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5 Things to do this weekend: Friday, February 1, 2019

31-01-2019 23:58 via globalnews.ca

Here are your five things to do this weekend around the province including the Winter Wander at Vanier Park and the WWE Live Road to Wrestlemania.

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Vancouver no longer accepting cash payments over $10k to deter money laundering

31-01-2019 23:24 via globalnews.ca

The announcement comes after Councillor Melissa De Genova brought forward a motion Tuesday night based on concerns that people could pay taxes, fines and fees in cash — with no identification.

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Liberal leader Wilkinson says ‘at least three’ MLAs won’t run in next election

31-01-2019 23:20 via globalnews.ca

The B.C. Liberals are suggesting that changes within their own caucus could be on the way.

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Audit triggered by Plecas report will look closely at suspected fraud

31-01-2019 23:16 via cbc.ca

B.C. Auditor General Carol Bellringer expects the entire audit process to take about a year, but says she will release section of the report as they are completed.

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MPs warned Singh in June that he's through as leader if he can't win Burnaby South

31-01-2019 23:00 via cbc.ca

Two senior members of the federal NDP caucus warned NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh back in June that he won't be able to hang on as party leader if he loses next month's byelection in Burnaby South, CBC News has learned.

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Man wanted in connection to Surrey stabbing, arrested in Edmonton

31-01-2019 22:49 via globalnews.ca

Anhad Virk, 21, remains in custody in Edmonton, Alberta.

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Transit officer who was shot released from hospital as armed suspect remains at large

31-01-2019 22:46 via globalnews.ca

Const. Josh Harms was released from hospital late Wednesday evening.

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Kamloops approves multi-use nature park and disk golf course on McArthur Island

31-01-2019 22:30 via cbc.ca

It’s a win for disk golfers in Kamloops who will soon be getting a new course as part of a multi-use park on McArthur Island.

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Pasta Boy Peter makes Gnocchi with Simple Brown Butter Sage Sauce

31-01-2019 22:27 via globalnews.ca

Peter Ciuffa, aka Pasta Boy Peter, demonstrates how to make pasta like a pro with a simple gnocchi recipe.

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Seal pup rescued and in rehabilitation at Vancouver Aquarium

31-01-2019 22:24 via globalnews.ca

The Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Centre is caring for a new northern seal pup named "Mo."

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Tips to save money on your family vacation

31-01-2019 22:21 via globalnews.ca

Travel consultant, Claire Newell, shares her advice on saving money on your family vacations.

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Special prosecutor appointed in case of alleged theft from Chilliwack MLA's office

31-01-2019 21:59 via cbc.ca

Lawyer Robin McFee has been appointed special prosecutor following an RCMP investigation into allegations that money was stolen from the constituency office of B.C. Liberal MLA John Martin

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New trial ordered for B.C. man previously convicted of violently assaulting psychiatrist

31-01-2019 21:41 via globalnews.ca

The B.C. Court of Appeal says the judge erred in the original trial.

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$100K reward announced for information leading to arrest of gang murder suspect

31-01-2019 21:30 via cbc.ca

Conor D'Monte is accused of the 2009 murder of rival gang member Kevin LeClair.

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Plan to build SkyTrain to UBC moves another step forward with council endorsement

31-01-2019 21:20 via cbc.ca

At a meeting Wednesday, Vancouver's mayor and council voted 9-2 to move forward with the design and consultation process for building a rapid transit line to the university.

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UPDATE: Police initiate city-wide search for bank robber

31-01-2019 21:11 via globalnews.ca

Branch says it will be closed until completion of the police investigation.

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Charges pending after police takedown of alleged drunk driver in Langley

31-01-2019 20:01 via globalnews.ca

A huge police presence in the Langley neighbourhood of Brookswood was captured on camera Wednesday afternoon. A male in mid 30s was arrested on scene for alleged drunk driving.

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Charges pending after police takedown in Brookswood

31-01-2019 19:59 via globalnews.ca

RCMP say charges will be laid against an alleged drunk driver who sparked a major police presence in Langley.

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Gloat no more: Cold snap and snow possible for Metro Vancouver by Sunday

31-01-2019 19:53 via cbc.ca

Temperatures are set to struggle to reach freezing point on the South Coast by Sunday, while a winter storm is expected to hit a large swath of Northern and Central B.C.

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Vampire Weekend announces tour, 3 Canadian dates

31-01-2019 19:34 via globalnews.ca

The American rockers will bring their new album, 'Father of the Bride' to Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver this summer.

