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Pipeline explosions to protests: Companies need to communicate with public during crisis, urges consultant

21-01-2019 23:57 via cbc.ca

Some natural resource companies in Northern B.C. are pre-emptively preparing just in case disaster hits by coming up with a communication strategy for incidents from pipeline explosions to protests.

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Environmental activists file motion with NEB

21-01-2019 23:52 via globalnews.ca

A group of environmental activists is calling on the National Energy Board to consider modern climate science in its final recommendations for the Trans Mountain Pipeline. Neetu Garcha has more.

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‘Just disgusted’: Widower of Victoria RCMP officer says he wasn’t told of wife’s killer’s parole hearing

21-01-2019 23:50 via globalnews.ca

"No one was there to be a voice for Sarah at all. And I think Fenton got off really easy today, seeing as how Sarah didn't have a voice and he did."

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Fire destroys Port Coquitlam home

21-01-2019 23:46 via globalnews.ca

Flames broke out shortly around 9 am. Fire crews say the fire started in the basement and then quickly spread.

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Anti-pipeline group wants NEB to consider impact of emissions, climate change

21-01-2019 23:38 via globalnews.ca

Stand.earth filed a motion with the board asking it to apply the same standard to the project as it did with the Energy East pipeline, before it submits its final report to the federal government on Feb. 22.

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As Regions Finl Corp New (RF) Stock Value Declined, Shareholder British Columbia Investment Management Corp Has Lowered Stake | Thorold News - Thorold News

21-01-2019 22:58

As Regions Finl Corp New (RF) Stock Value Declined, Shareholder British Columbia Investment Management Corp Has Lowered Stake | Thorold News Thorold NewsInvestors sentiment decreased to 0.93 in Q3 2018. Its down 0.23, from 1.16 in 2018Q2. It turned negative, as 35 investors sold RF shares while 204 reduced.

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Speed, alcohol investigated after Richmond crash sends 2 young women to hospital

21-01-2019 22:38 via globalnews.ca

The driver was found in critical condition, while her passenger was in serious but non-life threatening condition.

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It's not really 'Blue Monday,' but the January blues hit hard for seniors, advocates say

21-01-2019 22:22 via cbc.ca

The scientific validity of Blue Monday has been debunked since it was coined in 2005 as a marketing ploy to sell winter vacations. But this time of year can still pose serious challenges for seniors.

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B.C. speaker hands over 76-page report his office produced on clerk and sergeant-at-arms

21-01-2019 22:05 via globalnews.ca

Speaker Darryl Plecas has handed over a lengthy report to the Legislative Assembly Management Committee looking into alleged wrongdoing by clerk Craig James and sergeant-at-arms Gary Lenz.

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'CPR all the way down the mountain': Sun Peaks has new way to save lives

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

Providing CPR to a patient while sliding down a ski hill in an emergency toboggan is no easy task — but, thanks to community donations, Sun Peaks ski resort now has a new way of saving lives.

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Charges laid after 2-year-old killed by snake venom in North Vancouver

21-01-2019 21:50 via cbc.ca

Charges have been laid nearly five years after a two-year-old was poisoned and killed by snake venom in North Vancouver.

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Scientists ID another possible threat to orcas: pink salmon

21-01-2019 21:43 via cbc.ca

Over the years, scientists have identified dams, pollution and vessel noise as causes of the troubling decline of the Pacific Northwest's resident killer whales. Now, they may have found a new and more surprising culprit.

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How the chair of the Surrey Board of Education went from poverty to politics

21-01-2019 21:38 via cbc.ca

There’s nothing Surrey Board of Education Chair Laurie Larsen dislikes more than a teacher writing a student’s name on the board and leaving it there until their class fees are paid.

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Man charged after death of 2-year-old believed to have died by snake venom poisoning

21-01-2019 21:32 via globalnews.ca

Henry Thomas has now been charged with failing to provide the necessaries of life, section 215, of the Criminal Code.

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From Quebec to B.C.: Calls mount for public inquiry into money laundering and organized crime

21-01-2019 21:15 via globalnews.ca

Debate is shifting in the B.C. government as a powerful union calls for a money-laundering inquiry.

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Health Series: The Connection between Mental Health and Hormones

21-01-2019 20:54 via globalnews.ca

Registered Nutritionist Karlene Karst explains how hormones can impact your mental health and what you can do to regulate those hormones.

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Speaker Darryl Plecas promises ‘laundry list’ of concerns in Monday’s committee meeting

21-01-2019 20:39 via globalnews.ca

B.C. legislature speaker Darryl Plecas is promising additional information Monday into the actions of legislative clerk Craig James and sergeant-at-arm Gary Lenz.

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Kenneth Fenton, drunk driver who killed Vancouver Island Mountie, granted limited day parole

21-01-2019 20:26 via cbc.ca

Const. Sarah Beckett was killed when Fenton, who had a blood alcohol level 3.5 times the legal limit, ran a red light in April 2016.

