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Vancouver police seek witnesses to overnight West End assault

21-11-2018 23:56 via globalnews.ca

It happened just after 3 a.m. near the intersection of Davie and Burrard streets, according to Vancouver police.

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Trucker who drives routes in B.C. and Alberta arrested in historical sex assault case

21-11-2018 23:55 via globalnews.ca

Police have arrested 46-year-old Kevin Alexander Roberts, a Prince George resident, for offences allegedly committed in Vancouver and Prince George.

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Warner Bros. 'amicably' settles with Satanic Temple over goat-headed statue in Sabrina TV series

21-11-2018 23:53 via cbc.ca

Warner Brothers says it's settled a copyright lawsuit filed by the Satanic Temple over a contentious goat-headed statue that's at the heart of many scenes in the series filmed in Metro Vancouver.

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Satanic Temple settles lawsuit over use of goat-headed statue in The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina

21-11-2018 23:53 via cbc.ca

Warner Brothers says it's settled a copyright lawsuit filed by the Satanic Temple over a contentious goat-headed statue that's at the heart of many scenes in the series filmed in Metro Vancouver.

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Elections BC may still extend referendum deadline over postal strike concerns

21-11-2018 23:42 via globalnews.ca

B.C.'s chief electoral officer says the province is considering the extension because of the ongoing work stoppages at Canada Post.

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B.C. driving up national homicide rate, StatsCan report says

21-11-2018 23:06 via cbc.ca

British Columbia is one of the provinces responsible for a national increase in homicides in 2017, according to a Statistics Canada report.

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Protect our precious waters from invasive mussels: Okanagan Basin Water Board to province

21-11-2018 22:42 via globalnews.ca

The regional board is calling on the province for more legislation against invasive mussels.

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Elusive otter evades authorities at Vancouver park

21-11-2018 22:39 via cbc.ca

A wayward otter who is ravaging the prized koi population at a popular Vancouver park is proving to be a slippery customer.

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Elusive otter evades authorities at Chinatown park

21-11-2018 22:39 via cbc.ca

More traps set for otter invader who has now eaten half of the adult koi in the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden.

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Boundary Similkameen leading in referendum ballot returns; critics say stats still too low

21-11-2018 22:32 via globalnews.ca

British Columbians have until Friday, November 30th, to ensure that their referendum ballot on electoral reform has been received by Elections B.C.

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Townhouse that houses controversial North Vancouver hostel appears to be up for sale

21-11-2018 22:08 via globalnews.ca

The infamous Oasis House Hostel in North Vancouver has another listing online.

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Police question 7 people potentially linked to fatal hit and run

21-11-2018 21:57 via cbc.ca

Thirty-year-old Cameron Kerr was fatally struck by a Ford F350 early Sunday morning on Highway 16, leading to a police investigation that now includes seven people.

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Rescue in the works for B.C. sea lion with thick plastic band around its neck

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

The creature was spotted last week in the Cowichan Bay area of southeastern Vancouver Island, where hundreds of sea lions have gathered to feed on spawning salmon.

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City of Vancouver rolls out its winter preparedness plan

21-11-2018 21:04 via globalnews.ca

The City of Vancouver is rolling out its winter preparedness plan. They’re asking residents to help by putting winter rated tires on their vehicles and readying their shovels for snow. As Neetu Garcha explains, taking those precautions will help city crews with their own efforts to clear streets and keep people safe.

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City of Vancouver says it’s prepared for any blasts of winter snow

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

For now, salt is piled high at a work yard, 1,600 tonnes to be exact and another 8,000 tonnes with city vendors.

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Chilliwack teacher transferred again after sexually harassing 3rd co-worker

21-11-2018 20:39 via cbc.ca

Lancer Price was also disciplined in 2009 for 'repeatedly' sexually harassing colleagues.

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Terrace RCMP confident they have identified suspect in hit-and-run that killed Cameron Kerr

21-11-2018 19:39 via globalnews.ca

Police say they are confident they have identified the suspect driver, who is from the Lower Mainland.

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Movie being filmed in Kelowna; road closures to take place

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

Film crews will be in Kelowna for approximately 18 days.

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Metropolis Home for the Holidays contest: Sharon Chow

21-11-2018 19:05 via globalnews.ca

Sonia Sunger speaks with Sharon Chow, our third finalist in the Metropolis Home for the Holidays contest. Sharon tells us why it would be special to bring her family members home for the holiday season.

