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Restoration work on Shuswap fire lookout won’t have to be reversed, province says

07-03-2019 23:53 via globalnews.ca

The province said the fire lookout will be allowed to stay, but will be considered unsafe for use until follow-up assessments have been completed.

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B.C. reports 3rd-lowest rate of pot usage in Canada: StatCan

07-03-2019 23:48 via globalnews.ca

Just two provinces ranked lower than B.C., while the Maritimes appear to be gung ho for the ganja.

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B.C. didn't honour legal rights of involuntarily detained mentally ill patients: ombudsperson

07-03-2019 23:41 via cbc.ca

The report released by provincial Ombudsperson Jay Chalke said doctors did not explain why a patient was being admitted, in some cases.

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B.C. didn't honour legal rights of involuntarily detained mentally ill patients, ombudsman says

07-03-2019 23:41 via cbc.ca

The report released by the province's ombudsperson, Jay Chalke, said, in some cases, specific treatment was not described for individual patients and in other cases doctors did not explain why a patient was being admitted.

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Two teens arrested after attempted robbery in Abbotsford

07-03-2019 23:32 via globalnews.ca

Police say 'taser' used in an attempted robbery.

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5 Things to do this weekend: Thursday, March 7, 2019

07-03-2019 23:30 via globalnews.ca

Here are your five things to do this weekend around the province including the Health and Wellness Show and East Van Mardi Gras

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5 Things to do this weekend: Friday, March 8, 2019

07-03-2019 23:30 via globalnews.ca

Here are your five things to do this weekend around the province including Monster Jam and Abra Cadabra.

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Facebook announces plan to 'tackle vaccine misinformation'

07-03-2019 23:28 via cbc.ca

In the midst of measles outbreaks and growing calls from health experts to stem the tide of misinformation about vaccines, Facebook announced on Thursday that it would reduce the visibility of anti-vaccination posts and reject ads that include such content.

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Alberta Mountie charged with off-duty assaults in B.C.

07-03-2019 23:25 via cbc.ca

Const. Vernon Hagen has been charged with two counts of assault and one count of willfully resisting a peace officer.

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B.C. afternoon weather forecast: Mar 7

07-03-2019 23:18 via globalnews.ca

The Thursday, March 7, 2019 afternoon weather forecast for Metro Vancouver and British Columbia.

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Semi rollover on Highway 1 through Burnaby causes commuter chaos

07-03-2019 22:24 via globalnews.ca

DriveBC said vehicles were temporarily being allowed through using the high occupancy vehicle lane.

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Local leader, national issues: Why Port Coquitlam's Brad West has quickly made a name for himself

07-03-2019 22:18 via cbc.ca

Brad West's advocacy shows how a new mayor can make a name for themselves in a short period of time. But there are reasons why most municipal leaders don't make a name for themselves on provincial issues.

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Letter showing debts of one of Vancouver's founders up for auction

07-03-2019 22:10 via cbc.ca

A legal document written after the May, 1875, death of John Deighton, better known as Gassy Jack, goes to auction Saturday March 9. The letter lists the debts of one of the first men to bring liquor to the hardscrabble community of Granville, which eventually became the City of Vancouver.

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B.C. prison workers endured record-breaking year of assaults in 2018, union says

07-03-2019 21:48 via cbc.ca

The issue of more attacks stems from B.C. Corrections' decision to close nearly a dozen jails and lay off hundreds of staff in 2002, according to Dean Purdy, chair and vice-president of the Corrections and Sheriffs Services arm of the BCGEU.

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Modern families: Living apart but together

07-03-2019 21:32 via globalnews.ca

Could you be together romantically but live apart? Edmonton mom Olivia Weaver Pilip has been in a long-term, long-distance relationship for more than two years.

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B.C. fisherman tosses ‘bear banger’ into pack of sea lions

07-03-2019 21:32 via globalnews.ca

**Warning: This video may be disturbing to some viewers*** Video posted to social media shows a B.C. fisherman launching a bear banger into the water near Denman and Hornby Island to scare sea lions away from herring.

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Vancouver Whitecaps FC sign Saskatoon goalkeeper Thomas Hasal

07-03-2019 21:17 via globalnews.ca

The Vancouver Whitecaps FC has signed Saskatoon-raised goalkeeper Thomas Hasal to an MLS homegrown contract.

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Transit police issue warning to SkyTrain users: Stay off the tracks

07-03-2019 21:15 via globalnews.ca

A photo is surfacing on social media of a man crouching on a SkyTrain track, apparently trying to dig out something that's stuck — and Metro Vancouver Transit Police have a message for him.

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Calgary police arrest trio in alleged organized crime trafficking of stolen vehicles

07-03-2019 20:51 via globalnews.ca

The outbreak of the thefts of cars stolen while running with the keys inside has been connected to organized crime, Calgary police said Thursday.

