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Wilson-Raybould says she felt pressure from PM and staff

28-02-2019 23:19 via globalnews.ca

The pressure on the prime minister is growing a day after shocking testimony, from the country’s former attorney general. Jody Wilson-Raybould told the justice committee that Justin Trudeau pressured her to intervene in the SNC Lavalin court case. Neetu Garcha reports.

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Claire’s Travel Tips: Unexpected travel expenses

28-02-2019 23:19 via globalnews.ca

Travel consultant Claire Newell shares a list of travel-related fees you should budget for on your next trip.

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RCMP ask public for video footage to help find missing B.C. rancher

28-02-2019 23:15 via cbc.ca

As the search for missing B.C. rancher Ben Tyner continues, police are asking the public for any video footage obtained in the Nicola Valley area between Jan. 25 and Jan. 27.

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BC Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson accused of being ‘out of touch’ over comments about renters

28-02-2019 23:10 via globalnews.ca

Wilkinson said the point he was trying to make is that more needs to be done to address the shortage of rental units in the province.

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Investigators appeal to public for video footage of missing Merritt cowboy

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

Police in the interior are now appealing to the public for video footage – in their investigation into the disappearance of Merritt cowboy Ben Tyner.

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India-Pakistan conflict grips Metro Vancouver communities

28-02-2019 22:45 via cbc.ca

Calls for peace are being made by Indian and Pakistani community leaders in the Lower Mainland, as tensions between between the two countries reach heights not seen in decades.

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Canada's heading to the moon: A look at the Lunar Gateway

28-02-2019 22:33 via cbc.ca

After almost 50 years of being neglected, it appears the moon is once again a hot destination. on Thursday, Canada announced that it will join the NASA-backed Lunar Gateway project, but what exactly is it?

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B.C. NDP MP Murray Rankin won't run again

28-02-2019 22:33 via cbc.ca

Murray Rankin is the latest NDP MP to announce he won't run in the next election, saying it has nothing to do with Jagmeet Singh's leadership.

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Victoria MP Murray Rankin leaving federal politics, more NDP politicians could be on the way

28-02-2019 22:30 via globalnews.ca

The race for the doorway continues for federal NDP MPs. Victoria MP Murray Rankin the latest to announce he is not going to run in the upcoming federal election.

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B.C. Liberal MP apologizes after claim Wilson-Raybould’s father ‘pulling the strings’ in SNC-Lavalin affair

28-02-2019 22:25 via globalnews.ca

A Liberal MP from B.C. was forced to apologize after his claim that Jody Wilson-Raybould's father was "pulling the strings" in the SNC-Lavalin affair prompted accusations of sexism.

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Teens hailed as heroes for rescuing young boy dangling from Grouse Mountain chairlift

28-02-2019 22:17 via globalnews.ca

The eight-year-old boy was uninjured but was sent to Lions Gate Hospital as a precaution.

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Victoria, Esquimalt ordered to hire more police officers

28-02-2019 22:15 via cbc.ca

The province has ordered the hiring of six new officers at VicPD, the force serving Victoria and the neighbouring suburb of Esquimalt. The order applies to last year's budget — settling a convoluted dispute between the two municipalities.

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Lions QB Travis Lulay calls end to 10-year career

28-02-2019 21:49 via cbc.ca

Travis Lulay is calling it a career. The veteran quarterback announced his retirement Thursday. Lulay spent his entire 10-year CFL career with the B.C. Lions.

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Victoria parents convince school board to preserve school for students with special needs

28-02-2019 21:35 via cbc.ca

Opposition from parents has saved a school for students with special needs in Victoria, B.C. and stopped it from turning into a general catchment elementary school.

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Vehicle Programming Today! British Columbia - Auto Service World

28-02-2019 21:33

Vehicle Programming Today! British Columbia Auto Service WorldVehicle programming for ASPs covers the essentials of diagnostics and repair for *service* professionals. What's involved for the shop? What are the.

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Popular Compass wristbands on sale again: TransLink

28-02-2019 21:10 via globalnews.ca

They sold out quickly when the first batch went on sale December 3.

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Merritt police hoping dashcam footage will help in missing cowboy case

28-02-2019 20:53 via globalnews.ca

Ben Tyner last seen on Jan. 26, reported missing on Jan. 28.

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What parents need to know about the upcoming vaccination registry in B.C.

28-02-2019 20:28 via cbc.ca

Both provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Adrian Dix have said B.C.'s model will closely follow Ontario's immunization program for children attending school.

