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Canadian cops detained in Cuba return to Vancouver

06-01-2019 23:39 via globalnews.ca

Two B.C. police officers are home after 10 months in detention in Cuba. They were accused of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl, but a Cuban court acquitted the pair. But as Paul Johnson reports, they are still facing an investigation in Canada.

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Surrey, B.C. woman in crisis reaches out to Surrey, U.K. police, gets help anyway

06-01-2019 23:15 via globalnews.ca

A mix up between two different Surrey police forces had a happy ending on Christmas Day.

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British Columbia Indigenous Groups Brace For RCMP Action At Anti-Pipeline Camp - HuffPost Canada

06-01-2019 22:55 via huffingtonpost.ca

British Columbia Indigenous Groups Brace For RCMP Action At Anti-Pipeline Camp HuffPost CanadaMembers of the Gidimt'en clan of the Wet'suwet'en First Nation are reporting increased police presence in nearby towns.

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Sugar-free sweet treat

06-01-2019 22:17 via globalnews.ca

Nutritionist Sherry Strong shares a recipe for a reduced sugar sweet treat.

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Pemberton avalanche victim remembered as pioneering Squamish mountain biker

06-01-2019 22:08 via globalnews.ca

"Chris McCrum died doing what he loved, exploring the mountains," said the Squamish Off-Road Cycling Association.

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B.C. First Nations groups say RCMP crackdown on anti-pipeline camp imminent

06-01-2019 21:38 via globalnews.ca

"The RCMP’s ultimatum, to allow TransCanada access to unceded Wet’suwet’en territory or face police invasion, is an act of war," demonstrators said.

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Recipe: Holiday bounty bites

06-01-2019 21:21 via globalnews.ca

A simple recipe to help you satisfy your sweet tooth without the sugar.

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Cooking 101: Mustard

06-01-2019 21:18 via globalnews.ca

Caren McSherry, from the Gourmet Warehouse, shares a masterclass in how to cook with mustard.

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Police raid brewing for anti-pipeline camp?

06-01-2019 21:01 via globalnews.ca

A group of indigenous protesters in northern B.C. say they are preparing to face what they call an “Invasion” of RCMP officers enforcing a court injunction on their camp.

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As Progressive Corp Ohio (PGR) Valuation Declined, British Columbia Investment Management Corp Has Trimmed Its Holding by $5.14 Million - Thorold News

06-01-2019 20:33 via whatsonthorold.com

As Progressive Corp Ohio (PGR) Valuation Declined, British Columbia Investment Management Corp Has Trimmed Its Holding by $5.14 Million Thorold NewsInvestors sentiment decreased to 1.07 in Q3 2018. Its down 0.32, from 1.39 in 2018Q2. It dived, as 39 investors sold PGR shares while 217 reduced holdings.

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The kindness of strangers: Compassionate cop helps family driving without insurance

06-01-2019 19:00 via cbc.ca

This week's story begins when Ruth and David Ward’s family holiday in the 1990s was almost ruined before it had even started.

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British Columbia Investment Management Trimmed Kellogg Co (K) Stake by $1.97 Million; Valuation Declined; Opus Investment Management Has Raised Position in Marathon Petroleum Corp. (MPC) as Stock Declined - The FinReviewer

06-01-2019 18:56 via finreviewer.com

British Columbia Investment Management Trimmed Kellogg Co (K) Stake by $1.97 Million; Valuation Declined; Opus Investment Management Has Raised Position in Marathon Petroleum Corp. (MPC) as Stock Declined The FinReviewerBritish Columbia Investment Management Corp decreased its stake in Kellogg Co (K) by 25.75% based on its latest 2018Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC.

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Gartner (IT) Market Value Declined While British Columbia Investment Management Has Upped by $4.82 Million Its Holding; Cisco Systems (CSCO) Holder Campbell Newman Asset Management Trimmed Stake - D Minute

06-01-2019 18:49 via dminute.com

Gartner (IT) Market Value Declined While British Columbia Investment Management Has Upped by $4.82 Million Its Holding; Cisco Systems (CSCO) Holder Campbell Newman Asset Management Trimmed Stake D MinuteBritish Columbia Investment Management Corp increased its stake in Gartner Inc (IT) by 13.74% based on its latest 2018Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC.

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Famous Ladysmith, B.C. rhododendron damaged after storm

06-01-2019 18:00 via cbc.ca

After two branches of the more than 100-year-old lady Cynthia collapsed in the Dec. 20, 2018 storm, clones are being grown from cuttings, while a final branch will be cut back.

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Delays in government funding cause financial stress for daycare operator

06-01-2019 17:00 via cbc.ca

A new provincial program meant to reduce daycare costs for families is causing financial stress for a daycare operator.

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Wind warnings issued for parts of Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley and Vancouver Island

06-01-2019 16:50 via cbc.ca

Environment Canada has issued a wind warning for parts of Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley and Vancouver Island.

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Finland captures world juniors gold with dramatic 3-2 win over U.S.

06-01-2019 15:46 via globalnews.ca

Kaapo Kakko scored the game-winning goal for Finland in the last minute-and-a-half of Saturday night's game.

