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Edmonton-based Liquor Stores N.A. hires cannabis strategist

08-12-2017 23:53 via globalnews.ca

Edmonton-based Liquor Stores N.A. Ltd. says it has hired one of its directors to map out its future cannabis strategy as Canada moves to make recreational pot legal by next July.

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Two men charged with knife assaults in two Kelowna incidents

08-12-2017 23:52 via globalnews.ca

"RCMP set up an area of containment and called out a police canine to conduct a search for the suspect."

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So long, Frozen John: a moose with attitude is coming for the job of Fort St. John's official mascot

08-12-2017 23:51 via cbc.ca

It's time to put the elf on the shelf in Fort St. John, B.C. and the lead contender to take over his old job as city mascot is a hockey-jersey wearing moose.

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Vancouver mulls 'legacy business' label to maintain neighbourhood character

08-12-2017 23:41 via cbc.ca

"This isn't just about trying to hermetically seal neighbourhoods or specific businesses," says Wes Regan, Vancouver's community economic development planner. "It's about the story of a place and about how businesses contribute to that."

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International salad grower coming to North Okanagan creating 150 jobs - CBC.ca

08-12-2017 23:32

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A Quebec-based international produce company has purchased land in the North Okanagan and is expected to provide more than 150 jobs. Vegpro International, a company that produces ready-to-eat salads with farms in Quebec and Florida, has announced a $60 ...and more »

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International salad grower coming to North Okanagan creating 150 jobs

08-12-2017 23:32 via cbc.ca

A Quebec-based lettuce producer with farms in Canada and the U.S. has purchased a property in Coldstream, B.C., as part of a $60 million investment.

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RCMP asking for witnesses in deadly cyclist hit-and-run

08-12-2017 23:28 via globalnews.ca

July 2, 2013: Burnaby RCMP is appealing to witnesses after a deadly hit-and-run involving a 72-year-old cyclist who was struck and killed on Sunday night. Grace Ke reports.

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Marpole residents want court to halt temporary homeless housing project construction

08-12-2017 23:27 via globalnews.ca

The residents argue, among other things, that temporary modular housing is "not a permitted use" on the property in question.

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Burnaby fatal hit and run

08-12-2017 23:21 via globalnews.ca

Mon, Jul 1: RCMP are searching for the driver who struck and killed a cyclist in Burnaby last night, and then fled the scene. Grace Ke reports.

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The changing landscape of local news media and what lies ahead

08-12-2017 23:15 via cbc.ca

After 25 years of working in newspapers in Kamloops, B.C., reporter Cam Fortems is hanging up his notepad to work as an insurance adjuster, because he thinks media in Kamloops is on a "downhill descent."

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High school basketball star dies a week after collapsing during game

08-12-2017 23:05 via cbc.ca

Raphael Alcoreza, a Grade 12 all-star high school basketball player from Surrey has died, a week after going into cardiac arrest during a game.

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Behind the scenes at The Nutcracker

08-12-2017 22:12 via globalnews.ca

The Christmas tradition continues this week with the Canadian School of Ballet production of The Nutcracker.

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B.C. hockey players worry new rules give Alberta rivals unfair advantage

08-12-2017 22:05 via cbc.ca

Starting in 2018-19, Junior B hockey players in Fort St. John and Dawson Creek will be required to wear full face protection, while their Alberta opponents will not.

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Open letter accuses non-Indigenous artist of cultural appropriation - CBC.ca

08-12-2017 22:00

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A B.C. artist is defending herself against accusations leveled in an open letter signed by prominent Indigenous artists, that she is appropriating Indigenous culture in her work. Victoria-based artist Carey Newman published the open letter this week on ...

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Delivering Christmas: Deadlines fast approaching to ship presents

08-12-2017 22:00 via cbc.ca

The deadlines are fast approaching for Canadians who have to ship gifts to loved ones who live far away — and for letters to Santa.

