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Federal government pledges $5.3M to B.C. to address gang violence

04-03-2019 23:58 via globalnews.ca

The funds are expected to be used for better data collection, identifying gang members and targeting responses in priority areas.

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Witness describes police officer hit-and-run chaos

04-03-2019 23:49 via globalnews.ca

Roberto Farinha was witness to the hit-and-run accident that has left 2 police officers in critical condition. He details what he saw.

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B.C. gun violence problem gains attention of federal ministers

04-03-2019 23:32 via cbc.ca

The federal government has announced 5.3-million dollars to help B.C. combat gang and gun violence, with initiatives that include prevention and early intervention.

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Why Jody Wilson-Raybould's reference to her First Nation traditions in SNC-Lavalin testimony has significance

04-03-2019 23:19 via cbc.ca

Judith Sayers, president of the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council who recently wrote an editorial about the subject, spoke with On The Island’s Gregor Craigie about its significance.

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5 arrested in connection with alleged kidnapping in Kelowna

04-03-2019 23:10 via globalnews.ca

Police say the alleged victim was trying to buy illegal drugs at a home in Kelowna when he was held against his will and assaulted.

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Suspect at large after 2 police officers struck in Burnaby hit-and-run

04-03-2019 23:08 via cbc.ca

Police are searching for a suspect after a hit and run in Burnaby sent two police officers to hospital with non-life threatening injuries just before noon on Monday.

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Police search for suspect after 2 police officers struck in hit and run in Burnaby

04-03-2019 23:08 via cbc.ca

Police are searching for a suspect after a hit and run in Burnaby sent two police officers to hospital with non-life threatening injuries just before noon on Monday.

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Hit and run in Burnaby leaves 2 police officers with injuries

04-03-2019 23:08 via cbc.ca

Two police officers are in hospital with non-life threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle in Burnaby just after 11:30 a.m. on Monday.

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2 pedestrians in critical condition after being struck in Burnaby

04-03-2019 23:08 via cbc.ca

Two people are in critical condition after being struck on North Fraser Way in Burnaby.

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Two officers in critical condition following hit-and-run

04-03-2019 22:26 via globalnews.ca

Two police officers are in critical condition after an hit-and-run in south Burnaby Monday morning.

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Hit-and-run leaves 2 police officers in critical condition

04-03-2019 22:15 via globalnews.ca

The condition of the officers remains unknown, as do the circumstances around the hit-and-run.

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Hit and run leaves 2 Burnaby RCMP officers in critical condition

04-03-2019 22:15 via globalnews.ca

The condition of the officers remains unknown, as do the circumstances around the hit-and-run.

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British Columbia Investment Management Corp Decreased Its Eaton Corp Plc (ETN) Stake by $4.12 Million - K Reviewer

04-03-2019 21:33

British Columbia Investment Management Corp Decreased Its Eaton Corp Plc (ETN) Stake by $4.12 Million K ReviewerBig Money Sentiment decreased to 1.07 in 2018 Q3. It has change of 0.13, from 2018Q2's 1.2. The ratio dived due to ETN positioning: 39 sold and 286 reduced.

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Opioid-tainted cocaine suspected as Surrey records 12 overdoses Sunday

04-03-2019 21:27 via globalnews.ca

Health officials say if people insist on using drugs, they should not do so alone, and should make use of supervised consumption sites.

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West Vancouver's B-Line debate shows why some projects stop at the drawing board

04-03-2019 21:15 via cbc.ca

Backlash to the project has become so overwhelming that council seems likely on Monday to ask TransLink to end the proposed North Shore bus line right at the West Vancouver border.

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Fraser Health issues alert about opioid-contaminated cocaine after 12 overdoses

04-03-2019 21:14 via cbc.ca

Fraser Health is issuing an urgent warning about cocaine thought to be contaminated with a powerful opioid, possibly fentanyl.

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Tim Hortons Brier: Draw 6 - British Columbia 4, Canada 10 - TSN

04-03-2019 21:11

Tim Hortons Brier: Draw 6 - British Columbia 4, Canada 10 TSNDefending champion Brad Gushue moved to 3-0 atop Pool B at the Canadian men's curling championship after defeating B.C.'s Jim Cotter in the morning draw.

