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Woman charged with fraud after money for Surrey school playground vanishes

25-07-2017 23:17 via globalnews.ca

A Surrey woman is facing charges for allegedly taking more than $35,000 from parent advisory council (PAC) at École K.B. Woodward last year.

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Paragliding competition brings colourful spectacle to Pemberton

25-07-2017 22:50 via cbc.ca

The Canadian Paragliding Championships fly into Pemberton this week.

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Look, up in the sky! It's a bird. It's a plane. It's the Canadian paragliding championships

25-07-2017 22:50 via cbc.ca

The Canadian Paragliding Championships flies into Pemberton this week.

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New rules limit election signs in Prince George, B.C.

25-07-2017 22:42 via cbc.ca

Not everyone is happy with a new rule that restricts where election signs can be installed in Prince George, B.C.

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‘A real tragedy was avoided’: Police rescue boys drifting on Okanagan Lake in rubber dinghy during wind storm

25-07-2017 22:35 via globalnews.ca

Police estimate the pair were 500 metres from land when RCMP officers found them.

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Burnaby approves Metrotown downtown plan after raucous council meeting

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

The City of Burnaby has approved the Metrotown downtown plan — a proposal to increase the density in the city centre — despite an attempt by activists to storm the meeting and delay the vote.

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NAFTA talks: U.S. proposal for cross-border data storage at odds with B.C., N.S. law

25-07-2017 22:16 via cbc.ca

One of the American objectives for the upcoming renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement appears on a collision course with privacy laws in British Columbia and Nova Scotia. Should it matter where governments keep their data?

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One request by Trump threatens both NAFTA negotiations and the softwood lumber dispute

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

If the lumber issue becomes tangled up with NAFTA, it could take longer to end the current dispute, experts say.

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Report asks City of Vancouver to increase snow response budget

25-07-2017 21:59 via globalnews.ca

The city spent $13.7 million fighting the snow this past winter.

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Shuswap rail trail one step closer to reality

25-07-2017 21:42 via globalnews.ca

“These trails will undoubtedly result in increased tourism activity, and be a tremendous asset to local residents.”

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Penticton fire chief issues warning to tubing enthusiasts

25-07-2017 21:39 via cbc.ca

The Penticton Fire Department had to rescue a group of tubers this week after they floated past the exit signs into Skaha Lake.

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How to make the Keg’s popular prime rib sliders

25-07-2017 21:33 via globalnews.ca

Jeroen Vanderwolf from the Keg restaurant explains how to cook prime rib “slow and low” and all of the ingredients that go into making their delicious sliders.

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Health benefits of fresh goji berries

25-07-2017 21:28 via globalnews.ca

Dietician Diana Steele talks about the versatility of the goji berry now found growing locally in British Columbia.

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RCMP investigate after body of man found in water near White Rock pier

25-07-2017 21:05 via globalnews.ca

There are a lot of unanswered questions after the body of a 59-year-old man was found in the water near the White Rock Pier. As Jordan Armstrong reports, RCMP now trying to determine the circumstances surrounding his death.

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LNG megaproject not going ahead in B.C.

25-07-2017 21:00 via globalnews.ca

Pacific Northwest LNG says it will not go ahead with the $36-billion project planned for B.C’s north coast. Keith Baldrey has the details.

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British Columbia's Massive LNG Project Cancelled By Consortium - Huffington Post Canada

25-07-2017 20:40

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British Columbia's Massive LNG Project Cancelled By Consortium
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Part of the new Petronas liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant in Bintulu, in the eastern state of Sarawak, Malaysia, May 8, 2003. Petronas is a key partner in Pacific Northwest LNG, the consortium that cancelled plans for a multi-billion-dollar LNG plant ...
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$36-billion Pacific NorthWest LNG project dead

25-07-2017 20:20 via globalnews.ca

Despite being green lit by the Trudeau government, the Pacific NorthWest LNG (PNW LNG) project will not be going ahead.

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Man killed in collision with tree on Peachland forestry road

25-07-2017 20:12 via globalnews.ca

“Sadly, despite the tireless efforts of the group of Good Samaritans and both the ground and airborne medical crews, the man was pronounced deceased at the scene.”

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Future of B.C.'s grizzly trophy hunt uncertain as fall hunt approaches

25-07-2017 20:06 via cbc.ca

The B.C. NDP promised to end the grizzly bear trophy hunt, but there are few details about how and when a ban would be implemented as the September hunt rapidly approaches.

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Pacific NorthWest LNG project in Port Edward, B.C. no longer proceeding

25-07-2017 20:04 via cbc.ca

The company in charge said the decision was made as a result of "changes in market conditions."

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Police search for missing 93-year-old woman in Victoria

25-07-2017 19:28 via cbc.ca

Police and search and rescue teams from across southern Vancouver Island are searching a Victoria neighbourhood for an elderly woman who has been missing since Monday morning.

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Missing 93-year-old woman in Victoria located, taken to hospital

25-07-2017 19:28 via cbc.ca

Victoria police say Virginia Leong was found Tuesday afternoon after an extensive search.

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Ontario man arrested after car stolen in Winnipeg crashes into Vernon hospital

25-07-2017 19:26 via globalnews.ca

Police said when officers got there no one was in the crashed car which “had rammed through the emergency entry doors.”

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‘It’s certainly amazing’: Willie Desjardins

25-07-2017 19:12 via globalnews.ca

Tue, Jul 25: Willie Desjardins talks about his feelings after being named Team Canada men’s hockey head coach.

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Hockey Canada introduces 2018 men’s Olympic hockey coaches

25-07-2017 19:08 via globalnews.ca

Tue, Jul 25: Team Canada GM Sean Burke announces the coaching staff for the 2018 men’s Olympic hockey team.

