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B.C. seniors could be facing care shortage

20-02-2019 23:54 via globalnews.ca

There is a growing need for improved senior care, and senior care workers in British Columbia.

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COMMENTARY: ‘Stand pat’ budget means no early election call in B.C.

20-02-2019 23:48 via globalnews.ca

Tuesday’s provincial budget signals the NDP is in no rush to test the electorate, and the party appears set to govern until the next scheduled election in October of 2021.

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NDP leader Jagmeet Singh on his parties housing plan

20-02-2019 23:40 via globalnews.ca

Federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh lays out his parties plans to help Canadians in the housing market.

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Finance minister expects B.C. to lead country in economic growth

20-02-2019 23:04 via cbc.ca

B.C.'s finance mnister sat down with CBC Radio's Stephen Quinn on The Early Edition to discuss what the 2019 budget means for British Columbians and whether or not the province is prepared for threats to financial instability.

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Former fire chief sues City of Vernon after job loss

20-02-2019 22:44 via globalnews.ca

Vernon's former fire chief has filed a lawsuit against the City alleging it terminated him without cause or notice.

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Kamloops RCMP searching for two men wanted in murder

20-02-2019 22:38 via globalnews.ca

Police say two men have been identified as suspects in shooting death of Jason Glover.

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Victoria mayor to tour Alberta oilsands project

20-02-2019 22:30 via globalnews.ca

The Mayor of Victoria has taken up an invitation from a member of Calgary city council to visit the oil sands near Fort McMurray at the end of April.

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Kamloops RCMP identify 2 suspects in targeted shooting

20-02-2019 22:21 via cbc.ca

Kamloops RCMP say they are looking for two armed and dangerous men in connection with a double shooting that left one man dead.

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33 students stay home to avoid measles

20-02-2019 22:20 via globalnews.ca

Neetu Garcha has more on the measles outbreak that has been affecting students at some Vancouver french language schools.

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Liberals promise $638M for urban Indigenous housing

20-02-2019 22:11 via cbc.ca

A federal plan to spend $638 million on housing for Indigenous people living in cities and urban areas won't provide enough money or address the basic causes of Indigenous homelessness, say people who work on programs in the field.

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‘There’s a lot of misinformation out there’: BC Centre for Disease Control aims to educate kids on vaccinations

20-02-2019 21:42 via globalnews.ca

The push comes at a time where Vancouver Coastal Health has confirmed an outbreak of nine measles cases.

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Child killer must remain at psychiatric hospital

20-02-2019 20:55 via globalnews.ca

BC Review Board rules Allan Schoenborn must remain at Forensic Psychiatric Hospital.

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The Achiever Fever Cure

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

Sonia Sunger sits down with author Claire Booth to discuss how to slow down while still maintaining your professional edge

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Study moves British Columbia town closer to contraceptive control for problem deer - Toronto Star

20-02-2019 20:28

Study moves British Columbia town closer to contraceptive control for problem deer Toronto StarOAK BAY, B.C.—A contraception program to reduce the population of habituated, urban deer is one step closer in the Victoria-area District of Oak Bay.

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British Columbia rout PEI to advance to quarter-finals at 2019 Canada Winter Games - Western Hockey League

20-02-2019 20:23

British Columbia rout PEI to advance to quarter-finals at 2019 Canada Winter Games Western Hockey LeagueJust two games were played in male hockey at the 2019 Canada Winter Games Tuesday as teams vied for the last two spots available in Wednesday's ...

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Former CFL’er Angus Reid says parents shouldn’t fear safety concerns in youth football

20-02-2019 20:21 via globalnews.ca

Is football safer now than it has ever been? A former CFL player is says 'yes.'

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Tilray to acquire hemp foodmaker Manitoba Harvest for up to $419M in U.S. expansion push

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

The acquisition accelerates the Nanaimo, B.C.-based pot grower's entry into the U.S. market as Manitoba Harvest's products are already sold by retailers such as Walmart, Costco and Whole Foods on both sides of the border, said Tilray's chief executive.

