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Surrey mayor puts the car before the force as he pushes new policing plan

07-05-2019 23:50 via cbc.ca

Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum brought a prop along with him to his state of the city address Tuesday morning.

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Surrey councillors ask for more transparency as mayor pushes forward with policing plan

07-05-2019 23:50 via cbc.ca

Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum brought a prop along with him to his state of the city address Tuesday morning.

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'This is photo radar': Red light cameras at high-risk intersections to begin ticketing speeders in B.C.

07-05-2019 23:20 via cbc.ca

Red light cameras are no longer only watching for impatient drivers looking to shave a few seconds of their commute. The B.C. government plans to activate automated speed enforcement on the cameras at 35 intersections around the province.

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Red light cameras at high-risk intersections to begin ticketing speeders in B.C.

07-05-2019 23:20 via cbc.ca

Red light cameras are no longer only watching for impatient drivers looking to shave a few seconds of their commute. The B.C. government plans to activate automated speed enforcement on the cameras at 35 intersections around the province.

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Medical bracelet program expanded to help youth with mental illness and psychiatric issues

07-05-2019 23:02 via cbc.ca

Medical bracelets can give first responders critical information about conditions from diabetes to allergies — and now — psychiatric issues.

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GGX Gold mulls acquisition opportunities in British Columbia"s Greenwood mining camp - Proactive Investors USA & Canada

07-05-2019 22:47

GGX Gold mulls acquisition opportunities in British Columbia"s Greenwood mining camp Proactive Investors USA & CanadaThe Vancouver-based company signed an exclusivity agreement with Golden Dawn Minerals, giving GGX a 60-day period to conduct due diligence on a ...

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Barkerville theatre troupe to visit B.C. communities heavily impacted by wildfires

07-05-2019 22:43 via cbc.ca

On Friday, a threatre troupe from Barkerville, B.C., kicks off its new tour. It will visit communities in the province's Interior that were hit hardest by floods and wildfires over the last two years.

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Lead-foots beware: Speed cameras coming to 35 B.C. intersections this summer

07-05-2019 22:40 via globalnews.ca

Lead-footed drivers who speed through some of the province's busiest intersections could soon find a photo and a speeding ticket arriving in the mail.

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Scientist behind massive telescope near Penticton wins prestigious fellowship

07-05-2019 22:36 via globalnews.ca

A leading scientist behind the massive CHIME telescope in the South Okanagan that is mapping the history of the Universe has been recognized with a prestigious fellowship. Shelby Thom reports on the cosmic secrets he hopes to unravel.

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'It's hard not to poke fun': Improv team takes on DNA tests and Asian stereotypes

07-05-2019 22:23 via cbc.ca

The Vancouver-based, all-Asian improvisation group pokes fun at ancestor tests with a sketch called DNAblers where two characters get their results.

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BC Ferries launching summer discounts on early morning, late night sailings

07-05-2019 22:00 via globalnews.ca

Travellers on some of the busiest routes will have a chance to save a few dollars this summer, if they're willing to hit the road at off-peak hours.

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Problem child or does your child have a problem?

07-05-2019 21:55 via cbc.ca

Every kid goes through phases but could something more serious be affecting their behaviour?

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Surrey Mayor’s ‘state of the city’ speech focuses on policing

07-05-2019 21:38 via globalnews.ca

Mayor Doug McCallum of Surrey gave his first ‘state of the city’ speech since taking office last fall. His main focus was his campaign promise to get Surrey its own police force. Neetu Garcha explains.

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German Report finds substantial money laundering in B.C.’s luxury car market

07-05-2019 21:31 via globalnews.ca

The province released part of Peter German's latest report looking at money laundering in the housing market, luxury vehicle market, and B.C. horse tracks.

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Parks Canada to share feedback on proposed national park in South Okanagan, Similkameen

07-05-2019 21:29 via globalnews.ca

Meetings will take place in Oliver, Osoyoos, Keremeos and Penticton, May 14-16.