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Unfair stereotypes of domestic assault victims led to conviction for B.C. woman, court rules

06-01-2019 14:00 via cbc.ca

Faye-Ann Muriel Thompson maintains that a series of unhappy coincidences caused her to be an unwitting accomplice in a 2014 break-in at Manning Park.

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British Columbia Investment Management Has Decreased Its Align Technology (ALGN) Position as Stock Value Declined; As Motorola Solutions (MSI) Valuation Rose, Shareholder River Road Asset Management Lowered Its Holding by $21.40 Million - The FinExaminer

06-01-2019 13:10 via finexaminer.com

British Columbia Investment Management Has Decreased Its Align Technology (ALGN) Position as Stock Value Declined; As Motorola Solutions (MSI) Valuation Rose, Shareholder River Road Asset Management Lowered Its Holding by $21.40 Million The FinExaminerBritish Columbia Investment Management Corp decreased its stake in Align Technology Inc (ALGN) by 18.4% based on its latest 2018Q3 regulatory filing with ...

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Wildfire soot darkening glaciers could speed up melt rate, scientists fear

06-01-2019 13:00 via cbc.ca

Scientists who study glaciers say the darkening of ice — linked to wildfires — could speed up the melt rate of glaciers already in retreat.

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Darkening glaciers: Scientists examine wildfire effect on Canadian ice

06-01-2019 13:00 via cbc.ca

Scientists who study glaciers say the darkening of ice — linked to wildfires — will speed up the melt rate of glaciers already in retreat.

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Gidimt'en in northern B.C. anticipating RCMP action over anti-pipeline camp

06-01-2019 10:00 via cbc.ca

Dozens of people are now living in a remote camp setup in northern B.C. in response to a recent injunction order from the B.C. Supreme Court to allow for pipeline pre-construction activities to take place in the area.

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B.C. Indigenous Groups Brace For RCMP Action At Anti-Pipeline Camp - HuffPost Canada

06-01-2019 09:00 via huffingtonpost.ca

B.C. Indigenous Groups Brace For RCMP Action At Anti-Pipeline Camp HuffPost CanadaSupporters of an Indigenous camp blocking access to a planned pipeline in northern British Columbia say they are anticipating RCMP action over an injunction ...

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Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ:SNPS) Stake Lessened by BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp - PressOracle

06-01-2019 05:41 via pressoracle.com

Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ:SNPS) Stake Lessened by BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp PressOracleBRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp reduced its stake in Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ:SNPS) by 26.7% in the 3rd quarter, according to the ...

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British police thank Canadian cop after Surrey U.K., Surrey B.C. mix-up

06-01-2019 05:34 via cbc.ca

After a distressed B.C. woman mistakenly contacted Surrey U.K. police for help a Toronto constable, who happened to be in the call centre at the time, helped the force get Surrey RCMP officers to the woman.

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VANCOUVER, British Columbia | Finland wins world junior hockey title, beating US 3-2 - STL.News

06-01-2019 04:58 via stl.news

VANCOUVER, British Columbia | Finland wins world junior hockey title, beating US 3-2 STL.NewsVANCOUVER, British Columbia — Jan 05, 2019—Kaapo Kakko scored with 1:26 left to give Finland its fifth world junior hockey title, 3-2 over the United States ...

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'We were met by a wall of smoke': owners of burned Hedley, B.C. restaurant still recovering

06-01-2019 04:49 via cbc.ca

Two months after the Hitching Post Restaurant in Hedley, B.C. burned down, its owners are still recovering.

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Michael Hutchinson makes 28 saves, Leafs blank Canucks 5-0

06-01-2019 04:43 via globalnews.ca

Auston Matthews had a goal and two assists while Andreas Johnsson, John Tavares and Igor Ozhiganov provided the rest of the offence for Toronto.

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Some menopausal symptoms may mean an increase chance of breast cancer

06-01-2019 04:32 via globalnews.ca

Today’s Global News Hour at 6 Health Matters is brought to you by Pharmasave.

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BC Evening Weather Forecast: Jan 5

06-01-2019 04:32 via globalnews.ca

The Saturday, January 5, 2019 evening weather forecast for Vancouver, British Columbia and the surrounding area.

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B.C. premier John Horgan launches Nanaimo byelection campaign

06-01-2019 04:29 via globalnews.ca

B.C. premier John Horgan was in Nanaimo Saturday to officially kick off the byelection campaign in which former MP Sheila Malcolmson will take on two well-known local opponents in one of the most important midterm races in the province’s history. Kristen Robinson reports.

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White Rock pier repairs to take months, City says

06-01-2019 04:26 via globalnews.ca

It’s been more than two weeks since a powerful windstorm led to the destruction of White Rock’s iconic pier. As Paul Johnson reports it’s expected to take months to fix and millions of dollars.

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Vancouverites welcome the opening of the city’s first two legal marijuana stores

06-01-2019 04:26 via globalnews.ca

The first store opened its doors Friday night, and the second followed on Saturday, after the delay of a week. Jill Bennett reports.

