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B.C. RV drivers paying $1K more for insurance than Alberta counterparts: Taxpayers Federation

19-07-2018 23:56 via globalnews.ca

"There's only one reason for that, and that's because ICBC is the only place to go,"said spokesperson Kris Sims. "They are a forced government monopoly."

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B.C. music exec apologizes for tweet criticizing diversity at Juno Awards

19-07-2018 23:53 via cbc.ca

B.C. music executive Jonathan Simkin is speaking out after deactivating his Twitter account, following backlash to a tweet he posted that criticized the Juno Awards.

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Teen rescued overnight from Wells Gray Provincial Park

19-07-2018 23:48 via cbc.ca

Park operators received an emergency alert at 11 p.m. about a 15-year-old girl who was suffering breathing problems and required a medical evacuation.

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Ridesharing not coming to B.C. until fall 2019

19-07-2018 23:48 via globalnews.ca

The B.C. Government says ridesharing will be available in B.C. but not until the fall of 2019. In the meantime, more taxis will be hitting the roads. Jill Bennett is live with details.

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Woman dies after motorcycle crash in Mission, B.C.

19-07-2018 23:46 via cbc.ca

Mission RCMP say woman in her mid-40s died in a fatal motorcycle crash Wednesday.

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5 Things to do this weekend for Friday, July 20, 2018

19-07-2018 23:32 via globalnews.ca

Here are your five things to do this weekend around the province. Ribfest in Port Moody, Pride Sports Day, and the Nanaimo Marine Festival and Bathtub Race

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Highway 97 between Peachland and Summerland subject to intermittent closures

19-07-2018 23:26 via cbc.ca

There have been major delays on British Columbia's Highway 97 between Peachland and Summerland.

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Highway 97 between Peachland and Summerland open but delays remain

19-07-2018 23:26 via cbc.ca

Highway 97 is down to a single lane between Peachland and Summerland.

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Coast Guard responding to partially-sunken barge in Howe Sound carrying fuel, equipment

19-07-2018 22:48 via globalnews.ca

The Coast Guard said crews were deployed to contain the "semi-submerged" vessel with a boom on Thursday night.

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Highway 97 in Okanagan open to two-lane traffic

19-07-2018 22:40 via globalnews.ca

Highway 97 between Peachland and Summerland has been opened to two-lane traffic after being limited to single-lane alternating traffic because of the Mount Eneas fire.

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New Kamloops 'carbon park' calls for 40 types of trees, amphitheatre, nature education

19-07-2018 22:27 via cbc.ca

The City of Kamloops hopes park improvements in the city’s Aberdeen neighbourhood will not only make the area more pleasant but also educate residents about the city’s connection to nature.

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Vancouver police warn of man committing indecent acts in Mount Pleasant

19-07-2018 22:22 via cbc.ca

Officers believe the suspect may live in the area and are cautioning residents to close their blinds at night and report any suspicious behaviour.

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'He just wanted to taste kiwi': New Zealand kayaker says B.C. grizzly wanted to eat him

19-07-2018 22:03 via cbc.ca

A New Zealand kayaker caught on video being chased down a B.C. river by a hungry grizzly bear is finally sharing his story.

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5 Things to do this weekend for Thursday, July 19, 2018

19-07-2018 21:34 via globalnews.ca

Here are your five things to do this weekend around the province. From the Fun City Festival in North Van to Gone Country in Surrey to the Island’s Folk Festival

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Taking photos and videos of the B.C. wildfires

19-07-2018 21:27 via globalnews.ca

Thurs. July 19: As people tried to leave the Okanagan or were evacuated from their homes, many stopped to take pictures or videos of the wildfires bearing down on their communities.

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Man who exposed, touched himself at women through East Van windows sought by police

19-07-2018 21:25 via globalnews.ca

The suspect allegedly touched his exposed genitals while looking at women through a series of East Vancouver windows.

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Mount Eneas wildfire grows to 500 hectares

19-07-2018 21:23 via globalnews.ca

Thurs. July 19: Raw video from Summerland and Peachland of the Mount Eneas fire fight Thursday. Shelby Thom then interviews someone who was evacuated from the Okanagan campground due to the fire.

