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People with Parkinson’s disease set to receive better deep brain stimulation access

05-02-2019 23:53 via globalnews.ca

The B.C. government is improving access to deep brain simulation (DBS) for people with Parkinson's disease.

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People with Parkinson’s disease set to receive better deep brain simulation access

05-02-2019 23:53 via globalnews.ca

The B.C. government is improving access to deep brain simulation (DBS) for people with Parkinson's disease.

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Global Affairs Canada warns Canadians to avoid 'all' travel to Venezuela

05-02-2019 23:33 via cbc.ca

Global Affairs Canada has updated its official travel advisory for Venezuela to warn Canadians to avoid all travel to the South American country because of the ongoing humanitarian and political crisis there.

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UPDATE: Ministry gives 50-50 chance of Hwy. 97 in Okanagan reopening on Wednesday

05-02-2019 23:21 via globalnews.ca

The highway has been closed since a rockslide blocked all four lanes north of Summerland on Saturday morning.

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Ministry optimistic Hwy. 97 in Okanagan could be reopened by Wednesday

05-02-2019 23:21 via globalnews.ca

The highway has been closed since a rockslide blocked all four lanes north of Summerland on Saturday morning.

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Investigation clears RCMP officer for Nanaimo crash that killed 2 drivers

05-02-2019 23:14 via cbc.ca

The fatal crash followed an attempted traffic stop where a suspect tried to speed away. An investigation concludes he drove on the wrong side of Highway 1 at up to 179 km/h before crashing head-on into another vehicle, killing both drivers.

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'Half of me is gone': Twin of CP Rail victim mourns loss of brother, colleagues

05-02-2019 22:42 via cbc.ca

Jeremy Waldenberger-Bulmer says the emptiness in his home is "indescribable" after his twin brother died in a Canadian Pacific Railway train derailment near the Alberta-British Columbia border. Three crew members died Monday when the train plunged into a river.

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Senior killed by truck while crossing street in East Vancouver

05-02-2019 22:37 via cbc.ca

A woman in her 70s has died after she was struck by a pickup truck while walking across East Hastings Street in Vancouver.

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Officials hoping Highway 97 north of Summerland will reopen Wednesday afternoon

05-02-2019 22:27 via cbc.ca

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is hoping to have debris from a rock slide over the weekend cleared out by tomorrow afternoon so that Highway 97 between Peachland and Summerland can reopen.

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'It's come to a crisis point': New Westminster brings in strong rules against 'renovictions'

05-02-2019 22:09 via cbc.ca

New Westminster is bringing in the strongest protection in the Lower Mainland against so-called renovictions.

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Woman in her 70s dies in Vancouver’s second pedestrian fatality of the year

05-02-2019 21:33 via globalnews.ca

The 50-year-old driver remained at the scene and is co-operating with investigators.

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More access to deep brain stimulation for Parkinson’s patients

05-02-2019 21:08 via globalnews.ca

Adrian Dix made a significant announcement today with regards to treatment for patients suffering from Parkinson’s disease.

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Province announces more access to deep brain stimulation treatment for Parkinson's

05-02-2019 20:52 via cbc.ca

The number of DBS brain implant surgeries at UBC hospital will increase to 72 in the 2019/20 fiscal year, double the number performed two years earlier.

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Federal court rules B.C. farmed salmon must be tested for deadly virus

05-02-2019 20:47 via globalnews.ca

Piscine orthoreovirus, or PRV, is highly contagious and often found in fish farms off the B.C. coast, many of which are positioned along wild salmon migration routes.

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Year of the Pig cooking ideas

05-02-2019 20:39 via globalnews.ca

Chef Scott Kwan of Kaya Malay Bistro shows us how to make a traditional Yusheng salad.

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Year of the Pig

05-02-2019 20:39 via globalnews.ca

Chef Scott Kwan of Kaya Malay Bistro shows us how to make a traditional Yusheng salad.

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Adopt a Pet :Taffy the Cat

05-02-2019 20:30 via globalnews.ca

This pet, currently under the care of the BC SPCA, is waiting for its forever home.

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Consumer spending on track for worst year in decade, says National Bank

05-02-2019 20:03 via cbc.ca

A combination of a softening housing market resulting in Canadians feeling less wealthy, pressure from higher interest rates and a low household savings rate will lead consumers to spend less, according to National Bank.

