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No swimming at Trout Lake, Barnet Marine Park due to E. coli

20-07-2018 23:25 via cbc.ca

Two popular swimming spots in Metro Vancouver have been shut down until further notice due to high bacterial levels in the water.

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COMMENTARY: A bus service is a lifeline for rural riders, and the NDP government should recognize that

20-07-2018 23:07 via globalnews.ca

Much of B.C. will soon be without a bus service and that’s alarming. But should the B.C. government step in and fill the looming void with a taxpayer-subsidized bus program?

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Law Creek wildfire grows, places 198 homes on evacuation alert

20-07-2018 22:04 via globalnews.ca

The Law Creek wildfire, burning six kilometres southwest of West Kelowna, has now grown to eight hectares in size. Due to the growth, 198 homes in the area have now been placed under evacuation alert.

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B.C. Summer Games underway in the Cowichan Valley

20-07-2018 21:24 via globalnews.ca

Paul Haysom is in the Cowichan Valley for the 40th anniversary of the B.C. Summer Games. Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Lisa Beare, joins Paul Haysom live.

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B.C. wildfire crews recalled from Ontario, Quebec as fire situation worsens

20-07-2018 21:12 via globalnews.ca

More than 200 firefighters had been deployed to the eastern provinces earlier in July.

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Psychiatric assessment ordered for B.C. man accused of killing Abbotsford student

20-07-2018 21:11 via cbc.ca

An independent psychiatric assessment will determine if Gabriel Klein can stand trial for the second-degree murder of an Abbotsford high-school student.

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Stuffed hot dog: Victoria car window smashed to save what turned out to be toy pet

20-07-2018 20:48 via globalnews.ca

A Victoria couple is surprised to find their car window smashed in an attempt to save a toy dog.

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Food restrictions lifted at Belcarra park after picnic-raiding bear fails to reappear

20-07-2018 20:44 via cbc.ca

Metro Vancouver tweeted Friday morning that park-goers are once again allowed to grill and have picnics, and concession stands are now open.

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New movies opening this weekend

20-07-2018 20:10 via globalnews.ca

Movie critic Dana Gee reviews three new films hitting the box office this weekend including ‘Mama Mia: Here We Go Again’ and ‘Mary Shelley’. Dana Gee reviews the latest releases every Friday on Global News Morning BC.

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Weekend overnight lane closures slated for Lions Gate Bridge

20-07-2018 19:31 via globalnews.ca

The Ministry of Transportation is advising drivers to use the Ironworkers Memorial Bridge as an alternate route.

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Lane reductions on Lions Gate Bridge now in effect until 8 a.m. Sunday

20-07-2018 19:29 via cbc.ca

Crews are working overnight Saturday on bridge maintenance, which officials say will cause traffic and delays.

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Delays, heavy traffic expected on Lions Gate Bridge this weekend

20-07-2018 19:29 via cbc.ca

Crews are working overnight Saturday on bridge maintenance, which officials say will cause traffic and delays.

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B.C. wildfire update Friday: More evacuation alerts issued as all eyes on weather

20-07-2018 18:58 via globalnews.ca

The Mount Eneas wildfire is the largest burning in the province. It is now 1,000 hectares and burning just south of Peachland.

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ANALYSIS: How Russia is meddling in Canada’s political discourse

20-07-2018 18:35 via globalnews.ca

Canada is not immune to 'Fake News' and we all must be aware of that.

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Vancouver Police Board approves 'access without fear' policy

20-07-2018 17:58 via cbc.ca

Despite criticism from advocates, the guidelines have been approved for use by the Vancouver Police Department.

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BBQ tips: beef roast sandwiches

20-07-2018 17:48 via globalnews.ca

Rusty Johnson teaches us to make beef chuck roast sandwiches.

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Windy start to day for fire crews in Okanagan

20-07-2018 17:05 via globalnews.ca

Wind is blowing through the Okanagan Friday morning, and Environment Canada is calling for the possibility of an afternoon thunderstorm.

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RCMP investigate fatal shooting in Oliver, B.C.

20-07-2018 16:57 via cbc.ca

The Southeast District Major Crime Unit is investigating the shooting death of a man from Oliver, B.C.

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Evacuation orders, alerts expand as wildfires flare in British Columbia - CTV News

20-07-2018 16:51

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Air quality advisory issued due to Okanagan wildfires

20-07-2018 16:48 via globalnews.ca

The wildfire situation is worsening in the Okanagan, prompting an air quality advisory and creating travel concerns. Julia Foy is live in Langley with details.

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New evacuation centres open up in Okanagan following wildfires

20-07-2018 16:34 via globalnews.ca

There are now three evacuation centres in the Okanagan to help those who have been forced from their homes due to the wildfires burning in the region. Global Okanagan’s Shelby Thom is live Friday.

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Mount Eneas wildfire grows to 1,000 hectares

20-07-2018 16:32 via globalnews.ca

Rumina Daya is live from Summerland Friday morning where the Mount Eneas wildfire has grown to 1,000 hectares. A local state of emergency has been declared in the region.

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Growing B.C. wildfires trigger more evacuation alerts in Okanagan Valley

20-07-2018 16:08 via cbc.ca

Around 2,000 more residents of B.C.'s Okanagan Valley were put under evacuation alert overnight as the Mount Eneas wildfire near Peachland continues to expand.

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All eyes on weather as Okanagan wildfires continue to burn

20-07-2018 16:08 via cbc.ca

Firefighters are closely watching the weather in B.C.'s Okanagan Valley where several wildfire are continuing to burn out of control and thousands of properties remain under evacuation alerts.

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Couple's dream-wedding plans go up in smoke with Okanagan wildfires

20-07-2018 15:32 via cbc.ca

A Coquitlam couple had to completely reorganize their dream Okanagan wedding after their venue was evacuated due to wildfires.

