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Victoria tree advocates go out on a limb to stop city removing downtown aspen

19-01-2019 23:46 via cbc.ca

The Community Trees Matter Network wants the city to re-think a plan to tear out the mature plant at the intersection of Government Street and Wharf Street for improvements to cycling and walking infrastructure.

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Canadian actress, nephew reported missing now declared safe: RCMP

19-01-2019 23:04 via globalnews.ca

Canadian actress Roseanne Supernault says she was never actually missing.

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Warrant issued for prolific offender in theft of 54-40 guitars

19-01-2019 22:50 via globalnews.ca

Yannick LePage is wanted in connection with the Oct. 5, 2018 theft of some of 54-40's rare and irreplaceable instruments.

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B.C. music teacher reprimanded for telling Grade 6, 7 students about serial killers

19-01-2019 22:32 via globalnews.ca

In one case, he acknowledged telling students about some of the grisly details of the Robert Pickton murders.

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Firefighters and veteran's charity team up for better mental health

19-01-2019 22:00 via cbc.ca

Wounded Warriors Canada provides veterans with mental health support programs and a new partnership with the Langford Fire Rescue means first responders will have access to those programs.

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GardenWorks: Succulent Bouquet

19-01-2019 21:01 via globalnews.ca

Leanne from GardenWorks shares her project idea for a succulent bouquet planter.

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Retired NHLer Josh Gorges reflects on career, changing face of junior hockey and what's next

19-01-2019 21:00 via cbc.ca

Gorges played junior hockey for the Kelowna Rockets and for the San Jose Sharks, Montreal Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres of the NHL. Now, the next chapter of his life beckons, and Radio West host Sarah Penton asked him what that might be.

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Saturday Chef: Massaman Curry

19-01-2019 20:54 via globalnews.ca

Roy Flemming, executive chef at Tuc Craft Kitchen, shares his recipe for a hearty and healthy curry.

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Eat More Plants Challenge: Week 3

19-01-2019 20:54 via globalnews.ca

Registered dietician, Desiree Nielsen, shares the details for week three of her ‘Eat More Plants Challenge’.

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Dark Shades Fundraiser

19-01-2019 20:54 via globalnews.ca

Coleen is joined by a husband and wife songwriting duo who are raising awareness about domestic abuse.

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Hundreds turn out for annual women’s march in downtown Vancouver

19-01-2019 20:34 via globalnews.ca

The event was focused on several issues concerning women, including sexual assault, the rights of people with disabilities, anti-Semitism, racism and Indigenous rights, said one organizer.

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'Isn't this Canada?' Union Bay residents banned from public meeting

19-01-2019 20:00 via cbc.ca

Union Bay on Vancouver Island has been on a boil water advisory for more than a month. Resident Cathy Calder was looking forward to asking some questions about the advisory at the Improvements district public meeting last week. But officials have banned the public.

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U.S. faces deadline to extradite Huawei exec from Canada

19-01-2019 19:44 via cbc.ca

Canadian police arrested Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou at Vancouver's airport Dec. 1 at the request of American authorities, who are seeking her extradition on fraud allegations.

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Biologist worries government survey of wild horses may lead to cull

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

Wild horse researcher Wayne McCrory is concerned a survey of the Chilcotin wild horse population may result in a cull.

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Recipe: Massaman vegan stew

19-01-2019 17:39 via globalnews.ca

Cold, grey and rainy winter days call for a dish with a little extra colour and spice.

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Federal Liberals announce Richard T. Lee as replacement candidate for Burnaby South

19-01-2019 17:27 via cbc.ca

The Liberal Party of Canada will run Richard T. Lee, a longtime MLA, as their candidate for Burnaby South in the federal byelection.

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A daily dose (or 2): Curious minds turn to CBD to treat range of ailments

19-01-2019 17:00 via cbc.ca

With cannabis now legal in Canada, curious minds are seeking out marijuana-based treatments, like CBD — a compound of cannabis — for treating on-going medical conditions, some even using it to wean themselves off prescription medications

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Federal Liberals tap former B.C. MLA Richard Lee as new candidate in Burnaby South

19-01-2019 16:59 via globalnews.ca

Richard Lee will face off against federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh after former Liberal candidate Karen Wang left the race over a controversial social media post.

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How Surrey's infrastructure gap is a product of political culture

19-01-2019 16:00 via cbc.ca

"I think you need to slow it down and you need to make sure there's infrastructure to take care of the people that are there," says But Liz Walker, who chairs the Newton Community Association.

