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Darryl Plecas aims to bring more dirt to light by lifting non-disclosure agreements

28-01-2019 23:28 via cbc.ca

Upwards of 20 former B.C. Legislature employees have come forward with stories of potential wrongdoing. However, some are afraid to speak because of the non-disclosure agreements they signed.

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Medicine Hat man charged in connection with B.C. woman’s death in southern Alberta

28-01-2019 23:08 via globalnews.ca

A 36-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder after a 24-year-old woman was found dead in southern Alberta last week.

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As Aramark (ARMK) Market Value Declined, British Columbia Investment Management Trimmed by $1.16 Million Its Stake; Exxon Mobil (XOM) Shareholder Gateway Advisory Has Upped Stake - D Minute

28-01-2019 22:46 via dminute.com

As Aramark (ARMK) Market Value Declined, British Columbia Investment Management Trimmed by $1.16 Million Its Stake; Exxon Mobil (XOM) Shareholder Gateway Advisory Has Upped Stake D MinuteBritish Columbia Investment Management Corp decreased its stake in Aramark (ARMK) by 26.23% based on its latest 2018Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC.

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Garry Handlen sentenced to life in prison, can apply for faint-hope parole in 15 years

28-01-2019 22:24 via globalnews.ca

Handlen was convicted by a jury earlier this month of the first-degree murder of Monica Jack, who disappeared while riding her bike on May 6, 1978.

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U.S. files formal extradition request for Meng Wanzhou

28-01-2019 22:15 via cbc.ca

The U.S. Department of Justice has announced 13 criminal charges against Meng Wanzhou, the Chinese telecom giant Huawei and its U.S. affiliate and Hong Kong-based Skycom Tech.

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Meng Wanzhou, Huawei and affiliates face 13 charges in U.S.

28-01-2019 22:15 via cbc.ca

The U.S. Department of Justice has announced 13 criminal charges against Meng Wangzhou, the Chinese telecom giant Huawei and its U.S. affiliate and Hong Kong-based Skycom Tech.

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Alice in Chains announces North American tour, 10 Canadian dates

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

The grunge legends will sweep the nation this April with their critically-acclaimed 'Rainier Fog' tour.

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U.S. charges Huawei, proceeding with Meng extradition from Canada

28-01-2019 21:39 via globalnews.ca

The United States on Monday charged Chinese telecom giant Huawei and its chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou.

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Innocent bystander shot during pot-shop robbery

28-01-2019 21:28 via globalnews.ca

The incident happened during a robbery at Stepping Stone Holistic Living. And as Neetu Garcha reports, police are now on the hunt for suspects.

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Crane collapses at Vancouver port

28-01-2019 21:21 via globalnews.ca

All vessel operations at GCT Vanterm are on hold while crews work to analyze any possible problems from this mornings crane collapse.

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Health Canada warning over heavy-metal toxins found in products sold by Surrey ayurvedic clinic

28-01-2019 21:08 via cbc.ca

An advisory issued Monday said inspectors had seized products, ingredients and equipment from A1 Herbal Ayurvedic Clinic Ltd. in Surrey, B.C., and from an affiliated clinic in Brampton, Ont.

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“In the name of your daughter”: Tanzanian girls fight for change

28-01-2019 21:07 via globalnews.ca

The inspiring story of young Tanzanian girls fighting for change in their community.

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West Vancouver looks to Whistler for inspiration in housing district's workers

28-01-2019 20:42 via cbc.ca

West Vancouver is working on a “pretty novel” plan to build below-market housing and turning to Whistler for inspiration on making housing affordable for working people in the community.

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Nearly $2 billion in dirty money may have flowed through B.C. casinos, far more than official estimates

28-01-2019 20:37 via globalnews.ca

A Global News investigation reveals large amounts of laundered bank drafts flowed through B.C. Lottery Corp. casinos

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Surrey herbal clinic shut down after traces of lead and mercury found

28-01-2019 20:30 via globalnews.ca

It started when a customer was prescribed pills from A1 Herbal Ayurvedic Clinic at 128th and 84th streets.

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Vancouver Whitecaps unveil new kits for 2019

28-01-2019 20:26 via globalnews.ca

Bob Lenarduzzi and Carl Valentine of the Vancouver Whitecaps stopped by to discuss the future of the team and to show off the new uniforms for the 2019 season.

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Jean Charest and his quest to put Canada on aerospace map

28-01-2019 20:22 via globalnews.ca

Former Quebec Premier Jean Charest works with The Aerospace Industries Association of Canada to champion its initiative called “Vision 2025” – which aims to put Canada on the global aerospace map.

