British Columbia news

Shell Canada gives up exploration permits to make way for protected area in B.C.

13-09-2018 23:53 via globalnews.ca

Shell Canada Ltd. has given up it offshore exploration rights, clearing the way for the creation of Canada's first protected marine area under the Canada Wildlife Act.

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5 Things to do this weekend for Thursday, September 13, 2018

13-09-2018 23:42 via globalnews.ca

Here are your five things to do this weekend around the province including Vancouver Fashion Week and the Fraser Valley Pet Expo

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5 Things to do this weekend for Friday, September 14, 2018

13-09-2018 23:42 via globalnews.ca

Here are your five things to do this weekend around the province including the Agassiz Fall Fair, Bike the Night, and the Terry Fox Run.

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Mysterious Good Samaritan leaves handwritten suicide prevention messages on Lions Gate Bridge

13-09-2018 23:35 via cbc.ca

Dozens of handwritten notes have appeared on the railings of the Lions Gate Bridge in Vancouver, offering words of encouragement, quotes and pictures intended to help prevent suicides.

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Be careful comparing 2010 Olympics cost to Calgary 2026: Vancouver CEO

13-09-2018 23:13 via globalnews.ca

The bid corporation Calgary 2026 has put forth a $5.2-billion draft hosting plan that asks for $3 billion in public money from the city, provincial and federal governments.

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'I don't want to leave you with any false hope': Scientists concerned J50 not seen for days

13-09-2018 23:01 via cbc.ca

Scientists with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) say they are concerned that the ailing killer whale known as J50 has not been seen in several days

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Ailing orca J50 is likely dead, lead researcher says

13-09-2018 23:01 via cbc.ca

The head of the Center for Whale Research on San Juan Island in Washington says he believes the ailing killer whale known as J50 is likely dead

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Ailing orca J50 declared dead by scientists

13-09-2018 23:01 via cbc.ca

An ailing killer whale calf that scientists have been trying to treat since August has died, scientists believe.

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Massive search on for sick orca J50 that researcher fears could be dead

13-09-2018 23:00 via globalnews.ca

Researchers have launched a search for a sick whale who hasn't been seen in days.

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Underground substation project at West End school site officially set to proceed

13-09-2018 22:37 via cbc.ca

In June, Vancouver School Board trustees voted six to two to accept BC Hydro's plan for the site, which will see the school demolished and students temporarily moved to a new facility in Coal Harbour while a replacement is built.

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B.C. Women's hospital preemie baby biobank first of its kind in Canada

13-09-2018 21:56 via cbc.ca

Doctors hope the research and cord blood can be used to study diseases and infections related to premature babies in a non-invasive way.

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Province to build 50 homes, 50 suites for flood-ravaged Grand Forks

13-09-2018 21:44 via globalnews.ca

The provincial government said approximately 50 homes and 50 suites will be built in Grand Forks to help residents affected by flooding this spring.

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'Spectacular' mummified ice age wolf pup, caribou calf found at Yukon mine sites

13-09-2018 21:13 via cbc.ca

Rare, mummified remains of two ice age animals — a caribou calf and a wolf pup — have been dug up from the permafrost by gold miners near Dawson City, Yukon.

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ICBA seeking appeal on proportional representation referendum injunction request

13-09-2018 21:04 via globalnews.ca

The ICBA is appealing the August 28th Supreme Court ruling denying an injunction request.

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RCMP investigate disappearance of Surrey family

13-09-2018 21:00 via globalnews.ca

A search is underway for a family of four, missing from their Surrey apartment and last seen on September 10. As Sarah MacDonald reports, relatives believe they could be headed for Alberta.

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Order of Canada recipients pen letter opposing Trans Mountain pipeline

13-09-2018 21:00 via cbc.ca

In an open letter, 42 B.C.-based Order of Canada recipients are asking that the pipeline be cancelled and investments directed toward clean energy and a diversified economy.

