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B.C. Budget 2019: Liberals unsure where money is coming from

19-02-2019 23:55 via globalnews.ca

Andrew Wilkinson of the Liberal Party lays out his parties stance on just who the NDP will pay for all the new things in the budget.

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Meet Canada's new economic power: British Columbia - The Globe and Mail

19-02-2019 23:51

Meet Canada's new economic power: British Columbia The Globe and MailMove over, Alberta – British Columbia is the economic powerhouse of the country now. On Tuesday, B.C.'s NDP government introduced its second full-fledged ...

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Canada's new economic power: British Columbia - The Globe and Mail

19-02-2019 23:51

Canada's new economic power: British Columbia The Globe and MailMove over, Alberta – British Columbia is the economic powerhouse of the country now. On Tuesday, B.C.'s NDP government introduced its second full-fledged ...

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B.C. Budget 2019: Liberals react to the budget

19-02-2019 23:51 via globalnews.ca

Liberal leader Andrew Wilkinson gives his parties statement following the NDP’s budget speech of 2019.

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NEB rejects environmental group's call to expand scope of Trans Mountain pipeline review

19-02-2019 23:48 via cbc.ca

The National Energy Board is rejecting a call made by an environmental group last month to greatly expand the scope of its reconsideration of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion.

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Measles outbreak in Canada's British Columbia province affects 9 - Reuters Canada

19-02-2019 23:35

Measles outbreak in Canada's British Columbia province affects 9 Reuters CanadaA measles outbreak in Vancouver that has infected nine individuals since Feb. 15 has led officials in the western Canadian city to urge the unvaccinated and ...

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Man killed in Kamloops drug war was shot dead in case of mistaken identity

19-02-2019 23:32 via cbc.ca

Kamloops RCMP say a series of deaths and arrests are related to a local drug war, but confirm that Rex Gill, who was gunned down in January, had no connection to the drug trade and was a mistaken target.

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Man killed in Kamloops drug war a case of mistaken identity

19-02-2019 23:32 via cbc.ca

Kamloops RCMP say a series of deaths and arrests are related to a local drug war but confirm that Rex Gill, who was gunned down outside of a Kamloops hotel in January, had no connection to the drug trade and was a mistaken target.

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Another man dead as Kamloops drug war continues

19-02-2019 23:32 via cbc.ca

RCMP say they can't rule out risk to the public but most of the deaths appear to be targeted.

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Measles outbreak in Canada's British Columbia province affects 9 - Yahoo News Canada

19-02-2019 23:30

Measles outbreak in Canada's British Columbia province affects 9 Yahoo News CanadaBy Tyler Choi. TORONTO (Reuters) - A measles outbreak in Vancouver that has infected nine individuals since Feb. 15 has led officials in the western Canadian ...

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What to expect from the 2019 British Columbia provincial budget - Global News

19-02-2019 23:28

What to expect from the 2019 British Columbia provincial budget Global NewsThe B.C. NDP government will unveil its second provincial budget on Tuesday.

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Budget at a glance: 10 key takeaways from B.C.'s 2019 provincial budget

19-02-2019 23:27 via cbc.ca

Finance Minister Carole James laid out a mostly stay-the-course provincial budget Tuesday in Victoria, albeit, with some surprises. Here are 10 highlights.

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B.C. Budget 2019: Lower unemployment and wage growth

19-02-2019 23:18 via globalnews.ca

Carole James on the lower unemployment and the increase in wage growth in the province of B.C.

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Advance poll numbers don't show massive early turnout for Burnaby South vote

19-02-2019 23:15 via cbc.ca

New advance poll figures released by Elections Canada show turnout is higher in Burnaby South than in the other two ridings hosting byelections on Monday, but not out of the norm.

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B.C. Budget 2019: $20 billion investment in infrastructure

19-02-2019 23:13 via globalnews.ca

NDP Finance Minister details all the ways the government is going to spend 20 billion dollars on infrastructure.

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B.C. Budget 2019: Gaming revenue sharing with First Nations

19-02-2019 23:09 via globalnews.ca

Carole James announces a new partnership with First Nations leaders and the sharing of revenue from gaming.

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B.C. budget 2019: Government’s stand-pat, balanced budget includes moderate child care, housing boosts

19-02-2019 23:05 via globalnews.ca

The B.C. government has introduced a stay-the-course budget that has minimal new funding increases to housing and childcare, while introducing a brand new B.C. Child Opportunity Benefit that doesn’t come into effect until October 2020.

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B.C. Budget 2019: Elimination of MSP premiums

19-02-2019 22:52 via globalnews.ca

Finance Minister Carole James announces the elimination of MSP premiums for all residents of B.C.

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B.C. man claims he owns People's Party of Canada name, not Maxime Bernier

19-02-2019 22:41 via cbc.ca

Elections Canada shows the People's Party of Canada was officially registered on Jan. 17, with federal party leader Maxime Bernier as its leader — but Satinder Dhillon claims to own the copyright and registered trademark to the name.

