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Refreshingly healthy mocktail recipes

04-01-2019 23:18 via globalnews.ca

Start 2019 feeling refreshed with these mocktail recipes from Lavish Liquid’s Chris Chuy.

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Vandals hit Spanish Banks topping 8 large trees

04-01-2019 23:15 via cbc.ca

Vancouver police and the city are investigating after eight large trees at Spanish Banks were topped by vandals sometime in the last few days.

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In pictures: BC storm pounds province with snow, rain, smashing records

04-01-2019 23:01 via globalnews.ca

No weather alerts remain in place for the province but parts of Vancouver Island remain on flood watch.

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As Cisco Sys (CSCO) Share Value Declined, Holder British Columbia Investment Management Has Lowered Its Stake by $25.72 Million; Allstate Corp/The (ALL) Holder Toronto Dominion Bank Lifted Its Stake - D Minute

04-01-2019 22:54 via dminute.com

As Cisco Sys (CSCO) Share Value Declined, Holder British Columbia Investment Management Has Lowered Its Stake by $25.72 Million; Allstate Corp/The (ALL) Holder Toronto Dominion Bank Lifted Its Stake D MinuteBritish Columbia Investment Management Corp decreased its stake in Cisco Sys Inc (CSCO) by 22.76% based on its latest 2018Q3 regulatory filing with the ...

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British Columbia Investment Management Boosted Position in Kroger Co (KR) by $4.86 Million; Force Capital Management Has Upped Apple (AAPL) Holding by $540,000 - The FinExaminer

04-01-2019 22:49 via finexaminer.com

British Columbia Investment Management Boosted Position in Kroger Co (KR) by $4.86 Million; Force Capital Management Has Upped Apple (AAPL) Holding by $540,000 The FinExaminerBritish Columbia Investment Management Corp increased its stake in Kroger Co (KR) by 63.27% based on its latest 2018Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC.

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B.C. removes prescription drug deductibles for low-income residents

04-01-2019 22:30 via cbc.ca

Health Minister Adrian Dix says British Columbia has taken a "long overdue step forward" to help lower-income households handle the cost of prescription drugs.

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Fair PharmaCare announcement: New help for low income families and seniors

04-01-2019 22:28 via globalnews.ca

Effective immediately there’s more help on the way for low income families and seniors in B.C. Jen Palma has the details.

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Defence says Crown used false confession from man accused in murder of Monica Jack

04-01-2019 22:21 via globalnews.ca

Garry Handlen has pleaded not guilty to the first-degree murder of Monica Jack in Merritt in 1978.

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Defence in Monica Jack murder trial alleges that accused's confession was false

04-01-2019 22:00 via cbc.ca

A defence lawyer for a man on trial for the murder of a 12-year-old girl in British Columbia over 40 years ago says the Crown relied on a false confession and failed to prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt.

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Canucks' rookie star Elias Pettersson out with knee injury

04-01-2019 21:32 via cbc.ca

Vancouver Canucks rookie centre Elias Pettersson will undergo an MRI after suffering a right knee injury on Thursday night in Montreal.

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Woman grabbed in 'bear hug' assault in Newton

04-01-2019 21:30 via cbc.ca

Officers say a woman in her 20s was grabbed around 5:30 a.m. PT on Thursday.

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Adrian Dix on eliminating medical services premiums: ‘The budget is balanced’

04-01-2019 21:20 via globalnews.ca

When asked about the overall tax burden on British Columbians and where money is coming from in order to eliminate medical services premiums for low income families, Minster of Health Adrian Dix defends the budget and compares this government to the previous one.

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Adrian Dix: ‘Health care workers get second-guessed a lot’

04-01-2019 21:18 via globalnews.ca

At a press conference Friday, reporter Jennifer Palma asks Minister of Health Adrian Dix if people with mental health issues are being properly helped before being released from health care facilities.

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Human foot found washed ashore on Washington state island

04-01-2019 20:55 via cbc.ca

Beachgoers found the 'skeletonized' remains inside a boot on the south end of Jetty Island, just off the coast of Everett, Wash., on New Year's Day.

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Low income families now don’t pay deductibles on prescription drugs in B.C.

04-01-2019 20:53 via globalnews.ca

Health Minister Adrian Dix spoke to reporters on Friday about the 240,000 families that, as of January, 1 can access the three-year, $105-million investment made by the provincial government.

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Police chase suspect from Chilliwack to Langley after report of assault in vehicle

04-01-2019 20:44 via cbc.ca

Surrey RCMP arrested the suspect after the car drove over a spike belt.

