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IIO report: Kelowna high-speed car crash in June could have been much worse

24-01-2019 23:45 via globalnews.ca

By activating his lights and siren, a Kelowna police officer prevented a head-on crash between a vehicle and a speeding coupe in the wrong lane.

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The Pollcast: How the NDP wants to tackle the challenges of 2019

24-01-2019 23:21 via cbc.ca

On the latest episode of the Pollcast, Marie Della Mattia details the NDP's strategy for the 2019 election. Plus, the CBC's Tanya Fletcher breaks down the state of B.C. politics ahead of a key byelection.

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McCallum says he ‘misspoke’ when he said Huawei executive has case to avoid extradition

24-01-2019 23:17 via globalnews.ca

Canadian Ambassador to China John McCallum is walking back comments he made earlier in the week suggesting that detained Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou had a strong case to avoid extradition to the United States.

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China envoy McCallum walks back comments on Meng Wanzhou case

24-01-2019 22:58 via cbc.ca

Canada's ambassador to China now says he regrets making comments earlier this week that suggested Meng Wanzhou, the Huawei executive detained in Canada on a U.S. extradition request, has a strong case that her arrest was politically motivated.

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Pair charged in Jassi Sidhu killing could be acquitted, fears expert on case

24-01-2019 22:53 via cbc.ca

Fabian Dawson has been following and writing about the case of a Maple Ridge woman killed in 2000 since the beginning and, although her mother and uncle have finally been extradited to face charges in India, he is concerned justice won’t be served.

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British Columbia Investment Management Has Decreased Discover Finl Svcs (DFS) Holding; SOUPMAN (SOUPQ) Shorts Lowered By 89.09% - The FinHeadLines

24-01-2019 22:49 via finheadlines.com

British Columbia Investment Management Has Decreased Discover Finl Svcs (DFS) Holding; SOUPMAN (SOUPQ) Shorts Lowered By 89.09% The FinHeadLinesSOUPMAN INC (OTCMKTS:SOUPQ) had a decrease of 89.09% in short interest. SOUPQ's SI was 600 shares in January as released by FINRA. Its down ...

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Abbotsford isn't a university town yet but it's getting closer

24-01-2019 22:25 via cbc.ca

If you want to stop for a coffee or a pint on your walk home from the University of the Fraser Valley, you’re probably in for a much longer hike than you bargained for.

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Did the drug-sniffing dog sit or not? Debate leads to man’s acquittal in B.C. fentanyl bust

24-01-2019 21:48 via globalnews.ca

A B.C. Justice ruled that the partial 'alert' from PSD Doods was ambiguous, and led to a violation of the suspect's charter rights.

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Ottawa won’t cut corners on full review of Trans Mountain pipeline expansion: Sohi

24-01-2019 21:41 via globalnews.ca

Natural Resources Minister Amarjeet Sohi says the federal government won't cut corners to speed up a full review of the proposed Trans Mountain pipeline expansion.

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Kelowna man receives life sentence for 2013 murder of common-law spouse

24-01-2019 21:11 via globalnews.ca

Four victim impact statements read in sentencing of Jay Sinclaire Thomson

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Calls for ‘house cleaning’ in reaction to Plecas report by B.C. political leaders

24-01-2019 21:00 via globalnews.ca

Premier Horgan and BC Liberal leader Andrew Wilkinson are having their say about the legislature expense scandal. Our legislative bureau chief Keith Baldrey has analysis and explains what happened at the back to back press conferences Thursday.

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Richmond RCMP looking for man suspected of photographing woman in casino bathroom

24-01-2019 20:46 via globalnews.ca

Police say they were called to the River Rock Casino after a 31-year-old woman left the SkyTrain and went to the casino to use the restroom.

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British Columbia Investment Management Lowered Its Holding in Visa (V) by $98.92 Million as Stock Value Declined; Grand Jean Capital Management Has Trimmed Stake in American International (AIG) by $3.76 Million - EN Digest

24-01-2019 20:10 via endigest.com

British Columbia Investment Management Lowered Its Holding in Visa (V) by $98.92 Million as Stock Value Declined; Grand Jean Capital Management Has Trimmed Stake in American International (AIG) by $3.76 Million EN DigestBritish Columbia Investment Management Corp decreased its stake in Visa Inc (V) by 71.53% based on its latest 2018Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC. British ...

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Travel Trends for 2019

24-01-2019 20:01 via globalnews.ca

Travel consultant, Claire Newell, shares some of the top travel trends for 2019.

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‘It’s about gamesmanship. It’s about one-upping’: Horgan responds to Wilkinson’s comments

24-01-2019 19:51 via globalnews.ca

Premier John Horgan responds to questions about comments made by BC Liberal leader Andrew Wilkinson to work together on a solution following the expense scandal report.

