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Smoke-filled air and smog prompt air quality advisories across British Columbia - CityNews

30-07-2018 23:43

Smoke-filled air and smog prompt air quality advisories across British Columbia
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VANCOUVER – A blood orange sun rose over much of British Columbia on Monday, a warning of high levels of smoky particulate and elevated ground-level ozone in the air. Environment Canada has issued air quality advisories for every region of B.C., ...and more »

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Meet the working dogs of YVR

30-07-2018 23:31 via globalnews.ca

Meet some of the working dogs at the busy Vancouver International Airport who work to keep the public safe.

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Smoke-filled air and smog prompt air quality advisories across British Columbia - Times Colonist

30-07-2018 23:21

Smoke-filled air and smog prompt air quality advisories across British Columbia
Times Colonist
VANCOUVER — A blood orange sun rose over much of British Columbia on Monday, a warning of high levels of smoky particulate and elevated ground-level ozone in the air. Environment Canada has issued air quality advisories for every region of B.C., ...and more »

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Weekend heat smashes 13 temperature records in B.C.

30-07-2018 22:52 via cbc.ca

While the province cooked, a baker's dozen of temperature records fell across B.C. on Sunday, with Lytton hitting 41.4 C and breaking a record nearly a century old.

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B.C. heat wave day 8: It will get better

30-07-2018 22:52 via cbc.ca

"Ridiculously resilient ridge" of high pressure that's held a heat wave and choked the air for weeks on the B.C. South Coast is expected to give up on Wednesday.

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Man wanted by Vancouver police for pushing victim into traffic

30-07-2018 22:36 via globalnews.ca

Vancouver police are seeking the public’s help to identify a suspect in a dangerous assault near the PNE. The victim was pushed into traffic and the entire attack caught on camera. Paul Haysom has the details.

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Province not considering changing social assistance cheque distribution for now

30-07-2018 22:32 via globalnews.ca

The provincial government will not be changing the distribution of social assistance cheques after a record breaking day of overdoses in Vancouver.

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John Horgan pledges pension support for Catalyst Paper workers as U.S. tariffs loom

30-07-2018 22:28 via cbc.ca

Looming forest industry tariff increases and deteriorating trade relations between Canada and United States has prompted British Columbia's government to protect the pensions of retirees and workers at three Catalyst Paper pulp mills.

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Sinclair & Bennett play CBC Musical Nooners July 31

30-07-2018 22:14 via cbc.ca

Guitar and harmonica duo Sinclair & Bennett performs at the CBC’s Musical Nooners on Tuesday, July 31, 2018.

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Ancient B.C. Indigenous settlement to become outdoor history classroom

30-07-2018 21:49 via cbc.ca

The Ye'yumnuts village near Duncan, B.C., is about to become a living Indigenous history lesson where the local school district will use the 2.4-hectare meadow as a place-based classroom.

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Snowy Mountain blaze the biggest in the province

30-07-2018 21:42 via globalnews.ca

The out-of-control Snowy Mountain fire has grown to be the biggest wildfire in B.C. at 1,910 hectares.

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Dash cam footage captures man being shoved into oncoming traffic

30-07-2018 21:39 via globalnews.ca

Vancouver police are searching for a suspect wanted for shoving a man into oncoming traffic. Police release video of the frightening attack on social media.

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Associa British Columbia, Inc. Hosts “Everything About Landscaping” Educational Seminar - GlobeNewswire (press release)

30-07-2018 21:19

Associa British Columbia, Inc. Hosts “Everything About Landscaping” Educational Seminar
GlobeNewswire (press release)
VANCOUVER, B.C., July 30, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Associa British Columbia hosted the “Everything About Landscaping” educational seminar at the Holiday Inn Express in Langley, B.C.. The expert speakers included Helen Knox with Urban ...

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Zenabis Secures Third Provincial Supply Agreement with British Columbia Liquor Distribution Branch - Financial Post

30-07-2018 21:09

Zenabis Secures Third Provincial Supply Agreement with British Columbia Liquor Distribution Branch
Financial Post
ATHOLVILLE, New Brunswick — Zenabis Ltd. (“Zenabis” or “the Company”), a New Brunswick-based licensed producer of cannabis, is pleased to announce that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) with the British Columbia Liquor ...

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Vancouver moves to expropriate notorious slum hotels

30-07-2018 21:03 via cbc.ca

Vancouver officials take the first step toward taking control of two infamous, slum-like hotels in the city's Downtown Eastside by filing a notice of expropriation for both.