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Ottawa has met already with three-quarters of Indigenous communities during Trans Mountain consultation reboot

20-02-2019 20:15 via cbc.ca

The federal Liberal government says its consultation teams have met already with more than three-quarters of all Indigenous communities affected by the planned Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project, according to the latest statistics supplied to CBC News.

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Tech talk: Wellness Gadgets

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

Kristina Stoyanova from Get Connected Media shows us the latest wellness gadgets.

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Lack of resource teachers in Okanagan hindering education for kids with special needs: advocates

20-02-2019 19:45 via cbc.ca

Christine McKay, whose six-year-old son Isaac has autism, says the Central Okanagan School District lost its resource teacher at the beginning of the academic year, creating gaps in his education at South Kelowna Elementary.

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‘It’s horrible’: B.C. mother watching newborn for signs of measles after potential exposure at ER

20-02-2019 19:34 via globalnews.ca

At just a week old, Brooke Seal's son might have been exposed to measles at a B.C. hospital.

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SUV driver exposed himself to teenage girl, VPD says

20-02-2019 19:13 via cbc.ca

The incident happened near West 33rd Avenue and Marguerite Street in Vancouver's West Side around 3:30 p.m. PT, according to police.

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Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson announce ‘Twins of Evil’ tour, 6 Canadian dates

20-02-2019 18:49 via globalnews.ca

The shock rockers will stop by in Vancouver, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, London, Ottawa and Quebec this summer.

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33 students and 1 teacher stay home to avoid measles

20-02-2019 18:48 via globalnews.ca

Students and teachers that have not been vaccinated or have no records of vaccinations have been told to stay home from two Vancouver schools following a measles outbreak. Neetu Garcha has more.

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New Heritage Minute features highs and lows of Japanese Canadian baseball pioneers

20-02-2019 18:31 via cbc.ca

A new Heritage Minute is sharing the story of a pioneering baseball team in British Columbia and the government policy that tore it apart

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Heritage Minute tells tale of Japanese-Canadian baseball pioneers torn apart by internment

20-02-2019 18:31 via cbc.ca

A new Heritage Minute is sharing the story of a pioneering baseball team in British Columbia and the government policy that tore it apart

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BC Lions new head coach DeVone Claybrooks

20-02-2019 18:21 via globalnews.ca

Sonia Sunger talks with new BC Lions head coach DeVone Claybrooks about re-making the team in the post-Wally Buono era.

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Celebrate Teachers Donna Gallamore

20-02-2019 18:11 via globalnews.ca

We continue our Celebrate Teacher profiles by meeting Kent Elementary teacher Donna Gallamore. Reta Buchanan, the parent that nominated her, explains how Gallamore brings inclusivity to the classroom

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Shows to watch in February

20-02-2019 18:04 via globalnews.ca

TV Week’s Brent Furdyk runs down the new programs you should check out this month, including the 38th season of “Survivor”

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Fighting hunger through food banks

20-02-2019 17:35 via globalnews.ca

Greater Vancouver Food Bank CEO David Long explains why the need is so great and how you can best support your local food bank.

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Search resumes for snowshoer missing near Mount Seymour

20-02-2019 17:24 via globalnews.ca

Remi Michalowski, 39, was swept away by an avalanche Monday morning in a remote area near Mount Seymour.

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Smith AO (AOS) Holder British Columbia Investment Management Has Upped Position by $4.09 Million as Share Value Declined; Oppenheimer & Company Cut Its Position in Ladder Cap (LADR) by $347,760 - The FinReviewer

20-02-2019 17:14

Smith AO (AOS) Holder British Columbia Investment Management Has Upped Position by $4.09 Million as Share Value Declined; Oppenheimer & Company Cut Its Position in Ladder Cap (LADR) by $347,760 The FinReviewerBritish Columbia Investment Management Corp increased its stake in Smith A O (AOS) by 126.22% based on its latest 2018Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC.

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Harley Davidson (HOG) Holder British Columbia Investment Management Has Decreased Its Holding by $852,750 as Stock Value Declined; Cvs Health (CVS) Holding Increased by Keystone Financial Planning Inc - The Yomi Blog

20-02-2019 17:09

Harley Davidson (HOG) Holder British Columbia Investment Management Has Decreased Its Holding by $852,750 as Stock Value Declined; Cvs Health (CVS) Holding Increased by Keystone Financial Planning Inc The Yomi BlogBritish Columbia Investment Management Corp decreased its stake in Harley Davidson Inc (HOG) by 26.85% based on its latest 2018Q3 regulatory filing with ...