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‘I still believe in my heart’: Mother of snowshoer missing near Mount Seymour speaks out

19-02-2019 22:40 via globalnews.ca

Calling it a sad, difficult situation, North Shore Rescue postponed its search for Remi Michalowski after it was determined weather conditions meant there was no safe way to continue its search efforts.

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Quadriga dead or alive? Law firms jockey to represent cryptocurrency clients short millions

19-02-2019 22:22 via cbc.ca

Top Canadian law firms are jockeying for position to represent people who have money tied up in a cryptocurrency exchange that became frozen after the mysterious death of its founder in India.

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Quadriga dead or alive? Law firm named after many jockey to represent cryptocurrency clients short millions

19-02-2019 22:22 via cbc.ca

A top Canadian law firm has beaten out several others that jockeyed to represent people with money tied up in a cryptocurrency exchange that became frozen after the mysterious death of its founder in India.

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Travel Best Bets – Cariboo Chilcotin Coast

19-02-2019 22:19 via globalnews.ca

Claire Newell has some helpful information if you want to take a vacation in your own backyard and visit the Cariboo Chilcotin region of the province.

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Highway 97 rockslide in Okanagan could be cleared by next week: Ministry of Transportation

19-02-2019 22:08 via globalnews.ca

Ministry says slope monitoring has shown no new movement over the past week.

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Pigeon power! Author hopes tale of outcast birds can teach kids tolerance

19-02-2019 21:11 via cbc.ca

A journalist and author wants to boost the urban pigeon's reputation this Family Day week in Vancouver, and show how their treatment ties in to wider themes of marginalization.

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British Columbia Investment Management Corp Has Decreased Its Holding in Progressive Corp Ohio (PGR) as Stock Declined | Thorold News - Thorold News

19-02-2019 21:08

British Columbia Investment Management Corp Has Decreased Its Holding in Progressive Corp Ohio (PGR) as Stock Declined | Thorold News Thorold NewsInvestors sentiment decreased to 1.07 in 2018 Q3. Its down 0.32, from 1.39 in 2018Q2. It dived, as 39 investors sold PGR shares while 217 reduced holdings.

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Wilson-Raybould to testify in parliamentary probe of SNC-Lavalin scandal, but no witnesses from PMO called

19-02-2019 21:00 via cbc.ca

Former justice minister and attorney general Jody Wilson-Raybould will be called to testify before a parliamentary committee probing the SNC-Lavalin scandal — but opposition critics are furious that no past or current aides in the prime minister's office will be invited to appear.

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Wilson-Raybould to testify in parliamentary probe of SNC-Lavalin scandal

19-02-2019 21:00 via cbc.ca

Former justice minister and attorney general Jody Wilson-Raybould will be called to testify at a parliamentary committee probing the SNC-Lavalin scandal — but it's not yet clear how much she'll be able to reveal publicly because she's bound by client-solicitor privilege.

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Search for missing man caught in avalanche suspended

19-02-2019 21:00 via globalnews.ca

The mother of the missing snowshoer arrived at Mt. Seymour this afternoon in a desperate bid to find her son. Neetu Garcha is on the scene and has more on why the rescue has been called off for the day.

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All-boys dance class is en pointe in Williams Lake

19-02-2019 20:59 via cbc.ca

The new class offers four disciplines: contemporary, ballet, jazz, and hip hop.

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RCMP address sudden spike in drug-trade violence, murder in Kamloops

19-02-2019 20:57 via globalnews.ca

Police say there have been four reported drug-related murders in the city of 90,000 since October.

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Vancouver Giants help little girl find her voice

19-02-2019 20:31 via globalnews.ca

How an 11yr old girl inspires the Vancouver Giants, and how a Jr. hockey team has helped a little girl discover her voice. Jay Janower reports.

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I Know It's Over: Morrissey ends boycott of Canada with spring tour kicking off in Vancouver

19-02-2019 19:41 via cbc.ca

The former lead singer of the Smiths says he'll embark on an eight-city run of concerts this April with some proceeds going to local animal rights groups.

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Family Matters podcast: Teaching kindness — and teaching teens to dress for winter

19-02-2019 19:40 via globalnews.ca

In today’s world, a little kindness goes a long way and proof can be found at Davidson Creek Elementary in Sherwood Park, Alta.

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Celebrate Teachers Dr. Lorrie Welch

19-02-2019 18:49 via globalnews.ca

Dr. Lorrie Welch – In the second of our Celebrate Teacher profiles we hear how Seycove Secondary teacher Lorrie Welch inspires her students including 16 year old Ella Zinck.

