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Landslide risk prompts evacuation order for Zeballos

08-09-2018 23:29 via cbc.ca

An evacuation order has been issued for properties in Zeballos on the northwest coast of Vancouver Island due to risk of a landslide.

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Skookum Music Festival gears up for day two

08-09-2018 23:06 via globalnews.ca

Festival organizers say despite some rain on Friday night, more than 15,000 people turned out to get their groove on. Set up is now underway for the inaugural festival’s second day.

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Recipe: Passionfruit gianduja eclairs

08-09-2018 22:38 via globalnews.ca

With a return to grey weather, it's time to treat yourself to some afternoon tea -- and, of course, a little pastry treat to go with it.

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Military winding down deployment as B.C. wildfire state of emergency ends

08-09-2018 21:52 via globalnews.ca

All remaining military members could be rotated out of British Columbia within seven to 10 days.

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RCMP say 1 dead in 2-vehicle collision in Surrey, B.C.

08-09-2018 21:36 via cbc.ca

The collision took place at the 14500 block of 100th Avenue.

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Police arrest suspect in alleged East Vancouver arson that caused $100K damage

08-09-2018 21:09 via globalnews.ca

Vancouver resident Jason Acoose, 46, is now facing two charges of arson to property.

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Arson suspect arrested for East Vancouver fire

08-09-2018 21:07 via cbc.ca

Vancouver Police have arrested a 46-year-old man for allegedly setting an East Vancouver fire in August.

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Gardenworks: Fall Planters

08-09-2018 20:25 via globalnews.ca

Summer is almost over which means it’s time to start preparing your outside space for Fall. Michelle at GardenWorks shares some Autumn inspiration with her ideas for a vibrant planter.

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In the Township of Langley, a growing population is facing a shrinking mayoral race

08-09-2018 20:00 via cbc.ca

A month ago, the Township of Langley looked to have one of the more interesting mayoral contests in Metro Vancouver. Today, it's a little different.

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Saturday Chef: Afternoon Tea at Origo Club

08-09-2018 19:59 via globalnews.ca

Remi Ho, pastry chef and café manager at Origo Club, showcases their latest Afternoon Tea offerings and shares his delectable recipe for a passionfruit éclair.

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Open House: Refrigerator Hacks

08-09-2018 19:52 via globalnews.ca

From organization hacks to maintenance tips – in Open House Kaitlyn Herbst finds out some insider tricks that will change the way you use your refrigerator.

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Explore The Salish Sea

08-09-2018 19:52 via globalnews.ca

Did you know a harbour seal can hold its breath for 33 minutes? Or the giant Pacific octopus can weigh up to 150 pounds? These are just some of the incredible natural wonders of the Salish Sea. Author and scientist, Joseph Gaydos, joins Jennifer Palma to reveal more about the vibrant ecosystem.

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Tree fire breaks out near homeless encampment at Pacific Spirit Park

08-09-2018 19:21 via globalnews.ca

About two dozen firefighters are on scene. The fire is contained to one tree trunk but is deep inside the park.

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RCMP investigate serious crash in Surrey

08-09-2018 19:09 via globalnews.ca

A two vehicle collision has led to the closure of 100th avenue between 144th Street and 148th Avenue.

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1 person dead, 1 in critical condition from serious Surrey crash

08-09-2018 19:09 via globalnews.ca

A two vehicle collision has led to the closure of 100th avenue between 144th Street and 148th Avenue.

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Hitchhiker's murder highlights risks of looking for rides online

08-09-2018 19:00 via cbc.ca

Despite the recent murder of a hitchhiker who posted on social media asking for a ride from Penticton to Vancouver, people continue to use online platforms to find rides.

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12-step troublemaker: One nurse's fight for choice in addiction treatment

08-09-2018 18:00 via cbc.ca

A former Vancouver nurse has filed a complaint with the BC Human Rights Tribunal saying that the 12-step approach did not work to help him overcome substance abuse, but it's the only addiction program acceptable in the nursing profession and he lost his job when he stopped attending.

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Back-to-school bills and unexpected fees dividing classes, says youth advocate

08-09-2018 17:00 via cbc.ca

Back-to-school bills can be in the hundreds of dollars, prompting one youth advocate to warn that finances are creating a divide in the classroom.

