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Customers on the hook for $5.5 billion in deferred BC Hydro operating costs: report

06-02-2019 23:48 via cbc.ca

Auditor General Carol Bellringer says BC Hydro hasn't been charging ratepayers enough and has deferred $5.5 billion in expenses that it plans to recover from customers over time.

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Body discovered in Richmond after man reported missing from Vancouver apartment

06-02-2019 23:43 via globalnews.ca

Shortly after 3 a.m. Richmond Mounties found what is believed to be a clandestine drug lab at a home in the 4600-block of Princeton Avenue.

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B.C. privacy commissioner finds political parties aren’t doing enough to explain info they collect

06-02-2019 23:37 via globalnews.ca

British Columbia's privacy commissioner has found political parties are collecting too much information from potential voters, without getting proper consent.

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NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh outlines pharmacare plan, won’t say how he’d pay for it

06-02-2019 23:34 via globalnews.ca

Jagmeet Singh says an NDP government would provide universal, comprehensive health care coverage for all Canadians.

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NDP asks elections watchdog to investigate 'slanderous' ads targeting Singh

06-02-2019 23:33 via cbc.ca

The NDP is asking Canada's elections watchdog to immediately launch an investigation after a series of ads claiming Leader Jagmeet Singh lives in a multi-million dollar mansion popped up online in the lead up to Burnaby South byelection later this month.

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Surrey RCMP seek help after last week’s shooting

06-02-2019 22:37 via globalnews.ca

Surrey RCMP seeking out additional witnesses of the shooting who may not have spoken to police yet.

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City of Vancouver reports drop in empty homes

06-02-2019 22:01 via globalnews.ca

The City of Vancouver says the number of properties declared vacant in 2018 has dropped 15 per cent from 2017.

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André Boudrias, former Canucks captain, dies at age 75

06-02-2019 21:54 via globalnews.ca

Boudrias spent six seasons with the Canucks after playing for the Montreal Canadiens, Minnesota North Stars, Chicago Blackhawks and St. Louis Blues.

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City of Vancouver says 2018 empty homes tax eased tight rental market

06-02-2019 21:53 via cbc.ca

The number of vacant properties in Vancouver has fallen by 15 per cent in one year and the city says just over half of those previously empty homes have been returned to the rental market. The statistics are from initial returns of Vancouver's 2018 empty homes tax.

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B.C. brewery urges women to apply for CEO role, appeals for more diversity in beer industry

06-02-2019 21:30 via cbc.ca

A popular brewery on the Sunshine Coast is calling for more diversity in the beer industry after its search for a new CEO drew only male applicants.

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Speaker Darryl Plecas says his office turned over information to police now in Plecas Report

06-02-2019 21:24 via globalnews.ca

B.C. legislature Speaker Darryl Plecas says his office turned over information to the police that was not included in his explosive report.

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Sea to Sky Gondola plans expansion with elevated tree walk that spirals 34 metres into sky

06-02-2019 21:12 via globalnews.ca

A new attraction could soon be coming to the Sea to Sky Gondola in Squamish.

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Wildfire smoke a bigger health problem than first thought

06-02-2019 21:08 via globalnews.ca

As we prepare for the possibility of another bad wildfire season, health officials are warning that the damage from breathing in all that smoke could be greater than first imagined. Sarah Macdonald has more.

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New attraction could soon be coming to Squamish in 2020

06-02-2019 21:08 via globalnews.ca

The operators of the Sea to Sky Gondola are proposing an elevated treetop walk that would start at Summit Lodge and lead guests on a 2.5-kilometre return trip through the trees over Panorama Ridge.

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British Columbia Investment Management Trimmed Its Parker Hannifin (PH) Holding by $3.15 Million; Share Value Declined; Cypress Capital Group Increased Its Zoetis (ZTS) Holding by $439,621; Share Value Rose - The Hi New Ulm

06-02-2019 21:05 via hinewulm.com

British Columbia Investment Management Trimmed Its Parker Hannifin (PH) Holding by $3.15 Million; Share Value Declined; Cypress Capital Group Increased Its Zoetis (ZTS) Holding by $439,621; Share Value Rose The Hi New UlmBritish Columbia Investment Management Corp decreased its stake in Parker Hannifin Corp (PH) by 20.62% based on its latest 2018Q3 regulatory filing with the ...

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Tech for music lovers

06-02-2019 20:49 via globalnews.ca

Kristina Stoyanova from Get Connected Media shows us the latest hi-tech headphones.

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Congratulations to Golf in British Columbia - Golf Industry Network

06-02-2019 20:36 via golfindustrynetwork.ca

Congratulations to Golf in British Columbia Golf Industry NetworkThe PGA Merchandise Show markets itself as the MAJOR of golf business. The show is a “who's who” of the industry. Golf professionals, manufacturers, course ...