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Td Ameritrade Hldg (AMTD) Holding Held by British Columbia Investment Management Corp; As Fabrinet (FN) Market Valuation Rose, Pekin Singer Strauss Asset Management Has Cut Holding - D Minute

28-01-2019 20:11 via dminute.com

Td Ameritrade Hldg (AMTD) Holding Held by British Columbia Investment Management Corp; As Fabrinet (FN) Market Valuation Rose, Pekin Singer Strauss Asset Management Has Cut Holding D MinuteBritish Columbia Investment Management Corp increased its stake in Td Ameritrade Hldg Corp (AMTD) by 62.7% based on its latest 2018Q3 regulatory filing ...

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Online applications to sponsor family immigrants hit limit in less than 11 minutes

28-01-2019 19:57 via cbc.ca

It took just minutes today for Canadians to snap up 27,000 online application spots for bringing parents or grandparents into the country — fuelling frustration and fury among people who say the new system is flawed.

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British Columbia Investment Management Corp Stake in Progressive Corp Ohio (PGR) Decreased - The EN Bulletin

28-01-2019 19:49 via enbulletin.com

British Columbia Investment Management Corp Stake in Progressive Corp Ohio (PGR) Decreased The EN BulletinBig Money Sentiment decreased to 1.07 in 2018 Q3. It has change of 0.32, from 2018Q2's 1.39. The ratio turned negative due to PGR positioning: 39 sold and ...

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As Gartner INC (IT) Shares Declined, Shareholder British Columbia Investment Management Corp Increased Stake - The EN Bulletin

28-01-2019 19:49 via enbulletin.com

As Gartner INC (IT) Shares Declined, Shareholder British Columbia Investment Management Corp Increased Stake The EN BulletinDuring 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.

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Dark Poutine podcast recap: The ‘Beast of B.C.’ Clifford Olson, part 2

28-01-2019 19:30 via globalnews.ca

Convicted Canadian serial killer Clifford Olson confessed to murdering 11 children and young adults, four of them in just one week.

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No injuries after crane falls onto container ship at Port of Vancouver

28-01-2019 19:02 via cbc.ca

A ship collided with the Vanterm crane Monday morning, causing it to topple.

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Vancouver pot shop scene of shooting and robbery

28-01-2019 18:33 via globalnews.ca

One man is in hospital after a robbery and shooting at a Vancouver pot shop. Neetu Garcha has more on what happened.

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Crane topples at Vancouver container terminal

28-01-2019 18:32 via globalnews.ca

It appears an Evergreen container ship crashed into the crane while docking and the crane came down on some of the containers.

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Cyclist dies after collision with dump truck in North Vancouver

28-01-2019 18:31 via cbc.ca

The crash happened near Lonsdale Quay around 1:45 p.m. Sunday. RCMP said the cyclist died at the scene.

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Family Matters podcast: Moms re-entering the workforce & Canada’s new food guide

28-01-2019 18:30 via globalnews.ca

According to data from the Harvard Business Review, stay-at-home moms are half as likely to land a job interview compared to moms who get laid off.

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Sea lion bites Alaska fisherman, tries to drag him into sea

28-01-2019 18:09 via cbc.ca

A sea lion lunged onto a fishing boat off the Aleutian Islands last weekend, biting a crew member on the leg and trying to pull him into the water.

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Cold and Flu Remedies and Prevention

28-01-2019 18:00 via globalnews.ca

London Drugs Pharmacist Gianni Del Negro explains whether medicinal products really help prevent colds and what are the best remedies if you’re already sick

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Get Connected – Health and Beauty Technology

28-01-2019 17:47 via globalnews.ca

Andy Baryer of Get Connected Media shows us some of the latest technology to get us feeling and looking healthier.

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Crane topples at Port of Vancouver

28-01-2019 17:32 via globalnews.ca

A crane has toppled on to some containers at the Port of Vancouver Monday morning. Amber Belzer is live in the chopper with the latest details.

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British Columbia group seeks to close herring fishery despite strong stock reports - Undercurrent News

28-01-2019 17:26 via undercurrentnews.com

British Columbia group seeks to close herring fishery despite strong stock reports Undercurrent NewsConservancy Hornby Island, a group that seeks to protect the environment surrounding its sparsely populated British Columbia, Canada, location, has garnered ...

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Vigil marks 1 year since slaying of Granville Street nightclub worker

28-01-2019 17:20 via cbc.ca

Family and friends held candles in memory of 23-year-old Kris Thind who died Jan. 27, 2018. They want people with information about his death to come forward to help police solve the case.

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Man accused of killing girlfriend in Pierce County arrested in British Columbia - Q13 News Seattle

28-01-2019 17:05 via q13fox.com

Man accused of killing girlfriend in Pierce County arrested in British Columbia Q13 News SeattleA man who police say shot and killed his girlfriend in Pierce County was arrested across the border Monday in British Columbia.