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Kenneth Fenton, driver who killed Vancouver Island Mountie, granted day parole

21-01-2019 20:26 via cbc.ca

Const. Sarah Beckett was killed in April 2016.

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Car crash leaves 2 injured, knocks out power in parts of Richmond

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

RCMP say alcohol and speed are considered to be factors.

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B.C. environmental activist says focus on U.S. funding of anti-pipeline movement misses the point

21-01-2019 20:05 via cbc.ca

An environmental group is filing a legal motion asking the National Energy Board to expand the scope of its review of climate-change impacts of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion as the deadline looms for interveners to file final arguments with the board.

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How to achieve net zero green house gas emissions

21-01-2019 19:50 via globalnews.ca

In order to stay below 1.5C in temperature change, Dr. Kirsten Zickfeld of Simon Fraser University discusses how to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions.

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Man dies in crash on Highway 19A near Union Bay

21-01-2019 19:31 via globalnews.ca

The driver of the Toyota died at the scene and the occupants of the Ford were not seriously hurt, according to officials.

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British Columbia curtails log exports, vows to rebuild forestry - woodworkingnetwork.com

21-01-2019 19:31

British Columbia curtails log exports, vows to rebuild forestry woodworkingnetwork.comBritish Columbia Premier John Horgan unveiled the outlines of a plan to revitalize the province's forestry industry. The first step is to curtail exports of minimally ...

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46% of Canadians $200 or less away from financial insolvency: poll

21-01-2019 19:07 via cbc.ca

A new survey says the number of Canadians who are a few hundred dollars away from financial insolvency at month-end is up from the previous quarter, as interest rates rise.

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Dog found on the Coquihalla Highway reunited with his owner

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

In a video posted to YouTube Sunday, Archer the dog who was found cold and alone on the Coquihalla Highway, is reunited with his owner – a trucker from Calgary.

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Survey of Wild Horse Population Planned in British Columbia - Horse-Canada.com

21-01-2019 18:53

Survey of Wild Horse Population Planned in British Columbia Horse-Canada.comA survey of the Chilcotin wild horse population in B.C. is being planned to inform future land management decisions regarding wildlife and range use.

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Collision on Vancouver Island claims the life of one victim

21-01-2019 18:52 via cbc.ca

The lone occupant of a Toyota is dead after his car crossed into oncoming traffic on Hwy 19A near Union Bay.

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Mercer Capital Advisers Has Lowered Exxon Mobil (XOM) Holding; British Columbia Investment Management Trimmed By $648,420 Its Assurant (AIZ) Stake - EN Digest

21-01-2019 18:49

Mercer Capital Advisers Has Lowered Exxon Mobil (XOM) Holding; British Columbia Investment Management Trimmed By $648,420 Its Assurant (AIZ) Stake EN DigestMercer Capital Advisers Inc decreased Exxon Mobil Corp (XOM) stake by 19.4% reported in 2018Q3 SEC filing. Mercer Capital Advisers Inc sold 8668 shares as ...

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British Columbia Investment Management Holds Holding in Snap On (SNA); Kistler-Tiffany Companies Raised Position in Cvs Health (CVS) by $374,088 - The Moveefy

21-01-2019 18:28

British Columbia Investment Management Holds Holding in Snap On (SNA); Kistler-Tiffany Companies Raised Position in Cvs Health (CVS) by $374,088 The MoveefyKistler-Tiffany Companies Llc increased its stake in Cvs Health Corp (CVS) by 25.53% based on its latest 2018Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC. Kistler-Tiffany ...

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British Columbia Investment Management Cut Pulte Group (PHM) Holding by $515,016; Valuation Declined; Sather Financial Group Holds Position in Brookfield Asset Mgmt (BAM) - The Moveefy

21-01-2019 18:28

British Columbia Investment Management Cut Pulte Group (PHM) Holding by $515,016; Valuation Declined; Sather Financial Group Holds Position in Brookfield Asset Mgmt (BAM) The MoveefySather Financial Group Inc increased its stake in Brookfield Asset Mgmt Inc (BAM) by 1.48% based on its latest 2018Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC. Sather ...

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B.C. hunter fined $10K for shooting moose out of season and leaving it 'suffering'

21-01-2019 18:01 via cbc.ca

The animal was abandoned alive and partially paralyzed, according to the provincial conservation office.

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B.C. hunter fined $10K for shooting moose, leaving it 'suffering' out of season

21-01-2019 18:01 via cbc.ca

The animal was abandoned alive and partially paralyzed, according to the provincial conservation office.

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Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum

21-01-2019 17:19 via globalnews.ca

Coleen Christie sits down with Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum to discuss some of the biggest issues in the city of Surrey for 2019

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Speaker expected to reveal details about B.C. Legislature suspensions

21-01-2019 17:01 via cbc.ca

Nearly two months to the day after two senior officials were suspended and paraded out of the B.C. Legislature, House Speaker Darryl Plecas is expected to reveal more about what led to the decision to put the men on indefinite leave in the first place.

