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Kamloops fire was started by spark from home renovations

26-07-2018 23:34 via cbc.ca

Kamloops Fire and Rescue have confirmed the cause of the East Shuswap Road fire was a spark caused by the cutting of angle iron during renovations.

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Kamloops Fire was started by a spark from home renovations

26-07-2018 23:34 via cbc.ca

Kamloops Fire and Rescue have confirmed the cause of the East Shuswap Road fire was a spark caused by the cutting of angle iron during renovations.

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New endangered Puget Sound orca dies soon after birth

26-07-2018 23:33 via globalnews.ca

The mother was seen propping the newborn on her forehead and trying to keep it near the surface of the water in the waters off the coast of Victoria, British Columbia.

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Saanich homeless camp vows to fight district's move to evict residents

26-07-2018 22:57 via cbc.ca

Occupants of a homeless camp on Vancouver Island are at a standoff with the District of Saanich about moving their tents from the grassy space alongside Highway 1 and are denouncing the decision to seek an injunction.

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Good Samaritans hailed for helping seniors flee Deep Cove fire

26-07-2018 22:57 via cbc.ca

Dozens of people were displaced Tuesday afternoon, after a fire broke out at a seniors home in Deep Cove, B.C.

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Video shows aggressive detention of man by Saanich Uptown mall security guards

26-07-2018 22:50 via globalnews.ca

GuardTeck Security is apologizing to those who were upset by the video of an "unfortunate incident" on Wednesday at Uptown mall in Saanich.

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Flame and fortune: B.C. man offers $10K prize to smoke out firebugs

26-07-2018 22:25 via cbc.ca

A Kelowna man is so fed up with the number of human caused wildfires that he’s offering up a $10,000 reward to bring to justice people who deliberately start forest fires.

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COMMENTARY: Why does ride-hailing continue to flummox the B.C. government?

26-07-2018 22:13 via globalnews.ca

It is not going to happen any time soon, which means Metro Vancouver will continue to operate in the last century when it comes to taxi services.

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City of Burnaby going to court to evict Burnaby Mountain protest camp

26-07-2018 22:13 via globalnews.ca

Protesters at Camp Cloud on Burnaby Mountain have defied a 72-hour eviction notice issued by the City of Burnaby last week.

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5 things to do this weekend for Friday, July 27, 2018

26-07-2018 22:10 via globalnews.ca

Here are your five things to do this weekend for Friday, July 27, 2018.

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5 things to do this weekend for Thursday, July 26, 2018

26-07-2018 22:04 via globalnews.ca

Here are your five things to do this weekend for Thursday, July 26, 2018.

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Video shows Saanich mall security guards aggressively taking down man

26-07-2018 21:58 via globalnews.ca

Video captured at the Uptown mall in Saanich, B.C. shows security guards aggressively taking down a man collecting cans.

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Jaxon Mining confirms copper gold porphyry discovery in British Columbia, assays pending - Proactive Investors USA & Canada

26-07-2018 21:48

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Jaxon Mining confirms copper gold porphyry discovery in British Columbia, assays pending
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Jaxon said the first phase of fieldwork included geological mapping and sampling the Red Spring area, located within the Hazelton Property. Jaxon Mining confirms copper gold porphyry discovery in British Columbia, assays pending. INVESTMENT ...and more »

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Vancouver's housing sector faces high degree of instability for 8th quarter: CMHC

26-07-2018 21:46 via cbc.ca

The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation says the country's housing sector is facing a high degree of vulnerability to market instability for the eighth straight quarter.

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Jimmy ‘Duck’ Holmes gives gift of the blues at Vancouver Folk Fest

26-07-2018 21:43 via globalnews.ca

Blues artist Jimmy ‘Duck’ Holmes is bringing his down-home sounds of the Mississippi Delta to the 2018 Vancouver Folk Fest. Community reporter Michael Newman catches up Holmes to learn about his rich musical tradition.

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Michael Bublé, Luisana Lopilato welcome baby girl

26-07-2018 21:39 via cbc.ca

Singer's representative says Vida Amber Betty was born Wednesday in Vancouver, weighing 6 pounds, 1 ounce.

