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Surrey RCMP releases its 10 most wanted list for the holidays

14-12-2017 23:57 via globalnews.ca

They were identified from the RCMP's "Priority Target Offender" (PTO) program.

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5 things to do this weekend – Thursday Dec 14, 2017

14-12-2017 23:57 via globalnews.ca

Here are your five things to do this weekend for Thursday Dec 14, 2017

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Poland's KGHM considers appeal against British Columbia mine rejection - Reuters

14-12-2017 23:50

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Poland's KGHM considers appeal against British Columbia mine rejection
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VANCOUVER/WARSAW (Reuters) - Polish miner KGHM said on Friday it was considering its next step after British Columbia said it would not issue an environmental certificate for its Ajax copper and gold mine in the province's interior. The proposed mine ...
Environmental assessment sinks proposed Ajax mine near KamloopsCBC.ca
UPDATE 1-British Columbia rejects KGHM's proposed Ajax mineBusiness Insiderall 51 news a

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B.C. massage provider facing multiple sex assault charges

14-12-2017 23:49 via cbc.ca

According to the RCMP, four individuals have complained of being sexually assaulted by Mike Jolly while receiving massage treatment at a clinic he operates in Merritt, B.C.

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Teen's goal is 1,000 gifts for annual charity toy drive

14-12-2017 23:37 via cbc.ca

One committed teenager collects hundreds of toys and gifts for children in low-income families each year.

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‘Concern for us was the safety of our kids’: Penticton neighbours who bought million dollar home to block drug treatment centre speak out

14-12-2017 23:29 via globalnews.ca

The group of Penticton residents who banded together to purchase a million dollar home in an effort to block a drug treatment centre from opening are speaking out.

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Environmental assessment sinks proposed Ajax mine near Kamloops - CBC.ca

14-12-2017 23:25

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Environmental assessment sinks proposed Ajax mine near Kamloops
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The provincial government has opted not to issue an environmental assessment certificate for a proposed open-pit copper and gold mine near Kamloops, prompting applause from the city and local First Nations. The 1,700-hectare Ajax mine proposed by KGHM ...
Poland's KGHM considers appeal against British Columbia mine rejectionReuters
UPDATE 1-British Columbia rejects KGHM's proposed Ajax mineMarkets Insiderall 51 news a

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Environmental assessment sinks proposed Ajax mine near Kamloops

14-12-2017 23:22 via cbc.ca

B.C.’s environment ministry has opted not to issue an environmental assessment certificate for a proposed open-pit copper and gold mine near Kamloops.

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74 farm animals seized from property near Barriere

14-12-2017 23:16 via globalnews.ca

Among the animals rescued from the property are 31 sheep, 19 piglets, and 12 chickens.

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No charges recommended against officers involved in Jacobus Jonker death

14-12-2017 23:08 via cbc.ca

No charges will be laid against officers involved in the arrests and in-custody handling of Jacobus Jonker, who died a week after attacking an officer following his arrest, according to a report from the B.C.'s prosecution service.

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Feelings of failure affect mental health of immigrants in Vancouver: UBC study

14-12-2017 23:03 via globalnews.ca

"I know I’m obligated to them just ‘cause I feel like I owe them that much at least - so when I do poorly…it really stresses me out."

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Federal prosecutors drop appeal of ruling that dismissed charges against B.C. pot activist

14-12-2017 23:02 via cbc.ca

The federal Crown has decided to drop its appeal of a ruling dismissing charges against cannabis activist Dana Larsen, who was arrested in Calgary during a national tour to give away millions of marijuana seeds to the public.

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TransLink to study extending SkyTrain hours on weekends

14-12-2017 22:31 via globalnews.ca

Relief may be on the way for transit customers frustrated with the lack of late-night SkyTrain service out of Vancouver's downtown core.

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B.C. elementary school teacher suspended after displaying porn in class

14-12-2017 22:31 via cbc.ca

Jeffrey Rohin Muthanna has been suspended 13 days without pay and issued a letter of discipline, according to documents made public by the B.C. Commissioner for Teacher Regulation.

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Surrey vigilante group calls for leader’s release from police custody ‘or else’

14-12-2017 22:28 via globalnews.ca

A notorious B.C. vigilante group is calling for authorities to release its leader "or else," after reports Ryan Laforge was arrested.

