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Section of winding road that leads to Golden Ears Park set to be straightened

23-10-2017 23:45 via globalnews.ca

A section of Fern Crescent, a winding road in Maple Ridge, is set to be redesigned to allow for better traffic flow.

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City of White Rock finally closes water utility purchase deal

23-10-2017 23:32 via cbc.ca

The City of White Rock has negotiated a final price for the city's water utility, which it purchased from private provider EPCOR two years ago.

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Trial begins for Realtor charged with Surrey mother's murder

23-10-2017 23:24 via cbc.ca

Surrey Realtor Tanpreet Kaur Athwal has pleaded not guilty to one count of the first degree murder of 33-year-old Amanpreet Kaur Bahia.

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Vancouver submits proposal to lure tech giant Amazon

23-10-2017 23:16 via globalnews.ca

The commission says the incentives focused on real estate, health care, and labour rather than cash.

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Winding road leading to Golden Ears Park could be straightened

23-10-2017 23:04 via globalnews.ca

Mon. Oct. 23: Fern Crescent, a winding stretch of road in Maple Ridge that leads to Golden Ears Park, could be straightened. But some residents are not happy with that decision.

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Anti Kinder Morgan protestors ‘die’ in front of government office

23-10-2017 22:56 via globalnews.ca

Mon. Oct. 23: Anti Kinder Morgan protestors ‘died’ in front of a federal government office in Burnaby Monday morning to protest the expansion of the Kinder Morgan Tank Farm on Burnaby Mountain.

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Hydraulic oil spill in Nanaimo harbour leads to ferry cancellations, rescheduling

23-10-2017 22:42 via cbc.ca

The spill occurred on the Coastal Inspiration vessel, which is now laid up for repairs. BC Ferries says Duke Point sailings are being redirected to Departure Bay.

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Hydraulic oil spill in Nanaimo harbour closes Duke Point ferry terminal

23-10-2017 22:42 via cbc.ca

The spill occurred on the Coastal Inspiration vessel, which is now laid up for repairs. BC Ferries says Duke Point sailings are being redirected to Departure Bay.

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Collette Vacations – Reflections of Italy with Lynda Steele!

23-10-2017 22:38 via globalnews.ca

Collette Vacations offers unique and luxurious travel packages including The Reflections of Italy trip with CKNW's Lynda Steele!

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Dog shot, killed and left in driveway in 'targeted attack' in Prince George

23-10-2017 22:24 via cbc.ca

RCMP are investigating an early morning shooting that left one man injured and a dog dead in Prince George's VLA neighbourhood.

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2 men in hospital after shots fired in Kamloops

23-10-2017 22:17 via cbc.ca

Kamloops RCMP received a report that shots had been fired around 11:30 a.m. PT. Two men are now in hospital and RCMP are investigating the incident.

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City operations resume in Fernie following deadly gas leak

23-10-2017 21:30 via cbc.ca

Municipal operations resumed in Fernie Monday, and staff praised the efforts of first responders after an ammonia leak at the local arena left three men dead.

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No charges against VPD officer in SkyTrain shooting

23-10-2017 21:29 via globalnews.ca

No wrong doing by Vancouver Police in officer-involved shooting.

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IIO report on Skytrain machete incident

23-10-2017 21:02 via globalnews.ca

IIO report concludes VPD officer who shot a man who refused to drop a machete at the 29th Ave Skytrain station in 2016 didn’t commit an offense.

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South Surrey fatal shooting

23-10-2017 21:00 via globalnews.ca

A man is dead and a woman is in hospital after a targeted shooting early on Monday morning in South Surrey. Jordan Armstrong reports.

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Autumn blast of sunshine coming to Metro Vancouver - CBC.ca

23-10-2017 20:57

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Autumn blast of sunshine coming to Metro Vancouver
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Sunshine is on its way to Metro Vancouver for days, but not before a bit more rain falls Tuesday. CBC meteorologist Johanna Wagstaffe says lingering drizzle and clouds will start the week in Vancouver. "But as a ridge builds in — look for clearing ...

