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B.C. teen’s journey to becoming a transgender activist

16-11-2018 23:56 via globalnews.ca

Tru Wilson, a transgender teen in Ladner, B.C., has made it her mission to help put in place policies to protect LGBTQ2 students, no matter where they live. Robin Gill reports.

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New $224M bridge announced for Sicamous, B.C.

16-11-2018 22:59 via globalnews.ca

Bruhn Bridge replacement in Sicamous to support safer and more efficient travels.

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Ex-Autism B.C. board member Laurie Guerra says there was no such thing as an 'anti-Sogi secret meeting'

16-11-2018 22:45 via cbc.ca

Laurie Guerra says she felt she had to resign from Autism B.C. after a "so-called" news story sparked an ugly backlash against an organization she cares about.

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Rainy day activities to keep kids busy indoors

16-11-2018 22:34 via globalnews.ca

Early learning educator Natacha Beim shares fun and educational ways you can keep your kids busy indoors.

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Join us for CBC Vancouver's 2018 Open House & Food Bank Day this Friday

16-11-2018 22:23 via cbc.ca

Join us December 7 for live broadcasts, newsroom tours, and fundraising for food banks in B.C.

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CBC Vancouver's 2018 Open House & Food Bank Day

16-11-2018 22:23 via cbc.ca

Join us December 7 for live broadcasts, newsroom tours, and fundraising for food banks in B.C.

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5 Things to do this weekend:Thursday, November 22

16-11-2018 22:03 via globalnews.ca

Here are your five things to do this weekend around the province including the return of the Vancouver Christmas Market and A Charlie Brown Holiday playing at the Carousel Theatre.

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5 Things to do this weekend: Friday, November 23

16-11-2018 22:03 via globalnews.ca

Here are your five things to do this weekend around the province including Lights at Lafarge in Coquitlam and the Surrey Tree Lighting Festival.

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B.C. power outages from severe weather triple since 2013

16-11-2018 21:52 via globalnews.ca

Increasingly severe weather in recent years has led to a big spike power outages across our province. According to a new BC Hydro report, they’ve nearly quadrupled in B.C. over the past five years. Neetu Garcha has more on why we’re seeing the spike and crews trying to keep up with more frequent adverse conditions

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B.C. becomes first western Canadian province to fund gender-affirming lower surgeries

16-11-2018 21:38 via globalnews.ca

Starting in 2019 transgender people in British Columbia will have access to publicly funded gender-affirming lower surgeries within the province.

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Tara Singh Hayer and the 'incentive to kill'

16-11-2018 21:37 via cbc.ca

Murdered journalists don't always make global headlines. When a government is suspected of the crime, it's big news. When it's some squalid band of criminals? Not so much.

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Dead humpback whale found near Tsawwassen ferry terminal

16-11-2018 21:17 via globalnews.ca

A DFO spokesperson said its mammal response team will collaborate with the local First Nation to move the humpback whale to another spot for a necropsy to determine the cause of death.

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Rotating Canada Post strike returns to Kelowna

16-11-2018 21:01 via globalnews.ca

Workers have been without a contract for a year.

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'It's wonderful': Community reacts to news B.C. will offer gender-affirming lower surgeries

16-11-2018 20:41 via cbc.ca

Previously, those seeking the surgery had to travel to Montreal or out of the country altogether.

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B.C. to fund gender-affirming lower surgeries for transgender people

16-11-2018 20:41 via cbc.ca

Previously, those seeking the surgery had to travel to Montreal or out of the country altogether.

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B.C. to fund gender-affirming lower surgeries

16-11-2018 20:41 via cbc.ca

Previously, those seeking the surgery had to travel to Montreal or out of the country altogether.

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Dead humpback washes ashore in Tsawwassen

16-11-2018 20:25 via cbc.ca

Fisheries and Oceans Canada confirmed it was responding just before 11 a.m. Friday.

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Pizza crusts in the green bin? OK. Deer carcass? Not OK

16-11-2018 20:14 via cbc.ca

The discovery in Nanaimo, B.C., prompted a "friendly reminder" from the city to locals about what belongs in a green bin and what doesn't.

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Deer carcasses don't go in the green bin, city reminds residents after grim discovery

16-11-2018 20:14 via cbc.ca

The discovery in Nanaimo, B.C., prompted a "friendly reminder" from the city to locals about what belongs in a green bin and what doesn't.

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Federal Liberals holding two-day convention in Kelowna

16-11-2018 20:11 via globalnews.ca

Three members of cabinet are slated to attend two-day event.

