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Spilled paint temporarily closes Highway 1 near Revelstoke

19-07-2017 23:32 via globalnews.ca

The truck was carrying a load of paint that spilled on the highway.

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Spilled paint closes Highway 1 west of Revelstoke

19-07-2017 23:32 via globalnews.ca

The truck was carrying a load of paint that spilled on the highway.

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Kinder Morgan Canada says Trans Mountain on track for September construction start

19-07-2017 23:31 via globalnews.ca

Kinder Morgan Canada says it is still on track to start construction of the Trans Mountain expansion project in September as it released its first quarterly results since going public in May.

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Top Indigenous artists coming to Vancouver for Drum is Calling Festival

19-07-2017 23:18 via cbc.ca

Buffy Sainte-Marie, Tanya Tagaq and others will be playing at Larwill Park for nine days beginning July 22.

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1 arrest and multiple weapons seized following threats against firefighter in Williams Lake

19-07-2017 22:45 via cbc.ca

Williams Lake RCMP have arrested one man and seized six rifles and two handguns after threats were allegedly made against a firefighter working in the area.

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10 to 15 people treated after pepper spray attack at Elbow Room Cafe in Vancouver

19-07-2017 22:39 via globalnews.ca

Police said someone walked into the Elbow Room Cafe on Davie Street at 10:30 a.m., deployed pepper spray and quickly left the restaurant.

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Where was Marissa Shen’s body found?

19-07-2017 22:25 via globalnews.ca

IHIT and the Burnaby RCMP answer questions about the circumstances surrounding the discovery of 13-year-old Marissa Shen’s body in a Burnaby park.

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'Seeing is believing': Surreptitious photos show Loon Lake after B.C. fire

19-07-2017 22:22 via cbc.ca

Photos of the Loon Lake, B.C., area, taken covertly, show what the wildfire destroyed but also what it spared.

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'Seeing is believing': B.C. fire-zone photos show what's left at Loon Lake

19-07-2017 22:22 via cbc.ca

Photos of the Loon Lake, B.C., area, taken covertly, show what the wildfire destroyed but also what it spared.

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RCMP identify teenage girl found dead in Burnaby Central Park

19-07-2017 22:20 via globalnews.ca

RCMP and the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team update the public at a press conference on their investigation involving the suspicious death of 13-year-old Marissa Shen.

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New Minister of Mental Health and Addictions challenged to visit injection site

19-07-2017 22:19 via globalnews.ca

"She'll get that grassroots frontline. She can talk to the people here and ask them questions on what they need."

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Air quality advisory lifted for Metro Vancouver and Fraser Valley region

19-07-2017 22:11 via cbc.ca

The air quality advisory for Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley Regional District has been lifted as of late Wednesday morning.

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Suspicious death of 13-year-old under investigation in Burnaby - CBC.ca

19-07-2017 21:56

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Suspicious death of 13-year-old under investigation in Burnaby
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The death of a 13-year-old girl in Burnaby is under investigation. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team is describing the teenager's death as suspicious. There was a large heavy police presence at Burnaby's Central Park early Wednesday. Entrances ...and more »

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Suspicious death of 13-year-old Marissa Shen under investigation in Burnaby

19-07-2017 21:54 via cbc.ca

Police in Burnaby, B.C., are warning parents and asking the public to be vigilant after the body of 13-year-old Marissa Shen was found early Wednesday in a popular park.

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Summer travel tech to keep your phone charged

19-07-2017 21:52 via globalnews.ca

Andy Baryer from Get Connected Media has solutions for charging your phone while you’re on the go in the summertime.

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Kelowna man charged after drugs and guns seized by gang unit police

19-07-2017 21:52 via globalnews.ca

A residence searchturned up nine firearms including a loaded 9mm handgun and two semi-automatic rifles.

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Fentanyl crisis gives new BC addictions minister 'plenty to do' - CBC.ca

19-07-2017 21:49

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Fentanyl crisis gives new BC addictions minister 'plenty to do'
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B.C.'s new premier has described Judy Darcy's portfolio as the toughest in the NDP cabinet, but those on the front lines of the fentanyl crisis are optimistic she can make a difference. John Horgan has named the New Westminster MLA as minister of ...

