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B.C. RCMP boss retiring to take top police services job with province

10-01-2019 23:55 via cbc.ca

B.C.'s RCMP chief is leaving after less than two years to take up a senior job with the provincial government where she will oversee all police services.

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Talks between First Nations, RCMP continue to break impasse over pipeline construction in northern B.C.

10-01-2019 23:42 via globalnews.ca

Hereditary chiefs are telling residents of the Unist'ot'en healing camp the deal would allow Coastal GasLink to access the area, so long as RCMP agree to leave the camp intact.

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White Rock's new council aims to preserve its character, even with towers on the way

10-01-2019 23:30 via cbc.ca

In local elections in Metro Vancouver last year, several mayors were elected after promising to stop the spread of condos in their community. None moved faster than White Rock's Darryl Walker.

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End of an era: Roosters Country Cabaret in Pitt Meadows to close for good

10-01-2019 23:13 via globalnews.ca

The hot spot is known for its five-cent wings and a mechanical bull.

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British Columbia's population breaks 5 million for first time on record - Daily Hive

10-01-2019 23:01 via dailyhive.com

British Columbia's population breaks 5 million for first time on record Daily HiveBritish Columbia's population continues to rise as the province breaks five million people for the first time ever on record.

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Higher price of legal pot, lack of convenient supply driving consumers to unlicensed dispensaries

10-01-2019 22:45 via cbc.ca

The price of pot has jumped since recreational use was legalized but the thorny supply issues haven’t stopped people from lighting up.

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From 1968: Johnny Cash on recording ‘At Folsom Prison’, his own arrest and becoming a country music star

10-01-2019 22:44 via globalnews.ca

American music legend Johnny Cash speaks in a 1968 television interview about recording his now iconic album, “At Folsom Prison.” Cash would go on to be one of the best selling music artists of all time.

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Convicted child-killer Allan Schoenborn seeks additional freedoms at B.C. Review Board hearing

10-01-2019 22:36 via globalnews.ca

Crown prosecutors and doctors argue that Schoenborn, who killed his three children in 2008, should not be allowed visits to the community.

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Band councils, hereditary chiefs — here’s what to know about Indigenous governance

10-01-2019 22:30 via globalnews.ca

Anti-pipeline protests across Canada this week have prompted questions of how exactly Indigenous governance works.

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Meetings continue between Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs and RCMP over road access for pipeline company

10-01-2019 22:23 via cbc.ca

Meetings are ongoing Thursday in Smithers, B.C., between Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs and the RCMP over the enforcement of an interim injunction order to allow pipeline workers into the nation's traditional territory.

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Deal reached between Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs and RCMP over road access for pipeline company

10-01-2019 22:23 via cbc.ca

Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs say a deal has been reached with RCMP over the enforcement of an interim injunction order to allow pipeline workers into the nation's traditional territory.

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'Random act of foolishness' kills 700,000 chum salmon on Sunshine Coast

10-01-2019 22:11 via cbc.ca

Theft and damage to Duck Lake hatchery in Powell River could lead to far fewer fish in the ocean. The Powell River Salmon Society warns the loss of 700,000 newly-hatched chum due to the vandalism could mean B.C. salmon runs 4 years from now will be much lower.

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17-year-old hurt in targeted shooting in Surrey

10-01-2019 21:59 via globalnews.ca

A 17-year-old is in serious condition and another person is in custody after a shooting in Surrey Wednesday night. As Neetu Garcha reports, RCMP believe it was a targeted attack.

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This historic Chilliwack home can be yours for the low, low price of … nothing

10-01-2019 21:20 via cbc.ca

It’s a fixer-upper — but you can’t beat the price.

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Mini Pop Kids tour sparks nostalgia for 1980s music fans

10-01-2019 21:11 via globalnews.ca

If you grew up in the 1980s in Canada, you probably remember the original Mini Pop Kids, a group of performers singing family-friendly versions of chart topping hits.

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Theodore, the large but lovable 800-pound pig, finds forever home on Vancouver Island

10-01-2019 20:56 via globalnews.ca

Theo will be going to the Home for Hooves Farm Sanctuary in Duncan, B.C., where he will join another rescued Yorkshire pig named Lillian.

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Deal reached in northern British Columbia pipeline impasse - Prince George Citizen

10-01-2019 20:26 via princegeorgecitizen.com

Deal reached in northern British Columbia pipeline impasse Prince George CitizenSMITHERS, B.C. — Hereditary chiefs of the Wetsuweten First Nation say they've reached a deal with RCMP to allow a natural gas company access across a ...

