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Proposed class action lawsuit launched after alleged NCIX data breach

25-09-2018 23:57 via cbc.ca

A Vancouver software engineer has launched a proposed class action lawsuit in the wake of an alleged data breach involving personal information belonging to former customers of bankrupt computer retailer NCIX.

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Proposed class action lawsuit claims data breach exposed personal information of 258,000 people

25-09-2018 23:57 via cbc.ca

A Vancouver software engineer has launched a proposed class action lawsuit in the wake of an alleged data breach involving personal information belonging to former customers of bankrupt computer retailer NCIX.

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Whitecaps captain not at all pleased with the firing of head coach Carl Robinson

25-09-2018 23:54 via globalnews.ca

The backbone of the Vancouver Whitecaps, captain Kendall Waston, describes the firing of head coach Carl Robinson as “very difficult.” Waston says the reason he came to Vancouver was because of Robinson. Like his teammates, Watson was caught off guard by the dismissal. Hear for yourself his displeasure with today’s move.

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Son of couple whose plane went missing en route to Chilliwack from Edmonton thanks search crews for efforts

25-09-2018 23:51 via globalnews.ca

The family of a pilot and passenger whose plane went missing while flying from Alberta to B.C. earlier this month has issued a statement after search efforts were suspended last week.

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Trans Mountain expansion could harm killer whales, National Energy Board review may warn

25-09-2018 23:19 via globalnews.ca

The federal fisheries minister says it will be harder for cabinet to give a green light to the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion if the National Energy Board's new environmental review determines the project is going to harm killer whales.

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Researchers hope tiny 'samurai wasp' may stop invasive stink bugs eating through the Okanagan

25-09-2018 23:19 via cbc.ca

Stink bugs are munching their way through the Okanagan Valley and researchers are hoping a tiny wasp can help contain the pests before they hit B.C.’s orchards en masse.

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Surrey RCMP issue arrest warrant for suspect in Sheraton Hotel stabbing

25-09-2018 23:10 via globalnews.ca

Surrey RCMP have issued an arrest warrant in connection with a stabbing at the Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel in June.

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Crown says accused confessed to killing Japanese student found dead in Vancouver

25-09-2018 23:02 via cbc.ca

Suspect William Victor Schneider, 51, has pleaded not guilty to charges of second degree murder and interfering with human remains in connection with the death of Natsumi Kogawa, 30.

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Crown says accused confessed to killing Japanese student

25-09-2018 23:02 via cbc.ca

Suspect William Victor Schneider, 51, has pleaded not guilty to charges of second degree murder and interfering with human remains in connection with the death of Natsumi Kogawa, 30.

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City of Burnaby installs security cameras at Central Park

25-09-2018 22:52 via globalnews.ca

Mayor Derek Corrigan said he's delivering on public safety promises made after the death of 13-year-old Marrisa Shen, who was killed there last year.

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NDP MP apologizes for saying Trudeau ‘doesn’t give a f— about Indigenous rights’ in QP

25-09-2018 21:43 via globalnews.ca

During Tuesday's Question Period, NDP MP Romeo Saganash lashed out about the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project, openly calling for the Prime Minister to admit that he "doesn't give a f***" about Indigenous rights.

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'I didn't think he was terribly impressed with me': Hector Bremner brushes off developer's $85K donation

25-09-2018 21:43 via cbc.ca

Bremner acknowledged that he's met with Peter Wall for coffee since he decided to run for mayor, but "we had no conversations beyond that."

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Suspect charged in connection with Vancouver carjacking, pepper-spray spree

25-09-2018 21:35 via cbc.ca

Jesse William Swain, 27, faces eight charges in relation to an alleged carjacking last Friday.

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Adopt a Pet: Shelby The Chesapeake Bay Canine

25-09-2018 21:02 via globalnews.ca

Shelby the two-year-old female Chesapeake Bay, currently under the care of the Burnaby BC SPCA, is waiting for an adult-only household with a very active lifestyle. Shelby needs a little training, but she has a positive can-do attitude.

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Sketch of suspect in cab driver attack released by Surrey RCMP

25-09-2018 21:01 via cbc.ca

RCMP are looking for the public's help to find two men accused of attacking a cab driver in Surrey last month.

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What are bioplastics anyway? Confusion over term hinders fight against waste, expert says

25-09-2018 20:39 via cbc.ca

A Vancouver-based plastics expert is pushing for more public education about the different types of plastics following Ottawa’s plans to eliminate the use of single-use plastics in government operations.

