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Committee wants few restrictions on Uber and other ride-hailing companies

26-03-2019 23:58 via cbc.ca

An all-party committee is examining ride-hailing regulations in British Columbia. It recommends few restrictions when it comes to boundaries, fares, and supplies of vehicles and drivers. But Transportation Minister Claire Trevena is staying firm with a Class 4 requirement because it provides more safety for passengers.

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B.C. legislature committee calls for no regulatory roadblocks to ride hailing

26-03-2019 23:58 via cbc.ca

An all-party committee is examining ride-hailing regulations in British Columbia. It recommends few restrictions when it comes to boundaries, fares, and supplies of vehicles and drivers. But Transportation Minister Claire Trevena is staying firm with a Class 4 requirement because it provides more safety for passengers.

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Chilliwack woman shot in August dies, homicide team now investigating

26-03-2019 23:43 via globalnews.ca

Stanny Carr was shot more than seven months ago and had remained in hospital in critical condition until her death in early March.

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Harbour Air to switch to battery-powered aircraft

26-03-2019 23:39 via globalnews.ca

North America’s largest seaplane airline is converting its fleet to electric powered planes with test flights starting in late 2019.

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Love in The Mix: Syrian catering company helps refugee women find community in Vancouver

26-03-2019 23:30 via cbc.ca

For two young refugee women living in Vancouver, food is a way to connect with their new home and share the rich culture of the home they left behind in Syria.

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'There was a lot of blood. He was a very broken man': Snowboarder swept away by avalanche at B.C. ski resort

26-03-2019 23:05 via cbc.ca

A Vernon B.C., man watched as his snowboarding partner was swept up in an avalanche on a ski run at SilverStar Mountain Resort last week.

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Councillor mobilizes civic politicians to fight climate change

26-03-2019 23:00 via cbc.ca

Rik Logtenberg's Climate Leadership Caucus has already enlisted 57 councillors and mayors from across Canada since January.

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Police seek ‘person of interest’ who allegedly offered Maple Ridge 12-year-old a ride home

26-03-2019 22:58 via globalnews.ca

“Police are trying to put together the pieces of the puzzle here and would like to speak with the alleged suspect," said the RCMP.

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New pet-friendly Vernon shelter features more storage, space for couples

26-03-2019 22:58 via globalnews.ca

All of these features may help encourage the city's homeless population to use shelters instead of sleeping rough.

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B.C. man challenging Health Canada for phage treatment

26-03-2019 22:45 via globalnews.ca

A Vancouver Island man is hoping to become the first person in Canada to receive an experimental treatment for deadly superbugs. Phage therapy works by using viruses to target antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Jeff Semple reports on the new push to give Canadians access to the potentially life-saving treatment.

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Harbour Air’s plan to move to all electric planes

26-03-2019 22:41 via globalnews.ca

North America’s largest seaplane company is going green. Harbour air announcing plans to move away from fossil fuels and convert to electricity. Neetu Garcha reports.

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British Columbia Investment Management Has Boosted By $983,437 Its Hershey Co (HSY) Stake; Hollow Brook Wealth Management Raised Exxon Mobil (XOM) Holding By $605,268 - The FinReviewer

26-03-2019 22:41

British Columbia Investment Management Has Boosted By $983,437 Its Hershey Co (HSY) Stake; Hollow Brook Wealth Management Raised Exxon Mobil (XOM) Holding By $605,268 The FinReviewerBritish Columbia Investment Management Corp increased Hershey Co (HSY) stake by 18.22% reported in 2018Q4 SEC filing. British Columbia Investment ...

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British Columbia Investment Management Decreased Aes (AES) Stake By $3.06 Million; Hollow Brook Wealth Management Decreased Navigator Holdings LTD (NVGS) Position By $765,810 - The FinReviewer

26-03-2019 22:41

British Columbia Investment Management Decreased Aes (AES) Stake By $3.06 Million; Hollow Brook Wealth Management Decreased Navigator Holdings LTD (NVGS) Position By $765,810 The FinReviewerBritish Columbia Investment Management Corp decreased Aes Corp (AES) stake by 36.48% reported in 2018Q4 SEC filing. British Columbia Investment ...

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Union calls for action after multiple recent assaults on B.C. bus drivers

26-03-2019 22:30 via cbc.ca

Two separate incidents on Kelowna buses over the weekend are raising concerns for the union that represents drivers in the Okanagan.

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The story behind British Columbia's very own 'desert isle' - The Weather Network

26-03-2019 22:20

The story behind British Columbia's very own 'desert isle' The Weather NetworkThis desert island is in the last place you might look for one.