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Open letter accuses non-Indigenous artist of cultural appropriation

08-12-2017 21:57 via cbc.ca

Artist Sue Coleman said she sees her role as translating Indigenous art forms in her nature paintings.

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Pan Pacific Christmas Wish Breakfast 2017

08-12-2017 21:53 via globalnews.ca

The 30th annual Christmas Wish Breakfast is taking place at the Pan Pacific Hotel in Vancouver on Dec. 13, 2017.

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Quick Tips to Maintain Your Health Over The Holidays

08-12-2017 21:52 via globalnews.ca

Lifestyle expert Natalie Langston gives us some easy and quick tips to maintain your health over the holidays.

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3 teens arrested for assault after fight near Cowichan Secondary School was caught on video

08-12-2017 21:51 via globalnews.ca

And a fourth arrest is expected.

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Okanagan woman meets paramedics who saved her life when she was a toddler

08-12-2017 21:50 via globalnews.ca

"I never knew there would come a day when I could stand in front of my heroes and say 'thank you.'"

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VGH Millionaire Home Lottery

08-12-2017 21:30 via globalnews.ca

Friday is the Christmas Bonus Deadline for the VGH Millionaire Home Lottery. Spokesperson Todd Talbot on why buying a ticket early can increase your chances to win.

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Man dead after derelict boat burns on Sunshine Coast

08-12-2017 21:18 via cbc.ca

RCMP say the death of a man from Ontario is not suspicious while the fire on the boat was likely caused by the victim trying to stay warm.

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5 things to do for Friday, Dec. 8, 2017

08-12-2017 21:06 via globalnews.ca

Here are your five things to do for Friday, Dec. 8, 2017.

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British Columbia readies to welcome the world at 2019 World ... - CHL - Canadian Hockey League

08-12-2017 21:00

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VANCOUVER and VICTORIA, B.C. – As this year's Canada's National Junior Team hopefuls begin their journey to world juniors, the province of British Columbia is getting ready to welcome hockey fans from around the world in just 12 short months when the ...and more »

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Guilty verdicts for Kelowna bicyclist who stabbed truck driver

08-12-2017 20:55 via globalnews.ca

He returned and stabbed the father in the stomach with a knife during a physical altercation.

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Shooting in Surrey believed to be targeted

08-12-2017 20:48 via globalnews.ca

Surrey RCMP say the shooting happened in the 17000-block of 21 Avenue at about 9:30 a.m.

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Filled with love: Small business owner uses proceeds from holiday crates to buy gifts for homeless

08-12-2017 20:46 via cbc.ca

The owners of Totely Created in Kamloops, B.C., are selling holiday boxes for families to fill with goodies, and using the proceeds for gifts for homeless people.

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NHL Accepts Seattle Expansion Application

08-12-2017 19:47 via globalnews.ca

Chris Daniels from King 5 in Seattle talks to Paul Haysom about the city’s bid to get an NHL franchise.

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Kelowna woman with gangster connections dies of drug overdose

08-12-2017 19:36 via globalnews.ca

"We will miss her spirit, her stubbornness and her energy, and even, in a small way, the constant chaos she brought."

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5 things to do this weekend – Friday December 8, 2017

08-12-2017 19:36 via globalnews.ca

Here are your five things to do this weekend for Friday December 8, 2017

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PHOTOS: Heavy fog socks in Metro Vancouver, Sunshine Coast

08-12-2017 18:17 via globalnews.ca

We've gathered some beautiful and very eerie photos of the fog.

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Police dog helps take down break-and-enter suspect

08-12-2017 18:07 via cbc.ca

A 48-year-old man is in custody after Williams Lake RCMP enlisted the help of police dog Grimm.

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Victim identified in Langley townhouse shooting

08-12-2017 17:47 via cbc.ca

Dai Duong Duong of Abbotsford was known to police and investigators believe the shooting was targeted.