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Langley Has Been Named The Coziest City In British Columbia - 604 Now (blog)

16-11-2018 19:58 via 604now.com

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Langley Has Been Named The Coziest City In British Columbia
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The results are in! Expedia has released a list of the 55 coziest cities in Canada and Langley came in first for BC (third overall). It's easy to see why Langley came in near the top—with its small town charm, vast berry fields and abundant farm life.and more »

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50 B.C. chiropractors refuse to remove misleading claims from websites, face possible discipline

16-11-2018 19:27 via cbc.ca

Fifty B.C. chiropractors have refused to remove misleading claims from their websites and Facebook pages and are now under investigation by their regulatory body.

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Dozens spend night on street to support homeless youth

16-11-2018 19:05 via globalnews.ca

A number of people spent the night out on the street to raise awareness about the issue of homelessness. Michael Newman speaks to Global BC’s Kasia Bodurka about her experience.

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Aurora Cannabis CEO slams cannabis rollout in Ontario and British Columbia - Proactive Investors USA & Canada

16-11-2018 19:03 via proactiveinvestors.com

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Aurora Cannabis CEO slams cannabis rollout in Ontario and British Columbia
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Aurora Cannabis Inc (NYSE:ACB) (TSX:ACB) CEO Terry Booth harshly criticized the Canadian provincial governments of Ontario and British Columbia for what he believes is the poor rolling out of retail models for recreational cannabis, a report by the ...and more »

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As postal strike continues, Vancouver urges eBilling signup

16-11-2018 18:59 via globalnews.ca

Mail delivery could be delayed due to rotating postal strikes.

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Number of B.C. power outages caused by severe weather up 265% over past 5 years

16-11-2018 18:28 via globalnews.ca

The Crown utility said power outages caused by severe weather have quadrupled in B.C. over the past five years.

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Rescue team reeling after $8K of 'crucial equipment' stolen in double break-in

16-11-2018 18:13 via cbc.ca

The Nicola Valley Search and Rescue team’s compound Merritt and command vehicle were broken into twice in two days over the weekend.

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Government of Canada contributes to resilient communities in British Columbia - Canada NewsWire (press release)

16-11-2018 18:07 via newswire.ca

Government of Canada contributes to resilient communities in British Columbia
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VANCOUVER, Nov. 16, 2018 /CNW/ - Flooding is Canada's costliest and most frequent natural disaster. Today, Joyce Murray, Member of Parliament for Vancouver Quadra, and Jennifer Rice, Parliamentary Secretary for Emergency Preparedness British ...and more »

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Canada and British Columbia support transit improvements in communities across BC - Canada NewsWire (press release)

16-11-2018 18:07 via newswire.ca

Canada and British Columbia support transit improvements in communities across BC
Canada NewsWire (press release)
LANGFORD, BC, Nov. 16, 2018 /CNW/ - Investing in public transit infrastructure supports efficient, affordable and sustainable transportation options that help Canadians and their families get to work, school and essential services on time and back home ...and more »

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Movie reviews: Widows, Boy Erased, Fantastic Beasts and The Front Runner

16-11-2018 17:59 via globalnews.ca

Movie critic Dana Gee has a look at some of the new movies hitting theatres this weekend, including “Widows”, “Boy Erased”, “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindewald” and “The Front Runner”.

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More extreme weather causing more power outages, BC Hydro report says

16-11-2018 16:22 via cbc.ca

A report from BC Hydro says storms and extreme weather events have tripled over the past five years, leading to an increase in damaged electrical systems and more power outages for customers.

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Invictus Completes Acquisition of Canandia in British Columbia, its Third Licensed Cultivation Facility Under the ... - Canada NewsWire (press release)

16-11-2018 15:08 via newswire.ca

Invictus Completes Acquisition of Canandia in British Columbia, its Third Licensed Cultivation Facility Under the ...
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VANCOUVER, Nov. 16, 2018 /CNW/ - INVICTUS MD STRATEGIES CORP. ("Invictus" or the "Company") (TSXV: GENE; OTCQX: IVITF; FRA: 8IS1) is pleased to announce that it has successfully exercised its option to acquire 100% (the "Option") of the ...

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Couple who planned holiday to Paradise spend vacation helping wildfire evacuees

16-11-2018 15:00 via cbc.ca

A Penticton couple vacation-bound for Paradise, California decide to help wildfire victims.

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B.C. couple who planned holiday to California spend vacation helping wildfire evacuees

16-11-2018 15:00 via cbc.ca

A Penticton couple bound for a vacation in Paradise, Calif., decided to help wildfire victims instead.