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Travel Best Bets: Essential travel safety tips

07-03-2019 20:36 via globalnews.ca

The next time you take-off on a trip, remember these important safety tips from travel consultant Claire Newell.

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Syrian refugees make a new start

07-03-2019 20:36 via globalnews.ca

The short film “Tayybeh” tells the story of a group of Syrian refugees embracing their culinary skills to build a new life in Vancouver.

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Enforcing consistent accounting practices in British Columbia - The Lawyer's Daily

07-03-2019 20:18

Enforcing consistent accounting practices in British Columbia The Lawyer's DailyIn February, British Columbia auditor general Carol Bellringer published a detailed report arguing that British Columbia Hydro should reflect standard ...

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Teen in critical condition after being hit in marked Nanaimo crosswalk

07-03-2019 20:08 via globalnews.ca

The teen was in a crosswalk at the intersection of Hammond Bay Road and Ventura Drive when the collision happened.

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High court won't hear case about euthanized B.C. bear cub

07-03-2019 19:46 via cbc.ca

The Supreme Court of Canada has refused to consider an appeal of a ruling that B.C. conservation officers have discretion when destroying wild animals.

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Babylon's triage chatbot launches in British Columbia - MobiHealthNews

07-03-2019 19:27

Babylon's triage chatbot launches in British Columbia MobiHealthNewsBabylon's triage chatbot and virtual confirmation platform has come to Canada's British Columbia in the form of a newly launch telehealth app, Babylon by Telus ...

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Snowstorm leads to cancellation of morning classes at SFU Burnaby campus

07-03-2019 18:53 via cbc.ca

Poor road conditions on Burnaby Mountain has university officials asking people to stay away until further notice.

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SFU cancels evening classes due to the 'unpredictability of the weather'

07-03-2019 18:53 via cbc.ca

Environment Canada says lingering showers and isolated thunderstorm activity with potential hail is still expected through to Thursday evening due to an unstable air mass over the area.

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Classes resume at SFU following brief Metro Vancouver snowstorm

07-03-2019 18:53 via cbc.ca

Poor road conditions on Burnaby Mountain has university officials asking people to stay away until further notice.

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SFU cancels morning classes amid renewed snowfall

07-03-2019 18:37 via globalnews.ca

Mixed rain and snow remain in the forecast Thursday, with skies expected to clear by the weekend.

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New snowfall warning issued for northeastern Metro Vancouver

07-03-2019 18:37 via globalnews.ca

Mixed rain and snow remain in the forecast Thursday, with skies expected to clear by the weekend.

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Spin Games obtains gaming license from British Columbia - European Gaming Industry News

07-03-2019 18:29

Spin Games obtains gaming license from British Columbia European Gaming Industry NewsSpin Games LLC, a US-based remote gaming server technology and interactive *content* provider, has received Class B Supplier license from British Colombia ...

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Late season snow blankets Metro Vancouver

07-03-2019 18:29 via globalnews.ca

It might be March, but Metro Vancouver hasn’t escaped the winter weather yet. Catherine Urquhart has more on the late-season snow.

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3 arrested after target shooting with rifle in Burnaby park

07-03-2019 18:23 via cbc.ca

No people or animals were injured, RCMP said.

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17th measles case confirmed in Metro Vancouver

07-03-2019 17:59 via cbc.ca

Fraser Health says the person was already in isolation after being exposed to the highly contagious disease, and also quashed rumours of a measles outbreak in Tri-Cities schools.

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Inspired Entertainment Makes Grand Entrance in British Columbia, Manitoba - Best Casinos Canada

07-03-2019 17:26

Inspired Entertainment Makes Grand Entrance in British Columbia, Manitoba Best Casinos CanadaBCLC entered a partnership with Inspired Entertainment, which would introduce scheduled and on-demand virtual sports across two provinces.

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Woman in her 60s killed in overnight Abbotsford apartment fire

07-03-2019 16:39 via globalnews.ca

Flames broke out in a third floor unit of a building in the 2400 block of Countess Street around 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday.

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Low-cost skin-cancer detector developed by UBC researcher

07-03-2019 16:04 via cbc.ca

A UBC researcher has developed a novel way of testing for skin cancer, using a low-cost, compact laser probe that can distinguish between harmless moles and cancerous ones.

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As Intuitive Surgical INC (ISRG) Stock Rose, Shareholder British Columbia Investment Management Corp Has Trimmed Its Position by $3.69 Million | Thorold News - Thorold News

07-03-2019 15:21

As Intuitive Surgical INC (ISRG) Stock Rose, Shareholder British Columbia Investment Management Corp Has Trimmed Its Position by $3.69 Million | Thorold News Thorold NewsInvestors sentiment decreased to 1.14 in 2018 Q4. Its down 0.04, from 1.18 in 2018Q3. It is negative, as 48 investors sold ISRG shares while 230 reduced.

