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Okanagan Beard Festival a follicle fan favourite

26-02-2019 23:42 via globalnews.ca

Beards, mustaches gather for annual Okanagan Beard Festival in Penticton.

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Green party calls for public inquiry into money laundering scandal

26-02-2019 23:17 via globalnews.ca

A public inquiry into the money laundering scandal has been called for by Green Party leader Andrew Weaver.

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VPD taskforce investigation leads to arrests and charges of gang members

26-02-2019 23:15 via cbc.ca

Vancouver police have announced arrests and charges against four men in an operation targeting gang activity called Project Territory.

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VPD task force investigation leads to arrests and charges of gang members

26-02-2019 23:15 via cbc.ca

Vancouver police have announced arrests and charges against four men in an operation targeting gang activity called Project Territory.

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RCMP responding to shots fired in downtown Chilliwack

26-02-2019 23:13 via cbc.ca

Officers have responded to the 9000 block of Victor Street, near Bole Avenue. The area has been placed on lockdown as they investigate.

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1 person in critical condition after shots fired in downtown Chilliwack

26-02-2019 23:13 via cbc.ca

Officers have responded to the 9000 block of Victor Street, near Bole Avenue. The area has been placed on lockdown as they investigate.

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RCMP arrest 1 man in Langley, searching for 2nd suspect in Kamloops murder

26-02-2019 22:59 via globalnews.ca

The arrest was made in connection with the Feb. 15 murder of Jason Glover on Tranquille Road in Kamloops.

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Vacuum trucks suck 7,000 litres of oily water out of storm sewer to save salmon

26-02-2019 22:45 via cbc.ca

More than 7,000 litres of oily water has been sucked out of the storm sewer system near Mackay Creek in North Vancouver after an oil spill was spotted in the fish-bearing creek last Friday.

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Vacuum trucks suck 49,000 litres of oily water from storm sewer to save salmon

26-02-2019 22:45 via cbc.ca

More than 49,000 litres of oily water has been sucked out of the storm sewer system near Mackay Creek in North Vancouver after an oil spill was spotted in the fish-bearing creek last Friday.

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Adopt a Pet: Cooper

26-02-2019 22:20 via globalnews.ca

Cooper does best with someone who is home often as he does not like to be alone – a guardian who works from home or can bring him to work would be the perfect fit for him! He is great with people of all sizes, lived with children, and is good with other animals, although...

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Teck fertilizer plant shut down after reported acid spill near Trail, B.C.

26-02-2019 22:05 via cbc.ca

Another acid spill has been reported from the Teck operations in Trail, B.C., less than a year after a pair of spills from trucks leaving the company's smelter damaged hundreds of vehicles.

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NDP leader Jagmeet Singh claims victory in byelection

26-02-2019 21:34 via globalnews.ca

NDP leader Jagmeet Singh was victorious in his bid to win the vacant seat in the riding of Burnaby South. Neetu Garcha has more on how the night went and the results of the other races from across Canada.

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NBA star Jimmy Butler documents attempt to hike the Stawamus Chief

26-02-2019 21:29 via globalnews.ca

"I’m out there with Sasquatch and we go toe to toe."

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Nutrition: Combatting constipation

26-02-2019 21:18 via globalnews.ca

Dietitian Diana Steele explains the common causes of constipation and the simple dietary changes that can help fight the symptoms.

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More debris than expected at Highway 97 rockslide: Ministry of Transportation

26-02-2019 21:10 via globalnews.ca

Ministry of Transportation hoping to have Highway 97 in Okanagan reopened to traffic next week.

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B.C. Green Party leader Andrew Weaver calls for public inquiry into money laundering

26-02-2019 21:10 via globalnews.ca

Add Andrew Weaver to the growing list of people calling for a public inquiry into money laundering.

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'I never had any doubts': NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh on Burnaby South victory

26-02-2019 20:57 via cbc.ca

Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is the new MP-elect of Burnaby South after a heated few weeks of campaigning, and he will now be able lead his party from within the House of Commons.

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Senior VPD officers to give Surrey advice about transitioning to a municipal police force

26-02-2019 20:48 via globalnews.ca

McCallum says a report going to the solicitor general, who must approve the change, should be ready in four to six weeks.

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Sentimental objects can hold therapeutic value for seniors

26-02-2019 20:18 via globalnews.ca

Identifying and holding onto sentimental objects may be the key to helping new residents settle in.

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NBA star Jimmy Butler hikes the Stawamus Chief

26-02-2019 20:13 via globalnews.ca

Philadelphia 76’ers star Jimmy Butler spent some time in the lower mainland and decide to try and tackle the Stawamus Chief.