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Man allegedly pulls knife on building maintenance manager in Kelowna

26-03-2019 22:20 via globalnews.ca

The alleged incident happened after the building maintenance manager said he received a report of an unknown person who had made his way inside the building.

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B.C. should scrap plans to require Class 4 licence for ridesharing, committee recommends

26-03-2019 22:17 via globalnews.ca

The committee tasked to look into ridesharing regulations has recommended the a requirement of a Class 5 licence for drivers.

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Forestry service advising property owners to begin spraying as Douglas fir beetles move on B.C. Interior

26-03-2019 22:00 via cbc.ca

Instances of Douglas fir beetles harming B.C., Interior forests are on the rise, particularly in the Cariboo region.

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Ross Stores INC (ROST) Shareholder British Columbia Investment Management Corp Increased Its Stake - Z Tribune

26-03-2019 21:55

Ross Stores INC (ROST) Shareholder British Columbia Investment Management Corp Increased Its Stake Z TribuneBig Money Sentiment decreased to 0.85 in 2018 Q4. It has change of 0.09, from 2018Q3's 0.94. The ratio dived due to ROST positioning: 61 sold and 232 ...

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Claire Trevena and ridesharing drivers needing class 4 licenses

26-03-2019 21:55 via globalnews.ca

What proof does the minister of transportation have the makes a class 4 drivers license safer for rider share operators?

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British Columbia Investment Management Corp Decreased Red Hat INC (RHT) Stake by $3.88 Million - Z Tribune

26-03-2019 21:55

British Columbia Investment Management Corp Decreased Red Hat INC (RHT) Stake by $3.88 Million Z TribuneBig Money Sentiment decreased to 0.8 in 2018 Q4. It has change of 0.25, from 2018Q3's 1.05. The ratio dived due to RHT positioning: 68 sold and 219 reduced.

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13-year-old girl killed, 6-year-old boy hurt in Coquitlam crash that sent car into median where 5 kids were standing

26-03-2019 21:55 via globalnews.ca

The 13 and six-year-old were struck by the vehicle and rushed to hospital, where the teen tragically died, said Mounties.

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British Columbians are paying more for booze but also broccoli - Columbia Valley Pioneer

26-03-2019 21:47

British Columbians are paying more for booze but also broccoli Columbia Valley PioneerVictoria's inflation was 2.3 per cent, a tick above Vancouver's of 2.2 per cent.

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As Port Coquitlam limits renovictions, advocates wonder why province won't act on issue

26-03-2019 21:37 via cbc.ca

Rental advocates and some municipalities are wondering why the province isn't moving faster to pass legislation that would stop the practice of renoviction province-wide, three months after its Rental Housing Task Force urged action on the issue.

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As Port Coquitlam aims to limit renovictions, advocates wonder why province won't act on issue

26-03-2019 21:37 via cbc.ca

Rental advocates and some municipalities are wondering why the province isn't moving faster to pass legislation that would stop the practice of renoviction province-wide, three months after its Rental Housing Task Force urged action on the issue.

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B.C. seaplane company's plan for electric fleet is set for take off

26-03-2019 21:30 via cbc.ca

Harbour Airlines, which operates 30,000 flights each year on routes between Seattle, Vancouver, Victoria and other destinations, is partnering with Washington-state-based engineering firm MagniX with the goal of becoming the world's first all-electric airline.

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Vancouver Police seek witnesses to serious assault

26-03-2019 20:43 via cbc.ca

One man attacked another with a weapon near the Burrard Street SkyTrain Station on the evening of Mar. 20.

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Homicide team now investigating crash that killed 3 in Surrey, as 2nd 'scene of interest' identified

26-03-2019 20:27 via cbc.ca

The single-vehicle collision happened at about 10:30 a.m. PT on the 32 Avenue diversion under the Highway 99 overpass. Police have now identified a second scene of interest in the investigation.

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Homicide investigators on scene of crash that killed 3 in Surrey

26-03-2019 20:27 via cbc.ca

The single-vehicle collision happened at about 10:30 a.m. on the 32 Avenue diversion under the Highway 99 overpass. Police have now identified a second scene of interest in the investigation.

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3 dead in single-vehicle crash in Surrey

26-03-2019 20:27 via cbc.ca

The single-vehicle collision happened at about 10:30 a.m. on the 32 Avenue diversion under the Highway 99 overpass. All three people in the vehicle were dead when Mounties arrived, according to a news release.

