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A B.C. senior was arrested after a huge drug bust off the U.S. coast — and this wasn’t his first time

12-04-2019 23:54 via globalnews.ca

John Philip Sterling was arrested off the coast of Oregon on Tuesday after allegedly trying to smuggle nearly 200 gallons of liquid methamphetamine.

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New drug mix causing harder-to-revive overdoses, sparking panic in Vancouver

12-04-2019 23:39 via cbc.ca

A new kind of overdose is showing up among Vancouver drug users and it’s scaring front-line workers who are trying to save fentanyl users who are using substances adulterated with bizarre and dangerous fillers.

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Mysterious drug mix causing harder-to-revive overdoses, sparking new panic on DTES

12-04-2019 23:39 via cbc.ca

A new kind of overdose is showing up among Vancouver drug users and it’s scaring front-line workers who are trying to save fentanyl users who are using substances adulterated with bizarre and dangerous fillers.

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RCMP wrap up investigation into alleged Surrey civic election fraud

12-04-2019 23:38 via globalnews.ca

Surrey RCMP have now sent a report to the BC Prosecution Service for consideration of charges.

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Environment Canada warns of snow for B.C.’s southern mountain passes

12-04-2019 23:26 via globalnews.ca

Environment Canada is calling for five to 25 cm of snow on the weekend.

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COMMENTARY: Will the B.C. NDP government soon face a solid wall of conservatism?

12-04-2019 23:10 via globalnews.ca

If Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer forms government it could be a major setback for B.C.-Ottawa relations.

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Surrey cleaned up its 'Strip' — and former mayor has some advice for Maple Ridge about homeless camps

12-04-2019 23:05 via cbc.ca

Former Surrey mayor Linda Hepner is no stranger to dealing with homeless camps. She’s been watching the debate around homelessness in Maple Ridge intently.

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B.C. man involved in international drug smuggling bust has criminal past

12-04-2019 22:48 via globalnews.ca

(Original air date: Dec 22., 2006) Five men were charged in a massive drug bust including one B.C. man who claims to be a former RCMP informant. Jas Johal reports.

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John Philip Stirling behind international drug smuggling operation

12-04-2019 22:47 via globalnews.ca

(Original air date: May 22, 2006) Charges have now been stayed against the four Canadians and one Mexican busted when police seized a fishing with more than $6-million worth of marijuana on board. As Mary Griffin reports, this isn’t the first time the alleged ring-leader has had a run-in with the law.

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New pictures show how Bigg's killer whales are thriving, even as southern resident population declines

12-04-2019 22:44 via cbc.ca

Simon Pidcock, who has been watching whales for the past 17 years, says he's never seen anything like what he witnessed last Sunday off B.C.’s Sunshine Coast.

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Teen suffers head injury following incident on Grouse Mountain

12-04-2019 22:25 via cbc.ca

North Vancouver RCMP are looking for witnesses following an incident between two skiers on Grouse Mountain that left one youth with a head injury

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PoCo fire chief instructs city staff to call fire dispatch, not ambulance for medical emergencies

12-04-2019 21:57 via cbc.ca

Patient safety is at risk in British Columbia because of changes to the 911 dispatch system, says a fire chief who has instructed city staff not to call an ambulance during medical emergencies.

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Nanaimo RCMP issue warning after tampered drinks reported at local club

12-04-2019 21:57 via globalnews.ca

Two women reported that their drinks were spiked on April 5 at an undisclosed club in Nanaimo.

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Affordable rental housing project for seniors opens in Burnaby

12-04-2019 21:43 via globalnews.ca

Look inside the band new McKay Apartments, an affordable rental housing project for low-to-moderate-income seniors in Burnaby. Joy Parsons from Fair Haven Homes explains how these units are designed to benefit older adults and those with disabilities.

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North Vancouver RCMP investigate skiing incident on Grouse Mountain

12-04-2019 21:28 via globalnews.ca

The incident involved two skiers and sent a teenager to hospital with a head injury. RCMP want to find out what happened.

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More doctors, new clinic planned for South Okanagan, Similkameen: B.C. government

12-04-2019 21:26 via globalnews.ca

The Ministry of Health has announced that 22 healthcare providers will be hired over the next three years.

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Test-taker charged in college admissions scam alongside Vancouver businessman pleads guilty

12-04-2019 21:25 via cbc.ca

Mark Riddell entered guilty pleas Friday afternoon to one count each of conspiracy to commit mail fraud and honest services mail fraud, and conspiracy to commit money laundering at a U.S. federal court in Boston.

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Easy, fresh spring salad recipe from the Lazy Gourmet

12-04-2019 20:22 via globalnews.ca

Shake-up your next lunch or dinner with this delicious compressed watermelon, heirloom tomato and halloumi salad recipe from the Lazy Gourmet’s Shannon Boudreau.