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Law Creek wildfire forces evacuation alert of 198 homes in West Kelowna

20-07-2018 15:07 via globalnews.ca

Approximately 495 residents are affected by this new alert, issued just before 1 a.m. Friday.

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Wildfires force state of local emergency in Peachland: 1,490 on evacuation alert

20-07-2018 15:02 via globalnews.ca

All previously issued evacuation orders and alerts remain in effect.

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It's exactly 3 months to the municipal elections. Does anyone care?

20-07-2018 15:00 via cbc.ca

Want to know what really matters for the municipal elections in Metro Vancouver? This is your newsletter. Reading this online? Sign up to get it delivered to your inbox every Thursday.

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Senior care workers in Coquitlam reach agreement with Fraser Health, save jobs

20-07-2018 12:41 via globalnews.ca

"We're really pleased that this happened but we also have to remember that good will and one off fixes can only take us so far."

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No need for ridesharing to take more than a year to arrive to BC: Uber

20-07-2018 12:35 via globalnews.ca

"Our hope is that with legislation coming this fall, there will be opportunity for some quick engagement to be able to outline actually how they can bring ridesharing into B.C."

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Vancouver Park Board approves new three year capital plan to improve city parks, facilities

20-07-2018 12:30 via globalnews.ca

The new capital plan is three times the $91.25 million dollars that has been allocated in recent years.

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Provinces agree to raise personal exemption for interprovincial booze sales

20-07-2018 10:00 via cbc.ca

The amount of liquor individuals can bring across a provincial boundary for personal use is set to double, following a deal struck at the Council of the Federation meetings late Thursday in Saint Andrews, N.B.

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

20-07-2018 09:00

Ride-hailing not coming to British Columbia until fall of 2019 Global News OkanaganThe 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 ...

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Subsidies and 'circles on a map': Washington State offers advice on post-Greyhound bus service

20-07-2018 06:07 via cbc.ca

In Washington State, problems with rural bus service emerged in 2005 during an earlier round of Greyhound cuts. A state official suggest B.C. consider its solution: subsidizing private bus companies.

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BC Summer Games 2018 kick off in Cowichan

20-07-2018 05:20 via globalnews.ca

The 2018 BC Summer Games are now underway in Cowichan. Shanel Pratap is live from the opening ceremonies with what people can expect over the coming days of competition.

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NDP’s move on taxis helps them in ridings where the industry’s power reigns

20-07-2018 05:16 via globalnews.ca

The NDP government has released a report that recommends increasing the number of taxis on the road. As Keith Baldrey reports, this is a move that helps the party in areas where the industry reigns.

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What's in a name: workshop helps with legal I.D. changes for transgender community

20-07-2018 04:53 via cbc.ca

A two-day workshop in Victoria is helping transgender and non-gender binary people change their legal identification status.

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What's in a name: workshop helps with I.D. changes for transgender community

20-07-2018 04:53 via cbc.ca

A two-day workshop in Victoria is helping transgender and non-gender binary people change their legal identification status.

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Kelowna Fire Department quickly extinguishes grass fire near cemetery

20-07-2018 04:50 via globalnews.ca

The Kelowna Fire Department put out a grass fire near the cemetery this afternoon.

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The best beaches in Metro Vancouver

20-07-2018 04:34 via globalnews.ca

Let the arguments begin. Global News launches our series on the five best activities and places in Metro Vancouver, from brew pubs to ice cream. First up: the best beaches.

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BC Evening Weather Forecast: Jul 19

20-07-2018 04:17 via globalnews.ca

The Thursday, July 19, 2018 evening weather forecast for Vancouver, British Columbia and the surrounding area.

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Parents of Victoria teen who died of overdose renew calls for coroner's inquest

20-07-2018 04:13 via cbc.ca

After receiving the results of an internal review by the Island Health Authority in a letter, Rachel Staples and Brock Eurchuk are renewing their calls this week for a coroner’s inquest into the death of their son, Elliot.

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NDP government delays ride sharing again

20-07-2018 04:13 via globalnews.ca

The NDP government, which once promised ride sharing by Christmas of last year, is delaying it again until at least the fall of 2019. Jill Bennett reports

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Vancouver police issue warning about disturbing incidents

20-07-2018 04:10 via globalnews.ca

Vancouver police are warning residents of the Mount Pleasant neighbourhood about a string of disturbing incidents involving indecent acts. Nadia Stewart has the details.

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Bowen Island Mayor Murray Skeels won't seek re-election

20-07-2018 04:03 via cbc.ca

Murray Skeels has decided one term as Bowen Island's mayor is enough.

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Wildfire state of emergency in Summerland

20-07-2018 04:00 via globalnews.ca

Global BC’s Rumina Daya reports from Summerland, where wildfires have forced officials to declare state of emergency.

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More Canadian stroke patients could get clot-grabbing treatment

20-07-2018 03:54 via cbc.ca

People living in remote communities or who suffer an ischemic stroke while asleep could benefit from new 24-hour time frame for endovascular thrombectomy, Heart and Stroke Foundation says.

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First Nations seek injunction against work on Site C dam with lawsuit pending

20-07-2018 03:47 via globalnews.ca

The First Nation wants construction frozen until a court case opposing the project can be heard.

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Okanagan forest fires force evacuations

20-07-2018 03:21 via globalnews.ca

The wildfire situation has exploded in the Okanagan, with several out-of-control fires forcing highway closures and evacuations. Lynn Colliar reports.

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Trout Lake, Barnet Marine Park closed due to high E. coli levels

20-07-2018 03:15 via globalnews.ca

Trout Lake in Vancouver and Burnaby's Barnett Marine Park have both exceeded E. coli levels that are considered safe for the public.

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