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B.C. woman receives highest fine possible for driving 215 km/h on Alberta highway

21-11-2018 19:04 via globalnews.ca

A 30-year-old woman from British Columbia has received a $2,300 fine after being found guilty of driving 105 km/h over the posted speed limit on a northern Alberta highway.

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Holiday host gifts that aren’t wine

21-11-2018 19:01 via globalnews.ca

Lifestyle expert Carey McBeth shows Sonia Sunger examples of gifts to bring to the host of a holiday party.

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Holiday Host Gifts

21-11-2018 19:01 via globalnews.ca

“Host Gifts”: Lifestyle expert Carey McBeth shows Sonia Sunger examples of gifts to bring to the host of a holiday party.

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'We have no idea': Release reasons for RCMP investigation at B.C. Legislature, demands watchdog group

21-11-2018 18:22 via cbc.ca

A Victoria-based political watchdog organization says the public has a right to know why two key officials at the British Columbia Legislature are being investigated by the RCMP.

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Public has right to know why key legislature officials are under RCMP investigation: watchdog group

21-11-2018 18:22 via cbc.ca

A Victoria-based political watchdog organization says the public has a right to know why two key officials at the British Columbia Legislature are being investigated by the RCMP.

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Sobeys pulls romaine lettuce products from shelves due to E. coli threat

21-11-2018 18:14 via cbc.ca

There are 18 confirmed cases of E. coli under investigation in Canada connected with romaine lettuce. Three are in Ontario and 15 in Quebec.

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Sobeys, Loblaws, Metro pull romaine lettuce products from shelves due to E. coli threat

21-11-2018 18:14 via cbc.ca

There are 18 confirmed cases of E. coli under investigation in Canada connected with romaine lettuce. Three are in Ontario and 15 in Quebec.

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B.C. woman fined $2,300 for driving 105 km/h over speed limit on Alberta highway

21-11-2018 18:12 via cbc.ca

A 30-year-old B.C. woman has been given a fine of $2,300 for driving 105 km/h over the speed limit on Highway 63 in northern Alberta.

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VPD renew call for help identifying suspect who pushed someone into traffic near PNE

21-11-2018 17:14 via globalnews.ca

Police released shocking dashcam in July that showed a suspect shoving a 37-year-old Surrey man into traffic by the PNE.

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'We want to move forward as one': Reconciliation totem pole unveiled in Victoria

21-11-2018 17:05 via cbc.ca

First Nations leaders and politicians were on hand for the dedication of the Crossing Cultures and Healing totem pole on Blanshard Street on Tuesday.

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Kelowna Sikh leader urges people to speak up about racism after gurdwara hit by graffiti

21-11-2018 16:27 via cbc.ca

Amanpreet Singh Hundal, B.C. vice president of the World Sikh Organization of Canada, says people are looking for positives after the crime, and for ways to better connect with the broader Kelowna community.

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B.C.'s ride-hailing restrictions will stall service, critics say

21-11-2018 15:45 via cbc.ca

Drivers for services like Uber and Lyft will need to have Class 4 licences to operate in the province, which means they'll have to undergo criminal record checks and medical fitness checks every five years.

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Whistler launches new campaign telling hotel guests to drink tap water

21-11-2018 14:18 via globalnews.ca

"Here in Whistler, we have some of the best-tasting tap water in B.C.", said Mayor Jack Crompton.

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Grocery store worker denies 'spurious and vindictive' defamation claims from his union

21-11-2018 13:00 via cbc.ca

A Vancouver grocery store employee whose union has accused him of unlawfully breaching a membership database and defaming union leaders says he "denies each and every allegation."

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B.C. College of Physicians wants 'Dr. Lipjob' sent to jail

21-11-2018 10:00 via cbc.ca

The College of Physicians and Surgeons of B.C. wants a woman known as "Dr. Lipjob" sent to prison for allegedly continuing to give Botox treatments and other injections — in violation of a court order and despite not being properly licensed.

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Vancouver college women's basketball showcase draws stellar field to British Columbia - Toronto Star

21-11-2018 09:00

Vancouver college women's basketball showcase draws stellar field to British Columbia Toronto StarVANCOUVER—For a debut tournament, the organizers of the Vancouver Showcase for women's basketball could not have done much better putting together an ...

