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Snowfall temporarily disrupts power in Penticton

23-01-2019 23:51 via globalnews.ca

Tree topples over, lands on power line; approximately 1,000 customers wake up with no electricity on Wednesday morning.

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New video released in shocking New Westminster hit-and-run

23-01-2019 23:48 via globalnews.ca

New Westminster police have received video from a transit but that shows a pedestrian being struck while she crossed the street in December.

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New Westminster police release hit-and-run video

23-01-2019 23:40 via globalnews.ca

New West police need help in identifying the car in this hit-and-run video. The victim survived but the police still need more information from witnesses.

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Video shows car striking pedestrian in New Westminster hit and run

23-01-2019 23:24 via cbc.ca

New Westminster police have released video of a hit and run crash that injured a woman last month, in the hope of identifying the person responsible.

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Handy devices for your home and office

23-01-2019 23:14 via globalnews.ca

Tech expert Kristina Stoyanova highlights some helpful gadgets from CES 2019.

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Vancouver Symphony Orchestra celebrating its centennial

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

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra is marking its 100th anniversary. New music director Otto Tausk explains how the VSO will celebrate the momentous milestone.

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CBC British Columbia's Michelle Eliot brings BC Today to Nanaimo - CBC.ca

23-01-2019 22:50 via cbc.ca

CBC British Columbia's Michelle Eliot brings BC Today to Nanaimo CBC.caMichelle Eliot, host of BC Today On Wednesday, January 30, all eyes will be on Nanaimo's by-election, and CBC Radio One will be in the action January 29 as ...

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Puppy disfigured by acid in Iran gets new lease on life in Canada

23-01-2019 22:29 via globalnews.ca

At just seven-months-old the little pup has seen the worst and best of humanity.

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Mugsy gets a new lease on life in BC

23-01-2019 22:15 via globalnews.ca

After having acid thrown on her face while she was just 40 days old in Iran, Mugsy the dog has found new hope in the home of a loving Vancouver resident.

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Post-pregnancy blues? Support helpline now offers counselling via text message

23-01-2019 21:49 via cbc.ca

A post-pregnancy support group is offering a new texting service to make getting help easier for new parents who might otherwise struggle to pick up the phone and call the helpline.

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VDP release details on underage sex sting

23-01-2019 21:33 via globalnews.ca

Vancouver police have released new details into an operation targeting people willing to purchase sexual services from youth. As Sarah MacDonald reports investigators are working with crown counsel on the remaining arrests and charges.

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Chan family donates $40M to Vancouver Art Gallery

23-01-2019 21:03 via cbc.ca

In recognition of the gift — said to be the largest-ever private donation to an arts and culture organization in B.C. — the building will be named the Chan Centre for the Visual Arts.

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Neve Campbell takes on a new role helping kids

23-01-2019 20:55 via globalnews.ca

Neve Campbell has been acting for more than two decades. While she continues to pursue work on the big and small screens, Michael Newman finds out she’s also taken on a new role that she’s incredibly proud of.

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Green Party leader Andrew Weaver calls for MLA Linda Reid to step down as assistant deputy speaker

23-01-2019 20:51 via globalnews.ca

Green Party leader Andrew Weaver is calling for MLA Linda Reid to step aside as assistant deputy speaker of the B.C. legislature.

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2 men killed in separate shootings at Kamloops hotels

23-01-2019 20:38 via cbc.ca

Two men were shot and killed at two separate hotels in Kamloops Wednesday morning, and Mounties have yet to make any arrests.

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Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart

23-01-2019 20:33 via globalnews.ca

Neetu Garcha sits down with Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart to discuss some of the biggest issues in the city of Vancouver for 2019

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Must Watch TV

23-01-2019 20:26 via globalnews.ca

Neetu Garcha sits down with TV Week’s Brent Furdyk for a look at the new shows you’ll want to check out.

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Health Series – Creating a work life balance

23-01-2019 20:26 via globalnews.ca

Registered Clinical Counsellor Julia Kristina gives us some tips for creating a better balance between work and home life.

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Man convicted of murdering wife granted bail after 17 years in prison

23-01-2019 20:15 via cbc.ca

Wade Skiffington has proclaimed his innocence in the murder of Wanda Martin in Richmond, B.C., in 1994.

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B.C. man convicted of murdering wife in 1994 granted bail

23-01-2019 20:15 via cbc.ca

Wade Skiffington has proclaimed his innocence in the murder of Wanda Martin in Richmond, B.C., in 1994.

