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B.C.'s French immersion struggles have Vernon parents camping out and a Vancouver program overcapacity

22-01-2019 23:49 via cbc.ca

Parents in Vernon, B.C., spent a night last week camped out in freezing temperatures to get the hottest ticket in town: registration for their child to get into French immersion.

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After Plecas' explosive report, B.C. politicians wonder what took so long

22-01-2019 23:14 via cbc.ca

Less than 24 hours after a bombshell report accusing two top House officials of outrageous, inappropriate spending, B.C. politicians say they're pleased to finally have some information on the allegations — but some are asking why it took so long.

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Nutrition: Peanuts rise to superfood status

22-01-2019 23:08 via globalnews.ca

Dietitian Diana Steele explains the health benefits of peanuts and whips up a few favourite recipes.

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Dramatic police takedown of alleged Richmond carjackers caught on camera

22-01-2019 22:58 via globalnews.ca

Police say the car was stolen in Richmond, and found an hour-and-a-half later near the Vancouver-Burnaby border.

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Mistakes to avoid when trying to land a job after parenting gap

22-01-2019 22:54 via globalnews.ca

Getting back into a career after staying home to raise kids can be daunting, especially competing against people who haven't left the workforce.

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Dash cam captures dramatic VPD takedown

22-01-2019 22:43 via globalnews.ca

Vancouver police swooped in to arrest a pair of alleged carjackers on Monday. According to police, the vehicle was allegedly stolen earlier that day in Richmond.

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Surrey gets $7.5 million for anti-gang programs

22-01-2019 22:27 via cbc.ca

The federal Liberal party sent two senior ministers to Surrey Tuesday morning to announce $7.5 million in funding over the next five years for anti-gang initiatives in the city.

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RCMP will now provide access to Peter German as part of money laundering investigation

22-01-2019 22:23 via globalnews.ca

The RCMP will now share information with investigator Peter German as part of the ongoing investigation into money laundering in British Columbia's housing market.

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'This fire is devastating': Thrift shop supporting women damaged by flames

22-01-2019 22:09 via cbc.ca

A Vancouver Island thrift shop operated by the Comox Valley Transition Society has had to close its doors because of extensive damage caused by a fire early Sunday morning.

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$258K retirement payout called into question in Plecas report

22-01-2019 21:52 via cbc.ca

Clerk of the House Craig James received the lump sum of $257,988.38 in 2012, despite still being very much employed at the B.C. Legislature. The Plecas report says the payout was granted under a retirement scheme cancelled 25 years earlier.

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Work begins on 200 new units of social housing in Vancouver’s DTES

22-01-2019 21:50 via globalnews.ca

The project is being built on city land, with funding from the provincial and federal governments.

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Travel Best Bets – Kootenay Rockies

22-01-2019 21:37 via globalnews.ca

Claire Newell has some travel advice for those who want to take a trip in their own province this year.

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Ottawa pledges money to help fight gang violence

22-01-2019 21:20 via globalnews.ca

The federal government is putting forward millions of dollars to help at-risk youth stay away from the gang lifestyle. Neetu Garcha has more.

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Surrey anti-gang youth program to get $7.5M in federal funding

22-01-2019 21:12 via globalnews.ca

The money will be spent over five years on the Surrey Anti-gang Family Empowerment Program.

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David Eby hopes for action after federal minister pledges help on money laundering

22-01-2019 20:55 via cbc.ca

The attorney general is expressing cautious optimism about improved co-operation with the federal government on B.C.'s money laundering problem after a meeting Tuesday morning.

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Garrison Financial Has Trimmed Broadridge Financial Solutions (BR) Holding; British Columbia Investment Management Lifted By $422,913 Its Flir Sys (FLIR) Stake - The Yomi Blog

22-01-2019 20:09 via yomiblog.com

Garrison Financial Has Trimmed Broadridge Financial Solutions (BR) Holding; British Columbia Investment Management Lifted By $422,913 Its Flir Sys (FLIR) Stake The Yomi BlogBritish Columbia Investment Management Corp increased Flir Sys Inc (FLIR) stake by 7.42% reported in 2018Q3 SEC filing. British Columbia Investment ...

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Snowfall warnings for B.C.’s Coquihalla, Okanagan Connector, Sea to Sky highways

22-01-2019 19:39 via globalnews.ca

Environment Canada says low-pressure system will bring 10 to 20 cm of snow by Wednesday morning.

