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Charges approved in reported sex assault in Vancouver’s West End

25-01-2019 23:16 via globalnews.ca

Just before 3 a.m. on Nov. 17, 2018, a man followed a woman into her apartment building on Bute Street near Pendrell and then attacked her before fleeing, police say.

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Special advisor: Forensic audit of B.C. legislature should go back to 2012

25-01-2019 23:09 via globalnews.ca

Special advisor Alan Mullen tells Global News the forensic audit into B.C. legislative expenses should go back to at least 2012.

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VPD officer charged with dangerous driving in crash that injured pedestrian

25-01-2019 23:08 via cbc.ca

Const. Andrew Peters was on duty when his unmarked SUV hit the pedestrian near Knight Street and E. 20th Avenue on the night of Jan. 6, 2018.

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Special advisor Alan Mullen suggests more to come in spending scandal

25-01-2019 23:08 via globalnews.ca

Special advisor Alan Mullen says “hold on to your seats” for what’s to still come from a forensic audit of B.C. legislature expenses.

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Man Sought After Violent Carjacking in British Columbia - Yahoo News Canada

25-01-2019 23:04 via ca.news.yahoo.com

Man Sought After Violent Carjacking in British Columbia Yahoo News CanadaGreater Victoria Crime Stoppers in British Columbia appealed to the public on January 24 for help identifying a man who dragged a 52-year-old man from his ...

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‘It was nerve wracking’: Special advisor on escorting clerk, sergeant-at arms out of B.C. leg

25-01-2019 23:02 via globalnews.ca

Special advisor to the speaker Alan Mullen says “our hearts were in our throats” as he escorted clerk of the house Craig James out of B.C. legislature last November.

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White Rock pier repair costs soar to estimated $16M

25-01-2019 22:50 via cbc.ca

A new report estimates it will cost up to $16 million to fix the White Rock pier, rather than $6 million as previously hoped.

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Stephen Harper to speak at Kelowna chamber luncheon

25-01-2019 22:27 via globalnews.ca

Event with former prime minister will be an ‘in conversation with’ gathering.

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Mental health troubles on the rise in B.C., top doctor says

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

British Columbia's medical health officer says citizens have rated their mental health as nearly the lowest in the country despite being more physically active and having generally healthier lifestyles.

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New Kabaddi stadium planned for the City of Surrey

25-01-2019 22:07 via globalnews.ca

This comes after an upgrade was already announced for Bear Creek Stadium.

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Coastal GasLink stops work on pipeline in northern B.C., says traps placed on site

25-01-2019 22:07 via cbc.ca

In a notice posted on its website Thursday, the company says it halted work in an area south of Houston, B.C., because traps had been placed inside construction boundaries and people were entering the site, raising safety concerns.

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British Columbia Investment Management Corp Increased Gartner INC (IT) Stake as Shares Declined - K Reviewer

25-01-2019 21:44 via kreviewer.com

British Columbia Investment Management Corp Increased Gartner INC (IT) Stake as Shares Declined K ReviewerDuring 2018 Q3 the big money sentiment decreased to 0.84. That's change of 0.15, from 2018Q2's 0.99. 39 investors sold all, 136 reduced holdings as IT ratio is.

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As Suntrust Bks INC (STI) Shares Declined, British Columbia Investment Management Corp Decreased Stake - K Reviewer

25-01-2019 21:44 via kreviewer.com

As Suntrust Bks INC (STI) Shares Declined, British Columbia Investment Management Corp Decreased Stake K ReviewerDuring 2018 Q3 the big money sentiment increased to 1.23. That's change of 0.16, from 2018Q2's 1.07. 32 investors sold all, 234 reduced holdings as STI ratio.

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Public trust might be biggest casualty of B.C. Legislature spending claims

25-01-2019 21:41 via cbc.ca

The damning report that reveals a spending scandal at the B.C. Legislature has turned political, with all sides in Victoria now blaming each other. But what do this week's revelations do for public confidence in provincial politics?

