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WestJet going to Canada’s highest court to quash proposed class action harassment lawsuit

18-04-2019 23:58 via globalnews.ca

Former WestJet flight attendant Mandalena Lewis alleges that the company failed to provide a harassment-free workplace for women.

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First Nations divided on impacts of tanker ban at Northern B.C. Senate hearings

18-04-2019 23:57 via cbc.ca

A Senate committee on transportation and communication holding public hearings in Northern B.C. this week heard competing arguments from First Nations about the impacts of a tanker ban.

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Large police presence was just a training exercise: Kelowna RCMP

18-04-2019 23:49 via globalnews.ca

Armed members of RCMP’s South East District Emergency Response Team seen along Enterprise Way.

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Mothers Against Drunk Driving raises concerns about B.C. Ferries selling wine, beer on board

18-04-2019 23:34 via globalnews.ca

MADD B.C. regional manager Tracy Crawford says the organization is looking forward to seeing more details about the proposed pilot project.

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Proposal seeks to drop default speed limits on residential B.C. streets to 30 km/h

18-04-2019 23:21 via globalnews.ca

The idea, which would only apply to side streets, is meant to reduce pedestrian fatalities and encourage walking and biking.

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5 Things to do this weekend: Thursday, April 18, 2019

18-04-2019 23:08 via globalnews.ca

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

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Smoke from onboard oven forces Vancouver to Winnipeg flight to divert to Regina

18-04-2019 22:48 via globalnews.ca

Air Canada says a replacement plane is on the way, and that passengers will arrive at their destination about six hours late.

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Homes burned, cemetery flooded: 67 years later, First Nation wins redress

18-04-2019 22:40 via cbc.ca

A Northern B.C. First Nation will get millions in compensation after being flooded out by an industrial project in 1952. The Cheslatta Carrier Nation's homes and graveyards were flooded to make way for dams and reservoirs for the Alcan aluminum project.

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Hockey royalty: Prince George Spruce Kings celebrate winning 1st ever BCHL championship

18-04-2019 22:34 via cbc.ca

It's a long-awaited victory for Prince George hockey fans: The Spruce Kings have been crowned league champions after a dominant playoff series.

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Trans Mountain consultation approach 'fatally flawed' even with extension, says First Nations leader

18-04-2019 22:30 via cbc.ca

Even if the time period for consultation with Indigenous groups over the expansion of the Trans Mountain pipeline is extended by a few weeks, "it still doesn't make up for the approach and the flawed way the consultations are being done," says Judy Wilson.

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Flight from Vancouver diverted to Regina after emergency declared

18-04-2019 22:01 via cbc.ca

A flight from Vancouver has been diverted to Regina after a declared emergency.

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Canada's Infrastructure Minister tours British Columbia to announce investments that protect and grow communities - Canada NewsWire

18-04-2019 21:17

Canada's Infrastructure Minister tours British Columbia to announce investments that protect and grow communities Canada NewsWireVICTORIA, BC, April 18, 2019 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada is committed to working closely with communities across the country to support their ...

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Partial rezoning freeze for Kits and West Point Grey heads to Vancouver council

18-04-2019 21:13 via globalnews.ca

The proposal is intended to curb land speculation ahead of a proposed SkyTrain extension to UBC.

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How to shuck an oyster like a pro

18-04-2019 21:01 via globalnews.ca

Learn to shuck oysters like a professional with this special lesson from The Sandbar’s Brandon Johal.

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8 fires at Nanaimo school trigger RCMP investigation

18-04-2019 20:57 via cbc.ca

Nanaimo RCMP say they are investigating eight fires that appear to be relatively small, but intentionally set.

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Tips for using your phone on trips

18-04-2019 20:47 via globalnews.ca

Travel consultant Claire Newell shares advice on how to stay connected while on holiday and avoid a staggering phone bill when you get home.

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B.C. government adds $9.6M to Surrey school expansion

18-04-2019 20:45 via cbc.ca

Premier John Horgan and Education Minister Rob Fleming made the announcement Thursday at Sullivan Elementary in the southeast of the city.