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Family Matters podcast recap: Tickets for babies & the evolution of car seats

22-01-2019 19:26 via globalnews.ca

In this episode, we take a look at ticket policies for babies at venues across the country. We ask Margot Young, a professor with the Allard School of Law, for her take on whether the rule is discriminatory.

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British Columbia Investment Management Has Trimmed Its Holding in Air Prods & Chems (APD) by $4.54 Million as Valuation Declined; As Pandora Media (P) Share Value Declined, Price Capital Management Has Lowered Its Position - The Moveefy

22-01-2019 18:57 via moveefy.com

British Columbia Investment Management Has Trimmed Its Holding in Air Prods & Chems (APD) by $4.54 Million as Valuation Declined; As Pandora Media (P) Share Value Declined, Price Capital Management Has Lowered Its Position The MoveefyBritish Columbia Investment Management Corp decreased its stake in Air Prods & Chems Inc (APD) by 28.91% based on its latest 2018Q3 regulatory filing with ...

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Health Series: Youth and mental health

22-01-2019 18:53 via globalnews.ca

Registered Clinical Counselor and Director of Operations at the Take a Hike Foundation explains the specific mental health challenges faced by youth and how to best engage with them

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Nanaimo byelection debate a civil affair

22-01-2019 18:40 via globalnews.ca

Ahead of the January 30th byelection for ther vacant MLA position, the three front runners got together for a debate.

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Canadians at the 2019 Oscars: ‘Bao,’ ‘Animal Behaviour’ among nominees

22-01-2019 18:37 via globalnews.ca

Toronto-raised Domee Shi is the first female director to helm a Pixar short film. Her movie, 'Bao,' is nominated.

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Most BC Investors Don’t Think of Themselves as Investors

22-01-2019 18:28 via globalnews.ca

Pamela McDonald of the BC Securities Commission explains the results of a new study which shows most people with investments don’t actually consider themselves investors. She also explains who this could impact how they approach managing their investments.

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8 jaw-dropping allegations from B.C. Speaker's report

22-01-2019 18:13 via cbc.ca

A wood-splitter, iMac problems and an alleged truckload of alcohol. Just a few examples of questionable expenses allegedly submitted by two of B.C.'s top legislative officials.

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Dark Poutine podcast recap: The Beast of B.C. Clifford Olson, Part 1

22-01-2019 17:12 via globalnews.ca

Convicted Canadian serial killer Clifford Robert Olson Jr. confessed to murdering 11 children and young adults. In this multi-part podcast, hosts Mike Browne and Scott Hemenway delve into the first seven murders and the investigation.

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Vancouver filmmaking pair nominated for Oscar with short animation Animal Behaviour

22-01-2019 16:59 via cbc.ca

It’s an exciting day for two local Vancouver animators who landed a 2019 Academy Award nomination on Tuesday morning.

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New 672 area code for British Columbia - Canada NewsWire

22-01-2019 15:00 via newswire.ca

New 672 area code for British Columbia Canada NewsWireVANCOUVER, Jan. 22, 2019 /CNW Telbec/ - Starting May 4, 2019, the new area code 672 will be added to the current 604, 250, 778 and 236 area codes ...

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'A shame': Richmond family to lose memorial bench bought in 1990s

22-01-2019 14:59 via cbc.ca

A family that bought a park bench to honour deceased loved ones in Richmond — before the city changed its fee structure in 2003 — hopes to hold on to the bench, and avoid paying $3,000 for another ten years.

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Vancouver Park Board commissioner wants battery-powered landscaping equipment

22-01-2019 14:57 via globalnews.ca

Commissioner Dave Demers says the gas-powered equipment currently in use produces astonishing levels of pollution, among other problems.

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Canadian railways ration space as congestion problems worsen

22-01-2019 14:11 via globalnews.ca

Canada's two major railways are prioritizing some commodities over others -- which has launched investigation into "discriminatory treatment of certain commodities."

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ANALYSIS: With the NDP focused on BC, Jagmeet Singh may lose a crucial beachhead in Quebec

22-01-2019 13:30 via globalnews.ca

Canada's New Democrats are pouring all they have to secure a win for their leader in B.C. while the symbolic beachhead in Quebec may be slipping away.

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27 B.C. naturopaths under investigation as college cracks down on misleading advertising

22-01-2019 13:00 via cbc.ca

All naturopaths in the province were given a deadline of Jan. 21 to make sure their public materials are in line with college policies and bylaws or face automatic investigation, as part of an enforcement drive launched last May.

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27 B.C. naturopaths under investigation as college cracks down on misleading ads

22-01-2019 13:00 via cbc.ca

In the eight months since British Columbia's naturopathic college began cracking down on dubious advertising, 27 practitioners have been placed under investigation, according to the college registrar.

