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140-hectare forest fire burning west of 100 Mile House, B.C.

06-07-2017 23:44 via globalnews.ca

Air and ground crews are battling a forest fire spanning 140-hectares west of 100 Mile House.

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Suspect still at large following alleged 'random' sexual assault off Highway 3

06-07-2017 23:35 via cbc.ca

The alleged sexual assault took place on July 4 at the Boundary Creek Provincial Park, located four kilometres west of Greenwood, B.C.

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Climbers cause traffic delays on Lions Gate Bridge

06-07-2017 23:00 via globalnews.ca

Two tourists from Washington State are under arrest after a stunt on the Lions Gate Bridge stopped traffic Thursday morning.

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BC Ferries reminds customers it is not a booze cruise

06-07-2017 22:56 via cbc.ca

Last year there were over 100 instances where police were called to ferry terminals because of drug or alcohol use.

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NDP officially takes power in British Columbia on July 18 - CTV News

06-07-2017 22:49

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NDP officially takes power in British Columbia on July 18
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VICTORIA - British Columbia premier-designate John Horgan and his cabinet will be officially sworn in on July 18. The ceremony in Victoria will come almost three weeks after Horgan's New Democrats and three members of the Green party ousted Christy ...
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Vancouver police arrest 2 Washington State men after climbing Lions Gate Bridge for photo-op

06-07-2017 22:34 via globalnews.ca

Two men from Washington State have been arrested after climbing the Lions Gate Bridge and backing up traffic for a photo-op Thursday morning.

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Teen drinking down overall but lesbian, gay and bisexual teens consume at higher rates, UBC study says

06-07-2017 22:27 via cbc.ca

Lesbian, gay and bisexual youth have historically higher rates of alcohol use than straight youth and their rates of drinking are declining at a slower rate, a UBC study has found.

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Teen drinking down overall but lesbian, gay and bisexual teens consume at higher rates, UBC study finds

06-07-2017 22:27 via cbc.ca

Lesbian, gay and bisexual youth have historically higher rates of alcohol use than straight youth and their rates of drinking are declining at a slower rate, a UBC study has found.

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2 men arrested after climbing the Lions Gate Bridge

06-07-2017 22:27 via cbc.ca

Two men have been arrested after they climbed the Lions Gate Bridge seeking some sort of photo opportunity, according to police.

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2 American men arrested after climbing the Lions Gate Bridge

06-07-2017 22:27 via cbc.ca

Two men have been arrested after they climbed the Lions Gate Bridge seeking some sort of photo opportunity, according to police.

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Rising temps worry organizers of BC Soccer's Boys Provincial Cup - CBC.ca

06-07-2017 22:01

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Rising temps worry organizers of BC Soccer's Boys Provincial Cup
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As about 1,000 young soccer players descend on Vernon for a B.C. championship tournament this weekend, organizers are taking extra precautions to protect the boys from the sweltering temperatures. Forecasters at Environment Canada predict highs of 36 ...

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Rising temps worry organizers of Vernon soccer tourney

06-07-2017 22:00 via cbc.ca

As about 1,000 young soccer players descend on Vernon for a B.C. championship tournament this weekend, organizers are taking extra precautions to protect the boys from the summer heat.

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Travel: Reasons to take the red-eye flight

06-07-2017 21:52 via globalnews.ca

There is something to be said about red-eye flights. Claire Newell weighs the pros and the cons.

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MMIW inquiry head says process moving at ‘lightning speed’

06-07-2017 21:49 via globalnews.ca

The head of an inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women denies the process is drifting, saying in Vancouver that she believes it's moving at "lightning speed."

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NDP Leader John Horgan to be sworn in as B.C. premier July 18

06-07-2017 21:41 via cbc.ca

NDP Leader John Horgan will officially be sworn in as the 36th premier of British Columbia on July 18. The premier-designate will be sworn in alongside his new cabinet in a ceremony at Government House in Victoria.

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Can downtown Abbotsford become the next Fort Langley? - CBC.ca

06-07-2017 21:30

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Can downtown Abbotsford become the next Fort Langley?
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Abbotsford's mayor says the old downtown of his city has the potential to rival Fort Langley as one of the premier destinations in the region. The area has had quite a resurgence in recent years, going from a forgotten corner of Abbotsford to a ...

