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Saanich police asking for help locating missing 25-year-old woman

10-08-2017 23:59 via globalnews.ca

Euarchol "Ella" Wanichpan was last seen by a friend on the evening of July 30 and reported missing to the Saanich Police the next day.

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Vancouver to host Canada vs. Maori All Blacks rugby match at B.C. Place

10-08-2017 23:46 via globalnews.ca

The Maori All Blacks are separate from the senior All Blacks. All players must have their Maori ancestry confirmed in order to represent the side.

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“Irresponsible installation”: Coquitlam Mayor calls out utility poles

10-08-2017 23:42 via globalnews.ca

Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart took to Facebook on Tuesday to complain about two utility poles installed by Telus, which he said could hurt someone.

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BC NDP joins legal challenge against Trans Mountain pipeline project

10-08-2017 23:41 via globalnews.ca

With the construction of the Trans Mountain pipeline set to start in just weeks, the B.C. Government announced it is considering its legal options to fight the project in court. It also says indigenous groups were not adequately consulted. As Reid Fiest reports, legal experts question how effective the opposition will be.

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'Purple Haze' found: Owner ecstatic car with 1.2 million kilometres returned after brazen daytime theft

10-08-2017 23:17 via cbc.ca

Singer Ranj Singh says he jumped with joy and screamed with his daughters when police called with good news about his Honda Civic hatchback.

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Stakeholders divided over BC NDP plans for Trans Mountain pipeline expansion

10-08-2017 23:08 via globalnews.ca

Cheers and jeers are pouring in over the NDP's plans to fight the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion.

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Maori All Blacks rugby team to play in Vancouver - CBC.ca

10-08-2017 23:03

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Maori All Blacks rugby team to play in Vancouver
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The Maori All Blacks, one of the most famous teams in international rugby, is coming to Vancouver to play Canada in an exhibition match. "We feel like it's a coup for Rugby Canada and for the B.C., Vancouver and rugby communities," said Gareth Rees of ...and more »

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Maori All Blacks rugby team to play in Vancouver

10-08-2017 23:01 via cbc.ca

The iconic New Zealand team will play a match against Canada on Nov. 3 at BC Place.

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Vancouver Canadians Baseball – 2017 season

10-08-2017 22:50 via globalnews.ca

The Vancouver Canadians baseball is a signature summer event to attend in Vancouver. Check out the season lineup and more information here!

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B.C.'s anti-gang unit raids Campbell River biker club in homicide investigation

10-08-2017 22:11 via cbc.ca

B.C.'s anti-gang unit is investigating the death of Saanich mixed martial arts fighter and father-of-four John Dillon Brown who was found dead inside his car near a Sayward, B.C., bridge about 75 kilometres outside of Campbell River.

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Kelowna doctors hail the benefits of telemedicine

10-08-2017 22:00 via globalnews.ca

“It’s often better than seeing the patient ‘in-person.'"

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Are you an annoying traveler a the airport?

10-08-2017 21:52 via globalnews.ca

Travel expert Claire Newell has tips on how to avoid being an annoying traveler at the airport.

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British Columbia says it will bar Trans Mountain work until consultations done - Financial Post

10-08-2017 21:41

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British Columbia says it will bar Trans Mountain work until consultations done
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Pipes at the Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain facility in Edmonton. It's yet to be seen what will happen with the proposed Trans Mountain pipeline expansion in British Columbia. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward. Reuters. August 10, 2017 3:40 PM ...
British Columbia throws wrench in Kinder Morgan pipeline planReuters Canada
British Columbia Vows to Block Pipeline ExpansionWall Street

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Sweet treats with Kitsilano’s newest ice cream parlour ‘La Glace’

10-08-2017 21:29 via globalnews.ca

La Glace Owner Mark Tagulao tells us about Kitsilano’s newest ice cream parlour and the newest trends in ice cream.

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Extensive damage from Abbotsford lumber mill fire

10-08-2017 21:03 via globalnews.ca

Firefighters are dousing the last of the hot spots at a lumber mill in Abbotsford. The massive blaze broke out Wednesday, shutting down Highway 1 for hours at the peak of the evening rush. As Jennifer Palma reports, the damage is extensive and the cause still a mystery.