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Horgan speaks about B.C. legislative spending scandal following release of Plecas report

24-01-2019 19:49 via globalnews.ca

Premier Horgan had heated words for BC Liberal leader Andrew Wilkinson in a press conference following the release of the speaker of the house Darryl Plecas’ legislature spending report.

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Morality of the BC Liberals and how Wilkinson will ‘clear the air’ and ‘clean house’

24-01-2019 19:23 via globalnews.ca

BC Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson answers reporter questions about the morality of the Liberal Party and how he plans to ‘clear the air and clean house’ following the spending scandal at the B.C. legislature.

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Premier slams Liberal leader's suggestion to team up in legislature overhaul as 'offensive'

24-01-2019 19:22 via cbc.ca

John Horgan says he will not work with the Opposition to fix all the scandals outlined in the Plecas report.

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Wilkinson on ‘smear campaign’ against speaker Darryl Plecas

24-01-2019 19:21 via globalnews.ca

At a press conference held Thursday, BC Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson is asked about a so-called “smear campaign” before Darryl Plecas’ report was released.

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Road 13 Jackpot Syrah 2016, British Columbia 90 Subscriber content - The Globe and Mail

24-01-2019 19:00 via theglobeandmail.com

Road 13 Jackpot Syrah 2016, British Columbia 90 Subscriber content The Globe and MailThis is so dense it could almost qualify as a solid rather than a liquid. An exaggeration, yes, but get ready for one very fleshy, jam-packed red. Sticky and ...

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'The market's really hard out here:' Housing a top issue in Burnaby as Jagmeet Singh seeks seat

24-01-2019 18:22 via cbc.ca

Even for the federal leader of the New Democratic Party, finding rental housing in Metro Vancouver is no easy feat. Housing is shaping up to be a defining issue in the Burnaby South byelection, set for Feb. 25.

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Police plead for driver to come forward after hit-and-run victim dies

24-01-2019 18:13 via cbc.ca

The 53-year-old woman was run over while crossing the street by a BMW SUV that ran a red light at high speed.

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Aldergrove Subway owner fined thousands for wage violations after provincial investigation

24-01-2019 18:01 via globalnews.ca

The province confirms the business owner of two Subways in Aldergrove — one which appears to be closed for construction at this time — had to pay around $11,000.

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Mayors' Council unanimously votes to consider SkyTrain extension to UBC

24-01-2019 17:49 via cbc.ca

The University of British Columbia is looking at the possibility of a long-awaited Skytrain extension but questions remain about how much the project will cost and who will pay.

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Mayors' Council convening to get UBC SkyTrain extension on track

24-01-2019 17:49 via cbc.ca

The University of British Columbia is looking at the possibility of a long-awaited Skytrain extension but questions remain about how much the project will cost and who will pay.

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B.C. snowboarder Darcy Sharpe still proving his doubters wrong

24-01-2019 17:20 via cbc.ca

Many of us did some pretty dumb things when we were kids. Snowboarding down a mountain while wearing a beaver costume probably wasn't one of them, something Canadian slopestyle snowboarder Darcy Sharpe thought was a 'great idea' at 12 years old.

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Aldergrove Subway owner fined after provincial investigation

24-01-2019 17:01 via globalnews.ca

Reporter Neetu Garcha has details on how much a Subway owner in Aldergrove has had to pay following an investigation by the Employment Standards Branch.

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Scout rolls out: Amazon tests delivery robots near Seattle

24-01-2019 16:58 via cbc.ca

The robots are light blue, about the size of a Labrador, have six wheels and the Amazon smile logo stamped on its side, according to Amazon photos and videos.

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New rules for B.C. farmers take aim at agricultural waste

24-01-2019 16:00 via cbc.ca

B.C.'s Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy is announcing new rules for farmers, intended to protect water sources and "provide more clarity for the agricultural sector."

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Teuvo Teravainen’s 3 points lift Hurricanes to 5-2 win over Vancouver Canucks

24-01-2019 15:55 via globalnews.ca

Teuvo Teravainen had a goal and a pair of assists in the Hurricanes win. Sven Baertschi and Josh Leivo scored for Vancouver. Canucks goalie Jacob Markstrom stopped 29-of-34 shots.

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Amerco (UHAL) Shareholder British Columbia Investment Management Has Decreased Holding by $338,912; As Cypress Semiconductor (CY) Market Value Declined, Nli International Has Lifted Position - The Yomi Blog

24-01-2019 15:04 via yomiblog.com

Amerco (UHAL) Shareholder British Columbia Investment Management Has Decreased Holding by $338,912; As Cypress Semiconductor (CY) Market Value Declined, Nli International Has Lifted Position The Yomi BlogNli International Inc increased its stake in Cypress Semiconductor Corp (CY) by 19.87% based on its latest 2018Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC.

