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Where do men fit in #MeToo conversations about sexual violence? - CBC.ca

18-10-2017 23:58

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Where do men fit in #MeToo conversations about sexual violence?
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Conversations about sexual assaults and harassment have exploded across social media since the #MeToo campaign exploded on the internet Sunday evening, with thousands of women sharing their stories. Some argue, however, the onus shouldn't be on ...and more »

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Where do men fit in #MeToo conversations about sexual violence?

18-10-2017 23:58 via cbc.ca

Ryan Avola, who runs iGuy workshops in Vancouver teaching young boys to think critically about masculinity, said men need to take the initiative for change.

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TransLink working on ‘vanpool’ ridesharing program for Lower Mainland businesses

18-10-2017 23:48 via globalnews.ca

The plan would involve setting up carpool groups amongst co-workers, one of whom would operate and upkeep a TransLink-provided van.

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Kinder Morgan Canada says Trans Mountain activity slowed by permits

18-10-2017 23:08 via globalnews.ca

Kinder Morgan Canada Ltd. says the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project continues to move forward, though early activity has been slower than expected.

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18-10-2017 23:02

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Battle brewing over potential sale of public beach - CBC.ca

18-10-2017 22:57

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Battle brewing over potential sale of public beach
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Some residents in Lake Country are voicing their anger, as the local council considers selling a portion of public beachfront to private homeowners for $1.34 million. Council members recently took part in closed door meetings with three different ...

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Another explosive tirade against Vancouver police officer

18-10-2017 22:52 via globalnews.ca

GRAPHIC LANGUAGE: While attempting to question a driver, a Vancouver police officer was on the recieving end of extreme verbal abuse, which was caught on cellphone video.

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Burnaby to enhance security at Central Park 3 months after Marrisa Shen’s death

18-10-2017 22:44 via globalnews.ca

City council approved a plan to add more bike patrols, more bylaw officers, and look at installing security cameras to key entrances of the park.

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Battle brewing over potential sale of public beach

18-10-2017 22:10 via cbc.ca

Some residents in Lake Country, B.C., are voicing concerns about the potential sale of public beachfront to three private homeowners.

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B.C. urges drivers to Be More Truck aware in new safety campaign

18-10-2017 22:00 via cbc.ca

One provincial reports says more than two-thirds of fatal crashes between passenger vehicles and trucks caused by the smaller vehicle.

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Oh deer! B.C. buck caught in backyard hammock

18-10-2017 21:46 via cbc.ca

A tangled-up deer in the East Kootenay is serving as a reminder for homeowners to take down hammocks and volleyball nets.

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Democracy Watch appeals B.C. Supreme Court decision not to review Christy Clark conflict of interest case

18-10-2017 21:34 via cbc.ca

For the second time, Ottawa-based advocacy group Democracy Watch is appealing a decision not to review two rulings from the conflict of interest commissioner involving Premier Christy Clark.

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B.C. Court of Appeal will not review Christy Clark conflict of interest case

18-10-2017 21:34 via cbc.ca

For the second time, Ottawa-based advocacy group Democracy Watch's appeal to review two rulings from the conflict of interest commissioner involving Premier Christy Clark have failed.

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14-year-old girl dies from apparent drug overdose in Surrey

18-10-2017 21:15 via globalnews.ca

RCMP responded to a call about a teenager in distress at an apartment building in the Surrey Central area before 9 a.m. on Oct. 6.

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$500K in rare coins and banknotes stolen from B.C. man’s car in Mississauga: police

18-10-2017 21:05 via globalnews.ca

Investigators say a 68-year-old British Columbia man parked at a Mississauga hotel on Sept. 26 and his vehicle was broken into early that afternoon.

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Victim of Palliser homicide identified by Calgary police

18-10-2017 21:03 via globalnews.ca

Calgary police have released the identity of a man found dead in the community of Palliser on Sunday.

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Exercise, not drugs, the focus of new Victoria Parkinson's centre - CBC.ca

18-10-2017 21:01

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Exercise, not drugs, the focus of new Victoria Parkinson's centre
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When Jillian Carson was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease at the age of 49, the medical specialists had little to offer her in the way of treatment. "They tell you that you have this neurodegenerative disease that there's no cure for, but if you take ...

