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Government of Canada takes action to address homelessness in British Columbia - Canada NewsWire

08-03-2019 23:50

Government of Canada takes action to address homelessness in British Columbia Canada NewsWireGIBSONS, BC, March 8, 2019 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada is working in partnership with provinces and territories, communities and other stakeholders ...

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'It's time': Canada's 1st female-founded Indigenous airline launches on International Women's Day

08-03-2019 23:19 via cbc.ca

Canada's first Indigenous owned and female-founded airline launched in Vancouver on Friday — on International Women's Day.

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Salmon habitat should recover from Trans Mountain pipeline work within 2 years, says Fisheries and Oceans

08-03-2019 23:00 via cbc.ca

The Department of Fisheries and Oceans says a salmon habitat in Chilliwack altered during the Trans Mountain pipeline construction should recover within 2 years. The fisheries department says the stream bed had been altered but natural accumulation of sediment is expected to restore the habitat.

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Prince George elementary school evacuated due to unspecified threat

08-03-2019 22:30 via cbc.ca

Children in the Kindergarten to grade seven Polaris Montessori school have been bused to a nearby school.

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Former Surrey Christian School teacher urges province to quash 'discriminatory' contracts at religious schools

08-03-2019 22:24 via cbc.ca

Stephanie Vande Kraats files petition to ask the new B.C. Human Rights Commission to examine worker rights inside faith-based schools.

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Drop fee for hyphenating last names, says B.C. bill introduced before International Women's Day

08-03-2019 21:51 via cbc.ca

A second bill would require large businesses — those with more than 50 employees — to publicly post the breakdown of pay and benefits for all male and female staff.

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B.C. woman ordered to stop providing illegal Botox injections in her home

08-03-2019 21:21 via cbc.ca

A judge has ordered an unlicensed Lions Bay woman to stop offering Botox and filler injections from her home, after a client complained the procedure left her in so much pain she was unable to work.

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Minister Ng met with female entrepreneurs in Yukon and British Columbia - Canada NewsWire

08-03-2019 21:19

Minister Ng met with female entrepreneurs in Yukon and British Columbia Canada NewsWireGovernment of Canada invests $2 billion to double the number of women-owned businesses by 2025 VANCOUVER, March 8, 2019 /CNW/ - The Government of ...

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Government of Canada announces judicial appointments in the province of British Columbia - Canada NewsWire

08-03-2019 21:10

Government of Canada announces judicial appointments in the province of British Columbia Canada NewsWireOTTAWA, March 8, 2019 /CNW/ - The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following ...

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Government of Canada announces judicial appointments in the province of British Columbia - Benzinga

08-03-2019 21:10

Government of Canada announces judicial appointments in the province of British Columbia BenzingaOTTAWA, March 8, 2019 /CNW/ - The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following ...

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Broadway corridor ‘rezoning freeze’ hits snag at Vancouver city council

08-03-2019 21:01 via globalnews.ca

The motion was intended to curb speculation along the future route of the Broadway subway extension.

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Choices Lottery early bird deadline

08-03-2019 19:55 via globalnews.ca

Erin Cebula takes us on a tour of one of the BC Children’s Hospital Choices Lottery grand prize properties.

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Mission woman becomes Miss Canada

08-03-2019 19:52 via globalnews.ca

Christine Jamieson, winner of the 2019 Miss Canada crown, uses her platform to help support mental health programs and people with epilepsy.

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‘Snow bombs’ on Port Mann bridge causes traffic delays

08-03-2019 19:25 via globalnews.ca

Cars on the Port Mann bridge had to stop to avoid falling wet snow from the Port Mann cables during the Friday morning commute.

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Vancouver's road repair schedule shows where you're likely to run into traffic trouble this summer

08-03-2019 19:17 via cbc.ca

Major projects will affect traffic on Nanaimo Street, Granville Bridge, Boundary Road and in the West End.

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City of Vancouver announces summer road repair schedule

08-03-2019 19:17 via cbc.ca

Major projects will affect traffic on Nanaimo Street, Granville Bridge, Boundary Road and in the West End.

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Maestro Fresh Wes celebrates anniversary of ‘Let Your Backbone Slide’

08-03-2019 19:15 via globalnews.ca

30 years after his first hit Maestro Fresh Wes releases new music. Original Canadian hip hop star Maestro Fresh Wes marks the 30th anniversary of his iconic hit “Let Your Backbone Slide” with the release of new music. He talks about his long career as a rapper and actor

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British Columbia maintains the strongest economy in Canada - Voiceonline.com

08-03-2019 19:10

British Columbia maintains the strongest economy in Canada Voiceonline.comBRUCE Ralston, Minister of Jobs, Trade and Technology, commenting on Statistics Canada's February Labour Force Survey, noted: “British Columbia maintains ...

