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Gas line work to begin in Coquitlam as mayor suggests taking fight with FortisBC to court

10-03-2019 23:29 via globalnews.ca

Richard Stewart says the city is considering holding the utility in trespass for leaving the old pipeline in the ground along with the new one.

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Wild salmon council calls for immediate actions to increase B.C.'s wild salmon

10-03-2019 23:20 via cbc.ca

A government-appointed council says British Columbia must take immediate action to increase wild salmon populations.

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BC researchers discover 3,500-year-old clam garden

10-03-2019 22:57 via globalnews.ca

A 3,500-year-old clam garden has been discovered on British Columbia’s Quadra Island. For generations, the traditional structure ensured a food source for large Indigenous populations living along the northern west coast. As Robin Gill reports, the ancient method of cultivation has a lot to teach us about the past, present and future.

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As Svb Finl Group (SIVB) Market Valuation Rose, Shareholder British Columbia Investment Management Decreased Holding; Cardinal Health (CAH) Position Has Lifted by Cambridge Financial Group Inc - The FinReviewer

10-03-2019 22:56

As Svb Finl Group (SIVB) Market Valuation Rose, Shareholder British Columbia Investment Management Decreased Holding; Cardinal Health (CAH) Position Has Lifted by Cambridge Financial Group Inc The FinReviewerBritish Columbia Investment Management Corp decreased its stake in Svb Finl Group (SIVB) by 45.24% based on its latest 2018Q4 regulatory filing with the ...

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New book sheds light on WWII-era anti-conscription mutiny in Terrace, B.C.

10-03-2019 22:54 via cbc.ca

A new book hopes to shed light on a forgotten chapter of Canada’s wartime past.

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Vancouver group repurposes old bikes for Indonesian percussion music ensemble

10-03-2019 22:00 via cbc.ca

A Vancouver group is taking old bicycles to a new level.

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Carleton professor, Edmonton mother and daughter among Canadians killed in Ethiopia plane crash

10-03-2019 21:06 via cbc.ca

A Carleton University professor and a mother-daughter pair from Edmonton are among the 18 Canadians who were killed in Sunday's plane crash in Ethiopia.

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The kindness of strangers: return of a stolen wallet on the Granville Strip

10-03-2019 21:00 via cbc.ca

This week's story takes place on Vancouver’s Granville Strip one weekend in 2005. Chelsea Newcombe was a UBC student at the time and had just moved to the city from Duncan a few months earlier.

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B.C.’s plans to expand civil forfeiture program called unconstitutional

10-03-2019 20:26 via globalnews.ca

The changes announced Tuesday would shift the onus to a defendant to prove that an asset is not an instrument or proceed of unlawful activity.

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RCMP investigating homicide in Chilliwack

10-03-2019 20:20 via cbc.ca

Chilliwack RCMP are investigating a homicide in Chilliwack on Sunday morning.

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Electronic dance music festival set for B.C.'s quiet Robson Valley

10-03-2019 20:00 via cbc.ca

Normally, only the solitary whistle of a passing train breaks the silence in B.C.’s Robson Valley. But soon, heavy bass and synthesizers will soon join the chorus.

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Man killed in early morning shooting in Chilliwack

10-03-2019 19:55 via globalnews.ca

Investigators believe the shooting was targeted, adding the victim is known to police.

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New Vancouver Island University president says reconciliation a priority

10-03-2019 19:00 via cbc.ca

Vancouver Island University will have a new president starting this summer: accomplished neuroscientist Deborah Saucier.

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Boundary-Similkameen MLA fights to keep Daylight Saving Time year-round

10-03-2019 18:58 via globalnews.ca

BC Liberal MLA Linda Larson has introduced a private member’s bill that would keep British Columbia on Daylight Saving Time if California and Washington does.

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Squirreling away wealth — it's not just humans doing it

10-03-2019 18:00 via cbc.ca

Anyone who's tried to buy a home in Vancouver lately knows that inherited money really improves the chances of success. As it turns out, inherited wealth isn’t just a human concept. Squirrels do it, too.

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Travel Tales with William Jans

10-03-2019 17:41 via globalnews.ca

Coleen Christie is joined by adventure photographer, William Jans, to learn more about his upcoming multimedia shows.

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B.C. man throws party as he undergoes medically assisted death

10-03-2019 17:00 via cbc.ca

When Dan Laramie died, he went on his own terms - with music, whiskey and cigars.

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B.C. man throws celebration party as he undergoes medically assisted death

10-03-2019 17:00 via cbc.ca

When Dan Laramie died, he went on his own terms - with music, whiskey and cigars.

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Gene Kiniski: Canada’s Greatest Athlete

10-03-2019 16:26 via globalnews.ca

Jay Janower is joined by author, Steven Verrier, to discuss his new book detailing the career of Canadian athlete Gene Kiniski.

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Report recommends batons, pepper spray for B.C. natural resource officers

10-03-2019 16:00 via cbc.ca

A recently released report written by violence prevention consultant Joel Johnston says the officers are not properly equipped for the risks they commonly face.

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Give Them Wings Initiative

10-03-2019 15:50 via globalnews.ca

Coleen Christie is joined by Teara Fraser, CEO of Iskwew Air, and Heather Bell, chair of the BC aviation council.

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Greater than a game: 7s about more than rugby for fans of Fiji

10-03-2019 15:30 via cbc.ca

"Once a year we get together and really show Canada and the rest of the world that there are Fijians here as well and take pride in our team," says Bobby Naicker, the country's honorary consul in Canada.

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Pfizer Inc. (PFE) Shares Sold by BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp - PressOracle

10-03-2019 15:11

Pfizer Inc. (PFE) Shares Sold by BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp PressOracleBRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp decreased its stake in shares of Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) by 22.4% during the third quarter, according to ...

