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Former Vancouver city councillor May Brown dies

02-03-2019 23:56 via cbc.ca

May Brown, former Vancouver Park Board commissioner and city councillor has died in Vancouver at age 99.

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Three arrested at logging site blockade in southeast B.C.: Police

02-03-2019 23:45 via globalnews.ca

Police allege wooden blockade set up near logging site; two men, one woman arrested.

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Vancouver dance festival taps into global themes through bodies

02-03-2019 23:32 via cbc.ca

At a time when divisive tweets can trigger anxiety around the globe, the Vancouver International Dance Festival aspires to reach across cultures to engage audiences with the universal language of moving bodies.

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Police move in on controversial Maple Ridge homeless camp

02-03-2019 23:00 via globalnews.ca

Police and fire crews have begun enforcing an evacuation order at the Anita Place homeless camp that has been the site of three fires this week. Global BC’s Julia Foy is there.

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Eppich House II: Arthur Erickson's unique collaboration

02-03-2019 22:55 via cbc.ca

Even for an architect whose wide range includes the Museum of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia, the MacMillan Bloedel building in downtown Vancouver, and Simon Fraser University, Eppich House II — which is now up for sale — stands out for several reasons.

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Police and fire crews move in on Maple Ridge homeless camp facing evacuation order

02-03-2019 22:49 via globalnews.ca

An evacuation order was issued for the camp on Friday over fire safety concerns.

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Vancouver council to vote on keeping winter homeless shelters open year-round

02-03-2019 22:00 via globalnews.ca

COPE Coun. Jean Swanson wants the City of Vancouver's 300 temporary winter shelter spaces to be kept open year-round.

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Israeli and Palestinian chefs break down barriers through food and friendship

02-03-2019 22:00 via cbc.ca

Two best friends are pairing up to offer a Middle Eastern feast every week at the University of British Columbia but the unique lunch is more than just falafel and hummus — it’s about tearing down walls.

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Cranbrook man receives 3-year sentence for 2018 Revelstoke bank robbery

02-03-2019 21:44 via globalnews.ca

Henry Jon Christian Harder, 32, of Cranbrook is also banned for life from using firearms in connection with the robbery.

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Ottawa wants to help millennials to buy homes, RBC says there is no ‘magic bullet’

02-03-2019 21:07 via globalnews.ca

RBC economists warn that taking steps to stimulate demand and increase purchasing power may not have the desired effect.

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Okanagan restaurant challenges restaurants to cut Styrofoam use

02-03-2019 21:00 via cbc.ca

A restaurant in Kelowna wants to eliminate Styrofoam packaging on its premises, including take-out containers and the foam packaging used by suppliers who deliver food to its kitchens.

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Tourism is economic force in British Columbia with 6.1 million visits: ministry - Vancouver Sun

02-03-2019 20:47

Tourism is economic force in British Columbia with 6.1 million visits: ministry Vancouver SunBritish Columbia's tourism industry is outpacing provincial economic growth, contributing $9 billion to the economy.

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Tourism is economic force in British Columbia with 6.1 million visits: minister - Times Colonist

02-03-2019 20:40

Tourism is economic force in British Columbia with 6.1 million visits: minister Times ColonistVANCOUVER — Tourism in British Columbia is outpacing provincial economic growth as a record-breaking number of tourists visit the region, the tourism ...

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Chilliwack woman, 42, identified as victim of fatal shooting Tuesday

02-03-2019 20:01 via globalnews.ca

Police said Christine Denham was known to police, but had no known links to the local gang conflict.

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British Columbia Investment Management Has Trimmed Its Union Pac (UNP) Stake; Shorts at ANTOFAGASTA HOLDINGS PLC ORDINARY SHARES (ANFGF) Lowered By 1.61% - Lives Advice

02-03-2019 19:59

British Columbia Investment Management Has Trimmed Its Union Pac (UNP) Stake; Shorts at ANTOFAGASTA HOLDINGS PLC ORDINARY SHARES (ANFGF) Lowered By 1.61% Lives AdviceBritish Columbia Investment Management Corp decreased Union Pac Corp (UNP) stake by 19.73% reported in 2018Q3 SEC filing. British Columbia Investment ...

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VF (VFC) Holder British Columbia Investment Management Has Boosted Its Stake by $732,933; Van Den Berg Management I Trimmed Its Wells Fargo Co New (WFC) Position as Market Valuation Declined - Thе Mоnіtоr

02-03-2019 19:47

VF (VFC) Holder British Columbia Investment Management Has Boosted Its Stake by $732,933; Van Den Berg Management I Trimmed Its Wells Fargo Co New (WFC) Position as Market Valuation Declined Thе MоnіtоrBritish Columbia Investment Management Corp increased its stake in V F Corp (VFC) by 5.55% based on its latest 2018Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC. British ...