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Sikh students in British Columbia to get guidance for gainful employment - The Tribune

28-01-2019 16:19 via tribuneindia.com

Sikh students in British Columbia to get guidance for gainful employment The TribuneVarinder Singh Tribune News *Service* Jalandhar, January 28. Thousands of Sikh students of British Columbia in Canada will no longer move directionless, for ...

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B.C. forests contribute 'hidden' carbon emissions that dwarf official numbers, report says

28-01-2019 16:06 via cbc.ca

"Uncounted forest emissions" represent a major hole in B.C.'s climate plan and show the need for a provincial forest emissions-reduction strategy, according to a new report by an environmental group.

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Allowing dogs on the White Rock promenade is proving to be controversial: Mayor

28-01-2019 15:44 via globalnews.ca

Before White Rock Council decides the issue, it wants to hear from residents at a public forum Wednesday evening.

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Richmond conference this week discusses mental health of first responders

28-01-2019 15:39 via globalnews.ca

The conference is about 'breaking down the stigma,' says Bob Parkinson, a paramedic.

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B.C. skip Tyler Tardi makes junior curling history with 3rd consecutive Canadian title

28-01-2019 15:35 via cbc.ca

Skip Tyler Tardi of British Columbia downed Manitoba's JT Ryan 7-5 in the men's final on Sunday and became the first to win the Canadian junior curling championship three times in a row.

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BC Liberals have 13-point lead ahead Nanaimo byelection: Mainstreet Research poll

28-01-2019 15:17 via globalnews.ca

The BC Liberals have a 13-point lead in the poll that has a margin of error of +/- 3.5 per cent.

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'This is where we deal with them': A day in the life of B.C.'s busiest court

28-01-2019 14:00 via cbc.ca

Car theft, assault, breach of probation: the kinds of cases that take up the bulk of time in Surrey's courtroom may never make the headlines, but they provide an insight into the issues that drive concerns over community safety.

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BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp Cuts Holding in AbbVie Inc (NYSE:ABBV) - BharataPress

28-01-2019 12:34 via bharatapress.com

BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp Cuts Holding in AbbVie Inc (NYSE:ABBV) BharataPressBRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp decreased its holdings in shares of AbbVie Inc (NYSE:ABBV) by 24.8% during the third quarter, ...

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Canadian utility Fortis to sell stake in British Columbia hydroelectric project - Reuters

28-01-2019 12:23 via reuters.com

Canadian utility Fortis to sell stake in British Columbia hydroelectric project ReutersElectric and gas utility Fortis Inc said on Monday it would sell a majority stake in its hydroelectric project in British Columbia to Columbia Power Corp and ...

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British Columbia’s Mitchell Press wins Green Leaf Award from Kodak - Graphic Arts Magazine

28-01-2019 12:00 via graphicartsmag.com

British Columbia’s Mitchell Press wins Green Leaf Award from Kodak Graphic Arts MagazineKodak (Rochester, NY), a global leader in developing environmentally sustainable printing solutions, has announced the 2018 Kodak Sonora Plate Green Leaf ...

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Majority of baby boomers would opt for semi-retirement if employers only allowed: poll

28-01-2019 10:00 via cbc.ca

The majority of working baby boomers would stay on the job longer if employers allowed them to shift into semi-retirement — but most workplaces don't provide that option, a new poll has found.

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East Vancouver cannabis shop customer shot in 'brazen robbery'

28-01-2019 09:24 via cbc.ca

One of the suspects brandished a gun and fired it in the store. The bullet struck the victim, a 32-year-old Vancouver man, who suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

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New poll finds British Columbians don’t think government is moving fast enough on ridesharing services

28-01-2019 09:00 via globalnews.ca

The poll, conducted by Environics on behalf of Ridesharing Now B.C., found there is a rush to see services like Uber and Lyft available on B.C.'s roads.

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Bystander shot during attempted robbery of Kingsway holistic store

28-01-2019 08:23 via globalnews.ca

Investigators are seeking two suspects after Sunday's attempted armed robbery of a Kingsway business that left a bystander with a bullet wound in the leg.

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Canadian utility Fortis to sell stake in British Columbia hydroelectric project - BOE Report

28-01-2019 05:49 via boereport.com

Canadian utility Fortis to sell stake in British Columbia hydroelectric project BOE ReportFortis sells stake in British Columbia hydro plant ReutersUPDATE 2-Fortis sells stake in British Columbia hydro plant Reuters AfricaView full coverage on Google News

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WHL Roundup: Sunday, January 27, 2019

28-01-2019 05:44 via globalnews.ca

Riley Fiddler-Schultz had a goal and an assist as the Calgary Hitmen defeated the Kootenay ICE 4-1 on Sunday for their second win in a row in Western Hockey League action.

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