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Luxurious trips, lavish overspending alleged in bombshell report on expenses of top B.C. Legislature officials

21-01-2019 17:01 via cbc.ca

Two senior B.C. Legislature officials who were suspended two months ago are being investigated for allegedly fraudulent and flagrant overspending, "lavish" trips overseas, inappropriate expense claims, cash payouts and misappropriating liquor from the legislature.

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Expected details about B.C. Legislature suspensions on hold

21-01-2019 17:01 via cbc.ca

Nearly two months to the day after two senior officials were suspended and paraded out of the B.C. Legislature, House Speaker Darryl Plecas is expected to give information about what led to the decision to put the men on indefinite leave in the first place.

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Bombshell report claims fraudulent and flagrant overspending by suspended legislature officials

21-01-2019 17:01 via cbc.ca

A 76-page report says two senior B.C. Legislature officials who were mysteriously suspended two months ago are being investigated for allegedly fraudulent and flagrant overspending, inappropriate expense claims, cash payouts and stealing liquor from the B.C. Legislature.

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Bombshell report claims fraudulent and flagrant overspending by suspended B.C. Legislature officials

21-01-2019 17:01 via cbc.ca

Two senior B.C. Legislature officials who were suspended two months ago are being investigated for allegedly fraudulent and flagrant overspending, "lavish" trips overseas, inappropriate expense claims, cash payouts and misappropriating liquor from the legislature.

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AssessMed Announces Kerri Harrison as the New Director in British Columbia - Canadian Underwriter

21-01-2019 16:54

AssessMed Announces Kerri Harrison as the New Director in British Columbia Canadian UnderwriterMISSISSAUGA, ON, Jan. 21, 2019/insPRESS – AssessMed's ownership and senior management staff are pleased and excited to announce Kerri Harrison as ...

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Over 2,100 sign widow's petition demanding mandatory training for semi drivers

21-01-2019 16:47 via cbc.ca

A woman who started a petition demanding national training standards for semi drivers after her husband's death in a crash in 2017 says she’s grateful for the support from across Canada, and hopes transport ministers meeting in Montreal today will "pull together" to take action.

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Blackline's G7x aids rescue on a blizzarding backroad in British Columbia - Canada NewsWire

21-01-2019 15:17

Blackline's G7x aids rescue on a blizzarding backroad in British Columbia Canada NewsWireFORT ST. JOHN, BC, Jan. 21, 2019 /CNW/ - Rob Nikoleychuk, working with Nalco Champion, was driving from Lower Burnt River to Hasler in blizzard conditions ...

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Three hospitalized after multi-vehicle collision in Mission

21-01-2019 14:08 via globalnews.ca

The three victims are listed in stable condition in hospital.

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'I didn't provide Botox — my wife did': B.C. man denies allegations of illegal practice

21-01-2019 12:00 via cbc.ca

The B.C. College of Physicians and Surgeons is asking the courts to step in and order a Coquitlam man to stop injecting Botox and calling himself a doctor.

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Seatbelts on school buses could happen soon, transport minister signals

21-01-2019 10:00 via cbc.ca

Three months after ordering his department to take a “fresh look” at Transport Canada’s no-seatbelt position, Federal Transport Minister Marc Garneau has strongly signalled that a decision to implement safety restraints on school buses is imminent.

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Scientists grow human blood vessels from stem cells in a dish

21-01-2019 10:00 via cbc.ca

For the first time, scientists say they have grown human blood vessels from scratch in the lab that look and behave like the ones in our bodies.

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Nuclear fusion, a disruptive power source for crowded cities: Don Pittis

21-01-2019 10:00 via cbc.ca

Holy grail of power generation, commercial nuclear fusion could be "a decade away" creating a new disruption not just for fossil fuels but for traditional carbon free energy systems.

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Burnaby Mountain fire lights concerns around Kinder Morgan tank farm

21-01-2019 08:57 via cbc.ca

A Burnaby fire chief said flames came within 230 metres of the nearest tank, while opponents of the Trans Mountain Expansion Project worry that a more severe fire in dryer conditions could more easily spread.

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Mysterious poisoning of bald eagles on Vancouver Island worries advocates

21-01-2019 05:02 via cbc.ca

The Raptor Rescue Society says so far 12 eagles have been discovered either dead or disoriented around North Cowhican B.C.. Those still alive are being treated at a local animal hospital, while the society wants people who see other affected eagles to contact them.

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Finding the perfect button: how a small Vancouver shop stays in business

21-01-2019 04:16 via cbc.ca

The first thing customers notice are the millions of buttons lining the shelves and drawers of the small, specialized Vancouver shop in Vancouver — buttons in all shapes, colours and sizes.

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