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Canada and British Columbia announce funding to help tackle climate change and reduce emissions - Canada NewsWire

18-04-2019 20:29

Canada and British Columbia announce funding to help tackle climate change and reduce emissions Canada NewsWireVANCOUVER, April 18, 2019 /CNW/ - Canada and British Columbia are working together to take climate action and help Canadians access clean solutions that ...

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B.C.-shot Harry and Meghan movie sequel dramatizes their lives as newlyweds

18-04-2019 20:26 via cbc.ca

W Network set the date for Harry & Meghan: Becoming Royal just as the real-life couple awaits the arrival of their first child.

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Transportation Safety Board issues 2 safety advisories after Field train derailment

18-04-2019 20:25 via globalnews.ca

The TSB said it has advised Transport Canada to review the efficacy of air brake system inspection and maintenance procedures for grain hopper cars used in unit train operations.

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CFLPA tells players not to report to CFL training camps without new agreement

18-04-2019 20:24 via globalnews.ca

The CFLPA has instructed its players not to make travel arrangements to attend CFL training camps when they open May 19.

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British Columbia’s tanker ban is not new. We should make it law - The Globe and Mail

18-04-2019 20:00

British Columbia’s tanker ban is not new. We should make it law The Globe and MailDavid Anderson is a former Liberal MP and federal Cabinet Minister. He a member of the Honourary Board of West Coast Environmental Law. As a backbench ...

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Trio of world-renowned climbers missing and presumed dead in Rockies avalanche

18-04-2019 19:57 via cbc.ca

Three world-renowned climbers — Jess Rosskelly, David Lama and Hansjörg Auer — are missing and presumed to be dead in an avalanche in the Rocky Mountains.

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China's low-tech threat to our elections - CFJC Today Kamloops

18-04-2019 19:48

China's low-tech threat to our elections CFJC Today KamloopsCHINA DOESN'T NEED THE SNEAKY INFLUENCE of social media to influence the outcome of our federal election when the brute force of trade sanctions work ...

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‘He did everything to be helpful’: Landlord says accused quadruple murder gunman a model tenant

18-04-2019 19:43 via globalnews.ca

Landlord Peggy Friesen said she didn’t know the accused on a personal level but that he was an exceptional tenant.

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Tips for preventing lost luggage

18-04-2019 18:29 via globalnews.ca

Travel expert Claire Newell gives us he top tips for keeping your luggage from getting lost while on a trip. She also share her best bests for a vacation including a long stay trip to the French Riviera.

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BC Ferries set to sell booze aboard sailings in June

18-04-2019 18:29 via globalnews.ca

Beginning this summer, passengers on BC Ferries will soon be able to buy beer and wine on board. Neetu Garcha has more information on which sailings the selection of alcohol will be available.

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Public Mobile Kiosk Opens at Richmond Centre in British Columbia - iPhone in Canada

18-04-2019 18:26

Public Mobile Kiosk Opens at Richmond Centre in British Columbia iPhone in CanadaYou can now visit a Public Mobile retail kiosk at Richmond Centre.

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Fraser Valley could see up to 70 mm of rain by Friday, rainfall warning in effect

18-04-2019 18:21 via globalnews.ca

Environment Canada has issued a rainfall warning for the region from Hope to Abbotsford, with heavy rain expected overnight.

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Alternatives to chocolate gifts this Easter

18-04-2019 18:11 via globalnews.ca

From adult egg fillers to tasty treats, lifestyle expert Carey McBeth shows us some alternatives to chocolates for this Easter.

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Rainfall warning issued for the Fraser Valley

18-04-2019 18:05 via cbc.ca

Environment Canada said localized flooding in low-lying areas is a possibility.

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Recycling in advance of earth day

18-04-2019 18:01 via globalnews.ca

Return-It options beyond bottles and cans” Encorp CEO Allen Langdon explains some of the less common beverage containers you can recycle at Return-It depots. He also explains how Return-It Express works and why Encorp is now leading a pilot project on clothes recycling.

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Psychiatric patient who walked away from Colony Farm located after a week at large

18-04-2019 17:20 via globalnews.ca

Police had warned that Askey “may behave in a way that presents a risk to (himself) or the public."

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West Moberly First Nations chief denounces 'fear mongering' over caribou protection plan

18-04-2019 17:01 via cbc.ca

Roland Willson says the plan to save B.C.'s caribou should be a "proud moment for everybody" and denounces what he called "fear mongering" over job losses and backcountry closures.