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What we can learn from the current measles outbreak in B.C.

26-02-2019 19:23 via globalnews.ca

The ongoing measles outbreak in B.C. is showing how pockets of the country still aren't vaccinated, experts say.

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Former Vancouver Grizzlies player Bibby faces allegations of sexual misconduct

26-02-2019 19:22 via cbc.ca

Police are investigating sexual abuse and harassment accusations made against former University of Arizona and NBA player Mike Bibby, according to officials in the school district where he now works as a high school coach.

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Suicide tips hidden in children's YouTube videos alarm parents

26-02-2019 18:43 via cbc.ca

Parents have been raising the alarm about instructions on how to slit one's wrists posted in YouTube videos targeted at children — showing that inappropriate content is continuing to slip through the online streaming site’s filters.

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Snow crabs snacking on methane

26-02-2019 18:41 via globalnews.ca

Researches with Ocean Networks Canada recently discovered crabs living on the ocean floor and snacking on methane-filled bacteria instead of their usual phytoplankton.

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StatsCan data for 2017 shows poverty is declining — especially for children

26-02-2019 18:19 via cbc.ca

The number of Canadians living below the poverty line has never been lower, new numbers from Statistics Canada suggest.

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Got a day off in Vancouver? Here's where this artist would spend it

26-02-2019 17:45 via cbc.ca

Sandeep Johal shares why the Rennie Museum is her favourite place to see art in the city.

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B.C. securities commission receives $4.8M penalty payment from partners in Ponzi scheme

26-02-2019 17:05 via cbc.ca

The British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) says it has collected $4.8 million in administrative penalties from two former Burnaby, B.C., residents who defrauded hundreds of investors in a Ponzi scheme.

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'I never gave up:' Track cyclist Georgia Simmerling rebounds from horrific injury

26-02-2019 17:04 via cbc.ca

Fourteen months after having her Olympic ski cross hopes quashed following a crash, Canada’s Georgia Simmerling is preparing for top-level racing again at this week’s track cycling world championships in Poland.

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Wilson-Raybould to testify at committee probing SNC-Lavalin affair Wednesday

26-02-2019 16:59 via cbc.ca

Jody Wilson-Raybould will testify at the Commons justice committee probing the SNC-Lavalin affair Wednesday afternoon, after obtaining a broad waiver that allows her to disclose details of her conversations with government officials about the prosecution of the Montreal-based global engineering and construction company.

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Wilson-Raybould says PMO restricting her ability to 'speak freely' at justice committee

26-02-2019 16:59 via cbc.ca

Jody Wilson-Raybould will give testimony before MPs on Wednesday but will not be able to speak freely because of constraints that still exist around what she can and can't talk about.

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Wilson-Raybould invited to testify at committee probing SNC-Lavalin affair Wednesday

26-02-2019 16:59 via cbc.ca

Jody Wilson-Raybould has been invited to testify at the Commons justice committee probing the SNC-Lavalin affair Wednesday afternoon, after obtaining a broad waiver that allows her to disclose details of her conversations with government officials about the prosecution of the Montreal-based global engineering and construction company.

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British Columbia expands mining divisions to streamline regulatory functions - Creamer Media's Mining Weekly

26-02-2019 16:59

British Columbia expands mining divisions to streamline regulatory functions Creamer Media's Mining WeeklyThe British Columbia Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources Ministry is putting additional resources into its two mining divisions to improve safety for workers, ...

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Vancouver councillor wants troublemakers to pay up for violence in Granville Entertainment District

26-02-2019 16:44 via cbc.ca

Coun. Melissa De Genova is presenting a motion at Tuesday's council meeting that suggests how the City of Vancouver could more strongly punish fighting in the Granville Entertainment District.

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British Columbia government creates new divisions to improve mine safety and promote investment - MINING.com

26-02-2019 16:03

British Columbia government creates new divisions to improve mine safety and promote investment MINING.comThe British Columbia Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources announced this week it will now have two expanded mining divisions: the Mines ...

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Doctors warned to look out for symptoms of deadly mushroom poisoning

26-02-2019 16:01 via cbc.ca

The world's most deadly mushroom is becoming more common in urban areas in southwestern British Columbia, according to a new article in the B.C. Medical Journal, and the authors say doctors need to know how to spot a poisoning case.

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Back to school? Victoria councillor says old school could be key to expanding community centre

26-02-2019 15:25 via cbc.ca

The Quadra Village Community Centre in Victoria says it needs more space, and a school across the street may hold the answer.