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Jane Philpott resigns from cabinet, citing loss of 'confidence' over government's handling of SNC-Lavalin

04-03-2019 21:11 via cbc.ca

Jane Philpott, one of Justin Trudeau's most trusted ministers, has resigned from cabinet as the Liberal government's crisis over the SNC-Lavalin affair deepens.

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Gas prices rise in Metro Vancouver and more increases could be on the way

04-03-2019 20:55 via globalnews.ca

Drivers in Metro Vancouver are feeling a familiar pain at the pump on Monday.

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Man arrested after allegedly trying to carjack 2 vehicles in Saanich

04-03-2019 20:47 via globalnews.ca

One target vehicle crashed into several cars and a retaining wall as its driver struggled with the suspect.

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Intrepid reporter – Talking to George Garrett

04-03-2019 20:02 via globalnews.ca

George Garrett spent more than 40 years as a reporter with CKNW covering the stories that shaped this province. He shares some of those stories that he compiled for his new book “Intrepid Reporter”

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Living with ALS in BC

04-03-2019 19:55 via globalnews.ca

Jennifer Palma reintroduces us to Dave Alexander a Langley man living with ALS. We first profiled him last March and now we see how far his symptoms have progressed. We also talk to ALS BC President Paul LeBlanc about the tens of thousands of dollars of equipment needed to help people with ALS.

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B.C. pot grower Ascent files for creditor protection after licences suspended

04-03-2019 19:38 via cbc.ca

Cannabis producer Ascent Industries Corp. says an order granting the company creditor protection has been issued by the Supreme Court of British Columbia.

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The future for women in the engineering field

04-03-2019 19:35 via globalnews.ca

A look at why women are under-represented in the engineering sector and what’s being done to change that.

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Abandoned-boat law gives owners 'incentive' to deal with derelict vessels: B.C. boaters

04-03-2019 19:35 via cbc.ca

The group representing recreational boaters in B.C. says boat owners now have a "reminder and an incentive'' to ensure proper disposal of vessels that are no longer seaworthy.

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Major increases in gas prices across Metro Vancouver

04-03-2019 19:29 via globalnews.ca

Dan McTeague of Gasbuddy.com has the latest forecast for gas prices in the lower mainland and unfortunately its not looking good.

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Understanding basic eye care

04-03-2019 19:18 via globalnews.ca

From dry eyes to pink eye, London Drugs pharmacy manager Gianni Del Negro explains the best ways to take care of your eyes and treat various conditions.

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Long-running Vancouver brewery faces 'mind-boggling' rents in hunt for new home

04-03-2019 19:07 via cbc.ca

With its lease nearing its end, local beer legend Storm Brewing — one of the city's longest running craft breweries — has joined the ranks of those looking for a new home in Vancouver.

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Luke Perry, actor known for Riverdale and Beverly Hills, 90210, dies at 52

04-03-2019 19:05 via cbc.ca

Riverdale and Beverly Hills, 90210 actor Luke Perry has died at age 52 several days after suffering a stroke, according to his publicist.

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February was another slow month for home sales in Metro Vancouver

04-03-2019 17:35 via cbc.ca

February home sales in Metro Vancouver dropped to their lowest levels in 10 years last month, with the average price of a house sliding marginally again.

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Saskatchewan-born model Ashley Luther, better known as Elly Mayday, dead at 30

04-03-2019 17:11 via cbc.ca

Ashley Luther, the Saskatchewan-born woman who gained fame as Elly Mayday — a fierce model who embraced her curves — died Friday in Vancouver. She was 30.

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Sysco (SYY) Shareholder British Columbia Investment Management Has Boosted Holding by $1.89 Million as Share Price Declined; Jabodon Pt Company Has Trimmed Mallinckrodt Pub LTD Co (MNK) Stake by $3.76 Million - The Moveefy

04-03-2019 16:53

Sysco (SYY) Shareholder British Columbia Investment Management Has Boosted Holding by $1.89 Million as Share Price Declined; Jabodon Pt Company Has Trimmed Mallinckrodt Pub LTD Co (MNK) Stake by $3.76 Million The MoveefyBritish Columbia Investment Management Corp increased its stake in Sysco Corp (SYY) by 13.84% based on its latest 2018Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC.