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Police urging caution on Okanagan roads after overnight snow

23-01-2019 20:07 via globalnews.ca

Police say there were three accidents near Oyama because of road conditions on Wednesday morning.

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City considers moving landmark East Van Cross after conditionally approving adjacent tower

23-01-2019 20:00 via cbc.ca

The conditional approval of a new 10-storey tower right next to the beloved art piece means views of the cross will be lost.

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47 men arrested for wanting to purchase sexual services from youth: Vancouver police

23-01-2019 19:56 via globalnews.ca

All of the arrests took place in 2018, and included men from "all walks of life," according to police.

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2 men shot at Kamloops hotels Wednesday

23-01-2019 19:44 via globalnews.ca

Kamloops RCMP say the search is on for suspects Wednesday after two men were found suffering from gunshot wounds.

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Parking ban on some Kelowna roads after thick blanket of overnight snow

23-01-2019 19:21 via globalnews.ca

Violators could face $50 fine or have their vehicle towed.

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Nordstrom (JWN) Market Valuation Declined While British Columbia Investment Management Has Lifted by $4.06 Million Its Stake; Towerview Holding in Alico (ALCO) Has Raised as Market Valuation Declined - The FinExaminer

23-01-2019 18:56 via finexaminer.com

Nordstrom (JWN) Market Valuation Declined While British Columbia Investment Management Has Lifted by $4.06 Million Its Stake; Towerview Holding in Alico (ALCO) Has Raised as Market Valuation Declined The FinExaminerBritish Columbia Investment Management Corp increased its stake in Nordstrom Inc (JWN) by 138.93% based on its latest 2018Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC ...

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Vancouver police address media on operation targeting sexual predators

23-01-2019 18:29 via cbc.ca

Deputy Chief Const. Laurence Rankin was scheduled to speak from the department's headquarters at 10:30 a.m. PT.

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47 men arrested by Vancouver police in operation targeting alleged sexual predators

23-01-2019 18:29 via cbc.ca

Vancouver police say 47 men — including a school teacher, school trustee and a firefighter — were arrested during an operation targeting people allegedly willing to pay teenagers for sex acts last year.

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5 Wild Dashcam Videos Of Terrifying Drivers in British Columbia - 604 Now

23-01-2019 18:10 via 604now.com

5 Wild Dashcam Videos Of Terrifying Drivers in British Columbia 604 NowDoes BC have the worst drivers? It's possible, especially now that we have dashcams that record what others are doing on the road. Watch these videos.

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5 Wild Dashcam Videos Of Terrifying BC Drivers - 604 Now

23-01-2019 18:10 via 604now.com

5 Wild Dashcam Videos Of Terrifying BC Drivers 604 NowDoes BC have the worst drivers? It's possible, especially now that we have dashcams that record what others are doing on the road. Watch these videos.

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SkyTrain, not LRT, best option for rapid transit to UBC: TransLink staff

23-01-2019 17:53 via cbc.ca

A report going before TransLink's Mayors Council on Thursday says LRT would be costlier as it would likely run into capacity problems by 2045.

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'I didn't think I would play in the NHL': How Elias Pettersson became an all-star

23-01-2019 17:33 via cbc.ca

Elias Pettersson didn't always envision himself skating among the greats. "I always believe in myself. But to be honest, growing up I didn't think I would play in the NHL," the Vancouver Canucks' star rookie said Tuesday.

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Vancouver animators' gamble paying off as Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse bags Oscar nomination

23-01-2019 17:25 via cbc.ca

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse has been nominated in the category of best animated feature, the Academy Awards announced on Tuesday. Ahead of the announcement, CBC News visited Sony Imageworks' Vancouver headquarters to find out what it took to put out the critically acclaimed hit movie.

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As Micron Technology (MU) Stock Price Declined, British Columbia Investment Management Lowered Its Stake by $3.42 Million; Fiduciary Trust Company Holds Position in Sysco (SYY) - The FinReviewer

23-01-2019 16:47 via finreviewer.com

As Micron Technology (MU) Stock Price Declined, British Columbia Investment Management Lowered Its Stake by $3.42 Million; Fiduciary Trust Company Holds Position in Sysco (SYY) The FinReviewerBritish Columbia Investment Management Corp decreased its stake in Micron Technology Inc (MU) by 15.32% based on its latest 2018Q3 regulatory filing with ...