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Allstate (ALL) Holder British Columbia Investment Management Lowered Its Stake by $3.93 Million; Wunderlich Capital Managemnt Position in Electronic Arts (EA) Has Lifted by $733,080 as Stock Declined - The Moveefy

02-03-2019 19:32

Allstate (ALL) Holder British Columbia Investment Management Lowered Its Stake by $3.93 Million; Wunderlich Capital Managemnt Position in Electronic Arts (EA) Has Lifted by $733,080 as Stock Declined The MoveefyBritish Columbia Investment Management Corp decreased its stake in Allstate Corp (ALL) by 26.66% based on its latest 2018Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC.

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UVic library acquires writer Edith Iglauer's personal, professional archives

02-03-2019 19:00 via cbc.ca

Renowned North American writer Edith Iglauer passed away on February 13, but before she died, her family donated her extensive archives to the University of Victoria.

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GardenWorks: Hellebores

02-03-2019 18:49 via globalnews.ca

They are among one of the first signs of Spring. Leanne from GardenWorks shares her idea for a decorative Hellebore planter.

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Spring Break Toys

02-03-2019 18:41 via globalnews.ca

Style Expert, Susie Wall, shares her pick of the best games and books that’ll keep your kids entertained this Spring break.

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Champion Female Mine Rescue Team

02-03-2019 18:15 via globalnews.ca

An all women’s mine rescue team have beat stiff competition to win a prestigious international competition. Jennifer Palma is joined by their team captain to find out more.

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The kindness of strangers: shopping for funeral flowers and learning to be open

02-03-2019 18:00 via cbc.ca

This week's story takes place 16 years ago, when Pat Penner was preparing for her mother’s funeral.

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Saturday Chef: Chef Ben Ford

02-03-2019 17:43 via globalnews.ca

He’s an acclaimed chef and the son of a movie star. Ben Ford, son of Harrison Ford, is in the kitchen sharing his recipe for Beef Crostini.

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Recipe: Seared beef crostini with artichoke tapenade, casaveltrano olives and rosemary

02-03-2019 17:42 via globalnews.ca

Hosting a big shindig, and need a delicious appetizer that can please a crowd?

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Better Business Bureau’s Top 10 Scams

02-03-2019 17:13 via globalnews.ca

Better Business Bureau has released its top 10 scams of 2018. Karla Davis joins Jennifer Palma with tips on how to keep yourself protected.

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Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

02-03-2019 16:47 via globalnews.ca

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Jennifer Palma is joined by UBC medical researcher who shares her first-hand experience of battling the disease and explains why early detection is key.

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Open House: Picking the best chair for your home

02-03-2019 16:45 via globalnews.ca

Yvonne Schalle visits La-Z-Boy to find out how to pick the best chair for your home.

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Hl Financial Services Has Upped Its Cognizant Technology (CTSH) Holding; British Columbia Investment Management Decreased By $756,252 Its Campbell Soup Co (CPB) Position - The FinReviewer

02-03-2019 15:03

Hl Financial Services Has Upped Its Cognizant Technology (CTSH) Holding; British Columbia Investment Management Decreased By $756,252 Its Campbell Soup Co (CPB) Position The FinReviewerHl Financial Services Llc increased Cognizant Technology (CTSH) stake by 6.78% reported in 2018Q3 SEC filing. Hl Financial Services Llc acquired 5599 ...

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Analysts See $-0.13 EPS for Aeterna Zentaris Inc. (AEZS); British Columbia Investment Management Has Boosted By $771,438 Its Hershey Co (HSY) Stake - The Hi New Ulm

02-03-2019 15:03

Analysts See $-0.13 EPS for Aeterna Zentaris Inc. (AEZS); British Columbia Investment Management Has Boosted By $771,438 Its Hershey Co (HSY) Stake The Hi New UlmAnalysts expect Aeterna Zentaris Inc. (NASDAQ:AEZS) to report $-0.13 EPS on March, 27.They anticipate $0.11 EPS change or 45.83% from last quarter's ...

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Who are these guys? Whitecaps kick off new season after roster overhaul

02-03-2019 15:00 via cbc.ca

Anyone who tells you they know what to expect from this year's Vancouver Whitecaps is lying.

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Energy reform bill will fail if not accepted by Senate, granted royal assent by spring

02-03-2019 14:24 via globalnews.ca

If the bill doesn't get royal assent this spring, it will fail because any bills on the order paper go back to square one after the election.

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Bill C-69 will fail if not accepted in Senate, granted royal assent by spring

02-03-2019 14:24 via globalnews.ca

If the bill doesn't get royal assent this spring, it will fail because any bills on the order paper go back to square one after the election.