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2 men charged in Surrey's 1st shooting of the year

04-01-2019 20:29 via cbc.ca

Police believe a personal dispute and not gang warfare was at the heart of Surrey's first shooting of 2019.

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Flood watches in British Columbia result from heavy rain - Canadian Underwriter

04-01-2019 20:25 via canadianunderwriter.ca

Flood watches in British Columbia result from heavy rain Canadian UnderwriterVANCOUVER – Rainfall, wind, snow and winter storm warnings have been lifted for all of southern B.C. after a powerful system swept across the province ...

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‘Textbook’ rescue for two overdue snowmobilers in Kelowna

04-01-2019 20:21 via globalnews.ca

Late-night rescue took place in rugged Myra Canyon area.

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Flood watch in place for parts of Vancouver Island following heavy rainfall

04-01-2019 20:18 via globalnews.ca

More than 80 millimetres of rain fell on Vancouver between 10 a.m. Wednesday and early Friday morning.

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Monthly rent across Canada expected to rise — especially in these 3 cities: report

04-01-2019 20:04 via globalnews.ca

The average rental rates could increase by six per cent year over year on a national basis in 2019, according to a report from Rentals.ca.

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UPDATE: Kamloops RCMP find no bomb, reopen downtown section

04-01-2019 19:34 via globalnews.ca

Report of explosive device at Thompson-Nicola Regional District Library on Victoria Street.

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UPDATE: Kamloops find no bomb, reopen downtown section

04-01-2019 19:34 via globalnews.ca

According to Kamloops RCMP, the 400 to 600 blocks of Victoria Street are closed, as is part of Fifth Avenue from Seymour Street to Lansdowne Street.

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Rare warbler sighting thrills birders and photographers in Abbotsford

04-01-2019 19:05 via cbc.ca

Locals believe it's the first recorded siting of a Cape May warbler in the Fraser Valley and Lower Mainland.

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RCMP pull over vehicle in Langley after multi-city pursuit

04-01-2019 18:08 via globalnews.ca

An RCMP spokesperson confirmed a pursuit did occur — possibly originating in Chilliwack — but could not provide any more details.

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Man in custody after car crashes into police cruiser, leading to multi-city pursuit along Highway 1

04-01-2019 18:08 via globalnews.ca

Police from multiple B.C. jurisdictions were involved in a pursuit on Highway 1 on Thursday night.

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Movie reviews:Vice, If Beale Street Could Talk, On the Basis of Sex

04-01-2019 18:03 via globalnews.ca

Movie critic Dana Gee has a look at some of the new movies hitting theatres this weekend, including “Vice”, “If Beale Street Could Talk” and “On the Basis of Sex”

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Lions employee suspended for violating team and CFL social media policies

04-01-2019 18:03 via globalnews.ca

he B.C. Lions have suspended director of player personnel and player development Torey Hunter 90 days for violating the team's and the CFL's social media policies.

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Storm passes but leaves flooded roads and avalanche danger behind in B.C.

04-01-2019 16:34 via cbc.ca

Rainfall, wind, snow and winter storm warnings have been lifted for all of southern B.C. after a powerful system swept across the province leaving flooded or snow-clogged roads in its wake.

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Wind, snowfall, avalanche warnings in southwest Alberta and Rockies

04-01-2019 14:52 via globalnews.ca

Environment Canada issued heavy snowfall warnings for Banff and Jasper, where between 40 and 60 centimetres of snow was expected.

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Retailers in British Columbia are preparing for slower growth, higher costs in 2019 - Sooke News Mirror

04-01-2019 14:47 via sookenewsmirror.com

Retailers in British Columbia are preparing for slower growth, higher costs in 2019 Sooke News MirrorBritish Columbia, once a region of strength, has gone soft for retailers.

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Retailers in British Columbia are preparing for slower growth, higher costs in 2019 - Victoria News

04-01-2019 14:45 via vicnews.com

Retailers in British Columbia are preparing for slower growth, higher costs in 2019 Victoria NewsBritish Columbia, once a region of strength, has gone soft for retailers.

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British Columbia Investment Management Decreased Holding in Leidos Hldgs (LDOS) by $1.05 Million; Chevron New (CVX) Shareholder Matrix Asset Advisors Trimmed Its Stake by $568,886 as Stock Price Rose - The FinReviewer

04-01-2019 14:45 via finreviewer.com

British Columbia Investment Management Decreased Holding in Leidos Hldgs (LDOS) by $1.05 Million; Chevron New (CVX) Shareholder Matrix Asset Advisors Trimmed Its Stake by $568,886 as Stock Price Rose The FinReviewerBritish Columbia Investment Management Corp decreased its stake in Leidos Hldgs Inc (LDOS) by 35.36% based on its latest 2018Q3 regulatory filing with the ...