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Birthplace doesn't necessarily guarantee citizenship, feds argue at Supreme Court

08-09-2018 16:43 via cbc.ca

International law does not require Canada to give citizenship to babies born on its soil, the federal government is telling the Supreme Court.

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Measles and the 'vaccine hesitant': What if you could sue?

08-09-2018 16:00 via cbc.ca

What if your kid makes mine sick? It's the blunt question lurking behind the lopsided debate between the vast majority of Canadians who vaccinate their kids for measles — and the few who don't. So what if the choice came with a cost? What if you could sue?

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'Whatever it takes to not go back': Saudi students fear consequences of defying regime deadline

08-09-2018 15:00 via cbc.ca

Saudi students speaking to CBC News on the condition of anonymity said they defied their government's orders to leave Canada by the end of the August, because they fear they'll be jailed upon their return.

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The House: Liberals come up short on answers with Trans Mountain

08-09-2018 13:00 via cbc.ca

This week on The House, we ask Natural Resources Minister Amarjeet Sohi for details on the Liberals' plan to move forward with the Trans Mountain pipeline, and talk to NDP and Conservative MPs about the project. Chris Hall asks a media ethics expert about the implications of the scathing editorial about Donald Trump published by the New York Times. Finally, we break down the feud between Maxime Bernier and Andrew Scheer with a historian who talks about how that will affect the Conservatives' cha

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A week in British Columbia with a Mini Cooper S - The Globe and Mail

08-09-2018 09:00

A week in British Columbia with a Mini Cooper S The Globe and MailThe star car of The Italian Job runs through the Whistler and Sun Peaks ski resorts before heading to the vineyards of the southern Okanagan Valley.

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As much as $22K in West Kelowna PAC money disappears, RCMP investigating

08-09-2018 08:17 via globalnews.ca

A letter on the issue went home to parents with children attending the West Kelowna school on Thursday.

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West Vancouver, CN rail close to a deal on access to disputed sea wall

08-09-2018 08:12 via globalnews.ca

CN and West Vancouver have been fighting over public access to the popular Centennial Seawalk since February, 2017.

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Wildfire smoke pollutes Okanagan but cooler weather could help fire fight

08-09-2018 07:14 via globalnews.ca

The air quality index measured at four out of ten into the evening, which is a moderate health risk.

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Smoky skies returned to Okanagan Friday

08-09-2018 07:14 via globalnews.ca

Wildfire smoke continued to pollute the Okanagan Valley and create health risks on Friday. Three large wildfires burning in the Similkameen that cover an area of more than 30,000 hectares are producing vast amounts of smoke as is a fire in north-central Washington state.

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Kal Tire Place new rink officially opened in Vernon

08-09-2018 07:14 via globalnews.ca

A $13 million sheet of ice, the second for Kal Tire Place, was officially opened by the community on Friday night. The rink expansion replaces the old civic arena in Vernon and was paid for by taxpayers who voted in favour of the project in the 2014 referendum.

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Alberta man crossing Canada by bike to raise awareness for PTSD

08-09-2018 07:14 via globalnews.ca

Brian Nadon says he’s cycled more than 7,000 kilometres with his dog, Ginger, in tow for the VATIC Foundation. The foundation is raising awareness for PTSD, or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and raising money toward a bursary fund to help emergency responders affected by PTSD return to school and expand their education.

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B.C. renters set to face biggest rent increase since 2004

08-09-2018 06:56 via cbc.ca

B.C. landlords will be allowed to jack up rents by a maximum of 4.5 per cent in 2019 — the biggest increase since 2004.

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Highway 1 reopens after earlier crash and fuel spill

08-09-2018 06:49 via globalnews.ca

Drivers headed into the Lower Mainland from Hope will are being advised to take Highway 7.

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Collision, fuel spill close Highway 1 westbound between Hope and Chilliwack

08-09-2018 06:49 via globalnews.ca

Drivers headed into the Lower Mainland from Hope will are being advised to take Highway 7.