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'Dr. Lipjob' nets suspended sentence for illegally injecting botox

22-01-2019 12:00 via cbc.ca

Rajdeep Kaur Khakh who went by the handle "Dr. Lipjob" has been given a 30-day suspended sentence by a B.C. court for illegally pretending to be a doctor and injecting unsuspecting clients with dermal fillers.

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China accuses U.S., Canada of abusing extradition system in Huawei case

22-01-2019 11:54 via cbc.ca

A Chinese official is accusing Canada and the U.S. of abusing the extradition system after the Globe and Mail published a report saying officials in the U.S. will soon proceed with a formal extradition request for detained Chinese executive Meng Wanzhou.

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What did Vancouver-based mining executives know about possible human rights violations in Eritrea?

22-01-2019 10:00 via cbc.ca

Executives at Nevsun Resources repeatedly denied direct knowledge of human rights violations at their site in Eritrea, but company documents filed in court and reviewed by CBC’s The Fifth Estate show executives at the highest level appear to have been informed of issues of forced labour and other possible human rights violations at the mine a decade ago.

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What did Canadian mining executives know about possible human rights violations in Eritrea?

22-01-2019 10:00 via cbc.ca

Executives at Nevsun Resources repeatedly denied direct knowledge of human rights violations at their site in Eritrea, but company documents filed in court and reviewed by CBC’s The Fifth Estate show executives at the highest level appear to have been informed of issues of forced labour and other possible human rights violations at the mine a decade ago.

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The top 10 standout expenses from Darryl Plecas’ report looking into the clerk and sergeant-at-arms

22-01-2019 08:23 via globalnews.ca

The dust still hasn't settled on what the fallout will be from the explosive report released on Monday by Speaker Darryl Plecas.

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Meng Wanzhou’s extradition to be formally pursued by the U.S., reports say

22-01-2019 08:05 via globalnews.ca

Meng Wanzhou's extradition process could begin in earnest once the U.S. seeks it formally.

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Digging deep into the Plecas report on alleged financial mismanagement at the B.C. Legislature

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

A bombshell report by B.C. Speaker Daryl Plecas alleges two high ranking staffers at the legislature have been spending freely with little or no oversight. Tanya Beja digs into the allegations.

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Kelowna Robbie Burns fans fire up the pipes and boil the haggis

22-01-2019 06:32 via globalnews.ca

It’s a big celebration for a Scottish poet that fans consider a hero. Robbie Burns day may be Jan. 25, but that didn’t stop the Kelowna Scotch and Fine Spirits Society from firing up the pipes and boiling the haggis early. Doris Maria Bregolisse reports.

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Kelowna Robbie Burns fans fire up the bagpipes and boil the haggis

22-01-2019 06:32 via globalnews.ca

It's a big celebration for a Scottish poet that fans consider a hero.

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Unsolicited door-to-door furnace sales rep tells customer false information to enter contract

22-01-2019 06:15 via globalnews.ca

Said one heating company, "any reputable heating or air conditioning company is not going to come knocking on your door."

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WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 – Jan. 21

22-01-2019 05:00 via globalnews.ca

Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6.

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What’s next for Clerk of the House Craig James and Sergeant-at-Arms Gary Lenz?

22-01-2019 04:47 via globalnews.ca

Legislative Bureau Chief Keith Baldrey breaks down Darryl Plecas’ report and what is next in the investigation.

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Dog found of the Coquihalla Highway gets happy ending

22-01-2019 04:47 via globalnews.ca

A dog rescued on the Coquihalla Highway has been reunited with his owner after quite the adventure. Kristen Robinson has more on how the happy reunion came about.

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BC Evening Weather Forecast: Jan 21

22-01-2019 04:17 via globalnews.ca

The Monday, January 21, 2019 evening weather forecast for Vancouver, British Columbia and the surrounding area.

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Only juvenile arthritis specialist in B.C. Interior retires with no replacement

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

The only doctor in B.C.’s Interior that cares for children with juvenile arthritis has just retired, with no replacement, leaving families concerned with how their children will get proper medical treatment.

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Overall crime in Surrey down, violent crime remains the same

22-01-2019 03:57 via globalnews.ca

The latest crime stats have been released by Surrey RCMP.

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Nanaimo candidates face off in debate ahead of critical byelection

22-01-2019 03:21 via globalnews.ca

Nanaimo voters will get a chance to see candidates in a crucial byelection face off on Monday night.

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