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Surrey's Indian cuisine: Food solace for the new girl in town

26-02-2019 15:00 via cbc.ca

Savouring Surrey is a week-long series looking at the history and the future of Surrey through its many restaurants and the people who make up the diverse community.

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Jagmeet Singh's win could reboot NDP, but only if party stands on firm socialist ground, says former MPP

26-02-2019 14:00 via cbc.ca

After capturing Burnaby South in Monday's byelection, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh will take a seat in the House of Commons for the first time. Will it give him a chance to turn around the party's flagging fortunes before the next election?

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British Columbia Investment Management Has Raised Smith AO (AOS) Stake by $4.09 Million; Richard C Young & Company Has Decreased State Str (STT) Stake as Stock Declined - D Minute

26-02-2019 13:09

British Columbia Investment Management Has Raised Smith AO (AOS) Stake by $4.09 Million; Richard C Young & Company Has Decreased State Str (STT) Stake as Stock Declined D MinuteBritish 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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British Columbia Investment Management Has Lowered Equifax (EFX) Holding by $1.26 Million; Market Value Declined; As Apple (AAPL) Market Value Declined, Holder Thomas White International LTD Has Lifted Its Position - EN Digest

26-02-2019 13:09

British Columbia Investment Management Has Lowered Equifax (EFX) Holding by $1.26 Million; Market Value Declined; As Apple (AAPL) Market Value Declined, Holder Thomas White International LTD Has Lifted Its Position EN DigestBritish Columbia Investment Management Corp decreased its stake in Equifax Inc (EFX) by 3.6% based on its latest 2018Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC.

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British Columbia growth consistent as one new captive licensed in 2018 | captiveinsurancetimes.com - Captive Insurance Times

26-02-2019 12:44

British Columbia growth consistent as one new captive licensed in 2018 | captiveinsurancetimes.com Captive Insurance TimesCaptive Insurance, alternative risk transfer and related insurance news. British Columbia licensed one new captive insurance company last year, according to ...

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Hotel Equities to operate new dual-branded Marriott hotel in British Columbia - Travel Daily News International

26-02-2019 11:57

Hotel Equities to operate new dual-branded Marriott hotel in British Columbia Travel Daily News InternationalFirm further expands footprint in Canada with the Four Points by Sheraton and Residence Inn by Marriott dual-branded property located in Langley, BC.

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Snowboarder rescued after venturing out of bounds near Cypress

26-02-2019 10:20 via cbc.ca

North Shore Rescue said the man was taking pictures with a group of other snowboarders when he disappeared.

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Singh survives byelection test. Can he shift focus from his leadership to NDP policies?

26-02-2019 10:10 via cbc.ca

Singh is now poised to take a seat in the House of Commons so he can begin shifting the discussion away from his embattled leadership to what the NDP intends to champion before the fall general election: affordable housing, pharmacare and real action to combat climate change.

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Maxime Bernier's People's Party posts mixed-bag results after its first byelection test

26-02-2019 10:00 via cbc.ca

The fledgling People's Party of Canada got off to an uneven start in its first electoral test Monday in a trio of federal byelections.

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Kelowna homeowners tell council they can’t afford $300K bill to fix unstable slope

26-02-2019 08:07 via globalnews.ca

"We can't afford to fix this problem and we know the city will," Sara Potton, owner of 2001 Kloppenburg Crt. said.

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Kelowna couple say they can’t afford to fix slumping hillside behind their home

26-02-2019 07:56 via globalnews.ca

Sara Potton and Stephen Smith attended Kelowna city council’s Monday meeting to make a plea for help fixing the slope behind their Kloppenburg Crt. home.

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Two women seriously injured when vehicle jumps curb near Burrard Street Bridge

26-02-2019 07:47 via globalnews.ca

Two female pedestrians are in hospital with serious injuries after a vehicle jumped a curb and struck them near the Burrard Street Bridge during the Monday rush hour drive home.

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Jacob Markstrom earns 1st shutout of season as Canucks blank Ducks

26-02-2019 06:44 via cbc.ca

Jacob Markstrom posted his first shutout of the season on Monday, leading the Vancouver Canucks to a 4-0 win over the Anaheim Ducks.

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Jagmeet Singh one on one interview with Global News following byelection win

26-02-2019 06:14 via globalnews.ca

Global BC’s Richard Zussman has a one on one interview with NDP MP-elect Jagmeet Singh following his byelection victory in Burnaby South.

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