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Fentanyl crisis gives new B.C. addictions minister 'plenty to do'

19-07-2017 21:47 via cbc.ca

B.C.’s new premier has described Judy Darcy’s portfolio as the toughest in the NDP cabinet, but those on the front lines of the fentanyl crisis are optimistic she can make a difference.

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Doug Roxburgh is the face of B.C. golf

19-07-2017 21:47 via globalnews.ca

115th BC Amateur Golf Championship is underway and living legend Doug Roxburgh has played in nearly half of them. Doug’s still teeing it up alongside the youngsters. As Jay Janower reports, one such player is favoured to win it all.

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State of emergency in British Columbia extended as wildfires rage - Reuters Canada

19-07-2017 21:44

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State of emergency in British Columbia extended as wildfires rage
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VANCOUVER (Reuters) - British Columbia's government took the unprecedented step on Wednesday of extending a state of emergency by two weeks as it battled 155 wildfires that have forced nearly 50,000 people from their homes. The province's Premier ...
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New record: $2,090 a month is average cost of one-bedroom rental in Vancouver

19-07-2017 21:34 via globalnews.ca

In July, the average price of rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Vancouver hit $2,090 a month; which is the first time this type of property has cracked the $2,000 mark.

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Benefits of buying large format wine bottles

19-07-2017 21:30 via globalnews.ca

Leeann Froese from Town Hall Brands explains why you may want to reach for that bigger bottle of wine the next time you’re at the liquor store.

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Enhanced security for flights to the U.S.: What you need to know

19-07-2017 21:29 via cbc.ca

Starting today, Canadian travellers to the United States could be subject to "heightened screening" of their electronic devices when passing through airport security. Here is how it works.

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Evacuated workers stop fire from spreading at Lake Country business

19-07-2017 21:16 via globalnews.ca

Workers used a water hose to keep the fire from spreading into dry grasses.

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Securities regulator warns of unauthorized stock exchange operating out of B.C.

19-07-2017 21:12 via globalnews.ca

The company is claiming to be the old Vancouver Stock Exchange, which no longer exists.

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Did Canada miss the boat on LNG - or was the price never right?

19-07-2017 21:10 via cbc.ca

A National Energy Board report calls Canada a 'latecomer' to the LNG industry, but one expert says the issue is the price, not timing.

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Priorities outlined at first BC NPD government cabinet meeting

19-07-2017 21:01 via globalnews.ca

Premier John Horgan sitting down with his cabinet ministers this morning in Victoria – to outline their priorities as a government. Keith Baldrey has the details.

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Body of 13-year-old girl discovered in Burnaby park

19-07-2017 21:00 via globalnews.ca

Several sections of Burnaby’s Central park have been closed after the body of a teenage girl was found. Rumina Daya has details of this developing story.

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British Columbia Wildfire Crisis Crawford & Company (Canada) Inc.'s Adjusters and Forensic Accountants on Standby ... - Canadian Underwriter

19-07-2017 20:36

British Columbia Wildfire Crisis Crawford & Company (Canada) Inc.'s Adjusters and Forensic Accountants on Standby ...
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TORONTO (July 19, 2017) – As the wildfire situation in British Columbia continues to unravel, property continues to be destroyed, displacing thousands. The impact that the events are having on policy holders is resulting in increased claims volume. As ...

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Driver dies after being ejected from truck in Vernon crash

19-07-2017 20:10 via globalnews.ca

The driver was ejected from the pickup and died at the scene.

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Evacuation order for Lake Country residents lifted

19-07-2017 19:57 via cbc.ca

Residents of B.C.'s Lake Country community have been told it is safe to return home, but an evacuation alert remains in place.

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Suspicious death of 13-year-old girl in Burnaby: Homicide team to hold press conference

19-07-2017 19:44 via globalnews.ca

Burnaby RCMP say the body of a 13-year-old girl has been found.

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More Kelowna parks closed to public because of fire hazard

19-07-2017 19:44 via globalnews.ca

The city is reminding people smoking is prohibited within parks. Offenders could be fined up to $500.