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Cimarex Energy Co (XEC) Share Value Declined While British Columbia Investment Management Cut Its Holding by $997,740; Beacon Roofing Supply (BECN) Stock Declined While Riverbridge Partners Has Lifted Holding - The FinHeadLines

19-02-2019 18:48

Cimarex Energy Co (XEC) Share Value Declined While British Columbia Investment Management Cut Its Holding by $997,740; Beacon Roofing Supply (BECN) Stock Declined While Riverbridge Partners Has Lifted Holding The FinHeadLinesBritish Columbia Investment Management Corp decreased its stake in Cimarex Energy Co (XEC) by 27% based on its latest 2018Q3 regulatory filing with the ...

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‘Measles is a highly contagious disease’: Health officials remind Canadians to get shot updated

19-02-2019 18:46 via globalnews.ca

The Public Health Agency of Canada has issued a statement aimed at reminding Canadians that measles is a serious and highly contagious disease and that getting vaccinated is the best protection.

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Pitch for the Purse

19-02-2019 18:45 via globalnews.ca

Pitch for the Purse. Sonia Sunger sits down with the CEO of Forum for Women Entrepreneurs to address a key concern facing women entrepreneurs…access to capital.

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Alexandria Real Estate Eq In (ARE) Holding Held by British Columbia Investment Management Corp; Troy Asset Management LTD Has Lowered Its Position in Altria Group (MO) as Stock Price Declined - Lives Advice

19-02-2019 18:35

Alexandria Real Estate Eq In (ARE) Holding Held by British Columbia Investment Management Corp; Troy Asset Management LTD Has Lowered Its Position in Altria Group (MO) as Stock Price Declined Lives AdviceBritish Columbia Investment Management Corp increased its stake in Alexandria Real Estate Eq In (ARE) by 53.18% based on its latest 2018Q3 regulatory filing ...

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Search for missing North Shore hiker suspended for the day

19-02-2019 17:28 via globalnews.ca

North Shore search and rescue have decided to suspend the search for a missing snowshoer near Mount Seymour today. Neetu Garcha has been following the story and has more information.

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First Nation 'deeply disappointed' after Steelhead LNG pulls out of Vancouver Island project

19-02-2019 17:09 via cbc.ca

A Vancouver Island First Nation says it is "deeply disappointed" that a Vancouver-based liquefied natural gas company has pulled out of a planned LNG development just months after it was announced as a major milestone.

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Why work camps in northern B.C. don't always work for local economies

19-02-2019 16:52 via cbc.ca

The one community where work camps lie within municipal boundaries is the District of Chetwynd — but last month its council voted against allowing one of them to expand following protests from local hotel operators.

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Macquarie Gives Marvell (MRVL) $24 Target; British Columbia Investment Management Has Upped By $3.88 Million Its Iac Interactivecorp (IACI) Stake - The FinHeadLines

19-02-2019 16:41

Macquarie Gives Marvell (MRVL) $24 Target; British Columbia Investment Management Has Upped By $3.88 Million Its Iac Interactivecorp (IACI) Stake The FinHeadLinesBritish Columbia Investment Management Corp increased Iac Interactivecorp (IACI) stake by 78.77% reported in 2018Q3 SEC filing. British Columbia Investment ...

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Greenleaf Trust Has Lowered Steelcase Cl A (SCS) Position; British Columbia Investment Management Trimmed Its Ross Stores (ROST) Stake - The Hi New Ulm

19-02-2019 16:28

Greenleaf Trust Has Lowered Steelcase Cl A (SCS) Position; British Columbia Investment Management Trimmed Its Ross Stores (ROST) Stake The Hi New UlmGreenleaf Trust decreased Steelcase Inc Cl A (SCS) stake by 49.12% reported in 2018Q3 SEC filing. Greenleaf Trust sold 268753 shares as Steelcase Inc Cl A ...

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Another Snowfall Warning for Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley

19-02-2019 15:40 via globalnews.ca

Five to 10 centimetres could fall between Tuesday morning and early Wednesday morning.

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B.C.'s balanced budget includes more money for most families with children

19-02-2019 15:00 via cbc.ca

New subsidies for families and the elimination of interest on students loans were the big announcements in what was primarily a status-quo budget delivered by the B.C. government on Tuesday.

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B.C. posts balanced budget, pledges more money for low-income families

19-02-2019 15:00 via cbc.ca

New subsidies for families and the elimination of interest on students loans were the big announcements in what was primarily a status-quo budget delivered by the B.C. government on Tuesday.

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B.C. government to present 2019 budget today

19-02-2019 15:00 via cbc.ca

The B.C. government is expected to announce another surplus and a new round of spending announcements in its budget today.

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British Columbia is mellowing out when it comes to using cannabis - Victoria News

19-02-2019 14:45

British Columbia is mellowing out when it comes to using cannabis Victoria NewsContrary to popular perception, British Columbians are not the heaviest users of recreational marijuana, according to new figures from Statistics Canada.

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Support for Jody Wilson-Raybould stays strong in home riding of Vancouver Granville

19-02-2019 14:14 via globalnews.ca

In the Vancouver riding she has represented since 2015, supporters are disappointed Wilson-Raybould is no longer in cabinet but are respectful of her decision.

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