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‘The risks related to snow melt are lower’: Below-normal snowpacks in Okanagan dampen flood risks

28-02-2019 20:27 via globalnews.ca

The BC River Forecast Centre says the wild card will be rainfall accumulations and temperatures during the spring freshet.

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B.C. Lions quarterback Travis Lulay retires from the CFL

28-02-2019 20:13 via globalnews.ca

After 10 years in the CFL, B.C. Lions quarterback Travis Lulay has officially announced his retirement.

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'We cannot let these children down': Ottawa unveils Indigenous child welfare overhaul

28-02-2019 19:24 via cbc.ca

Indigenous Services Minister Seamus O'Regan unveiled a sweeping overhaul of the Indigenous child welfare system Thursday, the largest such change in a generation. It will effectively hand over control of these services to Indigenous governments in an effort to tackle "crisis" levels of First Nations, Métis and Inuit children in foster care.

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New Dates for Shellfish Garden in British Columbia - Archaeology

28-02-2019 18:49

New Dates for Shellfish Garden in British Columbia ArchaeologyBRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA—According to a Vancouver Sun report, shellfish gardens on Quadra Island beaches were built by First Nations peoples at least ...

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Protect Our Winters Snow Show.

28-02-2019 18:36 via globalnews.ca

Professional skiers Mike Douglas and Anna Segal are using their own experiences on the slopes to draw attention to climate change at this year’s Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival.

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Bankruptcies down in British Columbia in 2018 compared to 2017 - Sooke News Mirror

28-02-2019 18:09

Bankruptcies down in British Columbia in 2018 compared to 2017 Sooke News MirrorPersonal bankruptcies dropped seven per cent in 2018.

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Baby quarantined after measles exposure scare now in the clear

28-02-2019 18:00 via cbc.ca

A baby who was living in quarantine after possibly being exposed to measles at B.C. Children's Hospital is out of the woods, safe and "doing great."

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Future of the CFL

28-02-2019 17:54 via globalnews.ca

Commissioner Randy Ambrosie talks to Sonia Sunger about the future of the Canadian Football League.

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Two new housing projects move forward in Surrey, but not without opposition on council

28-02-2019 17:47 via globalnews.ca

The plan is to build 300 townhomes and apartments in phases.

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Woman remains in critical condition after Chilliwack shooting

28-02-2019 16:39 via cbc.ca

No arrests have been made in connection with the shooting, which happened at a home in the 9400 block of Victor Street on Tuesday. Police believe the attack was not random.

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Unexpected travel expenses

28-02-2019 16:35 via globalnews.ca

Travel consultant Claire Newell shares a list of travel-related fees you should budget for on your next trip.

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So you think pizza is Italian? Surrey says think again

28-02-2019 15:00 via cbc.ca

It's safe to say there are hundreds of places to call or pick up a full pie or a slice in Surrey, but if you want a dollop of pizza history along with that slice, Tomato Shack on Whalley Blvd. is the place to go.

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Bankruptcies down in British Columbia in 2018 compared to 2017 - Victoria News

28-02-2019 14:45

Bankruptcies down in British Columbia in 2018 compared to 2017 Victoria NewsPersonal bankruptcies dropped seven per cent in 2018.

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'The big challenge': Victoria Indigenous advocate wants to get reconciliation message to everyone

28-02-2019 14:00 via cbc.ca

Ron Rice of the Victoria Native Friendship Centre says there is still a disconnect between positive progress on reconciliation made by public bodies in Victoria compared to what he says is apathy or hostility to those efforts from some in the community.

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Hummingbirds struggling as feeders freeze up

28-02-2019 13:00 via cbc.ca

A Burnaby-based wildlife rescue group is asking people who leave feeders out for hummingbirds to make sure they aren't frozen solid, as the rescue centre is seeing a spike in hummingbirds in distress.

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Not just apathy: a short history of B.C.'s anti-vaccination movement

28-02-2019 12:00 via cbc.ca

Vancouver’s recent measles outbreak has pushed the anti-vaccine movement to the forefront of public discussion but “vaccine hesitancy” is nothing new in British Columbia. It has a long, colourful history.

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British Columbia Budget Summary – 2019 - Finance and Banking - Canada - Mondaq News Alerts

28-02-2019 11:15

British Columbia Budget Summary – 2019 - Finance and Banking - Canada Mondaq News AlertsOn February 19th, 2019, British Columbia Finance Minister, Carole James, announced the 2019 British Columbia Budget. Canada Finance and Banking Crowe ...

