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Do you recognize these Burnaby mail thieves?

11-01-2019 23:35 via globalnews.ca

The RCMP are asking for the public’s help to identify five suspects wanted in connection to multiple thefts from apartment buildings in the Burnaby area.

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Judge gives final instructions to jury in trial involving 12-year-old B.C. girl's murder

11-01-2019 23:26 via cbc.ca

A British Columbia Supreme Court judge says jurors will need to use their common sense in assessing the reliability of an alleged confession by a man accused of killing a 12-year-old girl. Garry Taylor Handlen has pleaded not guilty to the first-degree murder of Monica Jack whose remains were found 17 years later near Merritt.

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Judge gives final instructions to jury in murder trial of 12-year-old B.C. girl

11-01-2019 23:26 via cbc.ca

A British Columbia Supreme Court judge says jurors will need to use their common sense in assessing the reliability of an alleged confession by a man accused of killing a 12-year-old girl. Garry Taylor Handlen has pleaded not guilty to the first-degree murder of Monica Jack whose remains were found 17 years later near Merritt.

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Judge gives final instructions to jury in murder trial of Monica Jack

11-01-2019 23:21 via globalnews.ca

The trial began in October and jurors are expected to start deliberations on Monday.

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New orca calf spotted swimming with Southern Resident killer whales

11-01-2019 22:45 via globalnews.ca

Researchers say there are two other pregnant whales in K Pod and J Pod.

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Supporters turn out at court appearance for B.C. couple, friend charged with hog-tying alleged sex predator

11-01-2019 22:30 via globalnews.ca

Supporters said the parents were right to apprehend the 28-year-old man on their own after police failed to intervene and are calling for tougher penalties for sex predators.

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Newborn orca seen swimming with Southern Resident killer whales

11-01-2019 22:07 via globalnews.ca

Aerial footage shows a new orca calf swimming with the K and L Pod whales in the Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca Friday morning. According to researchers the whale, who has not yet been identified as male or female, is thought to be the baby of L77.

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Kelowna cracks top-10 list of national airports

11-01-2019 21:39 via globalnews.ca

Just over two million passengers walked through YLW in 2018.

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2nd victim in shooting that killed 15-year-old bystander planned to carry out hit that night: police

11-01-2019 21:31 via cbc.ca

One year after 15-year-old bystander Alfred Wong was fatally shot while riding in his parents' car, Vancouver police have released new details about the events leading up to the public act of violence.

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North Cowichan fire destroys three school buses

11-01-2019 21:13 via cbc.ca

North Cowichan firefighters responded to a fire at the Mid Island Bus lot on Tzouhalem Rd. shortly after 4 a.m. Friday morning.

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North Cowichan fire destroys 5 school buses

11-01-2019 21:13 via cbc.ca

North Cowichan firefighters responded to a fire at the Mid Island Bus lot on Tzouhalem Rd. shortly after 4 a.m. Friday morning.

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Three youths sentenced in swarming death of Luka Gordic

11-01-2019 21:00 via globalnews.ca

A judge has finally handed down sentences to three youths convicted in the stabbing death of a teen killed in Whistler four years ago, and one of them will spend life in prison. Neetu Garcha reports.

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Pair of early morning fires at Merritt-area churches considered suspicious by police

11-01-2019 20:32 via cbc.ca

Calls came in to police just before 2 a.m. reporting a fire at the Crossroads Community Church on Voght Street. While emergency services were on scene, calls came in that the historic Murray United Church, around 10 kilometres northeast, was also on fire.

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Burnaby RCMP aiming to identify group of prolific mail thieves

11-01-2019 20:16 via cbc.ca

Burnaby RCMP are warning condo and apartment dwellers to pick up their mail daily after a string of mail thefts.

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Life sentence handed down in Luka Gordic's swarming death

11-01-2019 19:54 via cbc.ca

Luka Gordic died in 2015 after he was swarmed and stabbed by a group of teens in Whistler village.

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UPDATE: Extensive damage after attempted robbery of Okanagan credit union

11-01-2019 19:36 via globalnews.ca

Intentional truck crash causes extensive damage to automated teller area.

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Extensive damage after attempted robbery of Okanagan credit union

11-01-2019 19:36 via globalnews.ca

Intentional truck crash causes extensive damage to automated teller area.

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VPD release new evidence in 2018 shooting that killed teen

11-01-2019 19:31 via globalnews.ca

The Vancouver Police release new information on the anniversary of the shooting at East Broadway and Ontario Street that killed Alfred Wong and Kevin Whiteside.

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Motco Increased Its Merck & Co (MRK) Stake by $591,780; British Columbia Investment Management Decreased Its Holding in Bb&T (BBT) as Stock Declined - The FinExaminer

11-01-2019 19:31 via finexaminer.com

Motco Increased Its Merck & Co (MRK) Stake by $591,780; British Columbia Investment Management Decreased Its Holding in Bb&T (BBT) as Stock Declined The FinExaminerMotco increased its stake in Merck & Co Inc (MRK) by 13.2% based on its latest 2018Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC. Motco bought 8454 shares as the British ...