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Exercise, not drugs, the focus of new Victoria Parkinson's centre

18-10-2017 21:00 via cbc.ca

Centre director Jillian Carson, says research has shifted from focussing on drugs and counselling to intensive exercise for slowing the degenerative disease.

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Surrey crash sends one man to hospital

18-10-2017 20:43 via globalnews.ca

Wed. Oct. 18: One man was taken to hospital after a violent crash in Surrey early Wednesday morning.

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Prince Rupert, BC stabbing deemed a homicide - CBC.ca

18-10-2017 20:40

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Prince Rupert, BC stabbing deemed a homicide
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Homicide investigators are now part of a fatal incident in Prince Rupert, B.C.. According to an RCMP release, early Wednesday morning officers responded to a home in the 400 block of 9th Avenue West for a report of a stabbing. When they arrived around ...and more »

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Prince Rupert, B.C. stabbing deemed a homicide

18-10-2017 20:39 via cbc.ca

The RCMP's Major Crime Unit from Prince George, B.C. has been deployed to Prince Rupert. A 17-year-old male suspect is in custody facing possible charges after a 69-year-old man died from injuries.

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Teen in custody after 69-year-old man killed in Prince Rupert

18-10-2017 20:35 via globalnews.ca

Police say on Oct. 18 at approximately 1:52 a.m. they were called to a report of a stabbing at a home in the 400-block of 9 Avenue West.

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Fernie press conference

18-10-2017 20:20 via globalnews.ca

The latest on the fatal ammonia leak that claimed 3 lives at the Fernie Memorial Arena Tuesday afternoon

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14-year-old girl dies from 'apparent' overdose in Surrey

18-10-2017 20:12 via cbc.ca

A 14-year-old girl is believed to have died from an overdose in the Whalley neighbourhood on Oct. 6, according to Surrey RCMP.

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Haida carver puts final touches on UBC reconciliation totem pole - CBC.ca

18-10-2017 20:04

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Haida carver puts final touches on UBC reconciliation totem pole
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It left Haida Gwaii a year ago and was raised at Point Grey in the spring — and now, UBC's reconciliation pole is finally finished. Master Haida carver James Hart spent the summer putting the finishing touches on the pole, located near the Forest ...

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'Tight-knit community' of Fernie, B.C., mourns 3 dead in arena ammonia leak

18-10-2017 20:03 via cbc.ca

Firefighters have confirmed that an ammonia leak was responsible for the deaths of three people at an arena in Fernie, B.C., on Tuesday.

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'Tight-knit community' of Fernie, B.C., mourns 3 dead in ammonia leak

18-10-2017 20:03 via cbc.ca

Firefighters have confirmed that an ammonia leak was responsible for the deaths of three people in Fernie, B.C., on Tuesday.

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Haida carver puts final touches on UBC reconciliation totem pole

18-10-2017 20:00 via cbc.ca

It left Haida Gwaii a year ago and was raised at Point Grey in the spring — and now, UBC's reconciliation pole is finally finished.

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Enbridge backs away from move to seize assets from environmental organization

18-10-2017 19:53 via cbc.ca

Stand.Earth formerly knows as Forest Ethics was served a notice of writ of seizure and sale Tuesday morning but later in the day Enbridge said it would not be seizing any assets.

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Battle brewing over empty Steveston development

18-10-2017 19:51 via globalnews.ca

“It’s probably one of most valuable properties on the west coast of North America. We don’t have the opportunity to get this wrong," said Richmond city councillor Carol Day.

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Mushroom picker missing near Smithers BC - CBC.ca

18-10-2017 19:11

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Mushroom picker missing near Smithers BC
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A woman who was picking mushrooms near Smithers B.C. has been missing since Saturday. Smithers RCMP say 53-year-old Frances Brown became separated from her companion while they were mushroom picking in the area around Kitseguecla Road.

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Mushroom picker missing near Smithers B.C.

18-10-2017 19:06 via cbc.ca

Frances Brown, 53, who was picking mushrooms in the northwestern part of the province has been unaccounted for since Saturday.

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2 city employees, 1 contractor killed following Fernie ammonia leak at arena

18-10-2017 18:55 via globalnews.ca

It has now been confirmed that two city employees and one contractor were killed in Fernie on Tuesday following what is believed to be an ammonia leak at the local hockey arena.