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Should you sell your home to fund your retirement?

10-03-2019 15:00 via cbc.ca

For many of the 2 million homeowners in B.C., their home is their largest financial asset, so a significant drop in value will impact their retirement plans. When asked: “Should I sell my home?”, my answer is always the same regardless of the state of the market.

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Saving Gallagher: Feisty bobcat in recovery after leg surgery

10-03-2019 14:00 via cbc.ca

The fiercely wild bobcat named Gallagher might not know it, but she has a lot to be thankful for.

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Centene Corp (CNC) Shares Bought by BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp - PressOracle

10-03-2019 12:25

Centene Corp (CNC) Shares Bought by BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp PressOracleBRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp increased its holdings in shares of Centene Corp (NYSE:CNC) by 10.0% during the fourth quarter, ...

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Ethiopian Airlines crash kills all 157 on board, including 18 Canadians

10-03-2019 10:35 via cbc.ca

A jetliner carrying 157 people crashed shortly after takeoff from the Ethiopian capital Sunday, killing everyone aboard and carving a crater into the ground, authorities said.

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Stone, Golden Knights rout Canucks 6-2

10-03-2019 08:17 via globalnews.ca

Coach Travis Green said his Vancouver Canucks came to play on Saturday night but simply got out worked by a team positioned to once again be a playoff juggernaut.

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WHL Roundup: Saturday, March 9, 2019

10-03-2019 07:49 via globalnews.ca

Ryan Hughes scored twice and Eric Florchuk added three assists as the Saskatoon Blades extended their win streak to six games with a 6-1 victory over the Swift Current Broncos on Saturday in Western Hockey League action.

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WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 – March 8

10-03-2019 05:00 via globalnews.ca

Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6.

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Switch clocks ahead 1 hour when you go to bed Saturday night

10-03-2019 05:00 via cbc.ca

Daylight time begins in B.C. at 3 a.m. Sunday. Officials also say the time switch is a good opportunity to check smoke alarms.

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Chilliwack home damaged by fire, dog rescued

10-03-2019 04:54 via globalnews.ca

A dog was rescued from a Chilliwack home that was gutted by fire Saturday afternoon.

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Rachel Cliff shatters Canadian women's marathon record

10-03-2019 04:49 via cbc.ca

Rachel Cliff raced to a Canadian record in the Nagoya Women's Marathon on Sunday, crossing the line in two hours 26.56 seconds to finish 15th and break the previous mark of 2:28:00 set by Lanni Marchant in 2013.

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Venezuelan family in Vancouver worries as expiry looms for son's study permit

10-03-2019 04:43 via cbc.ca

A Venezuelan family living in Vancouver is concerned the growing crisis in their home country threatens their life in Canada.

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Health Matters: unvaccinated 6-year-old Oregon boy contracts tetanus

10-03-2019 04:08 via globalnews.ca

A child was hospitalized for two months after he cut himself on the family farm in Oregon. He received an emergency dose of the tetanus vaccine, but his parents refused to allow a second dose or any other childhood shots after he recovered. Today’s Global News Hour at 6 Health Matters is brought to you...

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District of North Okanagan sends application for cannabis facility on farmland to tribunal

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

Directors are allowing an application for a cannabis production facility on agricultural land to go forward, despite vocal public opposition to the project.

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Team Canada’s support of Abbotsford girl fighting leukemia

10-03-2019 03:30 via globalnews.ca

Out of the tens of thousands of fans attending this weekend’s Rugby Sevens tournament in Vancouver, a select group has a very personal reason to cheer on Team Canada to victory. Jill Bennett has more on the players’ campaign to help a four-year-old Abbotsford girl.

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Kitsilano residents call for more density ahead of SkyTrain extension

10-03-2019 03:30 via globalnews.ca

As plans move ahead for SkyTrain to extend down Broadway and eventually to UBC, some residents along the corridor are calling for more density to accommodate the expected growth. Kristen Robinson reports.

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Rescuers are honoured for their life-saving actions

10-03-2019 03:27 via globalnews.ca

The Life Saving Society of BC recognized Good Samaritans who didn’t think twice about trying to rescue those drowning in local waters, including members of a Persian hiking group and those those trying to save a woman attending her daughter’s wedding in Tofino. Nadia Stewart reports.

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Confirmed cases of measles and whooping cough in B.C.

10-03-2019 03:27 via globalnews.ca

An 18th person in the province, this time from the Interior, has contracted measles. Meantime, health officials are warning about another highly contagious childhood disease. Julia Foy reports.

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Cassie Sharpe tops podium at Mammoth Mountain ski halfpipe

10-03-2019 02:23 via cbc.ca

Canada's Cassie Sharpe skied to gold at the freestyle skiing World Cup event on Saturday at Mammoth Mountain.

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North Vancouver police release sketch of suspect in alleged sexual assault

10-03-2019 02:11 via cbc.ca

Police say the victim let a man into her home to use the bathroom and was assaulted.

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Residents in Lumby, B.C., concerned about proposed cannabis facility

10-03-2019 01:22 via globalnews.ca

About 30 Lumby residents gathered on Saturday near the proposed medical cannabis factory. They say the plant is going to ruin their livelihood.

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Worried about losing sleep as Daylight Savings Time begins? Get some sun, expert says

10-03-2019 01:10 via globalnews.ca

Speaking on CKNW's Jill Bennett Show, a Montreal sleep expert says sunlight is your best friend if you're feeling tired.

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Fentanyl, meth, cocaine seized in Penticton drug bust

10-03-2019 00:36 via globalnews.ca

Guns, ammo, money and a motorbike also seized by police.

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