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Police seek suspect in video of alleged Langford carjacking

25-01-2019 21:40 via globalnews.ca

Victoria Crime Stoppers is hoping the public can help them find a man accused of a carjacking on Dec. 17, 2018.

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Mixed results in British Columbia white collar enforcement proceedings - Lexology

25-01-2019 21:26 via lexology.com

Mixed results in British Columbia white collar enforcement proceedings LexologyTwo high-profile cases in late 2018 demonstrate both the potentially grave consequences of securities law violations and the difficulties prosecutors…

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Sentencing for serial Vernon arsonist expected Friday

25-01-2019 21:25 via globalnews.ca

Sentencing is underway for a man who pleaded guilty to setting a series of fires in Vernon between May and November 2014.

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B.C. sees drops in mortality rate due to preventable causes such as smoking during pregnancy

25-01-2019 21:25 via globalnews.ca

British Columbia's top doctor says instances of diabetes, mortality due to preventable causes, smoking during pregnancy and hepatitis C all continue to decrease in the province.

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Man involved in Kelowna takedown identified: sources

25-01-2019 21:17 via globalnews.ca

The Independent Investigations Office of B.C. is investigating an incident in which shots were fired by police.

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Dangerous driving charge approved against Vancouver police officer

25-01-2019 21:11 via globalnews.ca

The charge is in relation to a collision involving a pedestrian from Jan. 6, 2018.

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Granville Bridge proposal trades lanes for tourist friendly greenway

25-01-2019 21:02 via globalnews.ca

The city of Vancouver is a looking at ways to revamp the Granville Street bridge. The span has never been friendly to pedestrians or cyclists but all that could soon change. Neetu Garcha reports.

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Vancouver police officer charged with dangerous driving on Knight St.

25-01-2019 21:01 via globalnews.ca

A Vancouver police officer has been charged with dangerous driving causing bodily harm after an on-duty collision with a pedestrian

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Disabled Vancouver woman should keep rental subsidy, Supreme Court rules

25-01-2019 20:34 via cbc.ca

the 56-year-old argued she should not lose her housing subsidy because of the trust fund left by her deceased father.

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As booming Squamish grows into mid-sized city, council aims to preserve community

25-01-2019 20:21 via cbc.ca

The combination of the new Sea-to-Sky Highway, glowing reviews from provincial magazines and the New York Times, and the spillover effect of affordability challenges in Metro Vancouver has created a unique political dynamic.

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A history of celebrating Robbie Burns Day in B.C.

25-01-2019 20:15 via globalnews.ca

Celebrate the history of the Scottish bard on Robbie Burns Day, with Rob MacNeil and the Robert Malcolm Memorial Pipe Band.

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British Columbia rebates target heat pump water heaters - R744.com

25-01-2019 19:58 via r744.com

British Columbia rebates target heat pump water heaters R744.comThe Canadian province of British Columbia is offering substantial rebates to homeowners who install heat pump water heaters, including the CO2 unit that ...

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British Columbia Investment Management Holds Position in Viacom New (VIAB); Buckeye Partners LP (BPL) Shareholder M&T Bank Has Increased Holding - The Moveefy

25-01-2019 19:57 via moveefy.com

British Columbia Investment Management Holds Position in Viacom New (VIAB); Buckeye Partners LP (BPL) Shareholder M&T Bank Has Increased Holding The MoveefyBritish Columbia Investment Management Corp increased its stake in Viacom Inc New (VIAB) by 98.23% based on its latest 2018Q3 regulatory filing with the ...

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Cowichan Tribes, Canada and British Columbia commit to working together on Child and Family Services reform - Canada NewsWire

25-01-2019 19:48 via newswire.ca

Cowichan Tribes, Canada and British Columbia commit to working together on Child and Family Services reform Canada NewsWireCOWICHAN TRIBES, BC, Jan. 25, 2019 /CNW/ - Improving the well-being of Indigenous children and families is a priority for the Cowichan Tribes, the ...