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Whitecaps President Bob Lenarduzzi discusses termination of coaching staff

25-09-2018 20:31 via globalnews.ca

At a press conference held Tuesday morning, Whitecaps FC President Bob Lenarduzzi announces the difficult decision to fire coach Carl Robinson and his staff.

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Police investigate ugly West Van bus exchange caught on video

25-09-2018 20:30 via globalnews.ca

Transit police are investigating after an ugly incident on a bus in West Vancouver went viral on social media.

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A majority of British Columbians use their work phone for personal texts: new survey

25-09-2018 20:24 via globalnews.ca

A new poll found that 65 per cent of British Columbians do it.

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Surrey RCMP asking public’s help to identify suspects in alleged taxi driver assault

25-09-2018 20:18 via globalnews.ca

RCMP in Surrey have released a composite sketch of one of two men believed to be involved in an assault on a taxi driver in early August.

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21 more Vancouver firefighters needed per shift, says union

25-09-2018 20:07 via globalnews.ca

The union says 21 more firefighters are needed on each shift in Vancouver, or 84 in total.

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Charges laid following downtown Vancouver carjacking

25-09-2018 20:03 via globalnews.ca

Officers were called at 8:40 a.m. Friday by a man who said he'd just been pepper-sprayed by another man who took off in his car in a parking lot at Cambie and Pender Street.

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Seniors being over-medicated a growing concern, says doctor

25-09-2018 19:58 via globalnews.ca

A health-care company says a breakdown in communication is leading to seniors sometimes being over-medicated.

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Airplane travels in front of the Harvest moon

25-09-2018 19:52 via globalnews.ca

A rare sight captured during Global BC’s Mark Madryga’s weather segment Tuesday morning – a plane flying in front of the Harvest Moon.

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'Never an easy decision': Vancouver Whitecaps fire head coach Carl Robinson

25-09-2018 19:05 via cbc.ca

Robinson and two assistants have been let go after the team's playoff hopes continued to evaporate in a disappointing weekend loss to Dallas.

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B.C. realtor shares racist letter sent to her in the mail

25-09-2018 19:02 via globalnews.ca

"An extremely racist letter I received in the mail," writes the realtor.

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Vancouver Whitecaps fire head coach Carl Robinson

25-09-2018 18:59 via globalnews.ca

Academy technical director Craig Dalrymple will be acting head coach for the final five games of the season.

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In the face of complaints, Vancouver police move to clarify street-check policy

25-09-2018 18:52 via globalnews.ca

A report's six recommendations include a formalized policy in line with provincial standards, extra training for officers and a call for street-check data to be released each year.

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Easy snack substitutions to avoid allergens in the classroom

25-09-2018 18:09 via globalnews.ca

Registered dietitian Jess Pirnak shows Global News her unique substitutes for foods that are often restricted in the classroom or workplace.

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Pair of police forces in B.C. decides against using federally approved pot-screening device

25-09-2018 17:54 via cbc.ca

The Drager test was approved as the first saliva screening equipment to be used by law enforcement to test for THC, the main psychoactive agent in cannabis — but at least two police departments in B.C. won't be using the device.

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3 police forces in B.C. decide against using federally approved pot-screening device

25-09-2018 17:54 via cbc.ca

The Drager test was approved as the first saliva screening equipment to be used by law enforcement to test for THC, the main psychoactive agent in cannabis — but at least three police departments in B.C. won't be using the device.

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19 photos of last night's stunning harvest moon in British Columbia - Daily Hive

25-09-2018 17:53

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19 photos of last night's stunning harvest moon in British Columbia
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Last night, on Monday, September 24, a spectacular harvest moon took over BC skies. British Columbians across the province were treated to an incredibly bright and orange-coloured moon, a symbol of the changing seasons. In case you went to bed early, ...
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Teen arrested in weekend stabbing in Surrey park

25-09-2018 17:19 via globalnews.ca

Investigators said they believe the incident was targeted because the two are known to each other.

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Colony Farm clinical director announces resignation

25-09-2018 17:19 via globalnews.ca

The BC Government Employee's Union said it's optimistic that the new director will make employee safety a priority.