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From analog to digital and back again, Beau's has captured photographers' needs

04-03-2019 16:51 via cbc.ca

From the rise of digital photography to the resurgence of film, Beau Photo keeps on rolling

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New Westminster renters rally against renovictions as landlord fine bylaw comes into effect

04-03-2019 15:53 via cbc.ca

Dozens of tenants are being evicted from a New Westminster apartment building and hope new city bylaws meant to curb renovictions will work out in their favour.

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BatteryOne Acquires Royalty Portfolio in the British Columbia Copper Belt - GlobeNewswire

04-03-2019 15:00

BatteryOne Acquires Royalty Portfolio in the British Columbia Copper Belt GlobeNewswireVANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 04, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BatteryOne Royalty Corp. (“BatteryOne” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce ...

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A Teacher in British Columbia Had to Resign for Having Sex Outside of Marriage - Patheos

04-03-2019 14:50

A Teacher in British Columbia Had to Resign for Having Sex Outside of Marriage PatheosAfter nearly 14 years as an English teacher and librarian at Surrey Christian School in British Columbia, Stephanie Vande Kraats was fired in 2017 for the crime ...

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10 of Canada's best diversity employers are in British Columbia - Daily Hive

04-03-2019 14:30

10 of Canada's best diversity employers are in British Columbia Daily HiveCanada's Best Diversity Employers competition recognizes the country's leaders in creating inclusive workplaces. Several BC-based companies made the list.

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Trudeau 'very concerned' as China accuses detained Canadians of stealing state secrets

04-03-2019 13:14 via cbc.ca

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he is "very concerned' about China's stance following reports coming out of Beijing this morning accusing two Canadian men of working together to steal state secrets.

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China accuses detained Canadians of stealing state secrets

04-03-2019 13:14 via cbc.ca

China has accused detained Canadian citizen Michael Kovrig of stealing state secrets passed on to him from another detained Canadian, Michael Spavor.

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Cold, weird Vancouver weather, derailments delaying prairie grain to market

04-03-2019 12:00 via globalnews.ca

The extreme cold on the prairies and the bizarre snowfall in Vancover over the past several weeks is putting stress on grain shipments heading to export, says an agriculture advocacy group.

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B.C. beekeepers suffering after grim year for colony die-offs

04-03-2019 12:00 via cbc.ca

Beekeepers in the province are facing a tough season, as an especially bad year for wasps accounted for huge losses in some areas, while mites, viruses, and other issues — which routinely take a toll over winter — still haven't been accounted for.

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The people trying to move Canada's tech boom to the boonies: Don Pittis

04-03-2019 10:00 via cbc.ca

There is a growing body of research that says the knowledge economy can move beyond Canada's high-price cities.

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Green Party of Vancouver returns $1200 donation to developer

04-03-2019 05:47 via cbc.ca

The party has had a policy since 2011 not to accept money from developers and says the donation from Jon Stovell of Reliance Properties was made in error a day before the Oct. 20, 2018 election.

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WHL Roundup: Sunday, March 3, 2019

04-03-2019 05:19 via globalnews.ca

Bowen Byram scored just 29 seconds into overtime as the Vancouver Giants edged the Kamloops Blazers 5-4 on Sunday in Western Hockey League action.

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Provincial housing minister says Maple Ridge reluctant to build supportive housing

04-03-2019 04:48 via cbc.ca

Selina Robinson says province has offered multiple times to build modular housing, but was told no by city. She made the comments a day after a two-year-old homeless camp was shut down.

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Victoria city council to decide future of John A. Macdonald statue

04-03-2019 04:14 via cbc.ca

Six months after its removal from Victoria’s city hall, the controversial John A. Macdonald statue has once again become a topic of discussion amongst city council, after money was set aside in this year’s strategic plan for it’s relocation.

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B.C. evening weather forecast: Mar 3

04-03-2019 04:14 via globalnews.ca

The Sunday, March 3, 2019 evening weather forecast for Metro Vancouver and British Columbia.

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Racist and offensive graffiti scrawled on Langley school

04-03-2019 03:58 via globalnews.ca

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Top floor of two-story building collapses on Vancouver Island

04-03-2019 03:54 via globalnews.ca

Two men were rushed to hospital after the top floor of an Errington building fell down Sunday afternoon. Kristen Robinson reports.

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Top floor of two-storey building collapses on Vancouver Island

04-03-2019 03:54 via globalnews.ca

Two men were rushed to hospital after the top floor of an Errington building fell down Sunday afternoon. Kristen Robinson reports.

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