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Molly Maid cleaner files human rights complaint after losing job during pregnancy

19-01-2019 15:00 via cbc.ca

A woman who worked for Molly Maid in Metro Vancouver has filed a human rights complaint alleging that the company fired her because she was pregnant.

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RCMP officer's hat returned to Surrey 45 years after his death

19-01-2019 14:00 via cbc.ca

If you’re a collector of police memorabilia, finding an RCMP Stetson at a flea market in Hamburg, Germany is kind of like finding an original Monet at a yard sale.

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AbbVie Inc (NYSE:ABBV) Shares Sold by BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp - Baseball Daily News

19-01-2019 12:51 via baseballdailydigest.com

AbbVie Inc (NYSE:ABBV) Shares Sold by BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp Baseball Daily NewsBRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp lowered its stake in AbbVie Inc (NYSE:ABBV) by 24.8% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company ...

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As Newmont Mining (NEM) Market Value Rose, Shareholder British Columbia Investment Management Has Trimmed Position by $1.77 Million; Holowesko Partners LTD Cut Stake in Kimberly Clark (KMB) as Stock Price Declined - The Yomi Blog

19-01-2019 12:31 via yomiblog.com

As Newmont Mining (NEM) Market Value Rose, Shareholder British Columbia Investment Management Has Trimmed Position by $1.77 Million; Holowesko Partners LTD Cut Stake in Kimberly Clark (KMB) as Stock Price Declined The Yomi BlogBritish Columbia Investment Management Corp decreased its stake in Newmont Mining Corp (NEM) by 26.35% based on its latest 2018Q3 regulatory filing with ...

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British Columbia Investment Management Increases Position in Garmin LTD (GRMN); Ami Investment Management Has Trimmed Its Stake in Berkley WR (WRB) by $1.38 Million - The Hi New Ulm

19-01-2019 11:17 via hinewulm.com

British Columbia Investment Management Increases Position in Garmin LTD (GRMN); Ami Investment Management Has Trimmed Its Stake in Berkley WR (WRB) by $1.38 Million The Hi New UlmBritish Columbia Investment Management Corp increased its stake in Garmin Ltd (GRMN) by 38.67% based on its latest 2018Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC.

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As 3M Co (MMM) Valuation Declined, British Columbia Investment Management Has Decreased Position by $13.28 Million; As Midsouth Bancorp (MSL) Share Price Declined, Holder Jacobs Asset Management Lifted Its Holding - The Yomi Blog

19-01-2019 11:11 via yomiblog.com

As 3M Co (MMM) Valuation Declined, British Columbia Investment Management Has Decreased Position by $13.28 Million; As Midsouth Bancorp (MSL) Share Price Declined, Holder Jacobs Asset Management Lifted Its Holding The Yomi BlogBritish Columbia Investment Management Corp decreased its stake in 3M Co (MMM) by 22.76% based on its latest 2018Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC. British ...

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Surrey RCMP seeking missing youth

19-01-2019 09:13 via globalnews.ca

Surrey RCMP are looking for 14-year-old Ali Al-Shai who is missing.

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Okanagan MP holds town hall meeting with MP Michelle Rempel

19-01-2019 07:49 via globalnews.ca

Topics like immigration and the oil industry in Canada were discussed at a town hall meeting in Kelowna on Friday night. The event was hosted by Central Okanagan-Similkameen-Nicola MP Dan Albas and featured Calgary Nosehill MP Michelle Rempel.

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Peachland’s fire chief describes Friday night blaze

19-01-2019 07:28 via globalnews.ca

Three people are in the care of Emergency Social Services following a fire in Peachland on Friday night. Peachland fire chief Dennis Craig said the blaze was tough to extinguish.

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Thatcher Demko helps earn Canucks 4-3 win over Sabres in 2nd ever NHL game

19-01-2019 06:54 via globalnews.ca

Goalie Thatcher Demko guided his Vancouver Canucks to a 4-3 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Friday night in his second-ever NHL appearance.

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Canucks goalie Demko backstops team to victory over Sabres

19-01-2019 06:53 via cbc.ca

Goalie Thatcher Demko guided his Vancouver Canucks to a 4-3 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Friday night, stopping 36 of 39 shots in his second-ever NHL appearance.

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Two escape flames in Peachland

19-01-2019 06:40 via globalnews.ca

Fire investigators are on the scene of a blaze in Peachland on Friday night. A fire that started in a detached garage spread to a house and left a neighbouring home with smoke damage.

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Peachland blaze guts garage, heavily damages home

19-01-2019 06:40 via globalnews.ca

The fire is believed to have started in a detached garage and spread to the house on Robinson Place.