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British Columbia may expand firefighter occupational disease coverage to wildland firefighters - Wildfire Today

12-04-2019 19:39

British Columbia may expand firefighter occupational disease coverage to wildland firefighters Wildfire TodayThe United States government does not have a presumptive disease policy for their 15,000 federal wildland firefighters, but British Columbia is seeking to ...

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Driver suffers ‘potentially life-altering’ injuries after serious car crash in Surrey

12-04-2019 19:33 via globalnews.ca

The driver was sent to hospital with serious, possibly life-altering injuries, police said.

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British Columbia Premier presents Jallianwala proclamation to activists - The Tribune India

12-04-2019 19:28

British Columbia Premier presents Jallianwala proclamation to activists The Tribune IndiaTribune News *Service* Chandigarh, April 12. British Columbia Premier John Horgan presented the Jallianwala Bagh massacre proclamation to South Asian ...

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Wells Fargo & Co (WFC) Shares Bought by BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp - Modern Readers

12-04-2019 19:06

Wells Fargo & Co (WFC) Shares Bought by BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp Modern ReadersBRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp boosted its position in Wells Fargo & Co (NYSE:WFC) by 16.0% in the 4th quarter, according to the ...

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5 Things to do this weekend: Friday, April 12, 2019

12-04-2019 19:02 via globalnews.ca

Here are your five things to do this weekend around the province.

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Carson Arthur’s gardening basics for homeowners

12-04-2019 18:59 via globalnews.ca

TV host and gardening expert Carson Arthur tells us what every homeowner should have in their tool shed.

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Stormy Daniels to appear in Kamloops for sole Canadian date of book tour

12-04-2019 18:44 via cbc.ca

Adult film actress Stormy Daniels is set to make an appearance at a Kamloops, B.C., nightclub in June to promote her best-selling memoir Full Disclosure.

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Gas prices hit new record highs in Metro Vancouver twice in one day

12-04-2019 18:30 via globalnews.ca

The prices hit $1.68.9 in Burnaby on Friday morning, surpassing the previous record set in Coquitlam last Thursday.

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Gas prices hit new record high in Metro Vancouver for second time in a week

12-04-2019 18:30 via globalnews.ca

The prices hit $1.68.9 in Burnaby on Friday morning, surpassing the previous record set in Coquitlam last Thursday.

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Maltese Capital Management Increases Stake in Zions Bancorporation NA (ZION); British Columbia Investment Management Has Lifted Lennar (LEN) Stake by $386,607 as Stock Price Rose - Standard Recorder

12-04-2019 18:24

Maltese Capital Management Increases Stake in Zions Bancorporation NA (ZION); British Columbia Investment Management Has Lifted Lennar (LEN) Stake by $386,607 as Stock Price Rose Standard RecorderMaltese Capital Management Llc increased its stake in Zions Bancorporation N A (ZION) by 18.79% based on its latest 2018Q4 regulatory filing with the SEC.

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Make sure to child-proof windows as weather warms, expert warns

12-04-2019 18:23 via cbc.ca

Between 2010 and 2016, 247 children under the age of 14 were hospitalized from window falls in B.C.

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9 free things to do and see in British Columbia - Regina Leader-Post

12-04-2019 18:04

9 free things to do and see in British Columbia Regina Leader-PostAre you traveling to B.C.? Don't miss all the free things there are to do and see in the province, starting with our list here!

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9 free things to do and see in British Columbia - Canada.com

12-04-2019 18:00

9 free things to do and see in British Columbia Canada.comTraveling within Canada can be expensive — so if you're visiting British Columbia and looking for free things to do, this list has you need to know!

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B.C. Liberals try to make political hay out of Maple Ridge homeless battle

12-04-2019 17:38 via cbc.ca

While the debate between the provincial government and the City of Maple Ridge continues to escalate, a different group sees a political opportunity.

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Communities outraged over ‘little libraries’ fires

12-04-2019 17:26 via globalnews.ca

RCMP are investigating a series of suspicious fires that destroyed several Little Free Libraries across Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam. As Jordan Armstrong reports, residents and politicians are saddened by the crimes.

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Tesla (TSLA) Market Valuation Declined While British Columbia Investment Management Lowered Stake by $7.93 Million; King Luther Capital Management Lifted Position in Fmc (FMC) as Share Price Declined - Thе Mоnіtоr

12-04-2019 17:13

Tesla (TSLA) Market Valuation Declined While British Columbia Investment Management Lowered Stake by $7.93 Million; King Luther Capital Management Lifted Position in Fmc (FMC) as Share Price Declined Thе MоnіtоrBritish Columbia Investment Management Corp decreased its stake in Tesla Inc (TSLA) by 50.27% based on its latest 2018Q4 regulatory filing with the SEC.