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CP NewsAlert: Deal reached in northern British Columbia pipeline impasse - Alaska Highway News

10-01-2019 20:26 via alaskahighwaynews.ca

CP NewsAlert: Deal reached in northern British Columbia pipeline impasse Alaska Highway NewsSMITHERS, B.C. — Hereditary chiefs of the Wetsuweten First Nation say they've reached a deal with RCMP to allow a natural gas company access across a ...

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3 escape injury after SUV rolls over into Okanagan Lake

10-01-2019 20:19 via cbc.ca

A vehicle with three occupants rolled over and landed in the frigid waters of Okanagan Lake late Wednesday.

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Encana (ECA) Valuation Declined While British Columbia Investment Management Lowered Its Stake; Analog Devices (ADI) Position Boosted by Timucuan Asset Management Inc - The Yomi Blog

10-01-2019 19:59 via yomiblog.com

Encana (ECA) Valuation Declined While British Columbia Investment Management Lowered Its Stake; Analog Devices (ADI) Position Boosted by Timucuan Asset Management Inc The Yomi BlogTimucuan Asset Management Inc increased its stake in Analog Devices Inc (ADI) by 64.89% based on its latest 2018Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC. Timucuan ...

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17-year-old suffers serious injuries in Surrey shooting

10-01-2019 19:51 via cbc.ca

Evidence at the scene showed there had been a motor vehicle collision between a light coloured Jeep Wrangler and a grey Toyota Sienna, police say. They believe the driver of the Jeep fired a gun into the Sienna.

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Bovine tuberculosis strain found in B.C. never before seen in Canada, U.S.

10-01-2019 19:34 via cbc.ca

None of the 4 animals entered the food chain and there is no risk to human health.

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Government moving forward with Trans Mountain pipeline ‘in the right way’: Trudeau

10-01-2019 19:26 via globalnews.ca

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Thursday that the government will “absolutely” honour the benefit sharing agreements with B.C. communities when the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion comes to fruition.

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Vancouver police searching for high-risk sex offender who failed to return to halfway house

10-01-2019 19:25 via globalnews.ca

Gerald Richard McLean, 50, is a two-time federal offender serving a long-term supervision order after completing a sentence for sexual assault.

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Vancouver police arrest high-risk sex offender who failed to return to halfway house

10-01-2019 19:25 via globalnews.ca

Gerald Richard McLean, 50, is a two-time federal offender serving a long-term supervision order after completing a sentence for sexual assault.

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Trudeau on ‘building relationships’ in B.C. energy debate

10-01-2019 19:14 via globalnews.ca

At a press conference held Thursday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had this message for British Columbians when asked about moving forward with oil and gas development in the province.

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Trudeau faces more questions on Indigenous rights, pipelines during B.C. tour

10-01-2019 19:11 via globalnews.ca

The event came a day after an often-contentious town hall and several protests outside Liberal fundraising events.

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‘There’s still plenty of work to be done’: Trudeau faces more questions on Indigenous rights, pipelines during B.C. visit

10-01-2019 19:11 via globalnews.ca

The event came a day after an often-contentious town hall and several protests outside Liberal fundraising events.

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Allan Schoenborn to appear before B.C. Review Board

10-01-2019 18:23 via cbc.ca

Schoenborn was convicted of killing his three children, aged five to 10, in a Merritt trailer home in 2008. He was found not criminally responsible for the crime in 2010.

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Allan Schoenborn appears before B.C. Review Board seeking additional freedoms

10-01-2019 18:23 via cbc.ca

Schoenborn was convicted of killing his three children, aged five to 10, in a Merritt trailer home in 2008. He was found not criminally responsible for the crime in 2010.

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Nanaimo police charge 2nd man after Christmas Day gift theft

10-01-2019 17:34 via cbc.ca

RCMP say Axel Lambert, 21, of Nanaimo has been charged with break and enter.

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Man charged after firing rifle inside apartment, damaging neighbouring suites: RCMP

10-01-2019 17:12 via cbc.ca

RCMP in Oliver, B.C., say they were contacted by a tenant of a three-storey building because he noticed stuffing coming from a hole in a cushion beside him after he heard a loud bang.

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Surrey RCMP investigate late-night shooting

10-01-2019 17:02 via globalnews.ca

One person is in hospital after a late-night Surrey shooting in what may be a case of road rage. Neetu Garcha reports.