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Tips to help children adjust to the time change

08-03-2019 19:04 via globalnews.ca

This weekend the clocks will spring ahead and we will all lose an hour’s sleep. This can be especially tough on small children. Registered nurse and sleep coach Agnes Mayer gives her tips for helping kids adjust to the time change.

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New movies reviews: Captain Marvel, Apollo 11

08-03-2019 19:00 via globalnews.ca

Movie critic Dana Gee has a look at some of the new movies hitting theatres this weekend, including “Captain Marvel”, “Apollo 11”

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BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp Lowers Holdings in Zoetis Inc (ZTS) - PressOracle

08-03-2019 18:23

BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp Lowers Holdings in Zoetis Inc (ZTS) PressOracleBRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp lowered its position in shares of Zoetis Inc (NYSE:ZTS) by 10.7% in the fourth quarter, according to the ...

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As Netflix (NFLX) Valuation Rose, Shareholder British Columbia Investment Management Boosted Position; As Delta Air Lines (DAL) Share Value Declined, Sound Shore Management Has Raised Position by $15.94 Million - The FinReviewer

08-03-2019 18:17

As Netflix (NFLX) Valuation Rose, Shareholder British Columbia Investment Management Boosted Position; As Delta Air Lines (DAL) Share Value Declined, Sound Shore Management Has Raised Position by $15.94 Million The FinReviewerBritish Columbia Investment Management Corp increased its stake in Netflix Inc (NFLX) by 3.23% based on its latest 2018Q4 regulatory filing with the SEC.

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‘Very dangerous’: Video of man sliding down skyscraper roof prompts Vancouver police warning

08-03-2019 18:04 via globalnews.ca

"Rooftopping is very dangerous and often criminal in nature," said police.

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Check Out This Bear Sightings Map Now That Hibernation Season Is Ending - 604 Now

08-03-2019 17:50

Check Out This Bear Sightings Map Now That Hibernation Season Is Ending 604 NowHibernation season is slowly coming to an end in BC and there's a bear sightings map that you can use online to find out where they're likely located.

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SNC-Lavalin loses bid for judicial review of prosecution decision

08-03-2019 17:40 via cbc.ca

SNC-Lavalin, the company at the centre of a political scandal engulfing the Liberal government, has lost its bid for a judicial review of the director of public prosecution's decision to proceed with criminal prosecution of the company on corruption charges.

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B.C. measles vaccination rates jump in response to outbreak, health minister says

08-03-2019 17:28 via globalnews.ca

More people in B.C. are seeking out the measles vaccine in response to the recent outbreak, health minister Adrian Dix said Thursday.

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2019 International Women’s Day campaign

08-03-2019 17:06 via globalnews.ca

Sonia Sunger speaks with YWCA’s Amy Juschka about this year’s campaign ‘ Balance for Better’

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S&P Global Inc (SPGI) Shares Sold by BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp - Baseball Daily News

08-03-2019 16:48

S&P Global Inc (SPGI) Shares Sold by BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp Baseball Daily NewsBRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp lessened its holdings in shares of S&P Global Inc (NYSE:SPGI) by 6.6% in the fourth quarter, ...

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Mondelez International Inc (MDLZ) Holdings Increased by BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp - PressOracle

08-03-2019 16:47

Mondelez International Inc (MDLZ) Holdings Increased by BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp PressOracleBRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp raised its position in shares of Mondelez International Inc (NASDAQ:MDLZ) by 7.9% in the fourth ...

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Intercontinental Exchange Inc (ICE) Stake Lifted by BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp - PressOracle

08-03-2019 16:47

Intercontinental Exchange Inc (ICE) Stake Lifted by BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp PressOracleBRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp increased its stake in Intercontinental Exchange Inc (NYSE:ICE) by 6.9% in the 4th quarter, according ...

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Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG) Stake Decreased by BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp - PressOracle

08-03-2019 16:47

Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG) Stake Decreased by BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp PressOracleBRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp decreased its holdings in Booking Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:BKNG) by 0.8% in the fourth quarter, ...

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Anthem Inc (ANTM) Shares Bought by BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp - PressOracle

08-03-2019 16:47

Anthem Inc (ANTM) Shares Bought by BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp PressOracleBRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp boosted its position in Anthem Inc (NYSE:ANTM) by 15.7% during the fourth quarter, according to its ...

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University of British Columbia researchers create 3D printed 'artificial nose' to detect gas - 3ders.org

08-03-2019 16:01

University of British Columbia researchers create 3D printed 'artificial nose' to detect gas 3ders.orgMar 8, 2019 | By Cameron. An “artificial nose” capable of detecting various gases has been 3D printed at the University of British Columbia Okanagan campus.