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Autumn blast of sunshine coming to Metro Vancouver

23-10-2017 20:57 via cbc.ca

A high pressure system is headed this way, bringing sunshine for days, but not before a bit more rain falls.

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Vancouver, Paris, London commit to 'fossil-fuel-free streets'

23-10-2017 20:30 via cbc.ca

Twelve major cities including Vancouver, London and Paris, promised on Monday to buy only zero-emissions buses from 2025 and to make major areas free of fossil fuel emissions by 2030 to protect the environment.

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British Columbians already feeling effects from interest rate increases: survey

23-10-2017 20:11 via globalnews.ca

Almost half of British Columbians are concerned about the increase of interest rates and their ability to re-pay their debts.

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BC NDP’s ‘comprehensive’ housing strategy not coming until February

23-10-2017 19:26 via globalnews.ca

Back in July Selina Robinson told Jon McComb the government is looking at 'all housing initiatives,’ but now three months later, Robinson offered no specifics.

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Amazon says it received 238 bids for its second headquarters, HQ2

23-10-2017 18:27 via cbc.ca

Amazon said Monday that it received 238 proposals from cities and regions in the United States, Canada and Mexico hoping to be the home of the company's second headquarters.

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Gaming Corporation responds to allegations of money laundering at River Rock Casino

23-10-2017 18:25 via globalnews.ca

“We are proud of our track record, and the positive and open working relationship we have with our regulatory authorities and crown partners."

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'We need to bring Frances home': family keeps looking for missing mushroom picker after RCMP call off search

23-10-2017 17:58 via cbc.ca

The search for missing mushroom picker Frances Brown has been suspended eight days after it began in northwestern B.C., but family and friends continue to explore dense backcountry.

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Search suspended for missing mushroom picker - CBC.ca

23-10-2017 17:58

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Search suspended for missing mushroom picker
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The search for missing mushroom picker Frances Brown has been suspended eight days after it began in northwestern B.C.. Cpl. Madonna Saunderson of the RCMP confirmed searchers did not find any new clues over the weekend. Nineteen search and ...and more »

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Search suspended for missing mushroom picker

23-10-2017 17:58 via cbc.ca

The search for missing mushroom picker Frances Brown has been suspended eight days after it began in northwestern B.C.

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Let’s talk science

23-10-2017 17:40 via globalnews.ca

Dr. Bonnie Schmidt on keeping high school students engaged in science learning

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Former CTV broadcaster Steve Vogelsang accused of robbing 2 Alberta banks

23-10-2017 17:38 via cbc.ca

Former Winnipeg broadcast personality Steve Vogelsang has been charged with two counts of robbery involving separate bank incidents in Alberta.

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B.C. group wants government to prohibit landlords from banning pets in rental units

23-10-2017 17:32 via globalnews.ca

People looking for looser restrictions on pets in rental apartments brought their fight to the lawn of the B.C. Legislature on Sunday.

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'I have never locked my doors': north Okanagan community shaken by discovery of human remains

23-10-2017 17:25 via cbc.ca

A rural community between Vernon and Salmon Arm is shaken as a police investigation into human remains found on a farm continues.

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Bowen Island business buys boat to house workers - CBC.ca

23-10-2017 17:01

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Bowen Island business buys boat to house workers
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Oydis Nickle and her father, Rondy Dike, have put a lot into their restaurant and marina businesses on Bowen Island but the success they've had has come with a problem. Many of their workers have struggled to find appropriate housing on the island ...

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Bowen Island business buys boat to house workers

23-10-2017 17:00 via cbc.ca

The Union Steamship Company Marina also hopes to have mini floating homes in place by next summer to house workers who they say had nowhere to live this year.

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Two people in hospital after overnight shooting in Surrey

23-10-2017 16:02 via globalnews.ca

Two people are in hospital this morning after a shooting in Surrey on Sunday night. It appears there are multiple crime scenes and police remain on scene.