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Juno Awards 2019: David Foster to be honoured for philanthropic work

10-01-2019 15:07 via cbc.ca

Canadian producer David Foster is getting another accolade to add to his collection of awards.

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Truce Reached for Now on Canadian Blockade of Shell Pipeline - BloombergQuint

10-01-2019 14:48 via bloombergquint.com

Truce Reached for Now on Canadian Blockade of Shell Pipeline BloombergQuint(Bloomberg) -- British Columbia Premier John Horgan gave little sign his government was ready to intervene in a contentious blockade obstructing Royal Dutch ...

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Surrey shooting possibly a case of road rage

10-01-2019 14:10 via globalnews.ca

The victim is in serious but stable condition in hospital.

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Surrey shooting may have been result of road rage

10-01-2019 14:10 via globalnews.ca

The victim is in serious but stable condition in hospital.

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'The weirdest bird I've ever seen': Sighting of flamboyant duck brightens birders' January

10-01-2019 14:00 via cbc.ca

Wildlife and nature photographers lined the boardwalk for several days after the initial sighting.

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Birders flock to Deer Lake Park looking for Mandarin Duck

10-01-2019 14:00 via cbc.ca

Wildlife and nature photographers lined the boardwalk for several days after the initial sighting.

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Former B.C. psychologist's child custody cases under review after series of complaints

10-01-2019 13:00 via cbc.ca

A former Vancouver psychologist who's served as an expert witness in hundreds of court cases has agreed to review his assessments in a series of child custody cases in response to complaints about his methods.

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Child custody assessments under review after complaints about former psychologist's methods

10-01-2019 13:00 via cbc.ca

A former Vancouver psychologist who's served as an expert witness in hundreds of court cases has agreed to review his assessments in a series of child custody cases in response to complaints about his methods.

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TSB identifies several factors in fatal Sechelt plane crash

10-01-2019 12:00 via cbc.ca

A new Transportation Safety Board of Canada report on the deadly small plane crash in July, 2018, finds a combination of conditions were likely responsible.

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There's $97M waiting for homeowners with Kitec plumbing. Why don't they claim it?

10-01-2019 11:00 via cbc.ca

Seven years after a $125-million class-action settlement over Kitec plumbing, less than $3 million has been paid out. One lawyer involved in the case is urging people with Kitec to file a claim.

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BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp Has $1.68 Million Holding in Tripadvisor Inc (NASDAQ:TRIP) - BharataPress

10-01-2019 10:22 via bharatapress.com

BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp Has $1.68 Million Holding in Tripadvisor Inc (NASDAQ:TRIP) BharataPressBRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp decreased its holdings in shares of Tripadvisor Inc (NASDAQ:TRIP) by 27.9% during the third quarter, ...

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BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp Has $1.83 Million Holding in Commscope Holding Company Inc (NASDAQ:COMM) - BharataPress

10-01-2019 10:20 via bharatapress.com

BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp Has $1.83 Million Holding in Commscope Holding Company Inc (NASDAQ:COMM) BharataPressBRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp trimmed its holdings in Commscope Holding Company Inc (NASDAQ:COMM) by 26.9% during the ...

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BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp Cuts Holding in Crown Stake, Inc. (CCK) - BharataPress

10-01-2019 10:20 via bharatapress.com

BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp Cuts Holding in Crown Stake, Inc. (CCK) BharataPressBRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp trimmed its holdings in Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CCK) by 26.2% during the third quarter, according ...

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Singh faces a trial-by-fire while Liberals, Conservatives look to score wins in upcoming byelections

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

The NDP has its work cut out for it to hold two seats when byelections are held in three ridings across the country on Feb. 25.

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Deal reached in northern British Columbia pipeline impasse - Vancouver Sun

10-01-2019 09:00 via vancouversun.com

Deal reached in northern British Columbia pipeline impasse Vancouver SunThe agreement will allow workers and contractors for TransCanada Corp. to access a bridge that had been blocked.

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Deal reached in northern British Columbia pipeline impasse - CityNews

10-01-2019 09:00 via toronto.citynews.ca

Deal reached in northern British Columbia pipeline impasse CityNewsHereditary chiefs of the Wet'suwet'en First Nation have reached a deal with the RCMP to allow a natural gas company access across a bridge that had been ...

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Trudeau defends Canada’s refugee program, as he addresses a teen girl’s killing in B.C.

10-01-2019 08:55 via globalnews.ca

Ibrahim Ali, a Syrian refugee, has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with Marrisa Shen's killing in B.C.

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