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British Columbia Investment Management Raised Its Allegion Pub LTD Co (ALLE) Stake by $2.87 Million as Stock Price Declined; Microsoft (MSFT) Holder Johnston Asset Management Trimmed Its Stake as Share Price Declined - The FinHeadLines

06-02-2019 20:33 via finheadlines.com

British Columbia Investment Management Raised Its Allegion Pub LTD Co (ALLE) Stake by $2.87 Million as Stock Price Declined; Microsoft (MSFT) Holder Johnston Asset Management Trimmed Its Stake as Share Price Declined The FinHeadLinesBritish Columbia Investment Management Corp increased its stake in Allegion Pub Ltd Co (ALLE) by 79.9% based on its latest 2018Q3 regulatory filing with the ...

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NDP leader unveils parties plan for universal prescription coverage

06-02-2019 20:26 via globalnews.ca

Federal NDP leader Jagemeet Singh announced his parties plan for universal single payer prescription coverage for all Canadians.

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Federal NDP leader opposes Liberal medication plan

06-02-2019 20:23 via globalnews.ca

Federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh made his parties position known when it comes to how Canadians are treated in regards to paying for prescription medication.

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New crack appears in rockslide slope: Highway 97 in Okanagan not opening today

06-02-2019 19:48 via globalnews.ca

The Ministry of Transportation says the discovery of a new crack in the slope that caused last weekend’s rockslide has temporarily shut down plans of hopefully opening Highway 97 to traffic on Wednesday.

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Snow returning to South Coast — and this time shovelling may actually be necessary

06-02-2019 19:40 via cbc.ca

Accumulation is expected in the Fraser Valley, Greater Victoria and Vancouver Island, followed by extreme cold due to windchill.

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Commercial Drive businesses set to launch court action against FortisBC over 1st Ave. closure

06-02-2019 18:54 via globalnews.ca

Fortis says they worked hard to help the businesses but some owners say otherwise.

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Couples going through a divorce seeking out alternatives to court

06-02-2019 18:45 via globalnews.ca

More people are looking for alternative dispute resolutions, exploring self-representation and using apps in their divorce process.

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T.J. Oshie dominant as Capitals beat Canucks 3-2

06-02-2019 18:44 via globalnews.ca

T.J. Oshie put in the work to help Alex Ovechkin set another record and get the defending Stanley Cup champions back on track.

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Thief takes off with UBC engineering team's $5K electric bike project

06-02-2019 18:07 via cbc.ca

The ThunderBikes design team is hoping their $5,000 custom e-bike can be recovered, so they can continue working on it and compete at an electric bike race in the summer.

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Local animators work on Lego Movie sequel

06-02-2019 18:07 via globalnews.ca

Marc Matthews and Dave Burgess of Vancouver animation studio Animal Logic talk about their roles in the making of the blockbuster sequel – Lego Move 2: The Second Part.

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Adam Zaruba – From rugby to football and back

06-02-2019 17:51 via globalnews.ca

Canada’s Rugby Sevens star Adam Zaruba talks about playing both football and rugby at the highest levels. After playing for Team Canada in Sevens he spent some time with the Philadelphia Eagles of the NFL. Now he is back with Rugby Canada and hoping to make a big impact when the Sevens come to Vancouver.

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A look at British Columbia Express Entry nominations in 2018 - Canada Immigration News

06-02-2019 16:50 via cicnews.com

A look at British Columbia Express Entry nominations in 2018 Canada Immigration NewsBritish Columbia nominated 3,100 candidates in the federal Express Entry system for Canadian permanent residence in 2018 through its provincial nominee ...

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Twitter, Inc. (TWTR) Reaches $33.92 After 5.00% Up Move; British Columbia Investment Management Has Trimmed By $6.16 Million Its Intuit (INTU) Position - D Minute

06-02-2019 16:35 via dminute.com

Twitter, Inc. (TWTR) Reaches $33.92 After 5.00% Up Move; British Columbia Investment Management Has Trimmed By $6.16 Million Its Intuit (INTU) Position D MinuteThe stock of Twitter, Inc. (NYSE:TWTR) is a huge mover today! The stock decreased 1.31% or $0.45 during the last trading session, reaching $33.92. About 8.37 ...

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Collapsed crane removed from Port of Vancouver after 8-day operation

06-02-2019 16:23 via cbc.ca

Eight days after it came crashing down, a crane that collapsed on a container ship has been removed from the Port of Vancouver.

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Surviving central B.C.'s extreme cold without stable housing

06-02-2019 15:51 via cbc.ca

Extremely low temperatures in central and northern B.C. have been making it even more difficult for people without stable housing to stay warm. Monday night, temperatures in Prince George dipped to –36 C, and the Burns Lake and Chetwynd areas hit a new record low at –38 C.