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1 dead, 1 injured after overnight shooting in Surrey - CBC.ca

23-10-2017 15:46

1 dead, 1 injured after overnight shooting in Surrey
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A man is dead and a woman is in hospital in serious condition after an overnight shooting in south Surrey. According to a release, Surrey RCMP responded to a report of shots fired in the 14300 block of Crescent Road around 2:10 a.m. PT. Officers found ...and more »

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Surrey RCMP investigating after 2 people shot

23-10-2017 15:45 via cbc.ca

Surrey RCMP are investigating a shooting in the South Surrey area after two people were shot early Monday morning.

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1 dead, 1 injured after overnight shooting in Surrey

23-10-2017 15:45 via cbc.ca

A man is dead and a woman is in hospital in serious condition after an overnight shooting in south Surrey.

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Business in Vancouver – Oct 23

23-10-2017 15:43 via globalnews.ca

Hudson’s Bay CEO steps down abruptly, and Canadian wholesale trade was up in August

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'We're not willing to allow it to happen': Save Hawthorne Park group pushes on in Surrey

23-10-2017 14:59 via cbc.ca

Despite the failure to collect 30,000 signatures to stop a proposed two-lane road through the park, those in opposition are vowing to fight on.

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Leadership Series: B.C.’s refugee sponsors

23-10-2017 14:00 via globalnews.ca

"We had no idea how complicated it would be... or how fabulous, and rewarding, and fun.''

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2 wounded in south Surrey shooting

23-10-2017 13:18 via globalnews.ca

RCMP are investigating a shooting early Monday morning in south Surrey that has left two people wounded.

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The B.C. Teachers Union is concerned the teacher shortage is affecting special needs students

23-10-2017 11:17 via globalnews.ca

The President of the BCTF says the union is worried the teachers shortage is resulting in specialized teachers being pulled away from special needs students.

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Short term rental regulations expected from both the City of Vancouver and B.C. Government

23-10-2017 11:11 via globalnews.ca

The B.C. Government and the City of Vancouver are telling people to expect changes for short-term rentals by next year.

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Sunday evening power problems cause SkyTrain disruption

23-10-2017 11:04 via globalnews.ca

Electricity problems resulted in disruptions to the SkyTrain system on Sunday evening.

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Concussions a common enemy for Olympic athletes

23-10-2017 11:00 via cbc.ca

In the absence of reliable official data on concussions suffered by Canada's Olympic athletes, CBC Sports conducted its own research and found that a third of the country's 2018 hopefuls competing in high-impact or speed-driven sports have sustained a brain injury during their quest for the podium.

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One person is in hospital after a serious collision in Langley

23-10-2017 10:58 via globalnews.ca

Langley RCMP are investigating a Sunday afternoon hospital that's left one man in hospital.

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Canucks notch another win on the road

23-10-2017 10:55 via globalnews.ca

The Vancouver Canucks defeated the Detroit Red Wings 4-1 Sunday night.

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Global News Hour at 6: Oct 22

23-10-2017 05:30 via globalnews.ca

Watch Global News Hour at 6 for Sunday, October 22, 2017. For the latest news and video, go to globalnews.ca/bc.

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Bear attacks woman, conservation officer in Mission, BC - CBC.ca

23-10-2017 05:20

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Bear attacks woman, conservation officer in Mission, BC
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A woman and a conservation officer sustained minor injuries after they were attacked by a bear in Mission, B.C., early Sunday morning. Inspector Murray Smith said the woman went outside after she heard her dogs barking shortly after midnight and came ...and more »

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Bear attacks woman, conservation officer in Mission, B.C.

23-10-2017 05:19 via cbc.ca

A woman and a conservation officer sustained minor injuries after they were attacked by a bear in Mission, B.C., early Sunday morning.

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A couple is attacked by a bear in Mission

23-10-2017 04:42 via globalnews.ca

A couple is attacked by a bear in Mission

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British Columbia crowned 2017 WHL Cup champions on King's overtime winner - Western Hockey League

23-10-2017 04:40

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British Columbia crowned 2017 WHL Cup champions on King's overtime winner
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Swift Current Broncos prospect Ben King picked a mighty fine time to score his second goal of the 2017 Western Hockey League Cup, sending British Columbia to a 4-3 overtime win over Alberta in the gold medal game. In one way it was an atonement for ...and more »

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