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B.C. housing minister defends affordability promises in wake of 4.5% rent increase approval

13-09-2018 20:44 via cbc.ca

The province recently approved an allowable rent increase of 4.5 per cent for 2019, the largest increase since 2004.

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VSB and BC Hydro finalize deal over Lord Roberts Annex school

13-09-2018 20:41 via globalnews.ca

Everything is scheduled to be completed by 2028.

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B.C. Wildfires: Help from Canadian armed forces no longer needed

13-09-2018 20:23 via globalnews.ca

Thanks to cooler, wet weather, the province of B.C. says it no longer needs help from the Canadian Armed Forces in fighting wildfires this year.

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Hidden hotel charges and how to avoid them

13-09-2018 20:08 via globalnews.ca

Before you book your next hotel stay, be aware of the various charges you will be responsible for. Travel consultant Claire Newell shares her expert advice on the fees you may not expect.

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Postal strike could cause delays for proporional representation referendum

13-09-2018 19:57 via globalnews.ca

Elections BC is preparing for the possibility that the proportional representation (PR) referendum could be delayed due to a postal strike.

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Help feed hungry B.C. children at Food4Thought dinner

13-09-2018 19:54 via globalnews.ca

Chef David Robertson lends his culinary skills to the fifth annual ‘Food4Thought’ fundraiser for the Backpack Buddies program. Robertson shows off the hearty pot pie recipe he is making for the big event on September 20.

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September snowfall expected on Coquihalla, other B.C. highways

13-09-2018 18:55 via globalnews.ca

The weather office says a cold front is crossing parts of the Interior, dropping the freezing level at higher elevations.

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2nd possible carcinogen found in recalled blood pressure drug valsartan, Health Canada says

13-09-2018 18:47 via cbc.ca

A second impurity that is a classified as a probable human carcinogen has been found in valsartan, manufactured by Zhejiang Huahai Pharmaceuticals in China, Health Canada announces.

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Nomination deadline nearing for B.C. civic elections

13-09-2018 18:39 via globalnews.ca

Friday, September 14th, is the deadline for the nomination process for the 2018 B.C. civic election in October.

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‘Everything on the table’ as Rental Task Force considers changes to rent increase model

13-09-2018 17:12 via globalnews.ca

The province's Rental Housing Task Force is considering making changes to the formula used to determine how much landlords can increase rents every year.

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Surrey family vanishes, RCMP say they may have been headed to Alberta

13-09-2018 17:01 via globalnews.ca

Surrey RCMP are asking for the public’s help to locate a missing family of four. Police say the Anderson family was reported missing by another family member on Tuesday evening.

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Election Cycle: Shauna Sylvester explains aims to ease housing crisis, homelessness

13-09-2018 17:01 via cbc.ca

Stephen Quinn chats to the mayoral candidate about Vancouver's housing supply and demand, homelessness and the challenges of running as a female, independent candidate.

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Election Cycle: Shauna Sylvester aims to ease housing crisis, homelessness

13-09-2018 17:01 via cbc.ca

Stephen Quinn chats to the mayoral candidate about Vancouver's housing supply and demand, homelessness and the challenges of running as a female, independent candidate.

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Celebrating International Chocolate Day at Purdy’s Vancouver factory

13-09-2018 16:54 via globalnews.ca

Have you ever wondered what its like to be surrounded all day by chocolate? Community reporter Michael Newman is having chocolate for breakfast at the Purdys factory.

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B.C.'s killer whales need more than rescue of J50 to survive, researcher says

13-09-2018 16:43 via cbc.ca

Adam Ford, University of British Columbia biology professor and Canada Research Chair in Wildlife Restoration Ecology, asks if efforts to save ailing orca J50 are really worth it — because the whales, as a population, face much greater problems than one sick individual.

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Stabbing in Surrey leaves youth in serious condition

13-09-2018 15:36 via cbc.ca

RCMP say they received several 911 calls around 7:45 p.m. PT about the assault, which happened near the Surrey Central SkyTrain station.

