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Williams Lake man missing since town was evacuated in July due to wildfires

06-12-2017 23:51 via globalnews.ca

As the wildfires raged closer to the town, more than 24,000 people were ordered to leave. Jeff was one of them.

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Full face protection mandatory in B.C. Junior B hockey next season

06-12-2017 23:44 via cbc.ca

In a move aimed at improving player safety, B.C. Hockey has announced full face protection will become mandatory at the Junior B level in 2018-19.

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Multiple guns, drugs, explosives and ammunition seized at Langley farmhouse - CBC.ca

06-12-2017 23:32

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Multiple guns, drugs, explosives and ammunition seized at Langley farmhouse
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Vancouver Police and the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of B.C. (CFSEU-BC) have seized multiple weapons, hundreds of rounds of ammunition, drugs and stolen vehicles as part of an investigation into Lower Mainland gangs dubbed "Project ...and more »

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Multiple guns, drugs, explosives and ammunition seized at Langley farmhouse

06-12-2017 23:30 via cbc.ca

Vancouver Police and the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of BC (CFSEU-BC) have seized multiple weapons, hundreds of rounds of ammunition, drugs and stolen vehicles as part of an investigation into Lower Mainland gangs.

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B.C. judge says victim and suspect in targeted 2016 shooting were good friends

06-12-2017 23:00 via cbc.ca

Jason Francis Wallace has been sentenced to eight years in prison in the death of Hells Angels member Robert Keith Green. 'You would never have intended to kill your friend, you had no animosity towards your friend,' wrote B.C. Provincial Court judge Ellen Gordon.

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Canucks' Derek Dorsett 'at peace' with decision to end career

06-12-2017 22:34 via cbc.ca

Derek Dorsett never backed down from a challenge. But when confronted with the possibility of not being able to hug his two sons, Dorsett knew he made the right decision to step away from playing hockey.

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Ammunition, explosive devices and stolen vehicles seized in major gang bust at Langley farmhouse

06-12-2017 22:25 via globalnews.ca

Police found two explosive devices, 500 marijuana plants, 600 rounds of ammunition, along with a dozen handguns, rifles, and stolen vehicles.

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Illustrating sexual assault: High school art student gives voice to victims

06-12-2017 22:14 via cbc.ca

Seventeen-year-old Alex Wood has organized an art show to raise awareness about a touchy subject: sexual assault.

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'I came across another homeless bum': How an interaction changed one man's viewpoint

06-12-2017 21:39 via cbc.ca

Randy Harris, who deals with homeless people on a regular basis as a maintenance worker on multiple properties, says one encounter with a young homeless man changed his mind.

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Top Holiday Toys – Urban Mommies

06-12-2017 21:32 via globalnews.ca

Jill Amery from Urban Mommies joins us to talk about the top Holiday toys this year.

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Family of woman missing from Sicamous pleads for “gift of knowledge” this Christmas

06-12-2017 21:23 via globalnews.ca

The parents of Nicole Bell are hoping an emotional plea will help further the search for their daughter ahead of the holidays.

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City of Vancouver proposing 3.9% property tax increase in 2018 budget

06-12-2017 21:20 via globalnews.ca

Council is expected to vote on the budget next Tuesday.

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Maverick Motel reopens, giving opportunities to the homeless - CBC.ca

06-12-2017 21:17

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Maverick Motel reopens, giving opportunities to the homeless
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Homeless people trying to get back on their feet in Kamloops now have an opportunity at a newly opened residence offering affordable housing. The Maverick Manor — formerly the Maverick Motor Inn — has reopened with two-year transitional programs to ...

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BC Ferries are going smoke-free in January

06-12-2017 21:13 via globalnews.ca

Customers will no longer be able to light up on the outside decks of BC Ferries’ vessels or terminals at any of their locations staring next month.

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B.C. not meeting women's rights targets established by UN, says legal advocacy group

06-12-2017 21:04 via cbc.ca

A report card released by West Coast LEAF (Women's Legal Education and Action Fund) says B.C. is missing targets in a UN convention aimed at eliminating all forms of discrimination against women in a number of areas, including prison conditions, violence against women and poverty.

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Annual report on BC womens' rights shows province lacking improvement - CBC.ca

06-12-2017 21:04

Annual report on BC womens' rights shows province lacking improvement
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A legal advocacy group says British Columbia is falling short of meeting targets set by the United Nations on women's rights. The report card released by West Coast LEAF (Women's Legal Education and Action Fund) says the province is missing targets in ...and more »

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Annual report on B.C. womens' rights shows province lacking improvement

06-12-2017 21:04 via cbc.ca

A legal advocacy group says B.C. is falling short of meeting targets set by the United Nations on women's rights.