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Public Guardian seeks to manage millions for B.C.'s 'most vulnerable' child

16-11-2018 14:00 via cbc.ca

At 11 he was tasered by police. By 13 he was identified as one of B.C.'s 'most vulnerable' children in a scathing report on the child welfare system. And last year, the province agreed to pay millions for his future care. Now B.C.'s Public Guardian and Trustee wants to have him declared incapable of managing his own affairs.

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B.C.'s 'most vulnerable' child still subject of Public Guardian concern at age 19

16-11-2018 14:00 via cbc.ca

At 11 he was tasered by police. By 13 he was identified as one of B.C.'s 'most vulnerable' children in a scathing report on the child welfare system. And last year, the province agreed to pay millions for his future care. Now B.C.'s Public Guardian and Trustee wants to have him declared incapable of managing his own affairs.

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Arbitrator orders immediate freeze to 'unreasonable' Interior Health addictions policy

16-11-2018 13:00 via cbc.ca

Interior Health’s policy for handling hospital employees with addiction problems is discriminatory and must be suspended immediately, a labour arbitrator has ruled.

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Antibiotic resistance a serious health-care threat to Canadians, experts say

16-11-2018 10:00 via cbc.ca

Drug-resistant infections are predicted to kill an estimated 2.4 million more people by 2050 in developed countries alone, including Canada.

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Langley Has Been Named The Coziest City In British Columbia - 604 Now

16-11-2018 09:00 via 604now.com

Langley Has Been Named The Coziest City In British Columbia 604 NowThe results are in! Expedia has released a list of the 55 coziest cities in Canada and Langley came in first for BC (third overall).

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Invictus Completes Acquisition of Canandia in British Columbia, its Third Licensed Cultivation Facility Under the Cannabis Act & Cannabis Regulations - Canada NewsWire

16-11-2018 09:00 via newswire.ca

Invictus Completes Acquisition of Canandia in British Columbia, its Third Licensed Cultivation Facility Under the Cannabis Act & Cannabis Regulations Canada NewsWireVANCOUVER, Nov. 16, 2018 /CNW/ - INVICTUS MD STRATEGIES CORP. ("Invictus" or the "Company") (TSXV: GENE; OTCQX: IVITF; FRA: 8IS1) is pleased to ...

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Fall trip idea: What to do and see in British Columbia, Canada - Asbury Park Press

16-11-2018 09:00 via app.com

Fall trip idea: What to do and see in British Columbia, Canada Asbury Park PressFall is a great time for a vacation, and British Columbia offers many activities geared to wellness and outdoor fun.

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Employment Law Tracker (October 2018) - Latest Case Law: Canada: British Columbia Labour Arbitrator Finds Just Cause For Discipline In Post-Accident Drug Testing Dismissal Case Even Though The Drug Policy Had Been Previously Set Aside - Employment and HR

16-11-2018 09:00 via mondaq.com

Employment Law Tracker (October 2018) - Latest Case Law: Canada: British Columbia Labour Arbitrator Finds Just Cause For Discipline In Post-Accident Drug Testing Dismissal Case Even Though The Drug Policy Had Been Previously Set Aside - Employment and HR - Canada Mondaq News AlertsIn Teck Coal Limited (Line Creek Operations) v International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 115, 2018 CanLII 69605 (BC LA), a labour arbitration ...

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Canada and British Columbia support transit improvements in communities across B.C. - Canada NewsWire

16-11-2018 09:00 via newswire.ca

Canada and British Columbia support transit improvements in communities across B.C. Canada NewsWireLANGFORD, BC, Nov. 16, 2018 /CNW/ - Investing in public transit infrastructure supports efficient, affordable and sustainable transportation options that help ...

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Rescued B.C. man joins exclusive club of ‘miracle rescuees’

16-11-2018 08:43 via globalnews.ca

A Vancouver Island man is recovering in hospital following a rescue after several days trapped in his truck. But he’s not the only one in B.C. to survive, despite the odds.

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2 Vancouver-area police officers acquitted of sex assault charges in Cuba

16-11-2018 08:17 via cbc.ca

Two Vancouver-area police officers who have been held in Cuba since mid-March over an alleged sexual assault have been acquitted.

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2 Vancouver-area police officers accused of sex assault in Cuba acquitted

16-11-2018 08:17 via cbc.ca

Two Vancouver-area police officers who have been held in Cuba since mid-March over an alleged sexual assault have been acquitted.

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