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Richmond cyclist, 16, sustains critical injuries after collision with car

26-07-2018 21:30 via cbc.ca

A 16-year-old cyclist is in hospital with critical injuries after getting hit by a car in Richmond, B.C.

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Michael Bublé and Luisana Lopilato welcome a baby girl

26-07-2018 21:17 via globalnews.ca

Vida Bublé joins big brothers Noah Bublé, 4, and Elias Bublé , 2.

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Distance-based fares approved for SkyTrain, SeaBus

26-07-2018 21:05 via globalnews.ca

It's official, riders on many TransLink services will soon pay a per-kilometre fare. Bus fares will remain flat across the region.

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Awake at the wheel: how to stay fresh, spot signs of fatigue on long summer road trips

26-07-2018 21:02 via cbc.ca

As summer road-trip season ramps up, ICBC's road safety manager Mark Milner offers a refresher on what drivers should be watching out for when travelling for long periods of time.

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TransLink gets approval to start moving toward distance-based fares

26-07-2018 20:39 via cbc.ca

Paying for rapid transit in Metro Vancouver based on zones will soon likely become a thing of the past.

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Latest calf born to endangered killer whales dies off British Columbia - Vancouver Courier

26-07-2018 20:19

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Latest calf born to endangered killer whales dies off British Columbia
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VANCOUVER — A female killer whale was spotted in the waters off Vancouver Island for two days this week pushing the body of her newborn calf. Ken Balcomb, senior scientist at The Centre for Whale Research in Friday Harbour, Wash., said the southern ...
A mother grieves: Orca whale continues to carry her dead calf into a second dayThe Seattle Times
Southern resident orca mom desp

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Slip, slop, slap: Get ready for a weekend of hot weather

26-07-2018 20:16 via globalnews.ca

Environment Canada has issued either heat warnings or air quality warnings for most regions of B.C.

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From ‘Pineapple Express’ to West Coast Express: Seth Rogen to voice Vancouver transit

26-07-2018 20:15 via globalnews.ca

The actor agreed to do the voice-overs for free, after Vancouver's transit authority dropped Morgan Freeman over #MeToo allegations.

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Suit up: Canucks coach touts workwear clothing drive for people in need

26-07-2018 20:13 via globalnews.ca

The clothing is being collected to help people in need get back into the workforce.

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An Evening With Ellen

26-07-2018 20:10 via globalnews.ca

Ellen has been entertaining in film and TV for decades and now she is coming to Vancouver for An Evening With Ellen at Rogers Arena October 19th!

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Latest calf born to endangered killer whales dies off British Columbia - National Post

26-07-2018 20:06

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Latest calf born to endangered killer whales dies off British Columbia
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VANCOUVER — A female killer whale was spotted in the waters off Vancouver Island for two days this week pushing the body of her newborn calf. Ken Balcomb, senior scientist at The Centre for Whale Research in Friday Harbour, Wash., said the southern ...
A mother grieves: Orca whale continues to carry her dead calf into a second dayThe Seattle Times
Southern resident orca mom desperately

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Alleged creepy caller who targeted B.C. women facing 70 charges

26-07-2018 20:01 via globalnews.ca

Joel Perry allegedly accurately identified women by name and claimed to have installed cameras in their homes.

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Seth Rogen to be new 'guest voice' of Metro Vancouver transit system

26-07-2018 19:59 via cbc.ca

Vancouver-born actor Seth Rogen will be the new "guest voice" of the city's transit system, after Morgan Freeman lost the job over sexual misconduct allegations.

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Shell not yet ready to green-light $40B LNG Canada project on B.C. coast

26-07-2018 19:52 via cbc.ca

Despite widespread speculation Shell would announce whether it will proceed with LNG project on the B.C. coast, its top executives told analysts Thursday that the company is still doing its homework.

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Seth Rogen becomes guest voice of Metro Vancouver transit

26-07-2018 19:40 via globalnews.ca

Seth Rogen announced on TransLink’s social media account Thursday that he will guest voice several transit service announcements for free. Rogen volunteered for the job after fellow actor Morgan Freeman’s announcements were scrapped by TransLink when allegations of sexual misconduct surfaced.