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Snow, rain warnings in effect across B.C. as 2nd storm hits

18-10-2017 18:52 via cbc.ca

Environment Canada is warning Metro Vancouver, the North Shore and the Fraser Valley may experience heavy downpours.

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Roads flooding, snowfall warnings in effect, as 2nd storm drenches B.C.

18-10-2017 18:52 via cbc.ca

Heavy downpours in Metro Vancouver, the North Shore and the Fraser Valley are causing streets to flood and wreaking havoc on commutes. In the Shuswap, Columbia and Sea-to-Sky region, snowfall warnings are in place.

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Rainfall and wind warnings in effect across B.C. as second storm hits

18-10-2017 18:52 via cbc.ca

Environment Canada has warned that Metro Vancouver, the North Shore and the Fraser Valley may experience heavy downpours.

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After rainy, stormy Wednesday, B.C. told to expect more wet weather soon

18-10-2017 18:52 via cbc.ca

Had enough rain yet? Wednesday brought stormy conditions across B.C. and another storm is just around the corner.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Blockbuster Airbus-Bombardier deal may be best we could hope for

18-10-2017 18:42 via globalnews.ca

Once again the losers will ultimately be the Canadian taxpayers, both Federally and in Quebec.

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'It's all hands on deck': thousands still without power in B.C. Interior

18-10-2017 18:27 via cbc.ca

Reinforcements from around the province are helping to restore thousands of outages after a powerful windstorm swept across the B.C. Interior Tuesday.

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Improving Downtown Eastside Women's Centre in line with city's reconciliation commitments: report

18-10-2017 18:07 via cbc.ca

The centre has a wait list of up to 30 women each night but will soon be able to offer 24-7 services for women in need.

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Seared Lois Lake Steelhead

18-10-2017 17:44 via globalnews.ca

Chef Jean-Francis Quaglia from Provence Marinaside shows us how to make a Taste of Yaletown favourite.

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Tragedy in Fernie: The mayor speaks out

18-10-2017 17:20 via globalnews.ca

Fernie Mayor Mary Giuliano is joining us from Fernie after three people died of a suspected ammonia leak at the arena Tuesday afternoon. She provides us with the latest details on what she knows.

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Review taxi regulations first, look at ride-hailing later, says transportation minister

18-10-2017 17:08 via cbc.ca

Taxis are to be the main focus of a $165,000 report commissioned by the provincial government that is due to be complete in 2018. Meanwhile, the Green Party is planning to introduce legislation related to ride-hailing on Thursday.

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State of emergency declared after fatal ammonia leak in Fernie

18-10-2017 17:05 via globalnews.ca

Global National’s Reid Fiest is in Fernie this morning following an ammonia leak at the local arena in Fernie Tuesday afternoon.

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Breast Cancer Screening App

18-10-2017 16:53 via globalnews.ca

Breast cancer screening is recommended for women over the age of 40, but thousands of women under that age are diagnosed with breast cancer every year – We” tell you about a new app that helps younger women “Check Themselves”

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'Think of never hearing your child's voice': impact of Luka Gordic stabbing voiced at sentencing

18-10-2017 16:46 via cbc.ca

Emotions ran high as victim impact statements were read during the sentencing of Arvin Golic in the stabbing death of Luka Gordic.

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Wednesday will be wet and windy in Metro Vancouver

18-10-2017 16:32 via globalnews.ca

Heavy rain and windy weather is in the Wednesday forecast for B.C.'s Lower Mainland

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Leadership Series: Keeping today’s kids from becoming tomorrow’s gangsters

18-10-2017 16:00 via globalnews.ca

Meet the leaders who are working to keep today's kids from becoming tomorrow's gangsters.

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Robert Levy – Financial Analyst

18-10-2017 15:44 via globalnews.ca

Tougher rules coming for mortgage lending

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Kelowna police appeal for info on suspected homicide victim

18-10-2017 15:37 via cbc.ca

Kelowna RCMP says the body of 23-year-old Russia Nicholson of West Kelowna was discovered on Oct. 11 in an orchard in the 2100 block of Cooper Road.

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