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Vancouver moves to expropriate Balmoral and Regent SRO hotels

30-07-2018 21:03 via cbc.ca

Both SROs, which are owned by the Sahota family, have been closed over serious structural and safety concerns, displacing more than 300 low-income tenants.

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RCMP search for missing boater after watercraft collide in Thompson River

30-07-2018 20:46 via cbc.ca

RCMP boat, air services and dive team are searching the Thompson River east of Kamloops for signs of a boater that went missing after two watercraft collided on Sunday.

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RCMP search for missing boater after watercraft collide in South Thompson River

30-07-2018 20:46 via cbc.ca

RCMP boat, air services and dive team are searching the South Thompson River east of Kamloops for signs of a boater that went missing after two watercraft collided on Sunday.

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Teen who died at Kelowna’s Centre of Gravity festival remembered as bright young girl

30-07-2018 20:34 via globalnews.ca

The Kamloops teen who died at Kelowna’s Centre of Gravity festival on Friday night had dreams of a career in medicine, according to a GoFundMe page.

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Is the B.C. Community Benefits Agreement fair?

30-07-2018 19:33 via globalnews.ca

At a press conference held Monday morning, Premier John Horgan answers questions about the B.C. government’s plan to hire union workers for major projects.

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B.C. Premier John Horgan on record 130 drug overdoses in one day

30-07-2018 19:31 via globalnews.ca

At a press conference held Monday morning, Premier John Horgan answers questions about the record number of overdoses Emergency Health Services responded to in one day.

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VPD search for assault suspect wanted for pushing man into traffic

30-07-2018 19:30 via globalnews.ca

At a press conference held Monday morning, the Vancouver police release new details about a dangerous assault that happened near the PNE, on East Hastings.

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Woman dies after being swept away in creek near Garibaldi Lake

30-07-2018 19:22 via cbc.ca

A man was also caught in the fast-moving waters of Rubble Creek but managed to make it to shore.

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Placer Mountain fire continues to burn more than 1,000 hectares

30-07-2018 19:02 via globalnews.ca

Officials say they successfully carried out a planned ignition on the Placer Mountain fire on Sunday.

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Vancouver House twisty tower not leaning or sinking despite rumours

30-07-2018 18:56 via globalnews.ca

The twisty tower at 1480 Howe St. is one of four buildings rising from the Vancouver House site.

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I visited the luxurious wilderness resort in British Columbia with a 2-year waitlist that's like a summer camp for ... - Business Insider

30-07-2018 18:39

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I visited the luxurious wilderness resort in British Columbia with a 2-year waitlist that's like a summer camp for ...
Business Insider
Nimmo Bay, a luxury resort in British Columbia, can take up to two years to get into during peak season. A former fishing lodge nestled in the wilderness, this resort has become a destination among elite travelers for wellness, adventure, and luxury.

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Campfire ban comes into effect July 31 for Cariboo Fire Centre

30-07-2018 18:36 via cbc.ca

A campfire ban is scheduled across the Cariboo Fire Centre's jurisdiction in B.C.'s central Interior as of noon July 31 to help prevent human-caused fires.

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Vancouver police release sketch of suspect, dashcam video of man pushed into path of moving car

30-07-2018 17:39 via cbc.ca

A 37-year-old man was taken to hospital with serious injuries following an incident between two men that led to one of them falling into the path of a moving car, Vancouver police said.

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Vancouver police search for assault suspect near PNE

30-07-2018 17:32 via globalnews.ca

Vancouver police have released more information and dash cam footage of a serious assault near the PNE in mid-July. Police say a man pushed another intentionally into traffic, where he was struck.

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Get Connected with Mike Agerbo

30-07-2018 17:22 via globalnews.ca

Mike Agerbo reviews the latest tech headlines and shows us some new accessories for your Amazon Echo

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Police release dash cam video of man pushing someone into traffic near PNE

30-07-2018 17:13 via globalnews.ca

Police are hoping the release of the video will help them identify a suspect in a serious assault as the video shows a man pushing another man into traffic on East Hastings Street.

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B.C. NDP popularity drops in recent polls as Kinder Morgan construction nears

30-07-2018 16:44 via globalnews.ca

Global News online reporter Richard Zussman takes a look at new polls and the ongoing Trans Mountain debate.

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130 overdose calls in 1 day match record for B.C. paramedics

30-07-2018 15:51 via cbc.ca

Paramedics in B.C. recently matched a record for suspected overdose calls in one day, despite a slight drop in overdose deaths so far in 2018 compared to 2017.

