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When will ICBC be ready for ridesharing?

19-11-2018 23:52 via globalnews.ca

At a press conference held Monday, a reporter asks why the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia needs more time to put together an insurance product to prepare for ride-hailing.

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Penticton RCMP asking for public’s help to ID man’s remains found in 1991

19-11-2018 23:50 via globalnews.ca

Penticton RCMP are hoping for a new lead on a cold case dating back to 1991.

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B.C. transportation minister announces ridesharing coming fall 2019

19-11-2018 23:49 via globalnews.ca

At a press conference held Monday, Transportation Minister Claire Trevana announces long-awaited legislation that allows for ridesharing companies to operate in the province.

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Travel Twitter account misplaces Capilano suspension bridge on Portuguese island

19-11-2018 23:40 via cbc.ca

A travel Twitter account misplaced the popular B.C. attraction on a lush Portuguese island.

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B.C. government introduces legislation that will allow ride-sharing by fall 2019

19-11-2018 23:32 via globalnews.ca

The B.C. government has introduced long-awaited legislation that allows for ride-sharing companies to operate in the province.

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Blue Jays prospect Conine suspended 50 games for drug violation

19-11-2018 23:29 via cbc.ca

Major League Baseball said Monday that the outfielder tested positive for ritalinic acid, a stimulant banned by its minor league drug policy.

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Ride-hailing legislation introduced by B.C. government

19-11-2018 23:17 via cbc.ca

After years of waiting, British Columbians may finally be able to catch a ride in an Uber or Lyft — but not quite yet.

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Conservation officers investigating deer shot and killed with bow and arrow in Kamloops park

19-11-2018 23:10 via cbc.ca

Conservation officers investigating deer shot and killed with bow and arrow in Kamloops’ park

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WestCoast Big Band Festival 2018

19-11-2018 22:47 via globalnews.ca

The 4th annual WestCoast Big Band Festival is taking place this weekend in Surrey. Organizer Dan Mellor, and one of the musicians performing, Matt Grink, sit down with Jenn Palma to tell her more.

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Bovine tuberculosis found in British Columbia cow - iPolitics.ca

19-11-2018 22:34 via ipolitics.ca

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Bovine tuberculosis found in British Columbia cow
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Canada's watchdog for food safety and animal health says a case of bovine tuberculosis has been found in British Columbia. In a statement Monday afternoon, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) said a mature beef cow was sent to a federally ...
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Vancouverite warns pet owners after coyote snatches toy poodle during walk

19-11-2018 22:33 via cbc.ca

David Gens said he's sharing what happened to warn other dog owners about coyotes, which officials say are a regular part of urban life in Vancouver.

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Kelowna Sikh temple vandalized with racist graffiti

19-11-2018 22:20 via globalnews.ca

Kelowna’s Sikh temple on Davie Road has been vandalized with racist graffiti.

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'I thought I had killed my friend': Quadra Islanders survive 48 hours lost in the woods

19-11-2018 21:40 via cbc.ca

Huddled together under an enormous cedar tree, facing a third night lost in the woods and thinking they were going to die, Karen Talbot and Roberta Robson talked about pants.

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Nanaimo by-election a dead heat, according to Mainstreet poll

19-11-2018 21:36 via globalnews.ca

The by-election is incredibly important because of the breakdown in the legislature.

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Fernie man killed in collision with dump truck at Elkview mine

19-11-2018 21:35 via globalnews.ca

Elk Valley RCMP said they are continuing to investigate the collision and are working with the BC Coroners Service

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A month into legalization, Alberta is blowing away B.C.'s claim as Canada's pot capital

19-11-2018 21:15 via cbc.ca

Alberta has issued nearly 70 private retail licences, while British Columbia has issued just one to a public retailer and another to a private store.

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Two Metro Vancouver police officers face appeal in Cuba sex assault

19-11-2018 21:03 via globalnews.ca

Last week we learned two B.C. police officers charged in connection with a sex assault in Cuba had been acquitted of all charges. But as Sarah Macdonald reports, we’re learning they might not return to Canada any time soon.

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B.C. to unveil ridesharing legislation road map

19-11-2018 21:00 via globalnews.ca

The provincial government is set to lay out legislation to finally bring ridesharing to B.C. But as Neetu Garcha reports, the plan is well overdue since the NDP promised the service in 2017.