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Dangerous bank robber back in custody

06-12-2017 21:00 via globalnews.ca

47-year-old Dean Richard Zastowny was arrested Tuesday night at a Burnaby Skytrain station after being mistakenly released from the Surrey Pretrial Centre. Zastowny was originally arrested in Surrey on November 12th in connection with a string of violent bank robberies.

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Kelowna, B.C. business owners concerned about appearance of modular housing for homeless

06-12-2017 20:57 via cbc.ca

A group of business owners in Kelowna says the modular homes look like 'oil patch construction trailers' and do not match the character of the neighbourhood.

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Okanagan BCHL players selected for international tournament

06-12-2017 20:41 via globalnews.ca

Some Okanagan athletes will be representing Canada on the world stage later this month. Three Okanagan BCHL players have been selected to join the Canada West team for the 2017 World Junior A Challenge taking place in Truro Nova Scotia from Dec. 10 to 16. Forward Brett Stapley from the Vernon Vipers and defensemen Jonny...

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Okanagan MLA announces his pick for the B.C. Liberal leadership

06-12-2017 20:30 via globalnews.ca

With less than two months to go before B.C. Liberals elect a new leader, one Okanagan MLA is throwing his support behind candidate Todd Stone.

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Search suspended for Australian woman in Whistler missing for 2 weeks

06-12-2017 20:15 via globalnews.ca

Raspa was last seen shortly after midnight on Nov. 23 leaving the Three Below Bar in Whistler Village.

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Pentage GSM 2013, British Columbia - The Globe and Mail

06-12-2017 20:13

Pentage GSM 2013, British Columbia
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Killer red for the money. It's ample, yes, but there's no excess fat or woozy alcohol here. Gutsy and ripe, it shows plum, cherry and blackberry fruit along with hints of leather, tar, licorice and black pepper. One is tempted to draw a comparison with ...

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Haywire Free Form 2016, British Columbia - The Globe and Mail

06-12-2017 20:13

Haywire Free Form 2016, British Columbia
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One glance at the transparent-glass bottle tells you this is no ordinary sauvignon blanc. Cloudy with sediment, it's a so-called natural wine. That category is a hit-or-miss proposition, but this is clearly (if you'll pardon the sediment pun) a hit ...

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Alaska natives sue over B.C. company's exploration plans near eagle preserve

06-12-2017 20:11 via cbc.ca

The Tlingit village of Klukwan and three environmental groups sued the U.S. government, claiming an agency granted mineral exploration permits without considering how a mine could affect a major salmon river and bald eagle preserve near Haines, Alaska.

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Breaking the silence: new survey reveals more than half of Canadian women sexually harassed at work

06-12-2017 19:57 via globalnews.ca

Insights West’s survey found unwanted physical touching, cat calls, being referred to using derogatory or demeaning sexual terms and being pressured for dates were some of the common complaints from women.

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Maverick Motel reopens, giving opportunities to the homeless

06-12-2017 19:40 via cbc.ca

The Maverick Manor in Kamloops has reopened as a transitional house to help people reintegrate into the community and get work.

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Star Wars as a lifeline: surviving sexual abuse, finding hope in 'The Force'

06-12-2017 19:26 via cbc.ca

Many people consider themselves fans of Star Wars, but for one British Columbian the story of Luke Skywalker and his fight against evil was more just than a film — it was his lifeline in the midst of childhood trauma.

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WWII film shooting in Vernon

06-12-2017 19:24 via globalnews.ca

The Vernon area will be standing in for Italy in a new action film currently shooting in the area.

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Kamloops approves additional RCMP officers to combat increased drug-related crime, homelessness

06-12-2017 19:06 via cbc.ca

Kamloops city council unanimously passed a motion to put more money into additional RCMP resources in 2018.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Bank of Canada leaves rates untouched

06-12-2017 18:49 via globalnews.ca

Another rate hike is not expected until March next year.

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Self-care plays key role in managing exam stress, says psychologist

06-12-2017 18:03 via cbc.ca

Melanie Badali with Anxiety B.C. says that during the stressful exam season it's important to take care of yourself by exercising, eating right and seeking out supports you may need from others.

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Subscription Box Brands – Vanessa Choot

06-12-2017 17:49 via globalnews.ca

Vanessa Choot from ModernMisVancouver.com highlights a few subscription boxes based in Canada.

