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Study finds Okanagan Lake a ‘surprising source of carbon dioxide’

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

New study says carbon dioxide is released during crop irrigation with lake water.

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B.C. lawsuit against Alberta turn-off-the-taps legislation dismissed for being filed too soon

23-02-2019 23:36 via cbc.ca

The B.C. government's legal action against Alberta legislation that could allow the province to restrict oil and gas shipments to B.C. has been struck down.

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Victoria police investigating after credit card fraud steals thousands from local businesses

23-02-2019 22:27 via globalnews.ca

Police believe the various thefts, which involve people manually entering fraudulent credit card numbers into point-of-sale terminals, have cost several businesses over $50,000 combined.

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Several Vancouver schools back on the chopping block, school board report shows

23-02-2019 22:23 via globalnews.ca

The Vancouver School Board released a draft long rage facilities plan on Friday afternoon, putting more than two dozen elementary and high schools in danger of closing.

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Winning Surrey students head to robotic provincials

23-02-2019 22:00 via cbc.ca

Enver Creek Secondary's senior robotics team was ranked first at the VEX Robotics Competition held in Port Moody this month and hopes to go to the world championships with their robot.

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Winning Surrey robotic students head to provincials

23-02-2019 22:00 via cbc.ca

Enver Creek Secondary's senior robotics team was ranked first at the VEX Robotics Competition held in Port Moody this month and hopes to go to the world championships with their robot.

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Surrey's got B.C.'s top bots

23-02-2019 22:00 via cbc.ca

Enver Creek Secondary's senior robotics team was ranked first at the VEX Robotics Competition held in Port Moody this month and hopes to go to the world championships with their robot.

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British Columbia Investment Management Corp Decreased Stake in Ppg Inds INC (PPG) by $3.08 Million; Shares Declined - K Reviewer

23-02-2019 21:53

British Columbia Investment Management Corp Decreased Stake in Ppg Inds INC (PPG) by $3.08 Million; Shares Declined K ReviewerBig Money Sentiment decreased to 0.77 in 2018 Q3. It has change of 0.04, from 2018Q2's 0.81. The ratio dived due to PPG positioning: 46 sold and 258 ...

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As Ppg Inds INC (PPG) Shares Declined, British Columbia Investment Management Corp Decreased Its Stake by $3.08 Million - The EN Bulletin

23-02-2019 21:50

As Ppg Inds INC (PPG) Shares Declined, British Columbia Investment Management Corp Decreased Its Stake by $3.08 Million The EN BulletinDuring Q3 2018 the big money sentiment decreased to 0.77. That's change of 0.04, from 2018Q2's 0.81. 46 investors sold all, 258 reduced holdings as PPG ...

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Indigenous traditions incorporated into new professional cooking class

23-02-2019 21:00 via cbc.ca

Okanagan College in Kelowna, B.C., is launching a pilot program that uses insights from Indigenous knowledge keepers, chefs and foragers to incorporate traditional practices into professional cooking.

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Recipe: Prawns in tomato, mushroom, feta and ouzo sauce

23-02-2019 20:53 via globalnews.ca

Alexi Makris, co-owner of The Greek in Vancouver, shares a simple yet delicious recipe that's quick to make.

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B.C. man gets seven-year sentence in U.S. for attempting to smuggle ecstasy

23-02-2019 20:01 via globalnews.ca

The U.S. Justice Department says 41-year-old Nathan Hall tried to bring more than 20 kilograms of ecstasy into the United States in April 2013.

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Ever seen a wolverine? Researchers want to know

23-02-2019 20:00 via cbc.ca

If you see a wolverine in the wild, a team of researchers wants to know about it.

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British Columbia Investment Management Corp Trimmed Its Zoetis INC (ZTS) Holding by $4.60 Million; Market Valuation Rose | Thorold News - Thorold News

23-02-2019 19:33

British Columbia Investment Management Corp Trimmed Its Zoetis INC (ZTS) Holding by $4.60 Million; Market Valuation Rose | Thorold News Thorold NewsInvestors sentiment decreased to 0.98 in Q3 2018. Its down 0.23, from 1.21 in 2018Q2. It worsened, as 38 investors sold ZTS shares while 293 reduced ...

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British Columbia Investment Management Corp Increased Its Gartner INC (IT) Holding | Thorold News - Thorold News

23-02-2019 19:33

British Columbia Investment Management Corp Increased Its Gartner INC (IT) Holding | Thorold News Thorold NewsInvestors sentiment decreased to 0.84 in 2018 Q3. Its down 0.15, from 0.99 in 2018Q2. It dropped, as 39 investors sold IT shares while 136 reduced holdings.

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BC SPCA launches campaign to eliminate use of shock collars on dogs

23-02-2019 19:06 via globalnews.ca

The society is urging pet owners to sign a pledge on its website to never use the devices, which it says can cause lasting physical and psychological harm.

