails causing minor injuries - CBC.ca

03-07-2017 16:29

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Part of Vancouver-to-Oregon train derails causing minor injuries
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Several people suffered minor injuries after parts of an Amtrak passenger train derailed in Washington state, authorities said. The locomotive and the baggage car of the Amtrak Cascades train derailed Sunday about 72 kilometres south of Seattle near ...and more »

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Part of Vancouver-to-Oregon train derails causing minor injuries

03-07-2017 16:26 via cbc.ca

The locomotive and the baggage car of the Amtrak Cascades train derailed Sunday about 72 kilometres south of Seattle near the town of Steilacoom, Amtrak and the Pierce County sheriff's office said.

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Minor injuries after Amtrak train falls off tracks near Seattle

03-07-2017 16:03 via globalnews.ca

Trains are again moving in Washington state after an Amtrak that links Vancouver to Oregon de-railed south of Seattle on Sunday afternoon.

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Minor injuries after Amtrak train derails near Seattle

03-07-2017 16:03 via globalnews.ca

Trains are again moving in Washington state after an Amtrak that links Vancouver to Oregon derailed south of Seattle on Sunday afternoon.

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Questions linger about BC Premier Christy Clark's future - CBC.ca

03-07-2017 16:01

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Questions linger about BC Premier Christy Clark's future
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It's the job Christy Clark never dreamed of — leader of the Official Opposition. But it's the job B.C.'s outgoing-premier is about to get. Following a confidence vote last Thursday, Clark has become the first B.C. premier to be defeated in the ...and more »

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Questions linger about B.C. Premier Christy Clark's future - British ... - CBC.ca

03-07-2017 16:01

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Questions linger about B.C. Premier Christy Clark's future - British ...
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Following a confidence vote, Christy Clark became the first B.C. premier to be defeated in the legislature, only to have her chief opponent be offered her job.and more »

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Questions linger about B.C. Premier Christy Clark's future

03-07-2017 16:00 via cbc.ca

Following a confidence vote, Christy Clark became the first B.C. premier to be defeated in the legislature, only to have her chief opponent be offered her job. Now, all eyes are on what Clark will do next.

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City of Vancouver demolishing housing properties to make way for park space

03-07-2017 15:35 via globalnews.ca

The City of Vancouver is again facing criticism over buying homes and slating them for demolition to make way for park space.

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Upper, middle and low-income Canadians worried about housing prices: poll

03-07-2017 15:30 via cbc.ca

A new poll suggests that just over two in five Canadians believe housing in this country is not affordable for them, a finding that cuts almost evenly across income levels.

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Jennifer Newman: New grads should be humble in the workplace

03-07-2017 15:00 via cbc.ca

Workplace columnist Jennifer Newman has some tips for recent graduates looking to stand out and succeed in their first post-education jobs.

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Fire on Blackcomb Mountain near Whistler B.C.

03-07-2017 14:44 via globalnews.ca

A small wildfire has broken out on Blackcomb Mountain, near Whistler B.C.

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July 3: Confidence. In British Columbia. Plus other letters to the editor - The Globe and Mail

03-07-2017 12:00

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July 3: Confidence. In British Columbia. Plus other letters to the editor
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It is a mischaracterization to suggest that the King-Byng affair occurred, as in B.C., after “a recent election” (Confidence Vote Brings Down BC Liberals, June 30). The election was in September, 1925. King's government secured the confidence of ...

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Interest rates are about to go up in Canada — no, for real this time

03-07-2017 11:00 via cbc.ca

After almost a decade of warnings that never came to pass, it appears as though the Bank of Canada is ramping up to hike its benchmark interest rate — possibly as soon as next week.

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Bank of Canada may hike interest rate for 1st time in 7 years next week

03-07-2017 11:00 via cbc.ca

After almost a decade of warnings that never came to pass, it appears as though the Bank of Canada is ramping up to hike its benchmark interest rate — possibly as soon as next week.

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Global News Hour at 6: Jul 2

03-07-2017 05:01 via globalnews.ca

Watch Global News Hour at 6 with Chris Gailus and Sophie Lui for Sunday, July 2, 2017.

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Canada Day weekend wraps in Vancouver with parade

03-07-2017 04:34 via cbc.ca

Vancouver's Canada 150 celebration was the second largest in Canada after Ottawa.

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BC Evening Weather Forecast: Jul 2

03-07-2017 04:00 via globalnews.ca

The Sunday, July 2, 2017 evening weather forecast for Vancouver, British Columbia and the surrounding area.

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Vancouver Public Spaces

03-07-2017 03:49 via globalnews.ca

Sun, Jul 2: The city of Vancouver wants public input as they plan a long term strategy to create memorable public streets, plazas and lanways. Jill Bennett has more.

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Fire burning near Harrison Hot Sprigs prompts notice-to-leave order

03-07-2017 03:49 via globalnews.ca

Sun, Jul 2: A frightening sight for anyone trying to enjoy their long weekend near Harrison Lake. A huge column of smoke billowing form an area north of Harrison Hot Springs, from a major wildfire that’s zero per cent contained. Grace Ke has more.

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Deadly long weekend in B.C.’s waters

03-07-2017 03:49 via globalnews.ca

Sun, Jul 2: It’s been a deadly long weekend in B.C.’s waters. Since Friday, two young men have drowned in separate accidents. As Tanya Beja reports, it’s a tragic reminder to stay safe.

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City of Vancouver buying, demolishing homes for park land

03-07-2017 03:49 via globalnews.ca

Sun, Jul 2: The City of Vancouver is facing some heat once again after making a decision that seems to contradict the problems we’re having with affordable housing. Last fall, we told you about the City buying some single family homes to make way for parkland. Now another home is facing demolition for the very...

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Firefighters respond to wildfire near Whistler, B.C.

03-07-2017 03:48 via cbc.ca

Firefighters they are holding a wildfire in check at the base of Blackcomb Mountain in Whistler, B.C., after it flared up Sunday evening.

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Cyclist injured in North Vancouver collision, police seek witnesses

03-07-2017 03:16 via cbc.ca

Investigators say the driver of the vehicle is cooperating with police and that the victim was not wearing a helmet.

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Disabled advocates applaud Vancouver’s proposal for more accessible beaches

03-07-2017 02:45 via globalnews.ca

Spinal Cord Injury BC is applauding a proposal to make one of Vancouver's beaches more accessible.

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You've been served: B.C. wines and legal battles

03-07-2017 02:25 via cbc.ca

CBC's All Points West wine columnist, Troy Townsin, recommends wines for the long weekend with backstories to share at your barbecue.

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Teen bike theft suspect found safe days after jumping into B.C. river

03-07-2017 01:35 via cbc.ca

A missing teenage girl has been found safe after she allegedly escaped Kamloops RCMP custody and jumped into the Thompson river early Thursday morning.

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WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 – July 2

03-07-2017 00:59 via globalnews.ca

Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6.

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