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New Canada Food Guide recommendations a challenge for B.C. food banks

24-01-2019 15:00 via cbc.ca

Health Canada unveiled a new national food guide this week and the recommendations will be challenging for provincial food banks.

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Point Grey Battery Ruins – Vancouver, British Columbia - Atlas Obscura

24-01-2019 14:01 via atlasobscura.com

Point Grey Battery Ruins – Vancouver, British Columbia Atlas ObscuraDiscover Point Grey Battery Ruins in Vancouver, British Columbia: Two graffiti towers stand like ghosts of Vancouver's World War II-era defensive outpost.

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Who is Craig James? A look at the man in the Plecas report spotlight

24-01-2019 14:00 via cbc.ca

James was first appointed as an officer of the legislative assembly in 1987. His big move up the ranks started in 2010 when he was appointed acting chief electoral officer.

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Assaults on TransLink staff down, Metro Vancouver transit numbers show

24-01-2019 13:23 via globalnews.ca

Metro Vancouver Transit Police say it's been a priority to get the number of assaults trending downward across the city.

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Whistler's affordable housing model is below-market and free of speculation. Why isn't it used elsewhere?

24-01-2019 13:00 via cbc.ca

The new mayor says municipalities around B.C. ask him about it, but change hasn't come — yet

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A B.C. solution to taking the sting out of honey fraud

24-01-2019 12:00 via cbc.ca

A B.C. beekeeper has a solution to cutting down on honey fraud. In the last fiscal year, more than 23 per cent of imported honey products tested by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency contained additives, despite being labeled pure.

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Surrey crews battle fire at house under construction

24-01-2019 11:35 via cbc.ca

Smoke and flames could be seen several blocks away from the house, which is at 104th Avenue and 146 Street.

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IIO investigates officer-involved shooting in Kelowna

24-01-2019 11:09 via cbc.ca

B.C.'s civilian police oversight agency is investigating after a man was critically injured in a shooting involving police officers.

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Your old lawnmower may qualify for cash after $7.5M class action settlement

24-01-2019 11:00 via cbc.ca

Canadians who own mowers may be eligible for compensation following a class action settlement in connection with the misrepresentation of lawnmower horsepower labelling.

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Resistance to reform: Is civilian oversight the magic bullet the Mounties need?

24-01-2019 11:00 via globalnews.ca

To many, it’s clear the RCMP is broken. There's less consensus on how to fix it.

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McCallum says Meng has a strong case against extradition. Is he right?

24-01-2019 10:00 via cbc.ca

Canada's ambassador to China John McCallum raised some cogent legal points when declaring that the Huawei executive arrested in Vancouver at the request of the United States has a strong defence to fight extradition, lawyers say.

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B.C. pair accused of masterminding killing 19 years ago extradited to India

24-01-2019 08:08 via cbc.ca

A B.C. pair accused of masterminding the murder of Jaswinder (Jassi) Sidhu in India have been extradited from Canada to India to face a trial for her killing, nearly two decades after her death.

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47 arrested in 9-day police operation

24-01-2019 07:48 via globalnews.ca

Shocking results of a VPD sting operation targeting people willing to pay for sex with underage girls. Paul Johnson explains.

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Teravainen's 3-point night lifts Hurricanes past Canucks

24-01-2019 07:26 via cbc.ca

Teuvo Teravainen had a goal and a pair of assists on Wednesday, lifting the Carolina Hurricanes to a 5-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks.

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WHL Roundup: Wednesday, January 23, 2019

24-01-2019 07:22 via globalnews.ca

PORTLAND, Ore. - Joachim Blichfeld scored twice in the third period and added an assist as the Portland Winterhawks defeated the Tri-City Americans 4-2 on Wednesday in Western Hockey League play.

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Okanagan child taken to hospital after being run over in driveway

24-01-2019 07:13 via globalnews.ca

It happened at a home in the 3500 block of Redecopp Road at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday.

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Surrey RCMP seek pistol-packing carjackers after woman’s Jeep stolen

24-01-2019 07:02 via globalnews.ca

According to police two men took the woman's Jeep after flashing a handgun at her on Jan. 15.

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Child struck in family driveway

24-01-2019 06:55 via globalnews.ca

A toddler was taken to Kelowna General Hospital on Wednesday evening after being struck by a pick-up truck in the family driveway.

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Mother and uncle of Jassi Sidhu extradited to India to face honour killing charges: reports

24-01-2019 06:38 via globalnews.ca

Jassi Sidhu, 25, was kidnapped and murdered in the Punjab 18-years-ago, after defying her family and secretly marrying a poor rickshaw driver.

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