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Morrissey breaks concert boycott, announces first Canadian dates in 15 years

20-02-2019 17:08 via globalnews.ca

The 8-date Canadian tour kicks of this April.

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Man allegedly exposes himself to student at York House School

20-02-2019 17:07 via globalnews.ca

This follows similar incidents last year, according to police.

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Councillor urges rethink on 'unsustainable' snow removal methods in Prince George

20-02-2019 17:00 via cbc.ca

Brian Skakun is a city councillor in Prince George. He says that the city is spending too much on snow removal and that it could be done more efficiently.

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When Life Gives You Parkinson’s podcast: Finding hope in Parkinson’s

20-02-2019 16:45 via globalnews.ca

In this episode, Larry Gifford searches for a better understanding of the role that hope plays in the Parkinson’s community.

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Search for hiker caught in North Shore avalanche likely a recovery mission, rescue leader says

20-02-2019 16:37 via cbc.ca

Search and rescue crews will resume efforts Wednesday to find a missing hiker near Mount Seymour after pausing for bad weather Tuesday.

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Rescuers recover body of hiker caught in avalanche near Mount Seymour

20-02-2019 16:37 via cbc.ca

Search and rescue crews have found the body of a missing hiker near Mount Seymour.

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Body of missing hiker caught in avalanche near Mount Seymour recovered

20-02-2019 16:37 via cbc.ca

Rescue crews have recovered the body of 39-year-old Surrey resident Remi Michalowski, killed in an avalanche Monday morning near Mount Seymour.

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Portola Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (PTLA) Analysts See $-1.09 EPS; British Columbia Investment Management Has Boosted Its Alibaba Group Hldg LTD (BABA) Stake - Port Courier

20-02-2019 16:06

Portola Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (PTLA) Analysts See $-1.09 EPS; British Columbia Investment Management Has Boosted Its Alibaba Group Hldg LTD (BABA) Stake Port CourierAnalysts expect Portola Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:PTLA) to report $-1.09 EPS on February, 27.They anticipate $0.32 EPS change or 22.70% from last ...

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EPS for QEP Resources, Inc. (QEP) Expected At $0.05; British Columbia Investment Management Lowered Paccar (PCAR) Position - EN Digest

20-02-2019 16:04

EPS for QEP Resources, Inc. (QEP) Expected At $0.05; British Columbia Investment Management Lowered Paccar (PCAR) Position EN DigestAnalysts expect QEP Resources, Inc. (NYSE:QEP) to report $0.05 EPS on February, 27.They anticipate $1.08 EPS change or 95.58% from last quarter's $1.13 ...

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Jody Wilson-Raybould says she’s seeking clarity before speaking on SNC-Lavalin

20-02-2019 15:13 via globalnews.ca

The House of Commons justice committee will begin hearings Wednesday into the allegation that the PMO improperly pressured Jody Wilson-Raybould to help Montreal engineering giant SNC-Lavalin

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Highlights of the British Columbia 2019 provincial budget - Investment Executive

20-02-2019 15:00

Highlights of the British Columbia 2019 provincial budget Investment ExecutiveHighlights of British Columbia's 2019-20 budget presented Tuesday: > A new B.C. Child Opportunity Benefit will replace an existing tax program for families next ...

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General Electric Co (GE) Holder British Columbia Investment Management Decreased Holding by $17.93 Million as Share Value Declined; Holder Markel Lifted Brookfield Asset Management (BAM) Position - The FinReviewer

20-02-2019 14:06

General Electric Co (GE) Holder British Columbia Investment Management Decreased Holding by $17.93 Million as Share Value Declined; Holder Markel Lifted Brookfield Asset Management (BAM) Position The FinReviewerBritish Columbia Investment Management Corp decreased its stake in General Electric Co (GE) by 41.09% based on its latest 2018Q3 regulatory filing with the ...

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