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Haywire Canyonview Pinot Noir 2014, British Columbia - The Globe and Mail

31-01-2019 19:00 via theglobeandmail.com

Haywire Canyonview Pinot Noir 2014, British Columbia The Globe and MailA brilliant pinot that's round, seamless and seductive.

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‘Every party needs renewal’ Andrew Wilkinson indicates BC Liberal MLA’s will not be running again

31-01-2019 18:58 via globalnews.ca

At a press conference held the day after a loss in the Nanaimo byelection campaign, Andrew Wilkinson answers questions about a need for fresh faces in the party, and three MLA’s may soon be stepping down..

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BC Liberals announces 20 point plan day after Nanaimo byelection loss

31-01-2019 18:58 via globalnews.ca

BC Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson announces a plan to hold members of the BC Legislature accountable the day after losing in the hotly contested Nanaimo byelection.

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‘It was a huge success at the local level’: BC Liberal leader on Nanaimo byelection

31-01-2019 18:57 via globalnews.ca

BC Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson talks about the loss in the Thursday’s byelection in Nanaimo.

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Know your Super Bowl 2019 basics

31-01-2019 18:22 via globalnews.ca

Many non-football fans sit down to watch the Super Bowl each year. Lifestyle Expert and football fanatic Carey McBeth gives those non-football fans some basics on the game so they can enjoy it alongside the super fans.

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Indigenous nations on both sides of border unite to oppose expansion of Delta port

31-01-2019 17:34 via cbc.ca

The Tsleil-Waututh Nation in B.C. and the Tulalip Tribes in Washington are supporting the Lummi Nation's call for more investigation into the environmental impact before any new container traffic is allowed.

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British Columbia Investment Management Stake in Magna Intl (MGA) Cut by $452,360 as Shares Declined; New York State Common Retirement Fund Position in Bankunited (BKU) Has Trimmed as Valuation Declined - The Hi New Ulm

31-01-2019 17:14 via hinewulm.com

British Columbia Investment Management Stake in Magna Intl (MGA) Cut by $452,360 as Shares Declined; New York State Common Retirement Fund Position in Bankunited (BKU) Has Trimmed as Valuation Declined The Hi New UlmBritish Columbia Investment Management Corp decreased its stake in Magna Intl Inc (MGA) by 27.39% based on its latest 2018Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC.

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B.C. casino ‘knowingly accepted’ millions from loan shark

31-01-2019 17:08 via globalnews.ca

A Global News exclusive has uncovered allegations the River Rock Casino in Richmond, B.C. knowingly accepted millions from a banned loan shark. Investigative reporter Sam Cooper has more.

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BC NDP hold onto government after Sheila Malcomson win in Nanaimo

31-01-2019 17:02 via globalnews.ca

The BC NDP has held on to a seat in Nanaimo, with a victory in Wednesday night’s byelection. Keith Baldrey has analysis.

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Manhunt continues following shooting of transit police officer

31-01-2019 17:00 via globalnews.ca

Surrey RCMP are looking for a suspected gunman who shot a transit police officer yesterday afternoon at the Scott Road Skytrain station. Neeru Garcha has the latest.

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Surrey SkyTrain station reopens, but hunt continues for suspect after transit officer shot

31-01-2019 16:26 via cbc.ca

The suspect is described as a man in his 20s with dark skin, a dark stubble goatee and moustache, wearing a blue hoodie.

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Police identify suspect in shooting of Transit Police officer in Surrey

31-01-2019 16:26 via cbc.ca

Surrey RCMP have named 35-year-old Daon Gordon Glasgow as the suspect in the shooting of Transit Police officer Const. Josh Harms Wednesday afternoon.

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Ottawa may have overpaid for Trans Mountain by up to $1B, parliamentary budget officer says

31-01-2019 16:19 via cbc.ca

The federal Liberal government may have overpaid for the Trans Mountain pipeline project by up to $1 billion, the parliamentary budget officer estimates — and there's a risk its value could decline further if there are any other delays in the construction timeline.

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Astro Pi Challenge

31-01-2019 16:19 via globalnews.ca

Canadian Space Agency Astronaut Joshua Kutryck tells us about a fun new challenge for kids.

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Supreme Court rules energy companies must clean up old wells — even in bankruptcy

31-01-2019 15:50 via cbc.ca

Canada's Supreme Court rules provincial environmental rules trump bankruptcy laws in the energy sector, overturning lower court decisions that said creditors should get paid back first — before cleaning up old wells.