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Blacklisted: Remembering a Prince George icon

23-02-2019 19:00 via cbc.ca

In 1964, Moran wrote an open letter to the provincial government detailing her concerns. As a result she lost her job

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GardenWorks: Fernarium

23-02-2019 18:50 via globalnews.ca

Aleks from GardenWorks shares her idea for a fun gardening project involving ferns.

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Red Carpet Beauty

23-02-2019 18:43 via globalnews.ca

Beauty Expert, Jill Dunn, demonstrates how to introduce some A-list glamour to your make-up routine.

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Credit card fraud spree costs Victoria businesses $50,000 say police

23-02-2019 18:43 via cbc.ca

Victoria police are asking local business to monitor customers' use of point-of-sale terminals and call authorities if a customer enters credit card numbers manually rather than using the 'tap'.

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Credit card fraud costs Victoria businesses $50,000 say police

23-02-2019 18:43 via cbc.ca

Victoria police are asking local business to monitor customers' use of point-of-sale terminals and call authorities if a customer enters credit card numbers manually rather than using the 'tap'.

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Measles Outbreak: What You Need To Know

23-02-2019 18:31 via globalnews.ca

Vancouver Coastal Health medical health officer, Dr. Réka Gustafson, explains who could be at risk and how to prevent this extremely contagious disease from spreading further.

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Future of the Trans Mountain Pipeline

23-02-2019 18:14 via globalnews.ca

The National Energy Board rules the Trans Mountain Pipeline can go ahead. Eugene Kung from West Coast Environmental Law explains the ruling.

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The Beginner's Guide to Legal Marijuana in British Columbia, Canada - Weedmaps News

23-02-2019 18:08

The Beginner's Guide to Legal Marijuana in British Columbia, Canada Weedmaps NewsBritish Columbia's natural beauty beckons locals and visitors to seek adventures including fishing, river rafting, skiing, or a number of other breathtaking activities ...

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Scientists can read the 'rust' on a person's DNA to predict when they'll die

23-02-2019 18:00 via cbc.ca

'It's really more likely that planet Earth will be hit by an asteroid tomorrow than that this predictor doesn't work'

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Mohawk mother and daughter pay tribute to ironworkers tragedy at B.C. dance festival

23-02-2019 18:00 via cbc.ca

Barbara Diabo and her daughter, Emily, are performing a tribute at the Coastal Dance Festival in New Westminster, B.C. to commemorate the Mohawk ironworkers who died when a bridge collapsed in 1907.

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Saturday Chef: The Greek

23-02-2019 17:45 via globalnews.ca

Alexi Makris, from The Greek, shares his recipe for shrimp in a tomato sauce.

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British Columbia Investment Management Trimmed Keycorp New (KEY) Stake as Stock Value Declined; Omnicom Group (OMC) Stock Price Rose While Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management Cut by $379,780 Its Position - Port Courier

23-02-2019 16:44

British Columbia Investment Management Trimmed Keycorp New (KEY) Stake as Stock Value Declined; Omnicom Group (OMC) Stock Price Rose While Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management Cut by $379,780 Its Position Port CourierBritish Columbia Investment Management Corp decreased its stake in Keycorp New (KEY) by 25.79% based on its latest 2018Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC.

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Open House: Yurts

23-02-2019 16:42 via globalnews.ca

Yvonne Schalle finds out all about the different variety of Yurts with designer Jamie Banfield.

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Nordstrom (JWN) Market Value Declined While British Columbia Investment Management Boosted Holding by $4.06 Million; As Flir Sys (FLIR) Stock Price Declined, Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management Has Boosted by $19.01 Million Its Holding - EN Diges

23-02-2019 16:40

Nordstrom (JWN) Market Value Declined While British Columbia Investment Management Boosted Holding by $4.06 Million; As Flir Sys (FLIR) Stock Price Declined, Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management Has Boosted by $19.01 Million Its Holding EN DigestBritish Columbia Investment Management Corp increased its stake in Nordstrom Inc (JWN) by 138.93% based on its latest 2018Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC ...

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Marielle Thompson held off ski cross podium in Russia

23-02-2019 16:36 via cbc.ca

Canadian ski cross star Marielle Thompson was blocked at the back of the pack and unable to pass her opponents, finishing fourth in Saturday's big air final at a World Cup event in Sunny Valley, Russia.

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When it comes to vaccinations, belief systems can overrule evidence, says author

23-02-2019 16:00 via cbc.ca

The author of I’m Right and You’re an Idiot: The Toxic State of Public Discourse and How to Clean it Up says it’s difficult to find common ground between supporters and opponents of vaccinations because of the emotions associated with the issue.