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Whopper of a tale: Giant hamburger sculpture returned to Salmon Arm restaurant

07-03-2019 15:00 via cbc.ca

Fast food fraud? Horrible hamburglary? A giant burger sculpture made of styrofoam was taken from a Salmon Arm restaurant last month. But don't worry: just like no burger is complete without a milkshake, this story is not without a happy ending.

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British Columbia Investment Management Has Decreased Nordstrom (JWN) Position as Stock Price Declined; Cypress Funds Has Increased Salesforce Com (CRM) Holding by $3.40 Million - The FinHeadLines

07-03-2019 13:45

British Columbia Investment Management Has Decreased Nordstrom (JWN) Position as Stock Price Declined; Cypress Funds Has Increased Salesforce Com (CRM) Holding by $3.40 Million The FinHeadLinesBritish Columbia Investment Management Corp decreased its stake in Nordstrom Inc (JWN) by 32.07% based on its latest 2018Q4 regulatory filing with the SEC.

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Trudeau says 'erosion of trust' sparked SNC-Lavalin controversy; Scheer renews call for his resignation

07-03-2019 13:44 via cbc.ca

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says an "erosion of trust" between his former top adviser and Jody Wilson-Raybould led to the controversy over the SNC-Lavalin file.

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Trudeau says 'erosion of trust' led to SNC-Lavalin controversy

07-03-2019 13:44 via cbc.ca

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says an "erosion of trust" between his former top adviser and Jody Wilson-Raybould led to the controversy over the SNC-Lavalin file. Trudeau spoke at a news conference today in Ottawa, a day after Gerald Butts addressed a justice committee.

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Trudeau says 'erosion of trust,' bad communications sparked SNC-Lavalin controversy

07-03-2019 13:44 via cbc.ca

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says an "erosion of trust" between his former top adviser and Jody Wilson-Raybould led to the controversy over the SNC-Lavalin file.

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Woman in her 60s dies in overnight Abbotsford apartment fire

07-03-2019 13:35 via cbc.ca

A woman was discovered by a firefighter during a secondary search of the building on Countess Street. Officials said she did not survive her injuries.

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1 dead, dozens displaced in overnight Abbotsford apartment fire

07-03-2019 13:35 via cbc.ca

A woman was discovered by a firefighter during a secondary search of the building on Countess Street. Officials said she did not survive her injuries.

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Price T Rowe Group (TROW) Holder British Columbia Investment Management Has Lowered Position as Valuation Rose; American Assets Investment Management Decreased Holding in Acadia Healthcare Company In (ACHC) by $1.49 Million - The Yomi Blog

07-03-2019 13:23

Price T Rowe Group (TROW) Holder British Columbia Investment Management Has Lowered Position as Valuation Rose; American Assets Investment Management Decreased Holding in Acadia Healthcare Company In (ACHC) by $1.49 Million The Yomi BlogBritish Columbia Investment Management Corp decreased its stake in Price T Rowe Group Inc (TROW) by 34.6% based on its latest 2018Q4 regulatory filing ...

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What you need to know about private schools getting taxpayer cash

07-03-2019 13:00 via cbc.ca

The question of why the B.C. government funds schools outside the public school system arose this week when CBC's Go Public told the story of a woman who was let go from Surrey Christian School after administrators learned she was living with her common-law partner in violation of her employment contract.

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Canucks gut out 3-2 overtime win over Toronto Maple Leafs

07-03-2019 12:24 via globalnews.ca

Leivo was instrumental in the Canucks' rally as Vancouver earned a 3-2 overtime win over the Toronto Maple Leafs.

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British Columbia Investment Management Increases Holding in Corning (GLW); Nxp Semiconductors NV (NXPI) Shares Rose While Semper Augustus Investments Group Has Raised by $1.62 Million Its Position - The FinReviewer

07-03-2019 10:24

British Columbia Investment Management Increases Holding in Corning (GLW); Nxp Semiconductors NV (NXPI) Shares Rose While Semper Augustus Investments Group Has Raised by $1.62 Million Its Position The FinReviewerBritish Columbia Investment Management Corp increased its stake in Corning Inc (GLW) by 3.99% based on its latest 2018Q4 regulatory filing with the SEC.

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British Columbia Investment Management Has Cut American Finl Group Ohio (AFG) Holding by $3.05 Million as Stock Price Declined; As USG (USG) Valuation Rose, Shareholder Semper Augustus Investments Group Decreased Its Position by $743,904 - The FinHeadLine

07-03-2019 10:24

British Columbia Investment Management Has Cut American Finl Group Ohio (AFG) Holding by $3.05 Million as Stock Price Declined; As USG (USG) Valuation Rose, Shareholder Semper Augustus Investments Group Decreased Its Position by $743,904 The FinHeadLinesBritish Columbia Investment Management Corp decreased its stake in American Finl Group Inc Ohio (AFG) by 49.79% based on its latest 2018Q4 regulatory ...

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