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Vancouver police release more evidence on anniversary of shooting that killed innocent teen

11-01-2019 19:22 via globalnews.ca

Fifteen-year-old Alfred Wong was shot in the backseat of his parents' car as it drove down East Broadway near Ontario Street at the time of the shooting on Jan. 13 of last year.

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Tahoe Receives British Columbia Court Approval for Plan of Arrangement with Pan American Silver - Financial Post

11-01-2019 19:05 via business.financialpost.com

Tahoe Receives British Columbia Court Approval for Plan of Arrangement with Pan American Silver Financial PostVANCOUVER, British Columbia — Tahoe Resources Inc. (“Tahoe”) (TSX: THO) (NYSE: TAHO) is pleased to announce that earlier today the Supreme Court of ...

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Intercontinental Exchange In (ICE) Shareholder British Columbia Investment Management Has Cut Position by $4.85 Million; Regions Financial Maintains Position in Comcast (CMCSA) - The FinHeadLines

11-01-2019 18:44 via finheadlines.com

Intercontinental Exchange In (ICE) Shareholder British Columbia Investment Management Has Cut Position by $4.85 Million; Regions Financial Maintains Position in Comcast (CMCSA) The FinHeadLinesBritish Columbia Investment Management Corp decreased its stake in Intercontinental Exchange In (ICE) by 25.66% based on its latest 2018Q3 regulatory filing ...

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B.C. radio telescope picks up energy bursts for only second time ever

11-01-2019 18:44 via globalnews.ca

For second time in history, a radio telescope near Penticton has picked up radio bursts from outside the Milky Way. Jordan Armstrong reports.

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Man arrested after stabbing 2 people in targeted attack

11-01-2019 18:39 via cbc.ca

The suspect broke into a home in the 45300-block of Hodgins Avenue sometime before midnight in what was a targeted incident, police say.

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Man arrested after stabbing 2 people during break-and-enter

11-01-2019 18:39 via cbc.ca

The suspect broke into a home in the 45300-block of Hodgins Avenue sometime before midnight in what was a targeted incident, police say.

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Double stabbing in Chilliwack sends 2 to hospital

11-01-2019 18:39 via cbc.ca

Police were called to a townhouse unit on Hodgins Avenue, where 2 victims were found with non-life threatening injuries.

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Arrest made in Chilliwack double stabbing

11-01-2019 18:39 via cbc.ca

A 40-year-old Ridge Meadows man was tracked and arrested after he stabbed two people during a break-and-enter attempt.

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Survival story show impact of funds raised by lottery

11-01-2019 18:31 via globalnews.ca

As the midnight deadline approaches for buying a ticket in the Millionaire Lottery we speak with Daniel and Rita Dekleer. Daniel was seriously injured in car accident, but was treated at VGH and made an amazing recovery.

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Movie reviews: The Upside, Vox Lux and The Woman Who Loves Giraffes

11-01-2019 18:30 via globalnews.ca

Movie critic Dana Gee has a look at some of the new movies hitting theatres this weekend, including “The Upside”, “Vox Lux” and “The Woman who Loves Giraffes”

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TSB raises dangers of crew fatigue in report on Inside Passage tug accident

11-01-2019 18:12 via cbc.ca

A tugboat accident has the Transportation Safety Board repeating its calls for heightened awareness about the dangers of crew fatigue while at sea.

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Judge to sentence 3 youths convicted in stabbing death of Burnaby teen Luka Gordic

11-01-2019 17:58 via globalnews.ca

The Crown is calling on the trio to be sentenced as adults for their role in the attack in Whistler in May 2015.

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Judge sentences 3 youths convicted in swarming death of Luka Gordic, one to life in prison

11-01-2019 17:58 via globalnews.ca

Only one of the trio was sentenced as an adult for their role in the attack in Whistler in May 2015.

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Sentencing expected for three youths in Luka Gordic case

11-01-2019 17:31 via globalnews.ca

A judge is expected to finally rule on the fate on three youths convicted in the swarming death of a teen in Whistler four years ago. Neetu Garcha has more on the long road to this decision and what prosecutors are asking for.

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Analysts See $1.27 EPS for The Hershey Company (HSY); British Columbia Investment Management Cut Its Zayo Group Hldgs (ZAYO) Holding - The FinExaminer

11-01-2019 16:41 via finexaminer.com

Analysts See $1.27 EPS for The Hershey Company (HSY); British Columbia Investment Management Cut Its Zayo Group Hldgs (ZAYO) Holding The FinExaminerAnalysts expect The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) to report $1.27 EPS on February, 7.They anticipate $0.24 EPS change or 23.30% from last quarter's $1.03 ...

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EPS for Good Times Restaurants Inc. (GTIM) Expected At $-0.09; British Columbia Investment Management Boosted Its Westlake Chem (WLK) Position - The FinReviewer

11-01-2019 16:40 via finreviewer.com

EPS for Good Times Restaurants Inc. (GTIM) Expected At $-0.09; British Columbia Investment Management Boosted Its Westlake Chem (WLK) Position The FinReviewerAnalysts expect Good Times Restaurants Inc. (NASDAQ:GTIM) to report $-0.09 EPS on February, 7.They anticipate $0.04 EPS change or 80.00% from last ...