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Victoria woman uses obituary to advocate against fat shaming in medical profession

30-07-2018 15:30 via cbc.ca

A Newfoundland woman used her obituary to make a final plea to stop so-called fat shaming by members of the medical profession.

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Newfoundland woman uses obituary to make final plea against fat shaming in medical profession

30-07-2018 15:23 via globalnews.ca

Ellen Maud Bennett's obituary says her "dying wish" was that women of size should advocate for their health and not simply accept "that fat is the only relevant health issue."

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Rallying for LGBT-inclusive curriculum brings mother, daughter closer together

30-07-2018 15:00 via cbc.ca

B.C.'s new Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) curriculum was controversial and divisive in several of the school districts when it was first introduced but, for one mother and daughter, it was something that brought them closer together.

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Police seek tips after targeted shooting in Surrey neighbourhood

30-07-2018 14:58 via cbc.ca

No reports of injuries in after residents in the area say they heard up to six shots being fired.

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One woman dead after being swept away at Garibaldi Lakes

30-07-2018 14:51 via globalnews.ca

A woman has died after drowning in Rubble Creek at Garibaldi Lakes outside of Squamish.

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Ski - Telegraph.co.uk

30-07-2018 13:56

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Ski
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The sheer scale of British Columbia can be overwhelming, but Ski Safari's in-depth knowledge makes planning a trip easy. British Columbia is best known for its dramatic, snow-pelted terrain, accessed by lift, hike, cat and helicopter. But there are ...

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Warming Arctic could be at heart of deadly July heatwave

30-07-2018 12:00 via cbc.ca

Arctic researcher says because the Arctic is warming so much faster than everywhere else, it's having an effect on weather around the world.

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Wison bags FEED contract for British Columbia FLNG project - Seatrade Maritime News

30-07-2018 10:35

Seatrade Maritime News
Wison bags FEED contract for British Columbia FLNG project
Seatrade Maritime News
China's Wison Offshore & Marine has front-end engineering design (FEED) contract for a proposed floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) facility in British Colombia. Western LNG has appointed Wison to develop the basis for design (BOD) and FEED contracts ...and more »

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Rally in Mission as prisoner moves closer to home

30-07-2018 05:06 via globalnews.ca

Family and friends of a Fraser Valley murder victim are speaking out after finding out the man convicted of the murder is being moved to a lower security prison near the victim’s family. Kristen Robinson reports.

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World’s saddest cat visits Vancouver

30-07-2018 05:00 via globalnews.ca

BenBen, dubbed the World’s Saddest Cat, visited Vancouver and the 2018 MeowFest Sunday

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Artist collective mixes pop culture with surrealism for Vancouver Mural Festival

30-07-2018 05:00 via cbc.ca

Artists create permanent, large-scale public murals for the annual Vancouver Mural Festival.

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Metro Vancouver issued air quality warning

30-07-2018 04:24 via globalnews.ca

An air quality warning has been issued to Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. As Tanya Beja reports, it’s been put in place because of the recent hot weather, and smoke from wildfires from Richmond to Siberia.

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Former Hells Angel says early intervention key to curbing youth gun violence

30-07-2018 04:24 via cbc.ca

Joe Calendino spent a decade as a Hells Angels member. Now he mentors young people on Vancouver's Lower Mainland to keep them away from dangerous lifestyles.

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Old Soul Rebel brings rock 'n' roll and soul music together at CBC Musical Nooners July 30

30-07-2018 04:00 via cbc.ca

Soul and rock 'n' roll duo Old Soul Rebel take to the CBC Musical Nooners Stage on Monday, July 30.

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Newly renovated Chinatown cultural centre includes 55 affordable rental spaces for Vancouver artists

30-07-2018 03:53 via cbc.ca

BC Artscape signed a 10-year lease of the Sun Wah Centre, meaning artists renting space there don't need to fear threats of eviction or rent hikes.

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Meet Gabby, one of 5 B.C. RCMP dogs being ‘laid off’ because of legal pot

30-07-2018 03:40 via globalnews.ca

Gabby's been trained to sniff for cannabis. After Oct. 17, that will no longer be grounds for a police search.

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Friends, family of murdered woman protest killer’s transfer to Mission medium facility

30-07-2018 02:56 via globalnews.ca

Walter Ramsey was sentenced to life in prison after setting a trailer on fire with his ex-girlfriend and two children inside.

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