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Teaching assistant killed in 'suspicious' single-vehicle crash in Burnaby

19-11-2018 20:58 via cbc.ca

Friends and family have identified the woman killed in a "suspicious" single-vehicle crash in Burnaby, B.C., as Nicole Porciello, a student support worker in the Vancouver school district.

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Police seek tips to reconstruct final hours of woman killed in suspicious crash

19-11-2018 20:58 via cbc.ca

Investigators say car crash victim Nicole Porciello had injuries indicative of foul play.

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Coquitlam SAR praises hikers rescued from Burke Mountain

19-11-2018 20:56 via globalnews.ca

Having a charged cellphone battery could be the difference between life and death

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Metro Vancouver police officers facing new legal battle in alleged sex assault in Cuba

19-11-2018 20:22 via cbc.ca

The prosecution is appealing the decision to acquit VPD Const. Mark Simms and Port Moody Const. Jordan Long, who have been held in Cuba since March.

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B.C. government outsmarts highway goats

19-11-2018 19:56 via globalnews.ca

A feisty herd of B.C. mountain goats seeking a salt fix from the highway has been thwarted by crafty ministry wildlife specialists.

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Quadra Island woman lost in wilderness for two days recounts rescue

19-11-2018 19:20 via globalnews.ca

'Because we lost our way it was 48 hours,' the Quadra Island resident told Global News.

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Elections BC urges voters to mail referendum ballots this week as Canada Post strikes continue

19-11-2018 18:41 via cbc.ca

Elections BC is urging British Columbians who haven’t yet voted on the upcoming referendum on electoral reform to mail in their ballots this week to make sure they arrive in time.

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23 British Columbia Towns To Put On Your Winter Bucket List - Narcity

19-11-2018 18:37 via narcity.com

23 British Columbia Towns To Put On Your Winter Bucket List NarcityWhat we love about B.C. is that there's a whole slew of amazing things to do in the winter! Our province is home to prime skiing and adorable small towns rich ...

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Behind the scenes of Disney animated film ‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’

19-11-2018 17:42 via globalnews.ca

The sequel to Wreck-It Ralph has hit theatres and today we’re getting a look behind the scenes of the Disney movie. Walt Disney Animation Studios Animator Benson Shum explains how the film was made.

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Study aims to shed light on elusive wolverine in B.C.'s South Coast

19-11-2018 17:17 via cbc.ca

The three-year project aims to find out the number of wolverines in the area, their habitat needs, pressures on the landscape and how to accommodate human growth while respecting the territory of the animals.

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Bankruptcies in British Columbia on the rise - Columbia Valley Pioneer

19-11-2018 17:09 via columbiavalleypioneer.com

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Bankruptcies in British Columbia on the rise
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The economy is going well, but more and more British Columbians find it difficult to stay afloat. Consumer bankruptcies climbed by 6. 1 per cent in August 2018 from the same month last year. This increase is consistent with large developments that show ...
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Expert panel seeks public input on money laundering in real estate

19-11-2018 16:24 via cbc.ca

The B.C. government’s expert panel on money laundering in real estate has launched a public consultation, and is seeking submissions from British Columbians as part of its review and report to the government.

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Union rejects Canada Post offer of 'cooling off' period with mediation amid strike

19-11-2018 15:13 via cbc.ca

Canada Post's largest union has rejected the mail carrier's proposal of a 'cooling off' period followed by mediation that would have brought an end to all strike activity until January.

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Canada Post pitches 'cooling off period' that would shelve strike until February

19-11-2018 15:13 via cbc.ca

Canada Post has proposed a "cooling-off period" with its largest union that would see rotating strikes put on hold through the holiday season while the two sides work with a government-appointed mediator to end the dispute.

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Province to tackle traffic woes at popular old-growth forest tourist spot — again

19-11-2018 15:00 via cbc.ca

The province is taking a new approach to solve an ongoing traffic problem at one of B.C.'s most popular old groves of trees, which happens to have a major highway running through it.

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Where the heck is Dog Mountain? Smart phone maps can lead tourists astray

19-11-2018 14:00 via cbc.ca

Hikers who rely on smart phones for directions are at greater risk of getting lost, a mountaineering expert says.

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Where the heck is Dog Mountain? How smartphone maps can lead hikers astray

19-11-2018 14:00 via cbc.ca

Hikers who rely on smart phones for directions are at greater risk of getting lost, a mountaineering expert says.