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Skookum festival: the weather won’t rain on this music event’s parade, organizers say

08-09-2018 06:28 via globalnews.ca

B.C.'s biggest new music festival is now underway for its inaugural year.

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Skookum Festival medical team says it’s prepared for possible opioid overdoses

08-09-2018 06:14 via globalnews.ca

The festival has also contracted BC Ambulance for additional paramedics and mobile resources.

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From Victoria, B.C., to Springfield: Steve Nash enters hoops Hall

08-09-2018 06:03 via cbc.ca

Blue Devils and Tar Heels brought their rivalry to the Basketball Hall of Fame, and Ray Allen made a peace offering to his spurned Celtics teammates. And they did it with an assist from three of the greatest point guards in NBA history, including Canadian Steve Nash.

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Virtual house calls? New app could save Canadians a trip to the doctor

08-09-2018 05:30 via globalnews.ca

The new app promises to let patients teleconference with a licensed health-care provider, with no cost to the user.

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WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 – Sept. 7

08-09-2018 05:00 via globalnews.ca

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4,500 cyclists — and major traffic delays — in store for RBC GranFondo Whistler bike race

08-09-2018 04:44 via cbc.ca

Drivers travelling between Vancouver and Whistler, B.C., on Saturday should expect delays of up to three hours as 4,500 cyclists race in the RBC GranFondo Whistler.

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'It's disgusting': Illegal garbage pile swells in East Hastings alley

08-09-2018 04:00 via cbc.ca

People seen dumping garbage onto a garbage pile behind a seafood restaurant since March, nearby resident says. The pile has spilled into the alleyway, and owners have been ordered to clean it up.

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A new test for hepatitis C is now available in B.C.

08-09-2018 03:50 via globalnews.ca

The new test means it’s never been easier to detect and treat the disease. Nadia Stewart explains.

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Some B.C. renters could face the largest rent increases in more than a decade next year

08-09-2018 03:47 via globalnews.ca

B.C.’s Residential Tenancy Branch has set the province’s maximum allowable rent increases for 2019 at 4.5 per cent. Keith Baldrey has the details.

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Artificial Intelligence to Help Set Up Virtual House Call

08-09-2018 03:44 via globalnews.ca

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Vancouver firefighters and police investigate a deadly Southlands fire

08-09-2018 03:37 via globalnews.ca

One person is dead after a house caught fire Friday morning in the Dunbar-Southlands area. Sarah MacDonald reports from the scene.

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B.C. Supreme Court orders Saanich tent city dismantled

08-09-2018 03:34 via globalnews.ca

Richard Zussman has more on the court injunction’s deadline, and whether those in the encampment will obey.

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BC Ferries passengers warned about possible measles exposure in August

08-09-2018 03:34 via globalnews.ca

A measles alert has been issued for staff and students at Maple Ridge Secondary School and those on board a Tsawwassen to Mayne Island sailing on Aug 31. Jill Bennett reports.

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Legionnaires’ disease outbreak leads to Walmart closure

08-09-2018 03:25 via globalnews.ca

The Fraser Health Authority has confirmed Legionella bacteria found in cooling towers of Guildford Town Centre, leading to the closure of the big box store. Jill Bennett has the details.

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Vancouver Canucks buy a professional e-sports team

08-09-2018 03:12 via globalnews.ca

The company behind the Vancouver Canucks purchase a team in the Overwatch League. John Hua has more on what this latest acquisition means.

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Victoria B.C.’s Steve Nash inducted into Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame

08-09-2018 03:11 via globalnews.ca

B.C.'s Steve Nash, a two-time former NBA MVP, was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame on Friday.

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Injunction application hearing pitting treaty rights against Site C wraps in Vancouver

08-09-2018 03:01 via cbc.ca

A three-week hearing on an injunction application led by the West Moberly First Nations wrapped in B.C. Supreme Court Friday, leaving Justice Warren Milman the task of deciding whether to put a stop to further Site C construction in northeastern B.C., pending a full trial.

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New test aims to help identify thousands in B.C. unknowingly living with hepatitis C

08-09-2018 02:44 via globalnews.ca

An estimated 80,000 people in B.C. have hepatitis C, but many don't know it.

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