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Nisource (NI) Shareholder British Columbia Investment Management Has Lowered Its Holding; Schlumberger (SLB) Stock Declined While First Fiduciary Investment Counsel Has Lifted Position by $709,200 - The Moveefy

02-03-2019 13:20

Nisource (NI) Shareholder British Columbia Investment Management Has Lowered Its Holding; Schlumberger (SLB) Stock Declined While First Fiduciary Investment Counsel Has Lifted Position by $709,200 The MoveefyBritish Columbia Investment Management Corp decreased its stake in Nisource Inc (NI) by 22.05% based on its latest 2018Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC.

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'And then he was raping me': Victim goes public about shocking attack to reveal justice system flaws

02-03-2019 10:00 via cbc.ca

A sexual assault victim who was a minor at the time of the attack has taken an extraordinary step, going to court to have the publication ban on her identity lifted so she can talk publicly about her case and push for changes to the criminal justice system.

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Police, firefighters remove people in Maple Ridge homeless camp

02-03-2019 08:34 via cbc.ca

Firefighters and police officers in Maple Ridge removed people living at a homeless camp Saturday after the city applied to the provincial fire commissioner for an evacuation order following three fires on the site within the last 48 hours.

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Evacuation order issued for Maple Ridge homeless camp

02-03-2019 08:34 via cbc.ca

The provincial fire commissioner has ordered the evacuation of a homeless camp in Maple Ridge, B.C. following three fires on the site within the last 48 hours.

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Homicide investigators take over after woman shot in Chilliwack Tuesday dies

02-03-2019 07:34 via globalnews.ca

Police do not believe the shooting was random, and have have not made any arrests.

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WHL Roundup: Friday, March 1, 2019

02-03-2019 07:29 via globalnews.ca

Milos Roman scored the winner on a power play and added three assists to lead the Vancouver Giants past the Kelowna Rockets 7-4 on Friday night in Western Hockey League action.

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Woman shot in downtown Chilliwack dies from injuries

02-03-2019 07:06 via cbc.ca

A woman who was shot in Chilliwack, B.C. home on Tuesday afternoon has now died, police say.

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Evacuation order issued for Maple Ridge homeless camp that saw 3 fires in one week

02-03-2019 07:04 via globalnews.ca

There's an "imminent and serious danger to life and property" at the Anita Place homeless camp, said the evacuation order.

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Grouse Mountain rewards ‘heroes’ who rescued 8-year-old dangling from chairlift

02-03-2019 06:19 via globalnews.ca

The Grouse Mountain rescue, captured on video, has made headlines around the world.

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Train derailment site in Banff National Park could attract hungry grizzlies: Parks Canada

02-03-2019 05:57 via globalnews.ca

Grizzlies are emerging from hibernation, and could be attracted to spilled grain from the train.

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WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 – March 1

02-03-2019 05:00 via globalnews.ca

Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6.

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How to avoid penalties for over-contribution to tax free savings accounts

02-03-2019 04:53 via cbc.ca

Tax-free savings accounts help Canadians save for retirement, down payments or even vacations. But one common mistake is over contributing to the accounts. CBC Vancouver's finance columnist explains how to avoid penalties for contributing too much to your TFSA.

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BC NDP MP won’t run in next election

02-03-2019 04:47 via globalnews.ca

More bad news for federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh. One of his highest-profile B.C. MP’s says he won’t run in the October election. Keith Baldrey has the details and analysis.

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Unions call for licensing standards for asbestos removal firms in B.C.

02-03-2019 04:28 via cbc.ca

Unions say asbestos removal firms in British Columbia should be regulated by a licensing system in order to better protect the health and safety of workers.

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11-year-old violinist becomes youngest soloist to perform with Vancouver Symphony Orchestra

02-03-2019 04:08 via globalnews.ca

Da-Wei Chan is the youngest soloist ever to perform with the VSO at the Orpheum Theatre.

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Timeline of money laundering in B.C. casinos

02-03-2019 04:07 via globalnews.ca

Whistleblowers in B.C. say they believe money laundering in government regulated casinos was deliberately being allowed and not stopped. We’re estimating $2-billion of dirty cash has flowed through lottery corp casinos and calls for a public inquiry from British Columbians are getting louder. Here’s a timeline of how we got here.

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B.C. researcher has personal reason for studying colorectal cancer

02-03-2019 04:03 via globalnews.ca

Today’s Global News Hour at 6 Health Matters is brought to you by Pharmasave. A B.C. researcher who’s launching a new study of colorectal cancer has a personal interest in the disease. Linda Aylesworth reports.

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Grouse Mountain rescue heroes rewarded

02-03-2019 03:46 via globalnews.ca

The young heroes who were captured on video rescuing a child hanging from a Grouse Mountain chairlift were honoured on the mountain on Friday. Jordan Armstrong was there.

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