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Canada Post rotating strikes hit Edmonton, Kelowna after union rejects latest offer

19-11-2018 13:45 via globalnews.ca

Canada Post workers took their rotating strikes to Alberta and British Columbia Monday after rejecting the Crown corporation's latest offer and asking that a mediator be appointed to help end the ongoing labour dispute.

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Complaint filed against Surrey naturopath-turned-councillor who campaigned as 'physician'

19-11-2018 13:00 via cbc.ca

A newly elected member of Surrey’s city council who campaigned as a “community physician” without always revealing that she is a naturopath is now the subject of a complaint to her regulatory body.

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Couple visiting from Ireland rescued from popular Mount Seymour hiking trail

19-11-2018 10:44 via cbc.ca

North Shore Rescue said they ended up lost, and hiking downhill for around 2 hours Sunday evening and called 911 when darkness set in.

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British Columbia Goes to War against Casino Money Laundering Guided by Community Tip-Offs - Casino Reports

19-11-2018 10:13 via casinoreports.ca

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British Columbia Goes to War against Casino Money Laundering Guided by Community Tip-Offs
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The Canadian province of British Columbia is notoriously known for its money laundering issues emerging in the past months throughout its gaming field, a serious issue requiring special attention. With the help of a new page dedicated to tip-offs on ...
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Zero-emission rules mean fewer electric car choices for most Canadians: Don Pittis

19-11-2018 10:00 via cbc.ca

Zero-emission vehicle laws are supposed to force carmakers to produce and sell more electrics. But without a national program, it may not work.

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Ride-Sharing Companies May Finally Be Allowed In British Columbia - HuffPost Canada

19-11-2018 09:00 via huffingtonpost.ca

Ride-Sharing Companies May Finally Be Allowed In British Columbia HuffPost CanadaVICTORIA — Ride-hailing companies could begin operations in British Columbia by next fall under legislation introduced today. Transportation Minister Claire ...

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Ride-Sharing Companies May Finally Be Allowed In B.C. - HuffPost Canada

19-11-2018 09:00 via huffingtonpost.ca

Ride-Sharing Companies May Finally Be Allowed In B.C. HuffPost CanadaIndustry regulations will focus on pricing, insurance, licensing, and public safety.

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Government of Canada contributes to resilient communities in British Columbia - Canada NewsWire

19-11-2018 09:00 via newswire.ca

Government of Canada contributes to resilient communities in British Columbia Canada NewsWireVANCOUVER, Nov. 16, 2018 /CNW/ - Flooding is Canada's costliest and most frequent natural disaster. Today, Joyce Murray, Member of Parliament for ...

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Bankruptcies in British Columbia on the rise - Victoria News

19-11-2018 09:00 via vicnews.com

Bankruptcies in British Columbia on the rise Victoria NewsConsumer bankruptcies climbed by 6. 1 per cent in August 2018 from the same month last year.

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Minister Ng wraps up export and small business tour in British Columbia - Philippine Canadian Inquirer

19-11-2018 08:08 via canadianinquirer.net

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Minister Ng wraps up export and small business tour in British Columbia
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In Vancouver, Minister Ng met with board members of the Asia Pacific Foundation to discuss the importance of trade and of supporting Canadian SMEs looking to export. (File Photo: mary_ng/Instagram). November 17, 2018 – Vancouver, British Columbia.

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High-end B.C. house prices dropping, but no relief at lower levels

19-11-2018 04:43 via cbc.ca

Addressing attendees at a housing conference in Vancouver on Sunday, B.C. Premier John Horgan said the government will have to work with partners to resolve the housing crisis.

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IHIT investigating after body found near Golden Ears bridge

19-11-2018 04:28 via cbc.ca

Ridge Meadows RCMP and the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) are investigating after a body was found near the Golden Ears bridge on Sunday morning.

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BC Evening Weather Forecast: Nov 18

19-11-2018 04:20 via globalnews.ca

The Sunday, November 18, 2018 evening weather forecast for Vancouver, British Columbia and the surrounding area.

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Ridesharing roadmap to be introduced in the legislature Monday

19-11-2018 04:17 via globalnews.ca

Legislative bureau chief Keith Baldrey has more on the legislation to be tabled and when ridesharing services will finally be allowed to operate in the province.

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Vancouver Japanese congregation compensated for church lost during internment

19-11-2018 04:16 via cbc.ca

The United Church of Canada is paying $500,000 in compensation to a Vancouver Japanese congregation for the loss of its church building during the Second World War.

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