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Cold spell continues in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley

06-02-2019 15:11 via globalnews.ca

The forecast even calls for some snow on Friday.

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CFIA on the hunt for fake olive oil

06-02-2019 14:54 via cbc.ca

A bad olive harvest in Europe could mean an increase in olive oil fraud, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) warns.

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Liht Cannabis Corp. Announces Joint Venture For Second Project in British Columbia, Potential 486,000 sq. ft Organic Cultivation - Canada NewsWire

06-02-2019 14:05 via newswire.ca

Liht Cannabis Corp. Announces Joint Venture For Second Project in British Columbia, Potential 486,000 sq. ft Organic Cultivation Canada NewsWireKELOWNA, BC, Feb. 6, 2019 /CNW/ - Liht Cannabis Corp. (CSE: LIHT) (OTCQX: LIHTF) or the "Company") is pleased to announce the Company has entered ...

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Inhaling smoke from wildfires equal to smoking a few packs a day: researcher

06-02-2019 13:51 via globalnews.ca

The smoke is like a "chemical soup" that can be trapped in the lungs and cause a number of health issues, the University of Alberta researcher said.

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Unlicensed B.C. car dealer rolled back dozens of odometers, regulator says

06-02-2019 12:00 via cbc.ca

Wild Grizzly Transport and Pasquale Zampieri have lost an application to become a wholesaler in the province after a regulator's investigation found they tampered with odometers on dozens of cars sold in just one year.

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WHL Roundup: Tuesday, February 5, 2019

06-02-2019 07:44 via globalnews.ca

BRANDON, Man. - The top team in Canadian junior hockey has clinched a playoff berth.

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Heart’s Desire Jewelry & Gem Show

06-02-2019 07:25 via globalnews.ca

A 2 day long show featuring many vendors selling a wide range of jewellery, everything from handmade to vintage, as well as crystals and gemstones in both rough and polished forms… And even some vinyl records for sale! Event takes place at the Comfort Inn at 3020 Blanshard St, Saturday February 9th 11am to 8pm...

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Vancouver businesses launch court action against FortisBC

06-02-2019 07:06 via globalnews.ca

A group of Vancouver business owners are suing FortisBC over losses they say they suffered during the pipeline replacement construction last summer.

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Collapsed crane at Port of Vancouver is removed

06-02-2019 05:32 via globalnews.ca

A crane that collapsed onto a shipping container at the Port of Vancouver has been removed. Operations are expected to be up and running again this week.

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B.C. government promises to make changes around accountability at legislature

06-02-2019 05:09 via globalnews.ca

The B.C. government is vowing to put in place recommendations made by the province's top watchdogs.

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B.C. farmed salmon must be tested for virus

06-02-2019 05:00 via globalnews.ca

A federal court has ruled B.C. farmed salmon must be tested for a deadly virus that has the potential to infect wild chinook salmon. Linda Aylesworth has more on the decision.

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A house divided: Saanich homeowners, renters split over relaxing rental rules

06-02-2019 04:52 via cbc.ca

More than a dozen residents turned up at Monday's District of Saanich council meeting to talk about a bylaw that restricts the number of unrelated people living in a house to four. Older homeowners overwhelmingly wanted to keep the bylaw while younger renters want it gone.

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A Murder of crows descend on Burnaby every night

06-02-2019 04:47 via globalnews.ca

Why do nearly 15,00 crows come to Still Creek in Burnaby every night? Squire delves into the dark mystery…

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Transportation Safety Board says train in deadly B.C. derailment began moving on its own

06-02-2019 04:45 via globalnews.ca

The Transportation Safety Board says the train involved in a derailment near Field, B.C. that killed three CP crew members began moving on its own before eventually leaving the tracks. Sarah MacDonald reports.

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Angus Reid poll shows ‘Western Canada Party’ would get votes

06-02-2019 04:45 via globalnews.ca

The spectre of Western alienation is rearing its ugly head again with the release of a new Angus Reid survey that found a hypothetical ‘Western Canada Party’ might garner a lot of votes in B.C., Alberta and Saskatchewan. Keith Baldrey has a look at the numbers.

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More Parkinsons Treatment

06-02-2019 03:53 via globalnews.ca

Today’s Global News Hour at 6 Health Matters is brought to you by Pharmasave.

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Landlords who ‘renovict’ tenants in New Westminster could face fines

06-02-2019 03:42 via globalnews.ca

The city says tenants of 315 units have been forced out over the past couple of years.

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Vancity 'State of Waste' report says province falling short of targets

06-02-2019 02:53 via cbc.ca

"More emphasis needed on waste avoidance and on the consequences of unnecessary consumption," says report

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