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How the first documented use of the 'brain bolt' in Canada saved a B.C. man's life

07-05-2019 21:28 via cbc.ca

In an effort to save Ryan Jones' life, doctors at Vancouver General Hospital tried an experimental medical technique called the brain bolt. He's now the subject of an article in the Critical Care Medicine Journal.

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Premier John Horgan asking B.C. Utilities Commission to investigate record breaking gas prices

07-05-2019 21:01 via globalnews.ca

The B.C. government has asked the B.C. Utilities Commission to investigate record breaking gas prices.

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'A Green vote does count': MP-elect Paul Manly on what the party's Nanaimo victory means

07-05-2019 20:37 via cbc.ca

Paul Manly was voted in as the new MP for the riding, a seat he’ll hold in the lead-up to the federal general election in October. He is the second Green candidate elected to a federal seat.

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Mother’s day gift & entertainment ideas

07-05-2019 20:18 via globalnews.ca

Food and lifestyle expert Pay Chen shares a variety of special treats, perfect for mother’s day.

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B.C. premier calls for independent investigation into sky-high gas prices

07-05-2019 20:18 via cbc.ca

B.C. Premier John Horgan has asked the B.C. Utilities Commission if it will consider investigating why gas prices in the province have soared in comparison to the rest of the country.

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B.C. premier calls for independent investigation into high gas prices

07-05-2019 20:18 via cbc.ca

B.C. Premier John Horgan has asked the B.C. Utilities Commission if it will consider investigating why gas prices in the province have soared in comparison to the rest of the country.

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Adopt a Pet: Juniper the German Shepard

07-05-2019 20:14 via globalnews.ca

Juniper is a lovely dog who has been through a lot in her short life. This sweet soul is ready to settle, She will need a caregiver who is home for long hours, and is able to practice short leaving exercises with her to build trust that they are coming back. She is likely to...

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Organized crime using B.C. luxury car market to launder money

07-05-2019 20:07 via cbc.ca

Investigator Peter German says criminals use straw buyers, off-shore purchasers and even claim the PST rebate.

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Latest B.C. money laundering report released today

07-05-2019 20:07 via cbc.ca

The 300-page report looks at links to the luxury car market and the B.C. horse-racing industry.

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Fast cars and bags of cash: gangsters using B.C. luxury car market to launder dirty money

07-05-2019 20:07 via cbc.ca

B.C. money laundering investigator and former Mountie Peter German says thousands of luxury cars worth millions of dollars are being purchased every year in B.C. by criminals as a way to launder proceeds of crime.

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Surrey police vehicle prototype unveiled for proposed municipal force

07-05-2019 19:57 via globalnews.ca

The City of Surrey unveiled a prototype of a police vehicle for the city's proposed municipal police force.

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'Slap in the face': B.C. business owner says Khloé Kardashian's company should stop using her brand

07-05-2019 19:47 via cbc.ca

Tamara Komuniecki has sold "Strong as a Mother" shirts for more than two years and has applied for the Canadian trademark.

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Green's Paul Manly wins Nanaimo-Ladysmith federal byelection - Nanaimo News NOW

07-05-2019 19:46

Green's Paul Manly wins Nanaimo-Ladysmith federal byelection Nanaimo News NOWNANAIMO — In an historic win, the Green Party of Canada has its second seat in the House of Commons. The Green's Paul Manly won roughly 40 percent of the ...

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07-05-2019 19:32

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NXIVM leader Raniere blackmailed women, had sex with young teen, prosecutors say

07-05-2019 19:16 via cbc.ca

Former self-help guru Keith Raniere was a "predator" who preyed on young women, including a 15-year-old girl, and turned them into sex slaves as part of a cultlike organization, a federal prosecutor tells a jury at the start of his trial.

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NXIVM leader Keith Raniere blackmailed women, had sex with young teen, prosecutors say

07-05-2019 19:16 via cbc.ca

Former self-help guru Keith Raniere was a "predator" who preyed on young women, including a 15-year-old girl, and turned them into sex slaves as part of a cultlike organization, a federal prosecutor tells a jury at the start of his trial.