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5 Things to do this weekend: Thursday, July 26, 2018

26-07-2018 19:40 via globalnews.ca

Here are your five things to do this weekend around the province. Including the Fort Langley Jazz & Arts Festival and Caribbean Days in North Vancouver

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5 Things to do this weekend: Friday, July 27, 2018

26-07-2018 19:40 via globalnews.ca

Here are your five things to do this weekend around the province including fireworks, the Richmond Maritime Festival and Centre of Gravity in Kelowna

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New HIV strain in Sask. leads to faster progression in Indigenous people, B.C. research shows

26-07-2018 19:33 via cbc.ca

A new report has found that mutated HIV strains in Saskatchewan are creating a quickly advancing illness among Indigenous people.

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How to get your outdoor space ready for entertaining

26-07-2018 19:28 via globalnews.ca

It’s easy to make a small space feel cozy and still have enough room to entertain outdoor party guests. Lifestyle experts Carey McBeth shares tips on getting your outdoor space party-ready.

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Mayors Day: Burnaby, Squamish, Abbotsford mayors co-host CKNW

26-07-2018 19:27 via globalnews.ca

The monthly series sees three Lower Mainland mayors join CKNW for a two-hour co-hosting stint with your favourite talk radio hosts.

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Victim of East Vancouver shooting identified as gangster Matthew Navas-Rivas

26-07-2018 19:21 via globalnews.ca

The man who was gunned down in East Vancouver Wednesday night was 27-year-old Matthew Navas-Rivas.

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Vancouver’s 12th homicide victim identified

26-07-2018 19:00 via globalnews.ca

Vancouver police have now confirmed the identity of the man gunned down in an East Vancouver Wednesday night. Paul Haysom has the latest.

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Mind your manners on your next flight

26-07-2018 18:31 via globalnews.ca

There are a few conscientious moves you can make to ensure the crew on your next flight consider you a model passenger. Travel consultant Claire Newell explains.

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2018 fire season: More fires, less burning; EOC deactivating for now

26-07-2018 18:04 via globalnews.ca

The B.C. Wildfire Service says there are more fires burning this year at this time compared to last year, but the amount of hectares burned is less than the yearly average.

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Ottawa ranks #2 in Canada when it comes to tech talent: report

26-07-2018 17:52 via globalnews.ca

Other Canadian markets in the report include, Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver. Overall Ottawa ranked 13th out of 50 cities and Toronto ranked fourth.

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Newborn orca from endangered B.C. pod dies shortly after birth

26-07-2018 17:02 via cbc.ca

"Having a newborn, there were a few moments of brief, brief happiness, and then followed by disappointment and sadness," said one marine biologist.

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Cadillac Fairview malls use facial recognition to track shoppers' age, gender without consent

26-07-2018 16:27 via cbc.ca

At least two Calgary malls are using facial recognition technology to track shoppers' ages and genders without first notifying them or obtaining their explicit consent.

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Immigrant women less likely to get screened for breast cancer, study finds

26-07-2018 16:03 via cbc.ca

The research, published in the journal Cancer Medicine, found that breast cancer screening patterns during the two-year study period were very different depending on a woman's country of birth.

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Man shot and killed in East Vancouver Wednesday night

26-07-2018 16:01 via globalnews.ca

Police tape is up at an East Vancouver elementary school after a man was shot and killed Wednesday night. The victim, a man, was killed in what police are calling a targeted shooting.

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Housing, housing, housing. Does anything else matter this election?

26-07-2018 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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American deported from Canada 6 times not a 'heroic political prisoner,' says judge

26-07-2018 14:00 via cbc.ca

A 50-year-old U.S. citizen who crossed the border into Canada illegally six times has been told by a Canadian judge that his attempts to cast himself as a political prisoner are "unpersuasive."

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After 15 years on a boil advisory, the Semiahmoo First Nation is finally getting potable water

26-07-2018 13:00 via cbc.ca

The Semiahmoo First Nation — which has been on a boil water advisory for the past 15 years — has finally struck a deal that will provide potable water and sewer services to the community.

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Anti-SOGI 123 group posts controversial flyers around Abbotsford businesses

26-07-2018 12:36 via globalnews.ca

Culture Guard said these are its flyers and they are not "homophobic."

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Langley police investigate after man falls from two-storey apartment balcony

26-07-2018 12:28 via globalnews.ca

One man remains in hospital after falling from a balcony in Langley, according to police.

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