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ROCK Ambleside Park

19-07-2017 19:32 via globalnews.ca

ROCK Ambleside Park is Vancouver's BIGGEST ROCK Music Festival! Taking place at the beautiful Ambleside Park in West Vancouver August 18, 19 and 20!

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Fire ban issued for southern Alberta, including backcountry Kananaskis Country

19-07-2017 19:24 via globalnews.ca

Fire bans are now in effect in parts of southern Alberta, including backcountry Kananaskis Country and the Town of Canmore.

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Homeward bound: Safety tips for returning BC wildfire evacuees - CBC.ca

19-07-2017 19:02

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Homeward bound: Safety tips for returning BC wildfire evacuees
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As anxious evacuees begin heading home after being forced out by wildfires, B.C. government officials are cautioning them to take this important steps to be safe. Top of mind for the approximately 1,000 people returning to Cache Creek, for example, is ...
Residents of British Columbia village to return after firesABC Newsall 34 news articles »

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Homeward bound: Safety tips for returning B.C. wildfire evacuees

19-07-2017 19:00 via cbc.ca

As anxious evacuees begin heading home after being forced out by wildfires, B.C. government officials are cautioning them to take this important steps to be safe.

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Okanagan Centre wildfire 100% contained; evacuation orders lifted

19-07-2017 18:50 via globalnews.ca

Fire fighters continue working to extinguish hot spots and remove danger trees.

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New B.C. premier to make announcement on a key government priority

19-07-2017 18:48 via cbc.ca

Newly sworn in B.C. Premier John Horgan is set to make an announcement on an immediate priority of the new government at 10:10 a.m. PT.

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Horgan extends provincial state of emergency, announces more funds for wildfire evacuees

19-07-2017 18:48 via cbc.ca

Newly sworn in B.C. Premier John Horgan has extended the state of emergency in the province by two weeks, and announced increased funding for evacuees.

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Business Report: U.S. dollar down, Canada and the rest of the world up

19-07-2017 18:28 via globalnews.ca

The U.S. dollar has taken its biggest loss since 2002 this year.

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B.C. wildfires: Australian firefighters coming to lend a hand

19-07-2017 18:27 via globalnews.ca

A group of 48 Australian firefighters left Sydney for Canada on Wednesday to battle the wildfires in British Columbia.

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Premier Horgan highlights priorities of new B.C. government

19-07-2017 18:08 via globalnews.ca

British Columbia's new premier says the wait is over as promises that he and his freshly appointed cabinet will hit the ground running on their first day in government.

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Premier Horgan extends wildfire state of emergency by two weeks

19-07-2017 18:08 via globalnews.ca

Premier John Horgan is extending B.C.'s wildfire state of emergency by two weeks.

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Canadian Food Inspection Agency expands yogurt recall to Yoplait and Liberte

19-07-2017 18:01 via cbc.ca

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has added the Yoplait Minigo and Liberte brands of yogurt to a recall over concerns that pieces of plastic may be in the product.

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Lake Country resident defies wildfire evacuation order to protect art collection

19-07-2017 18:00 via cbc.ca

A man whose home was under an evacuation order on Saturday in Lake Country said he refused to leave his home to protect his art collection

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WATCH: B.C. man tries to find stolen bike on Craigslist, confronts seller on video

19-07-2017 17:56 via globalnews.ca

When Sam Campbell saw a bike similar to his stolen bike for sale on Craigslist, he decided to confront the seller and record the encounter.

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Vancouver actor stars as ape in War for the Planet of the Apes

19-07-2017 17:28 via globalnews.ca

Vancouver actor Michael Adamthwaite explains the process for creating the ape ‘Luca’ in the blockbuster movie. He also shows how using motion capture technology differs from traditional acting.

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Warm temperatures, low water flow could hurt Fraser River sockeye run

19-07-2017 17:25 via cbc.ca

Following a record-low year for the Fraser River salmon run in 2016, fisheries officials are keeping a close eye on returns in a season already showing some signs of trouble.

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Fishermen, First Nations brace for another low Fraser sockeye return

19-07-2017 17:25 via cbc.ca

Following a record-low year for the Fraser River salmon run in 2016, fisheries officials are keeping a close eye on returns in a season already showing some signs of trouble.

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