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Many pregnant women don't think cannabis is harmful, UBC study finds

23-01-2019 16:04 via cbc.ca

A new report by researchers at the University of British Columbia has found that up to one-third of pregnant women believe it is safe to ingest cannabis during pregnancy.

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World chef exchange aims for more than usual Dine Out Vancouver fare

23-01-2019 15:00 via cbc.ca

Vancouver's largest food festival hopes chefs from around the world will spread the message about the city's thriving culinary scene after cooking here.

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Canada's ambassador to China says Meng has strong defence to fight extradition

23-01-2019 14:53 via cbc.ca

Canada's top diplomat in China says the Huawei executive arrested early last month in Vancouver at the request of the United States has a strong case to fight extradition.

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City doesn't owe owners for years-long delay for permit to demolish historic home: appeal court

23-01-2019 14:40 via cbc.ca

A B.C. Supreme Court judge found in 2017 that city staff acted in bad faith when they put off rejecting Zheqiang Wu and Binxia Cao's application to tear down their Shaughnessy mansion in order to avoid compensating them. But on Monday, the B.C. Court of Appeal dismissed the couple's claim.

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Weedless Wednesday: No darts or doobs for 24 hours

23-01-2019 13:00 via cbc.ca

It is National Non-Smoking Week and the Canadian Cancer Society is challenging smokers to abstain from cannabis and cigarettes for one day.

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It's Weedless Wednesday: No darts or doobs for 24 hours

23-01-2019 13:00 via cbc.ca

It is National Non-Smoking Week and the Canadian Cancer Society is challenging smokers to abstain from cannabis and cigarettes for one day.

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Federal Minister Bill Blair Confirms Ottawa Will Collab with British Columbia in Battling Money-Laundering - Casino Reports

23-01-2019 12:23 via casinoreports.ca

Federal Minister Bill Blair Confirms Ottawa Will Collab with British Columbia in Battling Money-Laundering Casino ReportsThe federal government makes a commitment to work together with British Columbia on improving the intelligence flow in the wake of money-laundering crisis.

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Alarm over B.C. Legislature spending was sounded more than a decade ago

23-01-2019 12:00 via cbc.ca

The bombshell report by Darryl Plecas is not the first time we have heard about questionable spending at the B.C. Legislature.

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Alarm on B.C. Legislature spending sounded over a decade ago

23-01-2019 12:00 via cbc.ca

The bombshell report by Darryl Plecas is not the first time we have heard about questionable spending at the B.C. Legislature.

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Canada's chronic shortage of legal cannabis expected to drag out for years

23-01-2019 10:00 via cbc.ca

Canada's shortage of pot is now expected to drag on for years. New production is coming online, but ever more cannabis will be diverted to the nascent edibles industry.

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Sewer plans for Swan Lake area revealed at open house

23-01-2019 06:17 via globalnews.ca

One of the last developed areas of the Okanagan still without a municipal sewer system faces a decision to make a change. Property owners in the Swan Lake Corridor came out to an open house on Tuesday night to hear information the regional district hopes will convince them to vote in favour of a new...

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Single father evicted because of child’s noisy behaviour

23-01-2019 05:06 via globalnews.ca

A B.C. father says he is the first in the province to be evicted because of his three-year old is too loud. Catherine Urquhart has more on why the single father believes he’s been signaled out.

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WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 – Jan. 22

23-01-2019 05:00 via globalnews.ca

Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6.

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Crown and defence agree Batstone smothered daughter

23-01-2019 04:51 via cbc.ca

Defence wrapped up closing arguments in the trial of Lisa Batstone arguing that the mother smothered her eight year old because she was under a lot of stress and may have had borderline personality disorder.

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B.C.-made technology changing how we look at concussions

23-01-2019 04:20 via globalnews.ca

British Columbian researchers have partnered with the Mayo Clinic to study brain injuries in hockey players. As Linda Aylesworth reports their research may impact the way concussions are treated in the future. Today’s Global News Hour at 6 Health Matters is brought to you by Pharmasave.

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Defence argues Lisa Batstone ‘didn’t perceive reality’ when she killed her daughter

23-01-2019 04:18 via globalnews.ca

The closing arguments in the case against a B.C. mother who killed her eight-year-old daughter continued Tuesday. As Nadia Stewart reports, there are questions around the mental state of Batstone at the time of the crime.

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