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Best tipping practices for travel overseas

19-07-2018 21:13 via globalnews.ca

Travel consultant Claire Newell explains how you much you should tip various hotel staff and tour operators on your next trip.

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Wrecked Russian warship said to hold billions in gold found by Canadian sub

19-07-2018 21:08 via globalnews.ca

A Canadian-piloted submarine was the first to identify a long-lost Russian shipwreck near South Korea, which is said to hold more than US$100 billion in gold.

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B.C. wildfires map 2018: Current location of wildfires around the province

19-07-2018 20:59 via globalnews.ca

The wildfire season has kicked off in B.C. and we are tracking the location of the wildfires around the province.

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Paul Bennett confirmed as unintended victim of targeted shooting

19-07-2018 20:56 via globalnews.ca

IHIT announces that Paul Bennett, a Surrey father and hockey coach gunned down June 23rd in his driveway, was a victim of mistaken identity in a targeted shooting.

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Hockey coach and father gunned down in Surrey was not intended target: Police

19-07-2018 20:39 via globalnews.ca

'We are grieving and traumatized by his loss and praying to understand why this has happened to our family,' said Paul Bennett's wife.

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Ride-hailing not coming to British Columbia until fall of 2019 - Globalnews.ca

19-07-2018 20:36

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Ride-hailing not coming to British Columbia until fall of 2019

19-07-2018 20:35 via globalnews.ca

The B.C. provincial government had previously committed to having the services in place by Christmas 2018.

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'Completely innocent': IHIT says shooting death of Surrey father was case of mistaken identity

19-07-2018 20:26 via cbc.ca

Investigators say a minor hockey coach who was killed in a targeting shooting in July was the victim of mistaken identity.

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UBC researchers explore use of nanotechnology to predict risk of opioid addiction

19-07-2018 20:14 via cbc.ca

The microbiomes that live in and on bodies reveal all sorts of health issues including whether a person is at a higher risk of becoming addicted to opioid painkillers, new research from the University of British Columbia shows.

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Columbia Basin Riverdogs -1 obliterates British Columbia in regionals - iFIBER One News

19-07-2018 20:10

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GILLETTE, Wyo. – The Columbia Basin Riverdogs – 1 team got regionals started with a bang. The Riverdogs scored 10 runs in the first inning and never looked back as they marched onto a 19-0 victory over British Columbia. Eastmont's Duncan Favor started ...

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Report set to reveal next steps for bringing ride-hailing to B.C.

19-07-2018 19:25 via cbc.ca

The taxi-industry expert hired to develop B.C.’s approach to ride-hailing is scheduled to release his technical report on the issue Thursday morning.

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No ride-hailing services in B.C. until late 2019, province says

19-07-2018 19:25 via cbc.ca

Taxi fleets across B.C. will soon be increased by 15 per cent, but ride-hailing services like Uber won't be be on the streets until late 2019, the province has announced.

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Body of missing swimmer recovered at Buntzen Lake

19-07-2018 19:10 via cbc.ca

RCMP divers have recovered the body of a missing 19-year-old swimmer in Buntzen Lake who was last seen Tuesday afternoon.

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Woman banned from owning animals in B.C. charged in Alberta after 8 dogs rescued from hotel room

19-07-2018 19:07 via cbc.ca

Police say a woman who was arrested after keeping eight distressed dogs in an Alberta hotel room is someone found guilty of animal cruelty in B.C. four years ago and banned from owning animals.

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Ottawa still searching for Trans Mountain buyer, says new natural resources minister

19-07-2018 18:54 via cbc.ca

Ottawa's ownership of the Trans Mountain pipeline will be short lived, vows newly-appointed Natural Resources Minister Amarjeet Sohi.

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State of Emergency declared in Summerland and Peachland

19-07-2018 18:20 via globalnews.ca

A State of Emergency has been declared in Peachland and Summerland due to the growing Mount Eneas wildfire. Global Okanagan’s Shelby Thom is live with details.

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Hiker killed by falling tree near Campbell River, B.C.