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NDP take first steps to kill Kinder Morgan Pipeline Expansion plan

10-08-2017 21:00 via globalnews.ca

The new NDP government is acting on a key plank in its election platform. In a news conference held Thursday, they outlined their plans to stop the Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project. Keith Baldrey on the landmark legal battle ahead.

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Uber launches fleet of mapping cars in Vancouver

10-08-2017 20:44 via globalnews.ca

Uber Canada is launching an urban mapping program this week.

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Verbal argument in Salmon Arm fast food restaurant escalates to assault

10-08-2017 19:47 via globalnews.ca

Police said a 15-year-old boy and a man argued at the restaurant after the teen allegedly elbowed the man in the back.

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Will there be more measures coming against the Trans Mountain pipeline?

10-08-2017 19:45 via globalnews.ca

Environmental Minister George Heyman expands upon the government’s announcement that they will take measures to stop the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion.

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What’s to stop Kinder Morgan from breaking ground on the pipeline?

10-08-2017 19:41 via globalnews.ca

B.C. Environment Minister George Heyman answers questions at a press conference Thursday about permits already issued to Kinder Morgan.

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Will the move to stop the pipeline impact economic promises made?

10-08-2017 19:40 via globalnews.ca

At a press conference Thursday, B.C. Environment Minister George Heyman responds to a question about economic promises already made by the former government.

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Will the province consider legal action to stop the Trans Mountain pipeline?

10-08-2017 19:38 via globalnews.ca

With construction expected to begin in September, Attorney General David Eby explains at a press conference Thursday if the B.C. government will consider an injunction to stop the pipeline.

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Trans Mountain Pipeline is not in B.C.’s best interest says BC NDP government

10-08-2017 19:38 via globalnews.ca

The Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion Project is not in B.C.'s best interest says the BC NDP government.

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‘Our job is to defend B.C.’s economic interest’: NDP government

10-08-2017 19:37 via globalnews.ca

Minister of Environment George Heyman responds to a question about the potential for job loss by stopping the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion.

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‘The expanded Kinder Morgan Pipeline is not in B.C.’s best interest’: NDP government

10-08-2017 19:32 via globalnews.ca

At a press conference Thursday, Environment Minister George Heyman outlines the measures that the government will take to stop the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion in B.C.

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Man wanted for revoking Canada-wide parole conditions

10-08-2017 19:22 via globalnews.ca

Abbotsford Police Department (APD) is looking for a man who broke conditions of his release.

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Investigation remains open following comment left on website of murdered B.C. realtor

10-08-2017 18:54 via globalnews.ca

Saanich police say the investigation into the murder of B.C. realtor Lindsay Buziak nine-and-a-half years ago remains open and active.

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B.C. hires outside counsel to begin legal challenge of Trans Mountain pipeline project

10-08-2017 18:00 via cbc.ca

B.C.'s Attorney General David Eby and Environment Minister George Heyman are speaking in Vancouver this morning on how the government will move forward on the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion.

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Uber starts mapping routes in Metro Vancouver in anticipation of approval

10-08-2017 17:50 via cbc.ca

Uber is mapping routes in Vancouver today to find the optimal routes for riders and drivers — but no sign yet on when or if ride-hailing services actually come to B.C.

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B.C. hip hop artist tackles gang violence on new album

10-08-2017 17:17 via globalnews.ca

Abbotsford hip hop artist Saint Soldier explains why he felt he needed to address concerns about gang violence on his newest album and how he hopes to inspire youth to live a life free from crime.

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Man schedules 6 dates in 1 night

10-08-2017 16:53 via globalnews.ca

Online producer Amy Judd walks us through the viral story of how one man from Washington D.C. scheduled six dates in one night. What could possibly go wrong?

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Shambhala Music Festival warns guests of nearby wildfire, evacuation alert - CBC.ca

10-08-2017 16:44

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Shambhala Music Festival warns guests of nearby wildfire, evacuation alert
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Organizers of an electronic music festival that draws thousands of people in B.C. have issued a "pre-evacuation alert" due to a wildfire burning near event grounds, asking guests to plan for an early exit should conditions worsen. The Shambhala Music ...and more »

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B.C.’s interior is open for business

10-08-2017 16:44 via globalnews.ca

As wildfires continue to ravage parts of the province, Maya Lange from Destination BC tells us about the communities that are safe for visitors and what you need to know before you go.