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Tofino finding ways to balance people and pooches at the beach

04-01-2019 14:00 via cbc.ca

Are Tofino's beaches going to the dogs? One visitor thinks so and his letter of complaint to the district's council has staff looking for ways to accommodate dog owners, their pets and people who are less dog-friendly.

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Wet jobs: Vancouverites fight to stay dry on a rainy workday

04-01-2019 13:00 via cbc.ca

As heavy rains kick off the new year, outdoor workers defiantly ward off the wet weather.

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'Safe supply' program will distribute free opioids to entrenched users

04-01-2019 12:00 via cbc.ca

Fifty people who use street drugs will be regularly prescribed opioid pills to crush up and inject, as part of a new 'safe supply' program coming to Vancouver's Downtown Eastside.

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New program will distribute free opioids to entrenched users

04-01-2019 12:00 via cbc.ca

Fifty people who use street drugs will be regularly prescribed opioid pills to crush up and inject, as part of a new 'safe supply' program coming to Vancouver's Downtown Eastside.

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Canadian embassy in Jordan asked to help with deportation of online ISIS supporter

04-01-2019 12:00 via globalnews.ca

Canada's embassy in Amman has become involved in the attempt to deport a Jordanian citizen who spread Islamic State propaganda online while living in B.C. as a refugee, a hearing heard Thursday.

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Opioids after wisdom teeth removal should be a last resort, not a routine prescription

04-01-2019 10:00 via cbc.ca

In most cases, post-surgical dental pain can be controlled without opioids, through anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen, in combination with non-opioid pain relievers, such as acetaminophen.

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Retailers in British Columbia are preparing for slower growth, higher costs in 2019 - Peninsula News Review

04-01-2019 09:00 via peninsulanewsreview.com

Retailers in British Columbia are preparing for slower growth, higher costs in 2019 Peninsula News ReviewBritish Columbia, once a region of strength, has gone soft for retailers.

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Trans-Canada reopens in B.C. after avalanche-clearing closure

04-01-2019 08:04 via globalnews.ca

Between 20 and 50 cm of snow is expected on that stretch of Highway 1 into Friday evening.

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DNA testing for babies reveals hidden risks

04-01-2019 06:44 via globalnews.ca

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Twitter Inc (NYSE:TWTR) Shares Sold by BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp - PressOracle

04-01-2019 06:31 via pressoracle.com

Twitter Inc (NYSE:TWTR) Shares Sold by BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp PressOracleBRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp cut its stake in shares of Twitter Inc (NYSE:TWTR) by 53.8% during the third quarter, according to its ...

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RCMP investigating sudden death at Kelowna care home

04-01-2019 06:13 via cbc.ca

The Kelowna RCMP and the BC Coroners Service are investigating the death of a 90-year-old woman in a care home following an altercation with another resident.

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BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp Has $4.23 Million Stake in TechnipFMC PLC (NYSE:FTI) - Fairfield Current

04-01-2019 06:05 via fairfieldcurrent.com

BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp Has $4.23 Million Stake in TechnipFMC PLC (NYSE:FTI) Fairfield CurrentBRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp reduced its holdings in shares of TechnipFMC PLC (NYSE:FTI) by 27.6% during the third quarter, ...

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B.C. woman says trampoline park denied access to brother’s autism service dog

04-01-2019 06:04 via globalnews.ca

"Just because someone's disability is not visible doesn't mean it's not valid," said Danica Dutt.

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Pettersson injured, Price makes 33 saves as Canadiens shut out Canucks

04-01-2019 05:48 via globalnews.ca

Carey Price returned from injury to make 33 saves and lead the Montreal Canadiens to a 2-0 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday.

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Charity pulls 146 donation bins from Metro Vancouver, Sunshine Coast

04-01-2019 05:17 via cbc.ca

Inclusion BC is pulling 146 donation bins from Metro Vancouver and the Sunshine Coast after a 34-year-old man died in one in West Vancouver.

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Charity pulls 146 donation bins from across B.C.

04-01-2019 05:17 via cbc.ca

Inclusion BC is pulling 146 donation bins from Metro Vancouver and the Sunshine Coast after a 34-year-old man died in one in West Vancouver.

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RCMP investigate death of elderly Kelowna woman

04-01-2019 05:09 via globalnews.ca

A Kelowna senior died following an altercation with another care-home resident just before Christmas, according to RCMP.

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