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'I can't believe you found it!: Reddit user reunites traveller with GoPro found washed up in Ucluelet

29-08-2017 23:37 via cbc.ca

Monday's Reddit post read like a good whodunnit: “Hey Canada, I know it's a long shot, but I need your help! I found a GoPro washed up on shore in Ucluelet, B.C. I need your help identifying the two in this photo so I can return it to its rightful owner!”

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Derik Lord has another parole hearing for grisly double murder of Tsawwassen women

29-08-2017 23:28 via globalnews.ca

One of the men convicted in the grisly murder of two Tsawwassen women more than 20 years ago had another parole hearing today. Derik Lord was just a teenager when he and two other teens were convicted of killing his friend’s grandmother and mother in a murder- for- hire inheritance plot. John Daly has more.

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Liberals target students' skills gap with roll out of educational placement cash

29-08-2017 23:16 via cbc.ca

The federal government is making its biggest push yet into the country's classrooms, hoping that millions in new spending will help students heading on to campuses to leave there better prepared to join the workforce.

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No growth of Philpott Road wildfire near Kelowna; more evacuees allowed home

29-08-2017 23:14 via globalnews.ca

The Evacuation Order has been lifted for about 186 Joe Rich residents living on 81 properties.

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Langley girl diagnosed with cancer to receive Toys “R” Us shopping spree

29-08-2017 21:48 via globalnews.ca

Six-year-old Talia will receive a three minute shopping spree in September.

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Vancouver architect says the wealthy are cashing in on property tax deferment

29-08-2017 21:39 via globalnews.ca

"It's a sad irony that I can take advantage of this program at a lower interest rate than a low income family. That just simply doesn't make sense."

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Highway 33 again shut down to traffic near Philpott Road wildfire

29-08-2017 21:37 via globalnews.ca

Motorists can use the McCulloch forest service road as a detour around the closed area.

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Hazmat teams deployed after Vancouver police execute search warrant at Olympic Village

29-08-2017 21:34 via cbc.ca

Hazardous materials teams are still on scene almost a full day after police executed a drug-related search warrant in Vancouver's Olympic Village neighbourhood.

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Warming oceans may cause the world's fish to shrink, study suggests

29-08-2017 21:15 via cbc.ca

As climate change continues to warm the world's oceans, a new study suggests the fish that inhabit them may, in response, shrink in size as much as 30 per cent in the next 30 years.

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VPD treated after drug investigating in Olympic Village

29-08-2017 21:04 via globalnews.ca

Two Vancouver Police officers have been treated in hospital after conducting a drug investigation yesterday.

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Q&A: Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer says harm reduction doesn't break addiction cycle

29-08-2017 21:01 via cbc.ca

Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer says he wants the government to focus more on drug-addiction recovery as overdose deaths in B.C. reach record levels.

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Q&A: Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer on B.C.'s overdose crisis

29-08-2017 21:01 via cbc.ca

Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer says he wants the government to focus more on drug-addiction recovery as overdose deaths in B.C. reach record levels.

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Air quality advisory issued for Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley

29-08-2017 20:53 via globalnews.ca

An air quality advisory has been issued for Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley due to smoke from U.S. wildfires.

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Semi fire closes Coquihalla Highway southbound near Hope

29-08-2017 20:40 via globalnews.ca

It is unknown how a semi truck caught fire on the Coquihalla Highway Tuesday morning but footage from Drive BC cameras show the vehicle going up in smoke and flames around 8:30 a.m.

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Kamloops bull makes his great escape, still on the run

29-08-2017 20:34 via cbc.ca

He's unpredictable, dangerous, and wanted by police.

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Semi-truck catches fire on Coquihalla Highway

29-08-2017 20:16 via globalnews.ca

Global News viewer Karen Wolverton captured dramatic video of a transport truck on fire Tuesday morning.

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Kelowna drug addicts connect with loved ones with free iPad use

29-08-2017 20:09 via globalnews.ca

"Call Home is an important addition to the mobile unit because it is often difficult for homeless or marginalized individuals to keep connected."