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Electronic music festival in B.C. Kootenays warns guests of nearby wildfire, evacuation alert

10-08-2017 16:42 via cbc.ca

Organizers say guests should have a designated driver in place for the weekend in case conditions worsen.

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Man’s body found in Vancouver

10-08-2017 16:26 via globalnews.ca

Vancouver police are investigating after a man died early this morning.

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Illegal short-term rentals spawn record complaints in Vancouver ... - CBC.ca

10-08-2017 16:02

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Illegal short-term rentals spawn record complaints in Vancouver ...
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Marie Simmonds is fixated on ferreting out illegal short-term rentals in Kitsilano, knowing her detective work does little to stop the onslaught. And the City of ...and more »

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'Illegal' short-term rentals spawn record complaints in Vancouver

10-08-2017 16:00 via cbc.ca

Marie Simmonds is fixated on ferreting out illegal short-term rentals in Kitsilano, knowing her detective work does little to stop the onslaught. And the city of Vancouver seems to ignore her.

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Netflix hikes Canadian prices for new members — and current users soon, too

10-08-2017 15:36 via cbc.ca

The popular video streaming service's standard plan will jump $1 to $2 per month depending on the service tier for new users effective immediately. It will do the same for existing users after notifying them by email in the coming weeks.

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Mapping Uber's Future in British Columbia - Canada NewsWire (press release)

10-08-2017 15:22

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Mapping Uber's Future in British Columbia
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Uber mapping vehicle on the road in Stanley Park in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (CNW Group/Uber Canada) Facebook · Twitter · Pinterest. ×. Download. Uber mapping vehicle on the road in Stanley Park in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.and more »

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1 person dies in multi-vehicle crash in Harrison Mills

10-08-2017 15:19 via globalnews.ca

Shortly after 3 p.m. Wednesday, a car crashed into two semi trucks at Lougheed Highway and Kennedy Road.

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B.C. wildfire smoke partly to blame for Washington state farm worker's death, say advocates

10-08-2017 15:00 via cbc.ca

A temporary farm worker has died in Washington state and advocacy groups have blamed poor working conditions, in part due to smoke from B.C. wildfires.

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Mining company sued over safety incident at Silvertip mine

10-08-2017 14:00 via cbc.ca

JDS Silver says two former employees deserved to be fired for not ensuring a blast area at the Silvertip mine was clear of workers, but the employees claim they've been made the scapegoats in the incident.

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Nearly four times as many black bears were killed last July compared to 2016

10-08-2017 11:54 via globalnews.ca

Nearly four times as many black bears were killed this past July compared to July 2016.

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Downtown Eastside shelter spokesperson says privacy rules keep guests safe

10-08-2017 11:40 via globalnews.ca

A shelter spokesperson says it's not only friends or family who try to find people in the Downtown Eastside.

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Vancouver Police searching for missing senior with dementia

10-08-2017 08:50 via globalnews.ca

Anybody who sees her is asked to call 9-1-1 and stay with her until police arrive.

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UPDATE: Missing senior with dementia found safe

10-08-2017 08:50 via globalnews.ca

Anybody who sees her is asked to call 9-1-1 and stay with her until police arrive.

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Someone wrote 'I killed Lindsay' on a website to find person behind 2008 killing of B.C. Realtor

10-08-2017 08:11 via cbc.ca

Nine years after Lindsay Buziak was killed in Saanich while showing a $1-million home, a strange message that appears to be a confession in the unsolved death of the B.C. Realtor has appeared on a website devoted to the case.

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Possible website confession may shed light on Lindsay Buziak's murder case

10-08-2017 08:11 via cbc.ca

More than 9 years have passed since 24 year old Lindsay Buziak was murdered in Saanich, but the person responsible has never been caught.

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Abbotsford Mill Fire

10-08-2017 08:07 via globalnews.ca

Fire crews remain on the scene of a mill fire in Abbotsford that broke out this evening. The fire is under control, but at its peak, flames and smoke were so bad that highway one had to be closed in both directions. Catherine Urquhart has more.

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Over 3 weeks later, police confirm man died after Starbucks altercation

10-08-2017 07:44 via globalnews.ca

The altercation happened on July 12.

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