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Two B.C. police officers return home after they were both detained for months in Cuba

06-01-2019 04:26 via globalnews.ca

The pair were arrested after an Ontario teen accused one of them of sexual assault. Julia Foy has more on what finally led to their release, and what the families involved have to say.

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BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp Has $3.43 Million Holdings in Tractor Supply (NASDAQ:TSCO) - Fairfield Current

06-01-2019 04:20 via fairfieldcurrent.com

BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp Has $3.43 Million Holdings in Tractor Supply (NASDAQ:TSCO) Fairfield CurrentBRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp reduced its position in Tractor Supply (NASDAQ:TSCO) by 28.3% in the 3rd quarter, according to its ...

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B.C. premier officially kicks off Nanaimo byelection campaign

06-01-2019 03:36 via globalnews.ca

Sheila Malcolmson was supported by Premier John Horgan as she launched her byelection campaign in Nanimo on Saturday.

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Heavy snowfall expected for Coquihalla Highway

06-01-2019 03:01 via cbc.ca

Environment Canada says a low-pressure system will make its way across southern B.C. It says heavy snow and strong gusts of wind are in the forecast.

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Trimble Inc (NASDAQ:TRMB) Stake Lessened by BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp - PressOracle

06-01-2019 02:48 via pressoracle.com

Trimble Inc (NASDAQ:TRMB) Stake Lessened by BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp PressOracleBRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp lowered its stake in shares of Trimble Inc (NASDAQ:TRMB) by 26.2% during the third quarter, ...

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BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp Has $3.26 Million Stake in Masco Corp (NYSE:MAS) - PressOracle

06-01-2019 02:48 via pressoracle.com

BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp Has $3.26 Million Stake in Masco Corp (NYSE:MAS) PressOracleBRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp lessened its holdings in Masco Corp (NYSE:MAS) by 32.4% during the third quarter, according to the ...

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Woman killed in collision with semi-trailer near B.C.-Alberta border

06-01-2019 02:46 via globalnews.ca

It happened about 20 kilometres west of Field, B.C. — an area that has been pummeled by hazardous weather in recent days.

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‘We tried saving as many as we could’: Truck driver hauling pigs in B.C. highway crash defends efforts

06-01-2019 02:33 via globalnews.ca

Truck driver says another semi forced him onto the shoulder of the highway, leading to the crash.

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‘Incredibly unsafe’: Frustrated pedestrians climb over stalled train in Burnaby

06-01-2019 02:29 via globalnews.ca

CN says it's sorry for the delay, but there is never any excuse to climb over a train.

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Woman, 80, left in lurch after snowy weather affects B.C. Bus North service

06-01-2019 02:01 via cbc.ca

A northern B.C. senior says she spent several hours waiting for a bus from Vanderhoof to Prince Rupert that didn't show up.

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Vancouver's first 2 licensed marijuana retailers open for business

06-01-2019 01:35 via cbc.ca

The city said it has since identified about 20 retail shops that are operating without permits and has filed or is preparing to file injunction applications against them.

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B.C. seniors advocate weighs in after death of Kelowna woman, 90, following care-home incident

06-01-2019 01:32 via globalnews.ca

Raise concerns if something isn’t right. That’s the message from a B.C. seniors advocate after the death of a 90-year-old Kelowna woman following a care-home incident.

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BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp Has $3.10 Million Position in Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC (NASDAQ:JAZZ) - Fairfield Current

06-01-2019 01:09 via fairfieldcurrent.com

BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp Has $3.10 Million Position in Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC (NASDAQ:JAZZ) Fairfield CurrentBRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp reduced its holdings in Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC (NASDAQ:JAZZ) by 26.7% during the 3rd quarter, ...

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BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp Has $3.23 Million Position in Unum Group (NYSE:UNM) - Fairfield Current

06-01-2019 01:08 via fairfieldcurrent.com

BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp Has $3.23 Million Position in Unum Group (NYSE:UNM) Fairfield CurrentBRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp lessened its stake in shares of Unum Group (NYSE:UNM) by 46.6% during the 3rd quarter, according ...

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BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp Acquires 10,102 Shares of Juniper Networks, Inc. (NYSE:JNPR) - Fairfield Current

06-01-2019 01:08 via fairfieldcurrent.com

BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp Acquires 10,102 Shares of Juniper Networks, Inc. (NYSE:JNPR) Fairfield CurrentBRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp boosted its position in shares of Juniper Networks, Inc. (NYSE:JNPR) by 9.8% in the third quarter, ...

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Varian Medical Systems, Inc. (NYSE:VAR) Shares Sold by BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp - PressOracle

06-01-2019 01:05 via pressoracle.com

Varian Medical Systems, Inc. (NYSE:VAR) Shares Sold by BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp PressOracleBRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp lessened its stake in shares of Varian Medical Systems, Inc. (NYSE:VAR) by 49.1% during the 3rd ...

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Here we blow again: More strong winds headed for B.C.’s south coast

06-01-2019 00:46 via globalnews.ca

Another strong Pacific windstorm is expected to make landfall early Sunday morning.

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