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Authorities in British Columbia Arrest 14 People Protesting Pipeline - NowThis

11-01-2019 16:37 via nowthisnews.com

Authorities in British Columbia Arrest 14 People Protesting Pipeline NowThisWatch Authorities in British Columbia Arrest 14 People Protesting Pipeline, a News video from NowThis.

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Kamloops mayor asks Trudeau for federal support for storm-drain, rail infrastructure

11-01-2019 16:17 via cbc.ca

Ken Christian sat down with the prime minister during Trudeau's visit to the city on Wednesday — and though the meeting was just 15 minutes long, the mayor managed to get through a series of concerns around funding for storm drains and railway crossings.

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‘No consent, no pipeline’: UBCIC President says Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs have been ignored

11-01-2019 16:12 via globalnews.ca

UBCIC president Stewart Phillip says despite an agreement between the RCMP and the Wet'suwet'en Nation, you can expect to hear more about protests this year.

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RCMP investigating apparent double stabbing in Chilliwack

11-01-2019 15:28 via globalnews.ca

RCMP in Chilliwack, B.C. are investigating what appears to be a double stabbing.

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Deal reached in northern British Columbia pipeline impasse - News Talk 980 CJME

11-01-2019 15:17 via cjme.com

Deal reached in northern British Columbia pipeline impasse News Talk 980 CJMESMITHERS, B.C. — Hereditary chiefs of the Wet'suwet'en First Nation have reached a deal with the RCMP to allow a natural gas company access across a ...

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Deal reached in northern British Columbia pipeline impasse - News Talk 650 CKOM

11-01-2019 15:17 via ckom.com

Deal reached in northern British Columbia pipeline impasse News Talk 650 CKOMSMITHERS, B.C. — Hereditary chiefs of the Wet'suwet'en First Nation have reached a deal with the RCMP to allow a natural gas company access across a ...

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Extensive public transit: the missing piece in Delta's ambitions

11-01-2019 15:00 via cbc.ca

A new mayor always brings new optimism to solving old problems. But when it comes to transportation, Delta faces many challenges out of their immediate control.

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Judge scolds Victoria police as he acquits massage therapist of sexually assaulting clients

11-01-2019 14:00 via cbc.ca

A Facebook post from Victoria police has played a key role in a judge's decision to acquit John Heintzelman of fondling two female clients, despite strong similarities in the women's stories about what happened.

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Judge scolds Victoria police as he acquits massage technician of sexually assaulting clients

11-01-2019 14:00 via cbc.ca

A Facebook post from Victoria police has played a key role in a judge's decision to acquit John Heintzelman of fondling two female clients, despite strong similarities in the women's stories about what happened.

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Declining Fraser River sturgeon stocks lead to calls for gill net restrictions

11-01-2019 13:00 via cbc.ca

A petition has been sent to the House of Commons to restrict the use of gill nets on the lower Fraser River. Data shows the nets are a contributing factor to sturgeon deaths.

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Secret report on 'horrendous' money laundering in B.C. casinos comes to light

11-01-2019 12:00 via cbc.ca

Secret reports obtained by CBC News reveal the B.C. government's own gaming investigators warned top officials that there was a "massive escalation" of money laundering at Vancouver-area casinos. One of those investigators now estimates there was nearly $1 billion in dirty money laundered over seven years, 10 times previous estimates.

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B.C. gaming investigators repeatedly warned bosses of 'horrendous' money laundering

11-01-2019 12:00 via cbc.ca

Secret reports obtained by CBC News reveal B.C. government's own gaming investigators warned top officials that there was a 'massive escalation' of money laundering at Vancouver-area casinos. One of those investigators now estimates there was nearly $1 billion in dirty money laundered over seven years, 10 times previous estimates.

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As Cheniere Energy (LNG) Stock Value Declined, British Columbia Investment Management Has Trimmed Position by $2.13 Million; As State Street (STT) Market Value Declined, Stonebridge Capital Management Has Boosted Position - The FinHeadLines

11-01-2019 11:21 via finheadlines.com

As Cheniere Energy (LNG) Stock Value Declined, British Columbia Investment Management Has Trimmed Position by $2.13 Million; As State Street (STT) Market Value Declined, Stonebridge Capital Management Has Boosted Position The FinHeadLinesBritish Columbia Investment Management Corp decreased its stake in Cheniere Energy Inc (LNG) by 27.57% based on its latest 2018Q3 regulatory filing with ...

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'Horrendous' bomb-defusing game for kids sold at Walmart offends some shoppers

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

A kids' bomb-defusing game sold in Canada at Walmart has offended some shoppers who find it inappropriate. In the U.S., Target has already stopped selling the item following complaints.

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Interior Health speaks on policies following care home death investigations

11-01-2019 08:12 via globalnews.ca

Cindy Kozak-Campbell, IHA long-term care services executive director, speaks to Global News following the revelation of a second investigation into the death of a B.C. senior at a care home.

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