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Wind warnings blanket B.C. coast from Victoria to Haida Gwaii

19-01-2019 06:36 via globalnews.ca

Wind warnings and special weather statements have been put in place for virtually all of B.C.'s coast.

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'Rat's nest of rot': Up to $2B in dirty money laundered in B.C. casinos, real estate in 1 year, AG says

19-01-2019 06:13 via cbc.ca

B.C. Attorney General David Eby said in one year, as much as $1 billion of suspected drug money passed through B.C. casinos and another $1 billion was pumped into luxury real estate in the Lower Mainland, contributing to a red-hot property market and putting homes out of the reach of many.

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ICBC ratepayers likely stuck with $1.25M bill to repair truck-damaged Surrey overpass

19-01-2019 05:56 via globalnews.ca

The Ministry of Transportation says the costs are being passed on to ICBC and ICBC ratepayers appear likely to get stuck with the bill.

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Marc Emery called a female friend a ‘grandmother I’d like to ****,’ email shows

19-01-2019 05:51 via globalnews.ca

A longtime friend of Marc Emery is taking him to task for the way he spoke to her in an email 14 years ago.

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‘Damage for damage’s sake?’ Vandals break-in, trash Parksville SPCA

19-01-2019 05:25 via globalnews.ca

"Why they think this would be some place reasonable to come help themselves to whatever it was, or just do damage for damage's sake. It's very upsetting."

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WestJet plane en route to Victoria slides off taxiway at Edmonton airport

19-01-2019 05:14 via cbc.ca

A WestJet flight headed to Victoria, B.C. was cancelled Friday night after the plane slid off the tarmac of the taxiway at the Edmonton International Airport.

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Car with 'N' sticker caught on camera cruising the Stanley Park Seawall

19-01-2019 04:38 via cbc.ca

Astonished walkers didn't know quite what to make of the couple in the blue Pontiac compact seen blithely cruising along the Stanley Park seawall Friday morning.

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Dementia village coming to Vancouver Island

19-01-2019 04:31 via cbc.ca

The dementia village model takes the hospital-based approach to residential care to a more community minded way of doing things.

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Work begins on new ER at Eagle Ridge Hospital

19-01-2019 04:14 via globalnews.ca

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WestJet plane slides off taxiway at Edmonton airport amid icy conditions

19-01-2019 03:56 via globalnews.ca

A WestJet plane that was to depart for Victoria ended up sliding off a taxiway at Edmonton International Airport on Friday night.

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Charge against Langley mother accused in death of daughter upgraded to 1st-degree murder

19-01-2019 03:08 via cbc.ca

A mother accused in the death of her daughter in Langley last summer has had the charge against her upgraded to first degree murder.

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Puppy collapses after ingesting THC on morning walk

19-01-2019 02:55 via globalnews.ca

A Lower Mainland woman is warning pet owners after her five-month old puppy became ill and collapsed after a walk. Jennifer Palma explains what happened and the pet owner’s message for pot users in the age of legalization.

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Mother of 7-year-old Aaliyah Rosa now charged with 1st-degree murder in child’s death

19-01-2019 02:46 via globalnews.ca

The child was found dead in a Langley condo complex in July 2018. Her mother had initially been charged with second-degree murder.

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Diabetes Canada CEO says education is key after teen on Victoria bus denied snack to treat low blood sugar

19-01-2019 02:37 via globalnews.ca

Last week, a BC Transit bus driver told 17-year-old Sequilla Stubbs she wasn't allowed to eat on the bus after she pulled out a snack to treat her low blood sugar.

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Ahoy, mateys! Man invites whole city to his house's pirate-themed escape room

19-01-2019 02:29 via cbc.ca

Do you have plans this Saturday night? Josh Hoggan is inviting members of the public into his home for free to experience his pirate-themed escape room.

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Best junior hockey team in nation barnstorming across B.C.

19-01-2019 02:26 via globalnews.ca

Prince Albert Raiders on pace for 119-point season.

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B.C.’s supervised consumption RVs a ‘safe haven’

19-01-2019 02:24 via globalnews.ca

A new study looks at mobile supervised consumption sites, which were introduced in Kelowna and Kamloops in 2017 to help tackle the opioid crisis.

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Open House: 2019 B.C. real estate predictions

19-01-2019 02:03 via globalnews.ca

A new year, a new real estate market. The second half of last year saw a definite shift in Metro Vancouver’s real estate market. But what can we expect for 2019?

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