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Gas prices hit 169.9 cents in Metro Vancouver

12-04-2019 17:11 via cbc.ca

The highest reported price at the pump Friday was 169.9 cents per litre in White Rock — six cents above the historic high of 163.9 cents set last year.

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Canadian sailor busted with 742 litres of meth off Oregon coast: U.S. officials

12-04-2019 16:35 via cbc.ca

John Phillip Stirling was charged with with possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine on Thursday.

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Metro Vancouver gas prices break another record

12-04-2019 16:31 via globalnews.ca

Gas prices across Metro Vancouver broke another all-time high record Friday morning, and experts say they don’t see those prices going down any time soon. Neetu Garcha explains why.

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District sues 3 men for allegedly cutting down trees to boost home value

12-04-2019 16:14 via cbc.ca

The District of West Vancouver alleges the trees were alive and healthy and part of a coastal Douglas-fir ecosystem which is considered at risk in B.C.

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People forced to stand in cold and wet outside Abbotsford welfare office waiting room

12-04-2019 15:10 via cbc.ca

On a rainy, chilly spring day in Abbotsford, a lineup of soaked people are steaming mad. They want to know why the local welfare office is making them stand outside when the waiting room inside is nearly empty. The minister of social development and poverty reduction wants to know why, too.

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People forced to stand in cold and rain outside Abbotsford welfare office waiting room

12-04-2019 15:10 via cbc.ca

On a rainy, chilly spring day in Abbotsford, a lineup of soaked people are steaming mad. They want to know why the local welfare office is making them stand outside when the waiting room inside is nearly empty. The minister of social development and poverty reduction wants to know why, too.

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*British Columbia Investment Management Corp Maintains Stake in Accenture Plc Ireland (ACN) - K Reviewer

12-04-2019 14:29

*British Columbia Investment Management Corp Maintains Stake in Accenture Plc Ireland (ACN) K ReviewerBig Money Sentiment decreased to 0.94 in 2018 Q4. It has change of 0.11, from 2018Q3's 1.05. The ratio turned negative due to ACN positioning: 55 sold and ...

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British Columbia Investment Management Corp Decreased Stake in Intuitive Surgical INC (ISRG) by $3.69 Million as Shares Rose - Z Tribune

12-04-2019 14:23

British Columbia Investment Management Corp Decreased Stake in Intuitive Surgical INC (ISRG) by $3.69 Million as Shares Rose Z TribuneDuring Q4 2018 the big money sentiment decreased to 1.14. That's change of 0.04, from 2018Q3's 1.18. 48 investors sold all, 230 reduced holdings as ISRG ...

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As Accenture Plc Ireland (ACN) Shares Rose, Shareholder British Columbia Investment Management Corp Increased Stake by $7.04 Million - Z Tribune

12-04-2019 14:23

As Accenture Plc Ireland (ACN) Shares Rose, Shareholder British Columbia Investment Management Corp Increased Stake by $7.04 Million Z TribuneDuring Q4 2018 the big money sentiment decreased to 0.94. That's change of 0.11, from 2018Q3's 1.05. 55 investors sold all, 396 reduced holdings as ACN ...

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Luxury condo buildings guzzle electricity, says BC Hydro report

12-04-2019 14:00 via cbc.ca

A BC Hydro report says newer high-rise buildings use twice as much electricity as high-rises built in the 1980s even though the newer buildings are marketed as energy efficient.

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Canada: Growers in British Columbia rip out raspberries - FreshPlaza.com

12-04-2019 13:58

Canada: Growers in British Columbia rip out raspberries FreshPlaza.comFreshPlaza, portal for the *fresh* produce industry, offering the latest news, job advertisements, pricewatching, and photo reports.

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5 things you need to know about Vaisakhi

12-04-2019 13:00 via cbc.ca

Vaisakhi celebrations in Vancouver and Surrey are some of the biggest you’ll find anywhere outside of India.

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Mining Association of British Columbia names new CEO, President - TXF

12-04-2019 12:05

Mining Association of British Columbia names new CEO, President TXFThe Mining Association of British Columbia has appointed Michael Goehring as President and CEO. He will assume the role on 1 May, 2019. He joins MABC ...

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BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp Increases Position in Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) - PressOracle

12-04-2019 10:35

BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp Increases Position in Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) PressOracleBRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp boosted its position in shares of Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE:PM) by 20.1% during the fourth ...

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5 things Canada can do to reduce its carbon emissions

12-04-2019 10:00 via cbc.ca

In this week's issue of our environment newsletter, we look at the most effective ways for Canada to reduce its carbon footprint and how the country is reshaping its building code to address climate change.

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Fight against caribou recovery plan a human rights issue: Sicamous mayor

12-04-2019 09:20 via globalnews.ca

"This is not so much about caribou. This is not so much about grizzlies. This is about land control."

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