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TSB investigators navigating extreme cold and steep terrain at fatal train derailment site

05-02-2019 19:20 via globalnews.ca

Tue, Feb 5: James Carmichael from the Transportation Safety Board of Canada talks about the supports for investigators as there is extreme cold and steep terrain at the location of a fatal train derailment.

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Train starting moving before getting clearance: TSB

05-02-2019 19:19 via globalnews.ca

Tue, Feb 5: James Carmichael from the Transportation Safety Board of Canada says the train involved in a fatal derailment near Field, B.C. started moving before gaining clearance.

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TSB preliminary findings say ‘loss of control’ possible cause of B.C. train derailment

05-02-2019 19:13 via globalnews.ca

Tue, Feb 5: James Carmichael from the Transportation Safety Board of Canada says preliminary findings point to a loss of control as a possible cause of the fatal train derailment east of Field, B.C.

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Love our body, love ourselves: province-wide campaign pushes conversation about eating disorders

05-02-2019 19:12 via cbc.ca

Clinical counsellors are trying to send a positive message to B.C. teens and children this week to help combat eating disorders.

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TSB issues statement on investigation into fatal train derailment near Field, B.C.

05-02-2019 19:00 via globalnews.ca

Tue, Feb 5: James Carmichael from the Transportation Safety Board of Canada issued a statement Tuesday on its investigation into a train derailment that killed three workers.

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Pancake Art: Making breakfast fun

05-02-2019 18:30 via globalnews.ca

Artist Nathan Shields shows us how to have some fun with breakfast as he creates some incredible art just using pancake batter and Nutella.

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TSB says train began to move on its own before fatal derailment

05-02-2019 18:09 via cbc.ca

Investigators say a Canadian Pacific freight train was parked and began to move on its own before it derailed and killed three crew members on the Alberta-British Columbia boundary early Monday.

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B.C. political parties see huge drop in donations after new campaign finance rules

05-02-2019 18:01 via cbc.ca

Elections B.C. reports show new rules banning union and corporate contributions impacting party's bottom line.

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Family Matters podcast: The surge of women freezing their eggs

05-02-2019 17:58 via globalnews.ca

The Pacific Centre for Reproductive Medicine (PCRM), with a clinic in Vancouver and Edmonton, reported a 180 per cent increase from 2017 to 2018.

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Health Canada plans new measures to curb vaping by young people

05-02-2019 17:57 via cbc.ca

Health Canada says it intends to introduce new measures to curb the rising amount of vaping by young people.

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Stemline Therapeutics, Inc. (STML) Reaches $11.35 After 7.00% Up Move; British Columbia Investment Management Has Boosted Packaging Amer (PKG) Holding By $2.40 Million - The FinHeadLines

05-02-2019 17:45

Stemline Therapeutics, Inc. (STML) Reaches $11.35 After 7.00% Up Move; British Columbia Investment Management Has Boosted Packaging Amer (PKG) Holding By $2.40 Million The FinHeadLinesThe stock of Stemline Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:STML) is a huge mover today! The stock increased 1.25% or $0.14 during the last trading session, reaching ...

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North Vancouver School District aims to offer subsidized rental housing for its staff

05-02-2019 17:42 via cbc.ca

Staff would be able to access rental housing at a 20 per cent discount.

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Billie Eilish announces North American tour, 3 Canadian dates

05-02-2019 17:40 via globalnews.ca

To support her upcoming debut album, the 17-year-old singer will hit Vancouver, Toronto and Laval this summer.

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Fossil Group, Inc. (FOSL) Reaches $17.21 After 8.00% Up Move; British Columbia Investment Management Has Decreased By $1.66 Million Its Xilinx (XLNX) Stake - EN Digest

05-02-2019 17:39

Fossil Group, Inc. (FOSL) Reaches $17.21 After 8.00% Up Move; British Columbia Investment Management Has Decreased By $1.66 Million Its Xilinx (XLNX) Stake EN DigestThe stock of Fossil Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:FOSL) is a huge mover today! The stock increased 2.02% or $0.34 during the last trading session, reaching $17.21.

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Trail, B.C.'s Jason Bay entering Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame

05-02-2019 17:36 via cbc.ca

Slugger Jason Bay, pitcher Ryan Dempster, coach Rob Thomson and executive Gord Ash are going into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame this summer. The four members own a combined eight World Series rings, five all-star selections and four Tip O'Neill awards.

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Canada’s largest cryptocurrency exchange seeks stay of proceedings in Halifax court

05-02-2019 17:18 via globalnews.ca

The Vancouver-based exchange owes $70 million in currency and an additional amount of cryptocurrency valued at approximately $180 million to roughly 115,000 users.