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The British Columbia Supreme Court On Family Status Discrimination: Parenting Roles, Stereotypes And In-Flux Jurisprudence - Employment and HR - Canada - Mondaq News Alerts

21-11-2018 09:00

The British Columbia Supreme Court On Family Status Discrimination: Parenting Roles, Stereotypes And In-Flux Jurisprudence - Employment and HR - Canada Mondaq News AlertsThe recent British Columbia Supreme Court ("BCSC") decision in Envirocon Environmental Services, ULC v. Suen confirms that the law in British Columbia with ...

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Government of British Columbia to introduce Zero Emission Vehicle legislation in spring; 100% ZEV sales by 2040 - Green Car Congress

21-11-2018 09:00

Government of British Columbia to introduce Zero Emission Vehicle legislation in spring; 100% ZEV sales by 2040 Green Car CongressThe provincial government has put British Columbia on a path to require the sale of all new light-duty cars and trucks to be zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) by the ...

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Debut tournament draws stellar field to British Columbia - CityNews

21-11-2018 09:00

Debut tournament draws stellar field to British Columbia CityNewsVANCOUVER — For a debut tournament, the organizers of the Vancouver Showcase could not have done much better putting together an elite field.

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British Columbia aims to end fossil fuel car sales by 2040 - Engadget

21-11-2018 09:00

British Columbia aims to end fossil fuel car sales by 2040 EngadgetThe efforts to phase out fossil fuel cars are spreading in North America. British Columbia Premier John Horgan said his government would introduce a bill in 2...

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Prospective Canadian cannabis investor gets lifetime U.S. entry ban

21-11-2018 08:03 via globalnews.ca

Little more than a month after pot became legal in Canada, border guards are cracking down on people looking to invest in the U.S. marijuana industry. And you might be surprised at how limited your involvement needs to be to garner a lifetime entry ban. Aaron McArthur reports.

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UBC Okanagan students benefit from four-legged therapists

21-11-2018 07:46 via globalnews.ca

Studies are getting intense at UBC Okanagan as exam time arrives. That’s why dogs are descending on the Kelowna campus: to help ease the stress. Doris Maria Bregolisse has details on the BARK program at UBCO.

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Two well-respected senior staff at the B.C. Legislature under criminal investigation

21-11-2018 05:40 via globalnews.ca

It was a dramatic day in Victoria today after the sergeant-at-arms and clerk of B.C. were removed from the building under police escort. Keith Baldrey has more on what happened, and what we know so far about the investigation.

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WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 – Nov. 20

21-11-2018 05:00 via globalnews.ca

Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6.

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Canadians giving up necessities, going into debt to pay for prescriptions, study finds

21-11-2018 04:20 via cbc.ca

Hundreds of thousands of Canadians are going into debt across the country to pay for prescription medication, according to a study from the University of British Columbia.

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EXCLUSIVE: Parents of missing B.C. mom travel to Peru to find justice

21-11-2018 03:57 via globalnews.ca

“We just want Kim to have her day in court."

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B.C. government pushing clean energy vehicles

21-11-2018 03:46 via globalnews.ca

The province is unveiling new targets for the sale of zero emission vehicles. Catherine Urquhart has more on their ambitious goal – and how they plan to meet it.

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New Vancouver mayor turning over new transparency leaf

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

Vancouver’s new mayor, Kennedy Stewart, held his first open media briefing today. Tanya Beja has more on why he is doing this, and what message he is trying to send.

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Exclusive: Global BC travels to Peru to probe case of missing B.C. woman

21-11-2018 03:13 via globalnews.ca

In a Global News exclusive, Rumina Daya travelled to Peru where a B.C. woman was last seen alive two-years ago. In part one of our series, we reveal stunning new details in the case, as we follow the victim’s parents in their journey for justice.

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Hells Angel member identified as dead man found under the Golden Ears Bridge

21-11-2018 03:12 via globalnews.ca

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team is pleading for anyone with information about the murder of a Hells Angels member on Sunday to come forward. As Grace Ke reports they are trying to prevent any further violence.

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Several groups say the time for B.C. ridesharing is ‘now’

21-11-2018 03:08 via globalnews.ca

A coalition group called Ridesharing Now met today to talk about British Columbia’s new ridesharing legislation. As Ted Chernecki reports they are not impressed with the government’s sluggish timeline.

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