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Natural gas danger forces evacuations of two Kelowna condominium buildings

29-08-2017 19:36 via globalnews.ca

An excavator doing road improvement work ruptured an underground natural gas line.

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NDP triples its membership to 124,000 in run-up to party's leadership vote

29-08-2017 19:28 via cbc.ca

New numbers released by the party show that over 124,000 members will be eligible to vote in the NDP's leadership race, an increase from just 41,000 in March.

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Front row view of orca’s playing in B.C. waters

29-08-2017 19:14 via globalnews.ca

The Heinrich family were given a once in a lifetime view of orcas playing and breaching in the waters near Comox, B.C. on Saturday.

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B.C. Chiropractors: Is your child’s backpack making the grade?

29-08-2017 19:14 via globalnews.ca

The British Columbia Chiropractic Association (BCCA) and BC's Chiropractors are reminding parents about the risks of heavy backpacks.

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Public school enrollment rising in British Columbia

29-08-2017 18:27 via globalnews.ca

Public school enrollment is rising in B.C., according to the latest estimates from the Education Ministry.

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BUSINESS REPORT – North Korea’s missile tests impacting investment markets

29-08-2017 18:13 via globalnews.ca

Market players are nervous right now as North Korea launches its latest ballistic missile test.

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Beer group pushes for city to allow drinking on Vancouver's beaches

29-08-2017 18:06 via cbc.ca

A group of craft beer aficionados cracked a few cold ones Sunday at Vancouver's English Bay beach to protest the city's liquor laws.

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Young man rescued from Lynn Canyon after cliff jumping

29-08-2017 17:28 via globalnews.ca

Another person has been hurt while cliff jumping in Lynn Canyon on Vancouver's North Shore.

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Some residents calling Surrey, B.C. blue bin audit a waste of taxpayer money

29-08-2017 16:43 via globalnews.ca

The City of Surrey is doing an audit of residential recycling bins because of what it calls too much contamination.

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First graphic novelist named writer-in-residence at Vancouver Public Library

29-08-2017 15:56 via cbc.ca

The newest writer-in-residence at the Vancouver Public Library brings a unique perspective to the role as the first graphic novelist in the position.

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Unfolding police situation in Kamloops

29-08-2017 15:15 via globalnews.ca

Kamloops RCMP are currently on scene of what they are only referring to as an "unfolding police situation" on Cambridge Crescent.

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Canadian Transportation Agency to rule on dispute between West Vancouver and CN Rail

29-08-2017 14:50 via cbc.ca

A legal dispute between West Vancouver and CN Rail over a popular seawall is heading to a tribunal.

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B.C. premier tours southern Interior wildfires

29-08-2017 14:34 via globalnews.ca

John Horgan said it will take years for ranchers, tourism operators and communities to recover from the wildfires as he reassured residents that financial assistance is part of the rebuilding process.

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Hazmat team called out to Vancouver’s Olympic Village

29-08-2017 10:53 via globalnews.ca

Hazmat team and full ERT responded to a reported hazmat situation in the Olympic Village.

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It doesn’t get more B.C. than an orca breaching right in a kayaker’s face

29-08-2017 08:06 via globalnews.ca

"The most amazing animal experience of my life!"

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Lummi Nation fishermen catch an estimated 20,000 Atlantic salmon following fish farm collapse

29-08-2017 06:13 via cbc.ca

It's unclear how many Atlantic salmon escaped from the pen. The Lummi Nation says tribal fishermen have removed 20,000 from the Puget Sound. Washington state officials says Cooke Aquaculture has recovered 120,000 fish from the pen and that more are still inside.

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Global News Hour at 6: Aug 28

29-08-2017 05:26 via globalnews.ca

Watch Global News Hour at 6 with Chris Gailus and Sophie Lui for Monday, August 28, 2017.

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New B.C. NDP government to give budget update on Sept. 11

29-08-2017 04:42 via cbc.ca

British Columbia's New Democrat government will present its first financial plan on Sept. 11.