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Another blast of snow blankets Metro Vancouver

08-03-2019 15:59 via globalnews.ca

The winter weather just won’t stop. Neetu Garcha reports from Surrey, one of the areas hardest hit by overnight snow.

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Worldpay Inc (WP) Shares Bought by BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp - Baseball Daily News

08-03-2019 15:53

Worldpay Inc (WP) Shares Bought by BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp Baseball Daily NewsBRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp increased its holdings in shares of Worldpay Inc (NYSE:WP) by 2.1% during the fourth quarter, ...

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Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) Position Boosted by BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp - Baseball Daily News

08-03-2019 15:43

Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) Position Boosted by BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp Baseball Daily NewsBRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp increased its position in shares of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:EA) by 18.0% during the fourth quarter ...

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PTC Inc (PTC) Holdings Boosted by BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp - PressOracle

08-03-2019 15:42

PTC Inc (PTC) Holdings Boosted by BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp PressOracleBRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp raised its stake in shares of PTC Inc (NASDAQ:PTC) by 17.6% during the 4th quarter, according to the ...

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Ingersoll-Rand PLC (IR) Shares Bought by BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp - Fairfield Current

08-03-2019 15:42

Ingersoll-Rand PLC (IR) Shares Bought by BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp Fairfield CurrentBRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp raised its stake in Ingersoll-Rand PLC (NYSE:IR) by 7.7% in the fourth quarter, according to the ...

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BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp Raises Holdings in Broadcom Inc (AVGO) - PressOracle

08-03-2019 15:42

BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp Raises Holdings in Broadcom Inc (AVGO) PressOracleBRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp raised its stake in Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:AVGO) by 7.7% in the fourth quarter, according to the ...

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More snow for Metro Vancouver

08-03-2019 15:17 via globalnews.ca

Madryga said snow should fizzle out Friday by mid-morning.

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Metro Vancouver hit with another blast of snow

08-03-2019 14:36 via cbc.ca

Snow sticking to many of the region's roads in higher terrain in the early morning hours.

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (VRTX) Position Boosted by BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp - Fairfield Current

08-03-2019 13:49

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (VRTX) Position Boosted by BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp Fairfield CurrentBRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp boosted its holdings in Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:VRTX) by 30.3% during the ...

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BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp Takes Position in Linde PLC (LIN) - Fairfield Current

08-03-2019 13:49

BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp Takes Position in Linde PLC (LIN) Fairfield CurrentBRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp acquired a new position in shares of Linde PLC (NYSE:LIN) in the 4th quarter, according to its most ...

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Here come the 7s: Vancouver hosts global rugby tournament

08-03-2019 13:00 via cbc.ca

It’s a two-day spectacle, featuring flags, fast-paced rugby and a whole lot of costumes.

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Estee Lauder Companies Inc (EL) Shares Bought by BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp - Fairfield Current

08-03-2019 12:47

Estee Lauder Companies Inc (EL) Shares Bought by BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp Fairfield CurrentBRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp raised its position in shares of Estee Lauder Companies Inc (NYSE:EL) by 91.2% in the 4th quarter, ...

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BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp Purchases 29,742 Shares of Morgan Stanley (MS) - Fairfield Current

08-03-2019 12:47

BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp Purchases 29,742 Shares of Morgan Stanley (MS) Fairfield CurrentBRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp increased its position in Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) by 8.7% in the fourth quarter, according to its ...

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BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp Buys 59,895 Shares of Occidental Petroleum Co. (OXY) - Fairfield Current

08-03-2019 12:47

BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp Buys 59,895 Shares of Occidental Petroleum Co. (OXY) Fairfield CurrentBRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp raised its stake in Occidental Petroleum Co. (NYSE:OXY) by 23.0% during the fourth quarter, ...

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BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp Boosts Stake in Goldman Sachs Group Inc (GS) - Fairfield Current

08-03-2019 12:47

BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp Boosts Stake in Goldman Sachs Group Inc (GS) Fairfield CurrentBRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp grew its stake in shares of Goldman Sachs Group Inc (NYSE:GS) by 10.0% in the fourth quarter, ...

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Baidu Inc (BIDU) Shares Bought by BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp - Fairfield Current

08-03-2019 12:47

Baidu Inc (BIDU) Shares Bought by BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp Fairfield CurrentBRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp increased its holdings in shares of Baidu Inc (NASDAQ:BIDU) by 27.4% during the fourth quarter, ...

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Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) Position Reduced by BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp - Fairfield Current

08-03-2019 12:47

Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) Position Reduced by BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp Fairfield CurrentBRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp lowered its position in Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) by 0.6% in the fourth quarter, ...

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