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British Columbia Investment Management Continues to Hold Position in Acuity Brands (AYI); Spectrum Asset Management Nb Has Lowered Halliburton Co (HAL) Position by $927,560; Valuation Declined - The Moveefy

28-02-2019 11:08

British Columbia Investment Management Continues to Hold Position in Acuity Brands (AYI); Spectrum Asset Management Nb Has Lowered Halliburton Co (HAL) Position by $927,560; Valuation Declined The MoveefyBritish Columbia Investment Management Corp increased its stake in Acuity Brands Inc (AYI) by 39.07% based on its latest 2018Q3 regulatory filing with the ...

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British Columbia Investment Management Has Decreased Stake in Boston Properties (BXP) as Market Valuation Declined; Amazon Com (AMZN) Market Valuation Declined While Blackhill Capital Has Increased Position by $1.60 Million - Thе Mоnіtоr

28-02-2019 11:06

British Columbia Investment Management Has Decreased Stake in Boston Properties (BXP) as Market Valuation Declined; Amazon Com (AMZN) Market Valuation Declined While Blackhill Capital Has Increased Position by $1.60 Million Thе MоnіtоrBritish Columbia Investment Management Corp decreased its stake in Boston Properties Inc (BXP) by 38.2% based on its latest 2018Q3 regulatory filing with the ...

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Travellers struggling to rebook after Air Canada forced to briefly halt Toronto-Delhi flights

28-02-2019 11:00 via cbc.ca

After the sudden cancellation of multiple flights between Toronto and Delhi, some travellers and their families are scrambling to figure out what to do next.

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Next story Bankruptcies down in British Columbia in 2018 compared to 2017 - Victoria News

28-02-2019 09:00

Next story Bankruptcies down in British Columbia in 2018 compared to 2017 Victoria NewsPersonal bankruptcies dropped seven per cent in 2018.

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Next story Bankruptcies down in British Columbia in 2018 compared to 2017 - Sooke News Mirror

28-02-2019 09:00

Next story Bankruptcies down in British Columbia in 2018 compared to 2017 Sooke News MirrorPersonal bankruptcies dropped seven per cent in 2018.

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Grouse Mountain chairlift rescue caught on camera

28-02-2019 07:49 via globalnews.ca

A group of young skiers are being praised tonight for their efforts to help save a boy who found himself dangling from a chairlift on Grouse Mountain on Wednesday. And as Grace Ke reports, the whole incident was caught on video.

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Film ‘Beyond Climate’ features issues that are impacting BC

28-02-2019 07:47 via globalnews.ca

A trailer for the film ‘Beyond Climate’ by David Suzuki and Ian Mauro. The film will be toured through southern B.C. cities in March.

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Film ‘Beyond Climate’ features fires, floods and pipelines that are impacting BC

28-02-2019 07:47 via globalnews.ca

B.C. residents are wildfire weary and many fear the spring thaw after successive years of extreme flooding.

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#metoo movement organizer to speak in Kelowna

28-02-2019 07:44 via globalnews.ca

But before hashtags and viral videos, Tarana Burke simply used the phrase as far back as 2006 to help young women of colour who were survivors.

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3rd period comeback not enough, as Canucks fall 3-2 to Avalanche in shootout

28-02-2019 07:30 via globalnews.ca

The Canucks hung on for a point, but couldn't steal the win in extra time.

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Man in custody, no gun found after police respond to shooting and robbery call in Maple Ridge

28-02-2019 07:16 via globalnews.ca

Police believe the 911 call came from the home, but found no immediate evidence of a shooting or robbery.

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Shredding in threads with the ‘Seymour suit man’

28-02-2019 07:08 via globalnews.ca

A first date got Ryan Pineo skiing in a business suit. Now he's making it his bushiness to set some amateur records.

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WHL Roundup: Wednesday, February 27, 2019

28-02-2019 06:49 via globalnews.ca

Carson Focht had a four-goal effort and Kaden Elder added a hat trick as the Calgary Hitmen toppled the Swift Current Broncos 9-3 on Wednesday in Western Hockey League action.

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Cost to remove statue of John A. Macdonald from Victoria City Hall grows

28-02-2019 06:38 via globalnews.ca

The controversy continues in Victoria over the removal of a statue of Canada's first prime minister.

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Jody Wilson-Raybould’s father blasts Trudeau’s response to ex-attorney general’s testimony

28-02-2019 06:03 via globalnews.ca

"He's the prime minister, for heaven's sake. I find it difficult for me to believe he could respond in that kind of a manner," Wilson told Global News Radio's Charles Adler.

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