19-07-2018 18:11 via cbc.ca

RCMP say the accident happened Tuesday afternoon as the 57-year-old woman was hiking on the Ripple Rock Trail, 17 kilometres north of the city.

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Push to prevent drownings after several deaths

19-07-2018 18:03 via globalnews.ca

Lifesaving Society executive director Dale Miller talks about the recent string of drowning deaths and what to do if you see someone in distress in the water.

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The 2018 Festool Roadshow is heading to Alberta and British Columbia in August - woodworkingnetwork.com

19-07-2018 17:38

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LEBANON, Ind. - Festool continues its third annual product tour schedule with six stops in Canada in August. The Festool Roadshow powered by a 48-foot-long semi truck now making numerous stops throughout the United States and Canada. The tour gives ...

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B.C. wildfire update Thursday: Fires force more evacuations, local state of emergency

19-07-2018 17:34 via globalnews.ca

The most serious fires are burning between Peachland and Summerland.

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Lightning-caused wildfires in B.C.'s Okanagan prompt evacuations, traffic chaos

19-07-2018 16:46 via cbc.ca

Several lightning-caused wildfires continue to burn out of control in B.C.'s Okanagan Valley prompting evacuation orders and intermittently closing the main highway.

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B.C. wildfires trigger evacuations, highway closures in Okanagan

19-07-2018 16:46 via cbc.ca

Wildfires in B.C. closed a major highway and forced the evacuation of several properties and the declaration of two local states of emergency on Wednesday.

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B.C. wildfires spread smoke, traffic chaos throughout Okanagan region

19-07-2018 16:46 via cbc.ca

Smoke is blanketing B.C.'s Okanagan Valley as several fires continue to burn out of control in the region, jamming traffic on the main highway.

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B.C. wildfire doubles in size overnight, but no new evacuations ordered

19-07-2018 16:46 via cbc.ca

A wildfire threatening homes in B.C.'s Okanagan Valley nearly doubled in size overnight, officials are reporting on Thursday morning.

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Anglican Church honours Nanaimo senior, 100, who reformed role of women

19-07-2018 16:00 via cbc.ca

Blanche Gates says her national award from the Anglican Church of Canada isn’t about her work with prayer books but is instead about the changing role of women in the church.

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Danielle Smith: What a surprise, more environmental hypocrisy from B.C.

19-07-2018 15:05 via globalnews.ca

They are ignoring a serious and immediate problem right in their own backyard, writes Danielle Smith.

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New venture to bring more electric buses to Canada

19-07-2018 14:00 via cbc.ca

Canadian bus operators can now lease electric buses rather than buying them upfront, a choice which investors hope will encourage Canadian cities to adopt battery-powered electric vehicles more quickly.

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New leasing venture aims to bring more electric buses to Canada

19-07-2018 14:00 via cbc.ca

Canadian bus operators can now lease electric buses rather than buying them upfront, a choice which investors hope will encourage Canadian cities to adopt battery-powered electric vehicles more quickly.

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False medical records 'pulled the rug out' from under assault suspect's defence

19-07-2018 13:00 via cbc.ca

A CT scan showing he'd broken an eye socket and his nose was crucial to Kenneth Paul Burgar's defence against a charge of aggravated assault.

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West Vancouver announces how it will handle legalization of marijuana

19-07-2018 11:54 via globalnews.ca

West Vancouver Mayor Michael Smith said the city has received five or six pot shop applications.

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'We have to start getting used to it': Record-breaking temperatures heating up the globe

19-07-2018 10:00 via cbc.ca

No better time than during a global heat wave to take a closer look at the world's changing climate, for which record-breaking temperatures and extreme weather are the "new normal," experts say.

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MGX Minerals Completes Drill Program at British Columbia Silicon Property - Junior Mining Network

19-07-2018 09:08

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CSE: XMG www.mgxminerals.com. Mr. Jared Lazerson reports: VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 19, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MGX Minerals Inc. (“MGX” or the “Company”) (CSE:XMG) (FKT:1MG) (OTCQB:MGXMF) is pleased to report it has ...and more »

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200-hectare wildfire forces Summerland-area state of emergency to be declared

19-07-2018 08:21 via globalnews.ca

The wildfire could "threaten life and safety."

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