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BUSINESS REPORT: The Loonie has topped more than 80 cents…now what?

25-07-2017 19:08 via globalnews.ca

The Bank of Canada may be tempted to keep rates steady for the rest of the year, which could put a lid on further dollar gains.

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Hockey Canada announces 2018 men’s hockey management staff

25-07-2017 19:04 via globalnews.ca

Tue, Jul 25: Tom Renney announces the management staff of the 2018 men’s Olympic hockey team.

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UBC students hitchhike across Canada on $150 each

25-07-2017 18:45 via globalnews.ca

Ori Nevares and Philippe Roberge are making the journey with just $150 each, relying on the generosity of fellow Canadians.

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Trudeau to visit B.C.'s wildfire zone

25-07-2017 17:59 via cbc.ca

The prime minister announced the visit during a meeting with newly sworn-in Premier John Horgan on Tuesday.

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Grilled Humboldt Squid

25-07-2017 17:37 via globalnews.ca

Chef Quang Dang of West shows us how to make Grilled Humboldt Squid with heirloom tomato salad. It’s all part of his demonstration for the Vancouver Aquarium’s Fin to Tail event.

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B.C. wildfires likely to add to U.S. homebuyers’ frustration, as lumber supply crunch worsens

25-07-2017 17:35 via globalnews.ca

The fires are exacerbating a shortage of lumber in the U.S. during peak construction season.

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MP says not enough being done to deal with abandoned vessels on Canada’s coasts

25-07-2017 17:33 via globalnews.ca

New Democrat Sheila Malcolmson is pushing the federal government to move on a promise to deal with vessels abandoned on Canada's coasts.

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Drowning in White Rock

25-07-2017 17:29 via globalnews.ca

Jordan Armstrong is on scene in White Rock where a 59-year-old man drowned in the early hours of the morning. An investigation is now underway.

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Former B.C. teacher sentenced to jail time for sexually exploiting student

25-07-2017 16:28 via cbc.ca

Chad Smith pleaded guilty to the charge last year after he was arrested in 2015.

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B.C. wildfires: The fight to save 108 Mile Ranch

25-07-2017 15:53 via globalnews.ca

In the past few weeks, wildfires have ripped through the 108 Mile Ranch area and now residents are getting a look at the damage left behind.

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Pair charged with murder after Fraser Valley street fight

25-07-2017 15:48 via cbc.ca

Kirkland Russell and Victoria Purcell have been charged with 2nd-degree murder after a man died following a street fight in Chilliwack.

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Sears nightmare has Victoria senior wondering if he'll ever see his money

25-07-2017 15:00 via cbc.ca

Chuck Grenkow doubts he'll ever see the $365 he's owed by Sears but worse, he says, is the escalating level of frustration he's been subjected to dealing with the beleaguered Canadian retailer.

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Investigation underway after drowning in White Rock

25-07-2017 14:53 via globalnews.ca

Officers found a 58-year-old man wading in the water near the pier around midnight.

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Trudeau and Horgan sidestep pipeline talks in 1st meeting

25-07-2017 14:35 via cbc.ca

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and new B.C. Premier John Horgan sidestepped the contentious debate on the future of the planned Trans Mountain pipeline expansion as the two leaders held a first meeting in Ottawa.

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Pipeline project, wildfires top agenda for 1st meeting between Trudeau, Horgan

25-07-2017 14:35 via cbc.ca

The debate around the future of the planned Trans Mountain pipeline expansion in British Columbia could intensify today when Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets new B.C. Premier John Horgan for the first time.

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Richmond city council to ask government to stop work on Massey Tunnel replacement

25-07-2017 14:33 via cbc.ca

Richmond city council will be asking the B.C. government to stop work on the George Massey Tunnel replacement until other options are looked at, including twinning the tunnel.

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Justin Trudeau and B.C. Premier John Horgan to discuss pipeline project, wildfires in first meeting

25-07-2017 11:32 via globalnews.ca

Trudeau's government approved the $7.4-billion pipeline expansion project last fall but Horgan campaigned against it and has pledged to fight the project.

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Justin Trudeau and B.C. Premier John Horgan talk pipelines, wildfires in first meeting

25-07-2017 11:32 via globalnews.ca

Trudeau's government approved the $7.4-billion pipeline expansion project last fall but Horgan campaigned against it and has pledged to fight the project.

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25-07-2017 09:00

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Another rescue on Penticton channel prompts warning from fire department

25-07-2017 07:13 via globalnews.ca

Fire crews managed to save the three people and bring them to shore safely. They were shaken up, but not injured.

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From tomatoes to iPods, truckers warn ICBC rate hike will cost consumers

25-07-2017 07:03 via globalnews.ca

"This is a very low margin industry, and so there's really no fat."

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Okanagan couple share heart wrenching story of losing home to a wildfire

25-07-2017 05:40 via globalnews.ca

They are among the Lake Country residents who were the most impacted by a fast-moving wildfire that swept through the community just over a week ago. Hermida and Ralph Smith lost not only their home but their business as well. Today the couple went back to take another look at what used to be their...

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Lost Police Equipment

25-07-2017 05:29 via globalnews.ca

Mon, Jul 24: Lost RCMP grenade launcher and ammo found RCMP say a non-lethal grenade launcher and ammunition that went missing from one of their vehicles have now been returned. Catherine Urquhart reports.

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Global News Hour at 6: Jul 24

25-07-2017 05:25 via globalnews.ca

Watch Global News Hour at 6 with Chris Gailus and Sophie Lui for Monday, July 24, 2017.

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Malahat commuters feeling the pain of major construction delays

25-07-2017 05:23 via cbc.ca

Some drivers were fuming last weekend after major delays and long traffic lines on the Malahat Highway, which is undergoing major construction.

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