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Can downtown Abbotsford become the next Fort Langley?

06-07-2017 21:30 via cbc.ca

Abbotsford’s mayor says the old downtown of his city has the potential to rival Fort Langley as one of the premier destinations in the region.

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5 young men charged for trafficking fentanyl in ‘Purple Rain’ police investigation

06-07-2017 21:30 via globalnews.ca

Five young men have now been charged in Abbotsford following a lengthy investigation into drug trafficking in the community.

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NDP takes power in British Columbia on July 18

06-07-2017 21:01 via globalnews.ca

British Columbia premier-designate John Horgan and his cabinet will be officially sworn in on July 18.

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IIO hires 8 investigators to help speed up investigations

06-07-2017 21:01 via globalnews.ca

Nearly a dozen people are joining the Independent Investigations Office as the agency tries to improve how long it takes to investigate a case.

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Coastal campfire ban in effect

06-07-2017 21:01 via globalnews.ca

With soaring temperatures and no sign of rain in the forecast a campfire ban is now in effect. As Jordan Armstrong reports if you’re caught breaking the ban you could face stiff fines.

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Shots fired in Richmond; 45-year-old man in custody

06-07-2017 21:00 via globalnews.ca

A 45-year-old Richmond man is in police custody after reports of shots being fired on Wednesday afternoon.

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Former CFL star Rick Klassen's brain autopsy reveals extensive trauma

06-07-2017 20:36 via cbc.ca

The brain autopsy of Rick Klassen shows the former CFL lineman had stage II levels of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in combination with dementia.

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Brain autopsy of former CFL star Rick Klassen reveals high level of CTE

06-07-2017 20:36 via cbc.ca

The brain autopsy of Rick Klassen shows the former CFL lineman had stage II levels of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in combination with dementia.

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NDP mulls byelection to elect new Vancouver School Board

06-07-2017 20:30 via cbc.ca

Vancouver voters could be heading to the polls to vote on a new school board, more than eight months after the B.C. government fired the previous elected trustees.

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Car crash blamed for Cherry Creek wildfire west of Kamloops - CBC.ca - CBC.ca

06-07-2017 19:08

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Car crash blamed for Cherry Creek wildfire west of Kamloops - CBC.ca
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Firefighters believe a car crash on Highway 1 sparked an intense wildfire that quickly spread near Cherry Creek B.C. on Wednesday, destroying a woodworking ...and more »

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Car crash blamed for Cherry Creek wildfire west of Kamloops

06-07-2017 19:04 via cbc.ca

Firefighters believe a car crash on Highway 1 sparked an intense wildfire that quickly spread near Cherry Creek B.C. on Wednesday, destroying a woodworking shop and damaging a home.

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Badly injured Doberman pinscher puppy found abandoned on Langley roadside

06-07-2017 19:04 via globalnews.ca

A three-month-old Doberman pinscher puppy, now named Lola, is in the care of the BC SPCA after she was found badly injured on the side of the road in Langley.

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Pattullo Bridge to be closed for July weekend for repairs

06-07-2017 18:44 via globalnews.ca

Translink says in a release the repairs are needed because potholes that occurred last winter were temporarily patched and now the underlying concrete deck needs to be more permanently repaired.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Tesla shares dive as competitors gear up in direct competition

06-07-2017 18:26 via globalnews.ca

Tesla will need to shift gears to stay competitive.

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'Just a heart of gold': Unexplained homicide of Abbotsford man shocks friends

06-07-2017 18:07 via cbc.ca

Friends of Clarence James Crothers are struggling to understand how someone could have killed the 62-year-old Abbotsford man with a “heart of gold.”

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Travel Tips: Unaccompanied Minors

06-07-2017 17:46 via globalnews.ca

Claire Newell tells us how to ensure a child flying alone makes it to their destination safe and sound. Plus what you need to tell the airline if the child is under 12.

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Edmonton man dead after drowning in Okanagan Lake

06-07-2017 17:46 via globalnews.ca

RCMP said the incident happened late Wednesday afternoon near a campground on Westside Road in West Kelowna.