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Vancouver man in serious condition after crashing into parked car

18-04-2019 16:32 via globalnews.ca

The driver was the only person injured in the collision.

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Fearsome ancient hyena-wolf was bigger than a polar bear

18-04-2019 16:08 via cbc.ca

Paleontologists have stumbled upon the fossils of one of the largest meat-eating mammals ever to walk the Earth — a new species.

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Environment charities may benefit from new Alberta premier's vow to fight them

18-04-2019 15:19 via cbc.ca

Alberta's incoming premier plans to take on environmental charities that he says are blocking exports of the province's oil, but those groups may be saying "bring it on."

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Ottawa plans to make Trans Mountain decision by June 18

18-04-2019 15:15 via cbc.ca

The federal government will make a final decision on the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project by June 18 — missing the original 90-day deadline set by the National Energy Board.

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B.C.'s top doc Bonnie Henry reflects on 3-year anniversary of opioid emergency

18-04-2019 15:00 via cbc.ca

B.C.'s provincial health officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry, spoke with CBC's Mike Killeen at Victoria's The Harbour, an overdose prevention and supervised injection site.

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Psychiatric patient unlawfully at large located by RCMP

18-04-2019 14:59 via cbc.ca

RCMP have located a psychiatric patient who was unlawfully at large for almost a week.

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Ottawa extends deadline for Trans Mountain decision to June 18

18-04-2019 14:26 via globalnews.ca

The federal government is extending the deadline to make a decision on the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project to June 18.

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United Technologies Co. (NYSE:UTX) Shares Bought by BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp - Modern Readers

18-04-2019 14:10

United Technologies Co. (NYSE:UTX) Shares Bought by BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp Modern ReadersBRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp increased its holdings in United Technologies Co. (NYSE:UTX) by 21.5% in the fourth quarter, ...

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3M Co (NYSE:MMM) Holdings Lifted by BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp - XNewsPress

18-04-2019 14:02

3M Co (NYSE:MMM) Holdings Lifted by BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp XNewsPressBRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp increased its holdings in 3M Co (NYSE:MMM) by 5.9% in the fourth quarter, according to its most ...

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Vancouver program paving the way in addiction training for health-care workers

18-04-2019 14:00 via cbc.ca

A Vancouver-based program has grown into North America’s largest addiction medicine training program only six years into its run. Its founder says the program should be expanded across the province.

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The value of Vaisakhi: A look at the economic impact of the Sikh celebration

18-04-2019 13:00 via cbc.ca

The value of Vaisakhi extends past its community and religious aspects. The huge number of people who celebrate also provide an economic boost to local businesses and merchants.

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Federal chinook salmon fishing restrictions get mixed reviews

18-04-2019 12:00 via cbc.ca

Reviews are mixed when it comes to the federal government's chinook salmon fishing restrictions, announced on Tuesday. A sport fishing organization claims the rules will hurt the industry.

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British Columbia Investment Management Has Upped Its Ventas (VTR) Stake by $1.76 Million as Share Value Rose; Holder Consulta LTD Has Upped Jpmorgan Chase & Co (JPM) Stake - EN Digest

18-04-2019 11:41

British Columbia Investment Management Has Upped Its Ventas (VTR) Stake by $1.76 Million as Share Value Rose; Holder Consulta LTD Has Upped Jpmorgan Chase & Co (JPM) Stake EN DigestBritish Columbia Investment Management Corp increased its stake in Ventas Inc (VTR) by 25.33% based on its latest 2018Q4 regulatory filing with the SEC.

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Supreme Court to rule on privacy rights vs. child protection in online luring case

18-04-2019 10:00 via cbc.ca

The Supreme Court of Canada rules today on an internet child luring case that could have a major impact on how police conduct sting operations.

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Supreme Court rules that police don't need warrant to carry out child luring sting operations

18-04-2019 10:00 via cbc.ca

The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that sexually explicit online messages exchanged with a minor who they don't know are not private and can be used in undercover police operations.

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Prince George sweeps Fred Page Cup championship in four games

18-04-2019 08:23 via globalnews.ca

More than 2,200 Vipers fans went home disappointed, but proud of their team for making it to the finals.

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