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One dead in Langley townhouse shooting

08-12-2017 17:47 via cbc.ca

An overnight homicide at a complex near 204th Street and 82 Avenue has been handed over to the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team.

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IHIT on scene at Langley townhouse for suspected homicide

08-12-2017 17:47 via cbc.ca

Overnight shooting at complex near 204th Street and 82 Avenue has been handed over to the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team.

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Creative Gift Giving

08-12-2017 17:42 via globalnews.ca

Lifestyle consultant Carey McBeth gives us some unique gift giving ideas for the hard to buy for people on your list.

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Overdose calls up 28% in Vancouver compared to last year

08-12-2017 17:33 via cbc.ca

The city says Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services has responded to more than 6,000 overdose calls so far this year.

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Man rushed to hospital after Langley shooting

08-12-2017 17:30 via globalnews.ca

RCMP are investigating at a townhouse complex in Langley. An incident happened around 11 pm last night. IHIT has now confirmed they’re involved.

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Month of Giving Back – The Lipstick Project

08-12-2017 16:45 via globalnews.ca

As part of our look at charities changing lives in our communities we talk to Leigh Schumann and Amy Parton of the Lipstick Project. The Lipstick Project aims to bring dignity and beauty into the last days of people’s lives by providing free, professional spa services to hospice patients.

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Abbotsford police seek suspect in violent attack

08-12-2017 16:19 via cbc.ca

Abbotsford police need the public's help to identify a suspect involved in the assault last month of a 23-year-old woman.

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One of the biggest decisions in B.C. history is about to be made: the fate of the Site C dam

08-12-2017 15:00 via cbc.ca

With a decision expected in days, people in northeast B.C. are waiting to finally hear the fate of the $8.8 billion megadam project whose roots go back to the 1950s.

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After decades of division, those closest to Site C are tired of the fight

08-12-2017 15:00 via cbc.ca

With a decision expected in days, people in northeast B.C. are waiting to finally hear the fate of the $8.8 billion megadam project whose roots go back to the 1950s.

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B.C. judge who stayed murder charges in Surrey Six case owes public an explanation: legal experts

08-12-2017 11:00 via cbc.ca

The B.C. Supreme Court's decision to stay murder charges against notorious gang member Jamie Bacon last week — without publicly explaining why — seemed to inflame everyone from the casual observer to the province's attorney general. Some in the legal community say there is almost certainly more the judge could — and should — have said about her reasons for the surprise ruling.

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B.C. judge who stayed charges in Surrey Six murder case owes public an explanation, say some legal experts

08-12-2017 11:00 via cbc.ca

The B.C. Supreme Court's decision to stay murder charges against notorious gang member Jamie Bacon last week — without publicly explaining why — seemed to inflame everyone from the casual observer to the province's attorney general. Some in the legal community say there is almost certainly more the judge could — and should — have said about her reasons for the surprise ruling.

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Abbotsford Police issue public warning after November assault

08-12-2017 10:50 via globalnews.ca

Abbotsford Police are warning the public after a woman was allegedly assaulted in November.

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B.C. Government giving up on ground-based link to the Sunshine Coast

08-12-2017 10:47 via globalnews.ca

The B.C. Government has decided against a road link to the Sunshine Coast.

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BC Coroners Service investigating after human remains found on Vancouver Island

08-12-2017 10:42 via globalnews.ca

The BC Coroners Service and RCMP are investigating after the discovery of human remains near Jordan River.

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Witness says one person dead after shooting in Langley, B.C.

08-12-2017 10:37 via globalnews.ca

RCMP and IHIT investigating apparent fatal shooting

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Possible fatal shooting in Langley

08-12-2017 10:37 via globalnews.ca

RCMP and IHIT investigating apparent fatal shooting

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1 man dead in Langley shooting, believed to be targeted

08-12-2017 10:37 via globalnews.ca

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team are now confirming they are investigating a fatal shooting in Langley overnight.

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