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BC Evening Weather Forecast: Aug 28

29-08-2017 04:37 via globalnews.ca

The Monday, August 28, 2017 evening weather forecast for Vancouver, British Columbia and the surrounding area.

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UBC virtual reality brain-teaching technology

29-08-2017 04:34 via globalnews.ca

Today’s Global News Hour at 6 Health Matters is brought to you by Pharmasave.UBC researchers are using Microsoft HoloLens and mixed reality technology to get inside your head and allow students to see the brain’s 3D structure in a way they never have before. Tanya Beja reports.

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Climate change leading to smaller fish

29-08-2017 04:34 via globalnews.ca

As climate change warms ocean temperatures some fish are also shrinking and, as Linda Aylesworth reports, the size problem could have a big impact on fisheries.

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Wildfire horses need help

29-08-2017 04:33 via globalnews.ca

A Delta stable housing more than 40 horses rescued from the wildfire zones is pleading for volunteers to help care for the animals. Geoff Hastings has more.

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Penticton building South Okanagan’s first downtown winery

29-08-2017 04:30 via globalnews.ca

Penticton will soon be home to the South Okanagan’s first downtown winery and, as Shelby Thom reports, the project comes with a hint of Hollywood.

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Metro Vancouver’s no-toll transportation strategy

29-08-2017 04:30 via globalnews.ca

Days before the tolls on the Port Mann and Golden Ears bridges will be eliminated, there are questions about how the NDP government is going to fund current and future infrastructure projects. Ted Chernecki reports.

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Labour shortage hurting North Shore restaurants

29-08-2017 04:30 via globalnews.ca

A popular North Vancouver restaurant is closing its doors after two decades and as Aaron McArthur reports, the business is not alone in its fight to keep staff amidst a labour shortage.

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High-risk sex offender released from prison after 15 years plans to live in Vancouver area

29-08-2017 04:29 via cbc.ca

A public warning has been issued for a high-risk sex offender who has been released from prison and plans to live in the Vancouver area.

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Premier John Horgan tours wildfire-affected areas

29-08-2017 04:27 via globalnews.ca

During a tour of the province’s wildfire ravaged interior, B.C. Premier John Horgan promised financial aid but cautioned it will take more than cash to help with the recovery. Catherine Urquhart reports.

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BC Hydro Grandview Cut pedestrian bridge

29-08-2017 04:27 via globalnews.ca

BC Hydro is floating the idea of a new pedestrian and cycling bridge across Vancouver’s Grandview Cut. As Grace Ke reports, the project would house a new transmission cable.

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Whole Foods cutting some prices after Amazon takeover - CBC.ca

29-08-2017 04:26

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Whole Foods cutting some prices after Amazon takeover
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Amazon's takeover of the Whole Foods grocery chain came into effect on Monday, and the store began cutting some its prices to mark the occasion. The company has been clear about which products will be first to see drops in price. CBC News decided to ...
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Whole Foods cutting some prices after Amazon takeover

29-08-2017 04:23 via cbc.ca

With the Amazon takeover of Whole Foods finalizing on Monday, the store began cutting prices. CBC News compared its prices on basic groceries with several other stores in Vancouver.

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BC's blueberry season still going strong, food columnist says - CBC.ca

29-08-2017 03:22

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BC's blueberry season still going strong, food columnist says
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Summer may be over soon, but this year's blueberry season is not. Blueberries are Canada's most exported fruit, and B.C. produces about 96 percent of the country's entire supply. The late start to summer means blueberry farms will still be harvesting ...

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B.C.'s blueberry season still going strong, food columnist says

29-08-2017 03:21 via cbc.ca

Summer may be over soon, but this year’s blueberry season is not.

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United Nations panel calls for halt of B.C.'s Site C dam

29-08-2017 03:04 via cbc.ca

A United Nations panel says the construction of British Columbia's $8.8-billion Site C dam should be halted until there is a full review of how it would affect Indigenous land.

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