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Federal Crown drops appeal of ruling that dismissed charges against pot activist

14-12-2017 22:22 via globalnews.ca

The federal Crown has decided to drop its appeal of a ruling dismissing charges against a prominent cannabis activist who was arrested in Calgary during a national tour to give away millions of marijuana seeds to the public.

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Eight seal pups released at Porteau Cove after rehabilitation

14-12-2017 21:56 via globalnews.ca

“I’m really excited that they get to go home for Christmas.”

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Travel Best Bets: Where Royalty Stays

14-12-2017 21:51 via globalnews.ca

Hoping to run into a royal on your next vacation? Travel consultant Claire Newell shares some of their favourite hotels around the world.

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Fake news and Facebook: Campaign kicks off to help Canadians separate fact from fiction

14-12-2017 21:50 via cbc.ca

False news and misinformation can spread like wildfire on social media and, in an attempt to combat it, Facebook Canada is launching a multi-year initiative designed, it says, to help users decipher the real from the fake.

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Vancouver police want to ID man who allegedly said he wanted to pay girl for sex

14-12-2017 21:46 via globalnews.ca

“This young girl did the right thing by immediately telling a trusted adult."

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Kinder Morgan showdown will dwarf Site C controversy: Baldrey

14-12-2017 21:34 via globalnews.ca

It’s a different story with the pipeline.

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Ex-husband forged documents to hide millions in B.C. divorce case

14-12-2017 21:24 via cbc.ca

A woman who was earning just $900 a month working in a hotel laundry while her then-husband concealed a fortune has won nearly $1.3 million in spousal support.

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Canada's relationship with electric vehicles needs a boost, says report

14-12-2017 21:24 via cbc.ca

A report put out by SFU think-tank Clean Energy Canada says Canada needs to do more to promote zero-emission cars.

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Western Canada Theatre executive chosen to lead National Arts Centre's Indigenous section

14-12-2017 21:14 via cbc.ca

Western Canada Theatre executive director Lori Marchand is off to Ottawa this spring to take on a new position with the National Arts Centre: managing director of Indigenous theatre.

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Seal pups released by Vancouver Aquarium rescue centre

14-12-2017 21:03 via globalnews.ca

Thurs. Dec. 14: Several seal pups, saved and nursed back to health by staff at the Vancouver Aquarium’s Marine Mannal Rescue Centre, are heading home to their natural habitat.

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North Van RCMP release sketch of suspect in break-and-enter

14-12-2017 21:02 via globalnews.ca

He is described as Filipino, around 30 to 35 years old, medium build, around 5’5” and wearing dark blue pants, a blue windbreaker and a black ski mask.

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Neighbours pool funds to purchase home planned for drug treatment centre

14-12-2017 20:59 via cbc.ca

A drug recovery facility set to open in Penticton in January will not go ahead as planned after concerned neighbours pooled their money to buy the property instead.

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Drug treatment centre won't go forward because worried neighbours bought the property

14-12-2017 20:59 via cbc.ca

A drug recovery facility set to open in Penticton in January will not go ahead as planned after concerned neighbours pooled their money to buy the property instead.

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Surrey faces unusual and expensive problem of too many parking spaces

14-12-2017 20:38 via cbc.ca

Developers say the construction of new parking spots contributes to the region's skyrocketing housing prices, adding as much as $40,000 per condo unit.

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Second supervised consumption site approved for Victoria, B.C., is first to open

14-12-2017 19:52 via cbc.ca

The new service approved for the supported housing complex at 844 Johnson Street will begin operations immediately.

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Mild weather allows Grouse Grind to open for at least today

14-12-2017 19:18 via globalnews.ca

Usually the trail would be closed for the season at this time until around April, but due to the unusually moderate conditions, it can be reopened for the day.

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Wildfire response online survey available for Cariboo residents

14-12-2017 19:10 via cbc.ca

The Cariboo Regional District has created an online survey for Cariboo residents to fill out and share their thoughts on how the regional district responded to the fires during the summer of 2017.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Canadian consumers continue to borrow at a record pace

14-12-2017 19:10 via globalnews.ca

Canadian household debt as a percentage of income continues to increase.

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Vancouver Councillor Pushes Proposal to Densify Point Grey Mansion Zone

14-12-2017 19:07 via globalnews.ca

NPA Councillor Hector Bremner talks to Coleen Christie about the motion he put forward to city council to allow six-story rental buildings in West Point Grey.