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Vancouver Canadians Baseball Foundation helping kids grow into athletes

06-07-2017 17:39 via globalnews.ca

The Vancouver Canadians Baseball Foundation and the Boys and Girls Club of the South Coast are coming together to kick off a great event tonight at Nat Bailey Stadium. Carolyn Tuckwell with the Boys and Girls Club joined Global News Morning to share the details.

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Peter Julian to quit NDP leadership race: sources

06-07-2017 16:45 via cbc.ca

Peter Julian, the former NDP House leader, will announce he is quitting the NDP leadership race this afternoon, multiple sources have confirmed to Radio-Canada.

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Peter Julian quitting NDP leadership race after failing to secure enough donations

06-07-2017 16:45 via cbc.ca

Peter Julian, the former NDP House leader, is quitting his party's leadership race after failing to secure enough donations to continue his campaign.

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National Inquiry into MMIWG set to release plans in Vancouver

06-07-2017 16:45 via cbc.ca

The Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls is to release its plans for the fall today, despite the resignation of four upper-level staffers in the past month.

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National Inquiry into MMIWG announces dates for cross-country hearings

06-07-2017 16:45 via cbc.ca

The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls announced plans to conduct hearings across the country later this fall.

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Earthquake in Montana felt across southern British Columbia - CTV News

06-07-2017 16:12

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Earthquake in Montana felt across southern British Columbia
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A 5.8-magnitude earthquake that rattled Montana overnight was lightly felt across many parts of southern British Columbia, including Metro Vancouver. The U.S. Geological Survey says the quake hit in the western part of the U.S. state early Thursday.
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M 5.8 - 11km SSE of Lincoln, MontanaUSGS Earthquake Hazards Program
5.8 magnitude earthquake rattles Helena

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Father 'heartbroken' to learn about inmate's life in solitary confinement - CBC.ca

06-07-2017 15:58

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Father 'heartbroken' to learn about inmate's life in solitary confinement
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A British Columbia man says his son was in a "fragmented" state of mind just days before he hanged himself in a solitary confinement prison cell where he didn't belong. Robert Roy told a B.C. Supreme Court trial challenging the use of indefinite ...and more »

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A British Columbia man says his son was in a "fragmented" state of mind just days before he hanged himself in a solitary confinement prison cell where he didn't ...and more »

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Father 'heartbroken' to learn about inmate's life in solitary confinement

06-07-2017 15:55 via cbc.ca

A British Columbia man says his son was in a "fragmented" state of mind just days before he hanged himself in a solitary confinement prison cell where he didn't belong.

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Montana earthquake felt from Vancouver to Kelowna

06-07-2017 15:28 via globalnews.ca

The 5.8 magnitude earthquake that struck in Montana today was felt by residents from Vancouver to Kelowna.

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Rash of cigarette butt fires frustrates Langford fire crews

06-07-2017 15:00 via cbc.ca

As officials bring in a ban on campfires on most of Vancouver Island and the South Coast to prevent fires in the bush, urban firefighters are also sounding the alarm over careless behaviour.

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Rash of cigarette butt fires frustrate Langford fire crews

06-07-2017 15:00 via cbc.ca

As officials bring in a ban on campfires on most of Vancouver Island and the South Coast to prevent fires in the bush, urban firefighters are also sounding the alarm over careless behaviour.

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Small fire breaks out in Vancouver International Airport terminal

06-07-2017 14:33 via globalnews.ca

Fire crews were called to the Vancouver International Airport early Thursday morning after a small fire broke out in the terminal.

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Homeless advocate in Vancouver says hot weather also presents challenges

06-07-2017 13:44 via globalnews.ca

Just like cold weather, hot weather also poses a risk for those living on the streets.

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Why credit unions will no longer be able to call themselves banks

06-07-2017 11:00 via cbc.ca

Credit unions across the country are gearing up for a battle of words against the federal government after they were ordered to stop using the terms bank, banker and banking to describe what they do.

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Montana earthquake rattles residents in Alberta, B.C.

06-07-2017 09:23 via cbc.ca

An earthquake strong enough to rattle residents as far away as Alberta and southwestern B.C. struck western Montana early Thursday.

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Earthquake rattles western Montana

06-07-2017 09:23 via cbc.ca

The U.S. Geological Survey says a magnitude 5.8 earthquake hit in Montana early Thursday.

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