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What’s filming in Vancouver in 2018

06-12-2017 17:37 via globalnews.ca

Steven Schelling with next year’s list of what movies and series are being filmed in Vancouver and BC in the coming year.

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Transit police investigating verbal and physical assault

06-12-2017 17:28 via globalnews.ca

A Richmond woman is hoping for answers, and some justice, after she was the victim of an alleged racial attack on the Skytrain’s Canada line. Jordan Armstrong has the latest.

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Canadian Red Cross Holiday Campaign

06-12-2017 16:45 via globalnews.ca

Global’s Month of Giving Back campaign continues, highlighting charities to give back to throughout the holidays. Sonia talks to Cindy Graves from the Canadian Red Cross about their holiday campaign.

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Two men in hospital after vehicle rollover in Vancouver - CBC.ca

06-12-2017 16:37

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Two men in hospital after vehicle rollover in Vancouver
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Two men were taken to hospital Wednesday morning following a vehicle rollover in Vancouver. It happened around 4 a.m. on East 1st Avenue, near Victoria Drive. SUV crashes into Maple Ridge home following carjacking · Highway 99 partially reopened ...

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Two men in hospital after vehicle rollover in Vancouver - British ... - CBC.ca

06-12-2017 16:37

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Two men were taken to hospital this morning following a vehicle rollover in Vancouver.and more »

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Two men in hospital after vehicle rollover in Vancouver

06-12-2017 16:37 via cbc.ca

Two men were taken to hospital this morning following a vehicle rollover in Vancouver.

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2 men in hospital after vehicle rollover in Vancouver

06-12-2017 16:37 via cbc.ca

Two men were taken to hospital this morning following a vehicle rollover in Vancouver.

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Man charged with assault following alleged attack against Muslim woman on Skytrain

06-12-2017 16:29 via cbc.ca

Transit police have arrested a 46-year-old man in connection with an alleged attack on a 17-year-old Muslim woman she says was preceded by a racist rant.

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'He hit me': woman alleges SkyTrain attack after racist rant, Transit Police investigating

06-12-2017 16:29 via cbc.ca

Noor Fadel says she was on her way home from work Monday night when she was threatened and struck by a man before a bystander intervened. Transit Police say they are investigating while the brother of the victim suspects the assailant might suffer from mental illness.

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Man injured after shooting in Newton area of Surrey - CBC.ca

06-12-2017 16:00

Man injured after shooting in Newton area of Surrey
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Surrey RCMP are asking anyone with information to come forward after a shooting in the Newton area of Surrey Tuesday night. Police responded to shots being fired near the intersection of 148th Street and 64 Avenue around 8 p.m. PT. Investigators say ...and more »

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Man injured after shooting in Newton area of Surrey

06-12-2017 15:57 via cbc.ca

Police are asking for tips after shots were fired at the intersection of 148th Street and 48th Avenue around 8 p.m. PT Tuesday.

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Why Sears is a 'happy place' for a 21-year-old with autism, and what its loss will mean for his family

06-12-2017 15:37 via cbc.ca

For Kyle Parker and his family, the pending closure of the Sears store in Prince George, B.C., means more than the loss of a place to shop — it means the loss of one of the few places the 21-year-old can be alone in a public space.

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Father of former NHLer says his son is living on B.C. streets and could be close to death

06-12-2017 15:00 via cbc.ca

Former NHL enforcer Stephen Peat was celebrated for his thunderous body checks and explosive bare-knuckle fights, but now Walter Peat says his son is homeless in B.C., using drugs and could be close to death.

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Canada: Entrepreneurs Invited To Apply For British Columbia Business Immigration Stream - Mondaq News Alerts

06-12-2017 13:50

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Canada: Entrepreneurs Invited To Apply For British Columbia Business Immigration Stream
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Invitations to apply were issued to 11 candidates under the latest draw for the British Columbia Entrepreneur Immigration stream. Candidates required a minimum score of 115 to qualify for an ITA through the draw, which took place on November 29, 2017 ...

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One man hospitalized after being shot in Surrey on Tuesday night

06-12-2017 11:28 via globalnews.ca

Surrey shooting leaves one man in hospital

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Jacob Markstrom gets first career shutout as Vancouver Canucks defeat visiting Hurricanes

06-12-2017 10:49 via globalnews.ca

Canucks win third in a row

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Alleged racist attack against Muslim woman on Canada Line being investigated by Transit police

06-12-2017 08:00 via globalnews.ca

She said the train was full of people but only one other passenger came to her aid.

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