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You get more out of giving a gift if you don’t expect anything in return, say SFU researchers

14-12-2017 18:22 via globalnews.ca

SFU psychology PhD student Dylan Wiwad said that there are benefits to giving “selfishly”.

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B.C. Centre on Substance Use wants to reframe image of addiction medicine

14-12-2017 18:21 via cbc.ca

The director of the B.C. Centre on Substance Use says efforts are underway to change the image of addiction medicine from an unattractive discipline to one that's rewarding because patients can dramatically improve their health with treatment.

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1 in 5 kindergarten students in Richmond have tooth decay, study says

14-12-2017 18:02 via cbc.ca

Nearly 20 per cent of kindergarten-age children in Richmond have visible tooth decay, public health workers found in a recent screening.

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1 in 5 kindergarten students in Richmond have tooth decay

14-12-2017 18:02 via cbc.ca

Nearly 20 per cent of kindergarten-age children in Richmond have visible tooth decay, public health workers found in a recent screening.

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Travel Petiquette: Tips for travelling with your pet

14-12-2017 17:47 via globalnews.ca

Travel expert Claire Newell with tips for pet owners when booking a hotel.

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Seniors feel trapped in apartment with broken elevator - CBC.ca

14-12-2017 17:44

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Seniors feel trapped in apartment with broken elevator
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Residents of an apartment building in downtown Victoria say they feel trapped in their homes because the only elevator has been out of service for nearly two weeks. At least 50 people, many with limited mobility, live at Ashlar Manor on Fisgard Street ...

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Seniors feel trapped in apartment with broken elevator

14-12-2017 17:41 via cbc.ca

Repairs delayed as residents with limited mobility endure second week without lift.

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Semi-truck loaded with diesel fuel goes up in flames in Stewart Road area

14-12-2017 17:27 via globalnews.ca

Kelowna firefighters are at the scene of an industrial fire in the Stewart Road area of Kelowna.

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Pipeline protesters block trucks from entering Burnaby marine terminal - CBC.ca

14-12-2017 17:22

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Pipeline protesters block trucks from entering Burnaby marine terminal
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A group of protesters calling themselves the "Justin Trudeau Brigade" gathered Thursday morning outside the Westridge Marine Terminal in Burnaby. They have blocked vehicle access to the terminal with the goal of delaying construction on the Kinder ...and more »

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New study shows B.C. wild salmon are being infected by virus coming from fish farms

14-12-2017 17:09 via globalnews.ca

Researchers say the infected wild salmon are struggling to swim upstream, which "means they're not spawning."

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Pipeline protesters block trucks from entering Burnaby marine terminal

14-12-2017 16:53 via cbc.ca

A group calling themselves the "Justin Trudeau Brigade" gathered Thursday morning outside the Westridge Marine Terminal in Burnaby. The protesters are blocking vehicle access to the terminal with the goal of stopping construction on the Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion project.

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Month of Giving Back:Take a Hike Foundation

14-12-2017 16:44 via globalnews.ca

Sonia interviews Gordon Matchett and Victoria Fisher about their alternative education program that helps youth who fall through the cracks.

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'Something awful up there': Cranbrook pet owners fearful after 4 dogs die mysteriously

14-12-2017 16:14 via cbc.ca

Pet owners in southeastern B.C. are being warned about suspected poisoning after several dogs collapsed and suffered seizures following visits to a popular park.

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US murder trial has ties to BC's Kootenay region - CBC.ca

14-12-2017 16:02

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US murder trial has ties to BC's Kootenay region
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A sensational U.S. murder case that reaches from the rural U.S. to Nelson, B.C., may get another day in court as the man convicted claims he did not receive a fair trial. Charles James "CJ" Hatfield was killed near Dothan, Alabama, in March 2004. In ...

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U.S. murder trial has ties to B.C.'s Kootenay region

14-12-2017 16:00 via cbc.ca

A new CBC Radio documentary tells the story of a U.S. murder trial and the woman who fled to Nelson, B.C. to escape the man convicted of a 2004 killing.

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B.C. woman says her dog was stolen and taken to Montreal

14-12-2017 15:39 via globalnews.ca

A British Columbia woman thinks that a social media post made four months ago from the Plateau of Montreal could hold the key to the whereabouts of her missing dog.

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