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British Columbia Investment Management Trimmed Fortinet (FTNT) Stake; Kcm Investment Advisors Has Cut Its Procter & Gamble Co (PG) Holding - EN Digest

25-01-2019 19:17 via endigest.com

British Columbia Investment Management Trimmed Fortinet (FTNT) Stake; Kcm Investment Advisors Has Cut Its Procter & Gamble Co (PG) Holding EN DigestBritish Columbia Investment Management Corp decreased Fortinet Inc (FTNT) stake by 20.66% reported in 2018Q3 SEC filing. British Columbia Investment ...

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With black bags over their heads, mother, uncle of slain Jassi Sidhu arrive in court in India

25-01-2019 18:10 via cbc.ca

Extradited earlier this week, the mother and uncle of a British Columbian woman who was killed in India in 2000 appeared in court Friday with black bags covering their heads.

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British Columbia's #FreeOurWhisky Campaign Now in Second Year - WhiskyCast

25-01-2019 17:32 via whiskycast.com

British Columbia's #FreeOurWhisky Campaign Now in Second Year WhiskyCastJanuary 25, 2019 – The wheels of justice often turn slowly, and not unlike a good whisky, a legal dispute can often take years to reach maturity. Allura and Eric ...

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Separate crashes snarl traffic on the Port Mann Bridge on Friday

25-01-2019 16:54 via globalnews.ca

One of those crashes is on the west end of the bridge as motorists make their way into Coquitlam.

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University of British Columbia research reveals who's losing access to city parks and green spaces - Bizwomen - The Business Journals

25-01-2019 16:40 via bizjournals.com

University of British Columbia research reveals who's losing access to city parks and green spaces - Bizwomen The Business JournalsResearchers at the University of British Columbia found that education, income level and race can determine access to parks and greenery in some urban areas.

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Report suggests cutting number of car lanes on Granville Bridge

25-01-2019 16:33 via globalnews.ca

A City of Vancouver report is suggesting the eight-lane Granville Street Bridge is sufficiently underused by vehicles and some lanes could become walking and cycling areas. Neetu Garcha reports.

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Major delays Friday morning due to crashes on the Port Mann Bridge

25-01-2019 16:31 via globalnews.ca

Drivers heading to the Port Mann Bridge Friday morning are getting stuck in heavy traffic due to now three separate crashes in the region. Drivers should avoid the area if they can.

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Vancouver mayor files motion to 'improve' empty homes tax

25-01-2019 16:30 via cbc.ca

Mayor Kennedy Stewart campaigned on a promise to triple the levy.

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BC Ferries is closing the Duke Point ferry terminal in Nanaimo on Saturday and Sunday

25-01-2019 16:13 via globalnews.ca

The closure will last Saturday and Sunday and those sailing will have to make a slight detour.

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False Creek boat-dweller defiant in the face of 16 counts of anchoring without a permit

25-01-2019 16:00 via cbc.ca

Vancouver resident Shawn Wilson made a brief court appearance in B.C. Provincial Court on Thursday facing 16 counts of anchoring a vessel in False Creek without a permit. But after living rent free on boats for about 15 years, he doesn't plan to change his lifestyle.

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British Columbia Investment Management Stake in Cdn Imperial Bk Comm Toronto (CM) Has Cut by $987,120; Boot Barn Holdings (BOOT) Position Lifted by Timpani Capital Management Llc - The Yomi Blog

25-01-2019 15:44 via yomiblog.com

British Columbia Investment Management Stake in Cdn Imperial Bk Comm Toronto (CM) Has Cut by $987,120; Boot Barn Holdings (BOOT) Position Lifted by Timpani Capital Management Llc The Yomi BlogTimpani Capital Management Llc increased its stake in Boot Barn Holdings Inc (BOOT) by 30.89% based on its latest 2018Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC.

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White Rock Council to consider allowing dogs on the promenade

25-01-2019 15:39 via globalnews.ca

Dogs are currently not allowed on the waterfront walkway but White Rock council wants to hear from the public about the issue at a forum next week.