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B.C. casino ‘knowingly accepted’ millions from banned loan shark, audit alleges

31-01-2019 15:19 via globalnews.ca

Paul King Jin continued to deliver cash to his Chinese VIP clients at River Rock Casino despite a five-year ban, according to documents obtained by Global News.

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B.C.'s biggest housing spike is happening in an isolated city 6 hours from the Lower Mainland

31-01-2019 15:00 via cbc.ca

Thanks in large part to the creation of a ski hill a decade ago, the demographics of Revelstoke have changed — and the issues new councillors have to deal with have a big-city feel to them.

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B.C.'s biggest housing spike is happening in a city 6 hours from the Lower Mainland

31-01-2019 15:00 via cbc.ca

Thanks in large part to the creation of a ski hill a decade ago, the demographics of Revelstoke have changed — and the issues new councillors have to deal with have a big-city feel to them.

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British Columbia Investment Management Corp Decreased Its Stake in Adobe Sys INC (ADBE) - Z Tribune

31-01-2019 14:46 via ztribune.com

British Columbia Investment Management Corp Decreased Its Stake in Adobe Sys INC (ADBE) Z TribuneBig Money Sentiment increased to 0.98 in Q3 2018. It has change of 0.01, from 2018Q2's 0.97. The ratio improved due to ADBE positioning: 40 sold and 419.

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General Electric (GE) Holdings Cut by BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp - PressOracle

31-01-2019 14:36 via pressoracle.com

General Electric (GE) Holdings Cut by BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp PressOracleBRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp trimmed its position in General Electric (NYSE:GE) by 41.1% in the third quarter, according to its most ...

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Intrigue and allegations: Plecas report timeline

31-01-2019 14:00 via cbc.ca

Suspended Clerk of the Legislature Craig James and suspended Sergeant-at-Arms Garry Lenz are expected to respond to the many allegations in the Plecas report by Feb. 1.

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Chronology of a scandal: A timeline of the explosive Plecas report

31-01-2019 14:00 via cbc.ca

Suspended Clerk of the Legislature Craig James and suspended Sergeant-at-Arms Garry Lenz are expected to respond to the many allegations in the Plecas report by Feb. 1.

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Trex Co (TREX) Shareholder Cim Upped Holding; British Columbia Investment Management Has Lifted Cvs Health (CVS) Holding by $17.72 Million; Shares Declined - The Moveefy

31-01-2019 13:46 via moveefy.com

Trex Co (TREX) Shareholder Cim Upped Holding; British Columbia Investment Management Has Lifted Cvs Health (CVS) Holding by $17.72 Million; Shares Declined The MoveefyCim Llc increased its stake in Trex Co Inc (TREX) by 63.78% based on its latest 2018Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC. Cim Llc bought 7979 shares as the British ...

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'Steal me blind': Neighbours of Surrey Strip say cleanup can't hide problems

31-01-2019 13:00 via cbc.ca

The tents are gone and the former residents of the Surrey Strip are living in modular houses. But court documents hint at ongoing problems neighbours claim are only too real.

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British Columbia's Largest Butcher Shop Chain Now Offers Vegan Beyond Burger - VegNews

31-01-2019 10:59 via vegnews.com

British Columbia's Largest Butcher Shop Chain Now Offers Vegan Beyond Burger VegNewsMeridian Farm Market is adhering to Canada's new 2019 Food Guide by offering new plant-based protein options.

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Greens decry NDP ‘fear campaign’ as party’s vote share collapses from 2017 election

31-01-2019 08:28 via globalnews.ca

The Greens scored nearly 20 per cent of the vote in the 2017 election. In 2019, they managed just seven per cent.

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B.C. ministry moves to stem high rate of overdose deaths amongst recent inmates

31-01-2019 07:36 via cbc.ca

British Columbia is launching a project aimed at reducing the number of overdose deaths amongst inmates recently released from correctional facilities.

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Tony Harris of the BC Liberals on his election loss

31-01-2019 07:19 via globalnews.ca

Tony Harris reflects on his campaign and election loss and what he will be doing going forward.

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Vernon RCMP investigation on 33rd Street

31-01-2019 07:10 via globalnews.ca

Vernon RCMP remain tight-lipped over police action in the 1700 block of 33rd Street on Wednesday night. Police confirm at least one person has been taken into custody.

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Okanagan woman dies days after giving birth to second child

31-01-2019 07:10 via globalnews.ca

The community is rallying around a Kelowna family after a 27-year-old woman died days after childbirth, leaving a husband and two young children behind. Friends of the woman say she fell ill the night after returning home from hospital.

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