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BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp Has $115.59 Million Position in Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) - PressOracle

23-02-2019 15:02

BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp Has $115.59 Million Position in Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) PressOracleBRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp decreased its position in shares of Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) by 27.0% during the 3rd quarter, ...

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One of the last horseshoe programs in Canada faces demise

23-02-2019 15:00 via cbc.ca

There are only two institutions in Canada that offer an accredited horseshoeing program. One of them is facing the chopping block.

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FMC (FMC) Valuation Declined While British Columbia Investment Management Cut Its Stake by $940,557; Air Prods & Chems (APD) Share Price Declined While Woodstock Has Upped Its Stake - The FinExaminer

23-02-2019 14:26

FMC (FMC) Valuation Declined While British Columbia Investment Management Cut Its Stake by $940,557; Air Prods & Chems (APD) Share Price Declined While Woodstock Has Upped Its Stake The FinExaminerBritish Columbia Investment Management Corp decreased its stake in F M C Corp (FMC) by 26.77% based on its latest 2018Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC.

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Under pressure: Inside an explosive week in the SNC-Lavalin controversy

23-02-2019 10:00 via cbc.ca

We still haven't heard from the scandal's key player, but details are emerging of the internal government conversations about SNC-Lavalin that led to the resignation of Jody Wilson-Raybould.

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WHL Roundup: Friday, February 22, 2019

23-02-2019 08:22 via globalnews.ca

BRANDON, Man. - Jiri Patera made 37 saves as the Brandon Wheat Kings downed the Saskatoon Blades 6-2 on Friday in Western Hockey League action.

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Crashes follow snowfall on Central Okanagan roads

23-02-2019 07:45 via globalnews.ca

Numerous vehicle incidents were reported during the afternoon commute around the Kelowna area on Friday night.

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Crash follow snowfall on Central Okanagan roads

23-02-2019 07:45 via globalnews.ca

Numerous vehicle incidents were reported during the afternoon commute around the Kelowna area on Friday night after snow continued to accumulate on roads.

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B.C. man sentenced in U.S. for attempting to smuggle ecstasy

23-02-2019 07:28 via cbc.ca

Nathan Hall tried to move more than 20 kilograms of ecstasy from B.C. into Washington State in 2013 by hiking across rural terrain at the border.

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Kelowna Rockets take road-trip win in shootout against the Spokane Chiefs

23-02-2019 07:16 via globalnews.ca

The WHL Kelowna Rockets took a 4-3 win against the Spokane Chiefs in Washington state on Friday night after the tie game was forced into a shootout.

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BC Ferries need to go slower, quieter, NEB says in Trans Mountain decision

23-02-2019 06:24 via globalnews.ca

The recommendations for slower, quieter ferry traffic came on the same day the province announced it was restoring nearly 3,000 sailings to coastal communities.

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Rashes lead to closure of Harrison Hot Springs Resort pools

23-02-2019 06:12 via cbc.ca

The Fraser Health Authority has ordered the closure of the mineral pools at Harrison Hot Springs Resort after two reports of people getting a rash after using the pools.

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Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion given green light again

23-02-2019 06:00 via globalnews.ca

The National Energy Board has given another go-ahead to the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion project, but with some new conditions. Jill Bennett has more on the decision and the reaction in B.C.

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Out-of-bounds snowboarder killed in Whistler

23-02-2019 06:00 via globalnews.ca

A 42-year-old woman from Australia has been killed in Whistler while snowboarding in a closed area. Sarah MacDonald reports.

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Global News Hour at 6: Feb 22

23-02-2019 06:00 via globalnews.ca

Watch Global News Hour at 6 with Chris Gailus and Sophie Lui for Friday, February 22, 2019.

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B.C. government reacts to Trans Mountain pipeline approval

23-02-2019 06:00 via globalnews.ca

Keith Baldrey breaks down the reaction from the BC NDP and Green Party now that the National Energy Board has re-approved the expansion project, and why the fight could be far from over.

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Another blast of winter for southwestern B.C.

23-02-2019 06:00 via globalnews.ca

Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley were hit by another snowfall Friday morning, making for a dicey commute. Jennifer Palma has the story.

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Francesco Yates opens for Justin Timberlake in Vancouver

23-02-2019 05:59 via globalnews.ca

Young Canadian musician Francesco Yates is living his dream and learning a lot along the way opening up for Justin Timberlake on his Man Of The Woods tour. Jay Durant sat down with him to get his story.

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BC search and rescue groups disappointed with lack of funding in provincial budget

23-02-2019 05:28 via globalnews.ca

Not everybody was happy with the BC budget handed down on Tuesday. Despite a budget surplus, search and rescue groups have been left in limbo about what funding they’ll receive. It’s left the organizations with an uncertain future and an inability to plan. Jules Knox reports on what they’re asking for and what the government...

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