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Coroner orders inquest into suspected overdose death of B.C. teen

26-03-2019 20:15 via cbc.ca

Elliot Eurchuk's parents have been calling for an inquest since shortly after he died at home on April 20, 2018.

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Revamp your indoor and outdoor space for Spring

26-03-2019 19:56 via globalnews.ca

The Style Guys – Alykhan Velji and Jason Krell – share some fun, easy ways to refresh your home and outdoor spaces for Spring.

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WATCH: BC Ferry hits dock and damages front of ship in Langdale

26-03-2019 19:54 via globalnews.ca

A BC Ferry traveling from Horseshoe Bay to Langdale struck the dock upon arrival, damaging the ship.

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Adopt a Pet: Louise, the Yorkie/Chihuahua

26-03-2019 19:38 via globalnews.ca

This pet, four-year-old Louise is currently in the care of the BC SPCA and waiting to go to her forever home.

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Sophie Lui sits down with Finance Minister Bill Morneau

26-03-2019 19:34 via globalnews.ca

Bill Morneau discusses his departments role in the SNC-Lavalin affair as well as touching on the hot topic of housing costs in the lower mainland.

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Goodbye gas station, hello Gnome Man's Land: 8 metre-high Howard has found a new home

26-03-2019 19:29 via cbc.ca

A Saanich farmer has offered to take in the homeless colossus, thought to be the biggest of his kind in the world.

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Richmond city council unanimously votes to declare climate emergency

26-03-2019 18:43 via globalnews.ca

City Coun. Linda McPhail said it won't be just a symbolic gesture, but one that produces tangible results and gets the community involved — and especially younger residents.

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Teen pedestrian killed in Coquitlam crash, coroner confirms

26-03-2019 18:11 via cbc.ca

Police say one person has died after a three-vehicle collision involving three pedestrians in Coquitlam.

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Girl killed in Coquitlam crash was 13 years old, RCMP say

26-03-2019 18:11 via cbc.ca

The RCMP has confirmed a 13-year-old girl died in a multi-vehicle crash Monday afternoon that involved five children, one of whom was killed and another who was seriously injured.

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SPCA seizes 54 animals from North Okanagan property

26-03-2019 17:45 via cbc.ca

The 46 horses, 4 dogs and 4 hogs were in distress due to inadequate food, water and shelter.

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Coquitlam crash kills one and leaves two injured

26-03-2019 17:32 via globalnews.ca

One bystander is dead and two others were taken to hospital following a car accident Monday afternoon.

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BC Ferries vessel strikes dock at Langdale terminal

26-03-2019 17:31 via globalnews.ca

BC Ferries spokesperson Deb Marshall said the ferry came into contact with the berthing structure and is currently stuck on a pontoon.

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BC salmon salad with canola & honey dressing

26-03-2019 17:22 via globalnews.ca

Ocean Wise Executive Chef Ned Bell shows us how to make a B.C. salmon salad with canola and honey dressing.

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BC Ferries ship stuck after running into dock at Langdale terminal

26-03-2019 17:19 via cbc.ca

No injuries among the 285 passengers aboard have been reported, but service between Horseshoe Bay and Langdale has been suspended until evening.

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BC Ferries ship runs into dock at Langdale terminal

26-03-2019 17:19 via cbc.ca

No injuries have been reported, but service between Horseshoe Bay and Langdale has been suspended. The next expected sailing from Langdale is at 6:40 p.m. PT.

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B.C. Ferries passengers stranded for 9 hours near Gibsons getting ready to dock

26-03-2019 17:19 via cbc.ca

Tugboats are manoeuvring a BC Ferries ship with almost 300 passengers onboard into the dock after it spent much of Tuesday stranded in the waters of the Sunshine Coast.

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B.C. Ferries passengers stranded for 10 hours near Gibsons finally disembark

26-03-2019 17:19 via cbc.ca

After spending much of Tuesday trapped on a boat tantalizingly close to shore, passengers of BC Ferries' Queen of Surrey are finally on dry land.

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Nutrition: weight loss strategies

26-03-2019 17:18 via globalnews.ca

March is nutrition month and dietitian Diana Steele shares some sensible approaches for shedding pounds.

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Significant piece of Coast Salish art stolen in Nanaimo

26-03-2019 17:11 via cbc.ca

The cedar spindle whorl, designed and created by local carver Joel Good, hasn't been seen since Thursday.

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BC Ferry strikes barge at Langdale ferry terminal

26-03-2019 16:56 via globalnews.ca

A BC Ferry has struck a berthing structure upon its arrival into the Landale ferry terminal on the Sunshine Coast. Doris Maria Bregolisse is on the scene and has more information.

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