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Invictus Completes Cannabis Shipment to British Columbia - Stockhouse

25-09-2018 17:06

Invictus Completes Cannabis Shipment to British Columbia
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Following its inaugural shipment of recreational cannabis to Alberta, Invictus MD Strategies Corp. (TSX: V.GENE, OTCQB: IVTF, Forum) announced on Tuesday that it has completed its first shipment to British Columbia on time. The Company is working ...

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Coquitlam realtor shares racist letter sent to her in the mail

25-09-2018 16:59 via globalnews.ca

Global News’ Paul Haysom is outside the office of Winnie Wu Tuesday morning. Wu received a racist letter sent to her in the mail by an anonymous person.

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Nutrition: Benefit of bell peppers

25-09-2018 16:27 via globalnews.ca

Ever wondered why green bell peppers and less expensive than red ones? Dietitian Diana Steele has the answer, along with some easy recipe ideas.

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Canada must fix 'deficiencies' in spill plan for Trans Mountain's U.S. spur, Washington state says

25-09-2018 16:16 via cbc.ca

Washington's Department of Ecology says that the Canadian government, as the owner of the 100-kilometre pipeline, is required by law to have an approved spill response plan. It's now given the operator 60 days to add more details in several areas.

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In the last year, Fraser Health postponed 2,300 operations on day of surgery

25-09-2018 14:30 via globalnews.ca

Between August 1, 2017 and July 31, 2018 more than 91,000 surgeries were carried out across the region -- three per cent were postponed.

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Wanted: Canadian moon rover, space mining technology

25-09-2018 14:10 via cbc.ca

With an eye on future lunar exploration, Canada's space agency is calling on companies to present their ideas for everything from moon-rover power systems to innovative mineral prospecting techniques.

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Invictus' Acreage Pharms Completes Shipment of Recreational Cannabis to British Columbia - Canada NewsWire (press release)

25-09-2018 14:04

Invictus' Acreage Pharms Completes Shipment of Recreational Cannabis to British Columbia
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VANCOUVER, Sept. 25, 2018 /CNW/ - INVICTUS MD STRATEGIES CORP. ("Invictus" or the "Company") (TSXV: GENE; OTCQX: IVITF; FRA: 8IS1) is pleased to have completed its first shipment of recreational cannabis to British Columbia on time, following its ...and more »

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Surrey mayoral race could determine future of LRT

25-09-2018 14:00 via cbc.ca

Surrey voters won't just choose a new mayor and council when they go to the polls next month —their vote could also determine the future of a 1.65 billion dollar light rail transportation system.

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Surrey mayoral race could determine future of city's LRT

25-09-2018 14:00 via cbc.ca

Surrey voters won't just choose a new mayor and council when they go to the polls next month —their vote could also determine the future of a $1.65-billion light rail transportation system.

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Canada Drug Rehab, a Resource on Drug Rehab Programs from British Columbia to Ontario, Announces Post on ... - Markets Insider

25-09-2018 11:28

Canada Drug Rehab, a Resource on Drug Rehab Programs from British Columbia to Ontario, Announces Post on ...
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VANCOUVER, BC, September 25, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Canada Drug Rehab (CDR), a top resource of Canadian drug rehab and alcohol treatment programs, is proud to announce a new post on so-called "Sober Living" strategies. Sober living ...

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Task force recommends smaller rent increase limits for 2019

25-09-2018 08:16 via globalnews.ca

A task force has recommended that Victoria limit rent increases next year to the rate of inflation. As Tanya Beja reports, some critics say that could restrict the development of new rental units.

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B.C. extra told Hallmark movies won’t show interracial couples — parent company denies policy

25-09-2018 07:05 via globalnews.ca

“He is fairer than I am and so we were kind of set off to the side."

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Weight Watchers drops ‘weight’ from its name

25-09-2018 06:22 via globalnews.ca

Weight Watchers is losing some corporate weight by trimming its name down to two letters. The new name of the weight-loss giant will simply be ‘WW.’

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WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 – Sept. 24

25-09-2018 05:00 via globalnews.ca

Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6.

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Bellegarde says Trans Mountain pipeline expansion may go forward if shipping terminal is moved

25-09-2018 04:31 via globalnews.ca

The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations says the federal government would find it easier to get the Trans Mountain pipeline built if it moves the route and the marine shipping terminal to avoid Indigenous communities that oppose the project.

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NDP topping up clean energy vehicle rebate

25-09-2018 04:07 via globalnews.ca

The NDP government has announced that it’s putting more money into its clean energy vehicle incentive program, which was about to run out of funding. Sarah MacDonald has the details.

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