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Drone-based geothermal exploration survey done in British Columbia, Canada - ThinkGeoEnergy

25-01-2019 15:16 via thinkgeoenergy.com

Drone-based geothermal exploration survey done in British Columbia, Canada ThinkGeoEnergyDevelopment company Borealis GeoPower Inc. conducted a drone-based geothermal energy exploration survey in Northern British Colubmia/ Canada, utilizing ...

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Duke Point Terminal closed this weekend, ferry sailings rerouted to Departure Bay

25-01-2019 15:00 via cbc.ca

Duke point ferry terminal will be closed January 26 and 27 for construction, with traffic and sailings rerouted to the Departure Bay terminal.

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Not an 'honest unfortunate': B.C. man will face lawsuit over filming women in toilet

25-01-2019 14:00 via cbc.ca

A grocery store manager's bankruptcy over a 'very minor' debt of $4,484 shouldn't protect him from a lawsuit accusing him of surreptitiously filming his coworkers in the bathroom and posting the images online, a B.C. judge says.

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$-0.08 EPS Expected for Mattel, Inc. (MAT); British Columbia Investment Management Has Cut Its Verisk Analytics (VRSK) Stake – The Financial Examiner - The FinExaminer

25-01-2019 13:59 via finexaminer.com

$-0.08 EPS Expected for Mattel, Inc. (MAT); British Columbia Investment Management Has Cut Its Verisk Analytics (VRSK) Stake – The Financial Examiner The FinExaminerBritish Columbia Investment Management Corp decreased Verisk Analytics Inc (VRSK) stake by 26.81% reported in 2018Q3 SEC filing. British Columbia ...

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'Driver anarchy and mass crowds': Why Joffre Lakes remains a grey area for traffic enforcement

25-01-2019 13:00 via cbc.ca

An outdoor enthusiast from Vancouver's North Shore became so outraged over illegally parked vehicles near Joffre Lakes Provincial Park northeast of Pemberton that he took matters into his own hands.

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'Driver anarchy and mass crowds': But Joffre Lakes remains a grey area for RCMP traffic enforcement

25-01-2019 13:00 via cbc.ca

An outdoor enthusiast from Vancouver's North Shore became so outraged over illegally parked vehicles near Joffre Lakes Provincial Park northeast of Pemberton that he took matters into his own hands.

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Ipg Photonics (IPGP) Shareholder British Columbia Investment Management Has Trimmed Its Holding by $3.22 Million; Vigilant Capital Management Continues to Hold Stake in Walt Disney Co (DIS) - The FinHeadLines

25-01-2019 12:17 via finheadlines.com

Ipg Photonics (IPGP) Shareholder British Columbia Investment Management Has Trimmed Its Holding by $3.22 Million; Vigilant Capital Management Continues to Hold Stake in Walt Disney Co (DIS) The FinHeadLinesBritish Columbia Investment Management Corp decreased its stake in Ipg Photonics Corp (IPGP) by 71.26% based on its latest 2018Q3 regulatory filing with the ...

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British Columbia Investment Management Lifted Reinsurance Group Amer (RGA) Holding; As Interxion Holding NV (INXN) Stock Price Declined, Shareholder Tiger Eye Capital Decreased Its Stake - The FinHeadLines

25-01-2019 12:17 via finheadlines.com

British Columbia Investment Management Lifted Reinsurance Group Amer (RGA) Holding; As Interxion Holding NV (INXN) Stock Price Declined, Shareholder Tiger Eye Capital Decreased Its Stake The FinHeadLinesTiger Eye Capital Llc decreased its stake in Interxion Holding N.V (INXN) by 4.42% based on its latest 2018Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC. Tiger Eye Capital ...

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‘Disgusting’: Ex-Mountie who won first sexual harassment suit against the RCMP says little has changed

25-01-2019 11:00 via globalnews.ca

Alice Clark dreamed of being a Mountie before women could even join the force. But she left after just six years on the job.

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Surrey RCMP seek male suspect in three alleged groping incidents

25-01-2019 09:47 via cbc.ca

Police have released surveillance images of the man, and are asking for help identifying him.

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