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Theft of wigs for children with cancer is heartbreaking, shop manager says

13-09-2018 15:35 via cbc.ca

The manager of a Vancouver store where wigs intended for children with cancer were stolen says it has been heartbreaking to call their families and break the news.

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Family of four goes missing in British Columbia - CTV News

13-09-2018 14:43

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Police in British Columbia are searching for a family of four who have not been seen for several days. They say there is no reason to believe the disappearance is suspicious or that any of the family members are at risk. RCMP Sgt. Chad Greig says ...
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Surrey mayoral candidate Doug McCallum wants SkyTrain extension to White Rock

13-09-2018 14:30 via globalnews.ca

"We're proposing to go from our city centre down King George to Newton, and then out to South Surrey."

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Laundry-pillaging cat allegedly steals dozens of clothing items

13-09-2018 14:00 via cbc.ca

Do any of these clothing items belong to you?

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Laundry-loving cat has purr-loined dozens of clothing items in Delta neighbourhood

13-09-2018 14:00 via cbc.ca

Owner Shawn Bell said his cat Bella first started bringing home garments last summer, but that the behaviour has since escalated at an alarming rate.

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Home sales should start to rise in the fall: BC Real Estate Association

13-09-2018 13:21 via globalnews.ca

August home sales suggest the impact of the stricter mortgage stress test requirements is fading.

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Reimer? Deal? Nobody? Future of Vancouver's ruling party lacks vision as nomination deadline looms

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

They could be guaranteed to lose their hold on power before the election campaign even officially begins.

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Litigation gone digital: Ottawa experiments with artificial intelligence in tax cases

13-09-2018 10:00 via cbc.ca

The Trudeau government is eager to test whether artificial intelligence (AI) software can help deliver federal programs more efficiently. Justice Canada is among the first out of the gate, with a pilot project to experiment with AI in tax litigation cases - even before clear ethical guidelines have been established.

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New research raises more red flags about bitumen transport

13-09-2018 08:26 via globalnews.ca

A new study says bitumen spills could have devastating effects on salmon eggs and fry. Linda Aylesworth reports.

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Witness describes dog attack on animal control officer as “worse than a horror movie”

13-09-2018 07:55 via globalnews.ca

A Surrey animal control officer is recovering from severe injuries to her arm and hand after she was attacked by a husky that got loose from its fenced yard. Kristen Robinson reports.

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Vancouver Fringe Fest opens its 34th year

13-09-2018 07:31 via globalnews.ca

The Vancouver Fringe Festival has been entertaining people for over three decades and it’s just opened for its 34th year.

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Explosives discovered in Kelowna home

13-09-2018 07:13 via globalnews.ca

A Kelowna family didn't think much of a few items labeled 'dangerous' among their late-father's belongings.

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Car fire doused in West Kelowna

13-09-2018 07:13 via globalnews.ca

A 1969 VW bug caught fire on Wednesday night off Glenrosa Road. The owner said he had just bought it for his daughter.

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RCMP probe reported stabbing near Surrey Central SkyTrain station

13-09-2018 06:47 via globalnews.ca

The incident happened in the 10200-block of City Parkway around 7:30 p.m.

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Penticton man pleads guilty to panhandling in case that cost city more than $25,000 in legal fees

13-09-2018 06:33 via cbc.ca

The City of Penticton and a local panhandler have reached a plea deal over eight outstanding bylaw tickets to avoid a trial in provincial court.

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‘Worse than a horror movie’: witness describes dog attack that badly hurt animal control officer

13-09-2018 06:20 via globalnews.ca

"It was worse than a horror movie. I can't even describe it, it was brutal, traumatic. I was crying before going to bed last night."

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Metro Vancouver’s home price-income gap is as high as $85K — and that’s for a townhouse

13-09-2018 05:40 via globalnews.ca

The single-detached home dream is all but dead across Metro Vancouver. The dream of owning other homes may be, too.

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WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 – Sept. 12

13-09-2018 05:00 via globalnews.ca

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