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Highway 16 is closed in both directions after semi-trailer fire

05-02-2019 17:13 via cbc.ca

The estimated time of reopening is noon PT.

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Highway 16 closed in both directions after semi-trailer fire near Burns Lake, B.C.

05-02-2019 17:13 via cbc.ca

There is no estimated time of reopening.

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Nutrition: New Scandinavian-style yogurt

05-02-2019 17:04 via globalnews.ca

Diana Steele explains the health benefits of a new Scandinavian-style yogurt called Skyr

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Nelson has the highest homeless rate in B.C. — but not everyone agrees why

05-02-2019 16:48 via cbc.ca

Nelson's debate over how to approach their growing homeless community shows the inevitable strains when mid-sized communities grow.

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New Westminster passes toughest renoviction regulations in British Columbia - Toronto Star

05-02-2019 16:43

New Westminster passes toughest renoviction regulations in British Columbia Toronto StarAfter a spate of high-profile evictions in the Vancouver suburb, landlords will now face fines or lose their business licence if they evict to renovate.

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Rail News - CP derailment in British Columbia kills 3 crew members. For Railroad Career Professionals - Progressive Rail Roading

05-02-2019 16:37

Rail News - CP derailment in British Columbia kills 3 crew members. For Railroad Career Professionals Progressive Rail RoadingRailroad industry news about: Canadian Pacific, CP, derailment, Field, British Columbia, President and CEO Keith Creel, Transportation Safety Board. From the ...

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QuadrigaCX granted creditor protection while it searches for $250M in cryptocurrency

05-02-2019 16:32 via cbc.ca

Lawyer for Canadian cryptocurrency company QuadrigaCX says as much as $250 million Cdn of users' money may be 'floating around out there' after the company's CEO was reported to have died suddenly.

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BC Place could soon be renamed

05-02-2019 16:26 via cbc.ca

The province says it will allow the B.C. Pavilion Corp., the Crown agency that operates the Vancouver stadium, to issue requests for proposals for the naming rights.

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TSB to share updates on B.C. train derailment at Tuesday news conference

05-02-2019 16:21 via globalnews.ca

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) will release more details about a deadly train derailment in B.C. at a Tuesday morning news conference.

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Tensions soar in Lumby over proposed cannabis facility on agricultural land

05-02-2019 15:59 via cbc.ca

More than 100 residents from the North Okanagan community showed up to voice their concerns about Green Amber's application to build a 100,000-square-foot-facility with concrete floors.

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Federal Court orders DFO to make new farmed salmon transfer policy

05-02-2019 15:34 via cbc.ca

The Federal Court has struck down a Department of Fisheries and Oceans policy on farmed salmon, after finding that the ministry was ignoring testing for a virus when issuing licenses for the transfer or release of farmed salmon.

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BC Hydro says energy consumption way up during the current cold spell

05-02-2019 15:21 via globalnews.ca

BC Hydro is forecasting peak hourly demands that could reach 10,000 megawatts, just shy of the record set on Jan. 3, 2017.

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Palo Alto Networks Partners With British Columbia and IBM Canada to Launch Canada's First Cybersecurity High School Program - Canada NewsWire

05-02-2019 15:00

Palo Alto Networks Partners With British Columbia and IBM Canada to Launch Canada's First Cybersecurity High School Program Canada NewsWireVANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 5, 2019 /CNW/ -- In honour of Safer Internet Day, Palo Alto Networks (NYSE: PANW), the global cybersecurity leader, ...

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B.C. needs to do more to reduce waste: Vancity credit union study

05-02-2019 14:51 via globalnews.ca

Vancouver-area residents produce about 1,400 kg of waste per year, according to a study by Vancity credit union.

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Sex and kids: When it comes to talking to your children about it, knowledge is power

05-02-2019 14:00 via cbc.ca

Many parents struggle to talk with their children about sex and rely on schools to educate their children about the birds, the bees and their ABCs. How can we make sure they're getting the best information?

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Streetwise Reports Examines Company that Options British Columbia Project to Further Exploration - GlobeNewswire

05-02-2019 13:00

Streetwise Reports Examines Company that Options British Columbia Project to Further Exploration GlobeNewswireSAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 05, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Casa Minerals Inc. (CASA:TSX.V; CASXF:OTCMKTS; 0CM:FSE) announced in a news release it ...

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