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Helping seniors care for their aging dogs

07-05-2019 19:00 via globalnews.ca

ElderDog Canada is looking for volunteers to help seniors caring for elderly dogs. Sonia Sunger chats with ElderDog Canada founder Dr. Ardra Cole about the importance of keeping seniors and their pets together for as long as possible.

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The Granville bridge needs all the help it can get: A case for cyclists, pedestrians and 'streets as places'

07-05-2019 18:42 via cbc.ca

The City of Vancouver is trying something very new with its proposal for a shared pedestrian and cyclist greenway along the centre of the bridge.

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‘Hopefully we see a change’: Tourist town braces for summer of high gas prices

07-05-2019 18:13 via globalnews.ca

Tourism communities in the B.C. Interior, including Sicamous, are worried the high price at the pump will actually keep their much-needed summertime customers away.

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Non-profit for people with disabilities shocked after 3 municipal partners pull funding

07-05-2019 17:45 via cbc.ca

An organization that has helped people with disabilities pursue active lifestyles in the Greater Victoria area for over 30 years says three long-term municipal partners are ending their contracts with them, putting a strain on their resources.

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British Columbians bracing for another bad wildfire season

07-05-2019 17:10 via globalnews.ca

Businesses are already reporting a spike in demand for air purifiers and filters as people try to get ahead of a potentially smoky wildfire season. Menn Biagtan of the BC Lung Association has some advice on what you can do to breathe a little easier this summer.

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ANALYSIS: Canada’s Greens continue to win voters feeling betrayed by and angry at Justin Trudeau

07-05-2019 16:55 via globalnews.ca

The Green Party win Monday in Nanaimo-Ladysmith is just the exclamation point on a year-long trend of progressive voters turning away from the NDP or Liberals and, for the first time, going Green.

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Trudeau, Singh both have reason to worry about Green byelection breakthrough

07-05-2019 16:40 via cbc.ca

Paul Manly's byelection win for the Green Party in British Columbia was a shot across the bow of both the New Democrats and Liberals, two parties that took significant hits in support as the Greens leapfrogged from fourth to first.

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Surrey man convicted of stealing 47 car batteries

07-05-2019 16:27 via cbc.ca

William Burgess swiped the batteries from vehicles in the Lynnmour area throughout the month of August last year. North Vancouver RCMP said he was arrested the following month and convicted of two counts of theft on April 25.

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Greenlit: B.C. lighthouses upgrading to wind and solar power

07-05-2019 15:58 via cbc.ca

Traditionally, the lighthouses have relied on diesel generators that run 24 hours a day to provide electricity for the light tower and lightkeeper houses.

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3-alarm fire damages grocery store in Vancouver's Chinatown

07-05-2019 15:34 via cbc.ca

Firefighters were busy battling a stubborn fire at the Tin Lee Market on Keefer Street near Gore Avenue early Tuesday morning.

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Bag containing $100K allegedly stolen as thieves foil Chinese money 'exchange'

07-05-2019 14:00 via cbc.ca

Guns were drawn. A plastic bag containing $100,000 in bills was stolen. And police interviewed seven witnesses. But who was the actual victim?

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No food, no water: Metro Vancouver Muslims begin fasting for Ramadan

07-05-2019 13:00 via cbc.ca

If you have Muslim neighbours, you may notice their kitchen lights are on very early in the morning. That’s likely because they are observing the month of Ramadan.

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$3m funding for H2 stations in British Columbia - gasworld

07-05-2019 12:37

$3m funding for H2 stations in British Columbia gasworldNatural Resources Canada and the Government of British Columbia has announced $3m in funding for two stations in a hydrogen station network for British ...

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Green Party win in B.C. shows climate issues could impact October

07-05-2019 12:31 via cbc.ca

British Columbia voters sent a message that Canadians are deeply concerned about the environment and climate issues will be at the forefront in October's federal election campaign, jubilant Green Party supporters said Monday night.

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Norwegian Cruise Line Hldg L (NCLH) Shareholder British Columbia Investment Management Raised Holding; Evanston Investments Dba Evanston Advisors Stake in Wal (WMT) Has Decreased as Valuation Rose - CryptoCoinsTribune

07-05-2019 12:08

Norwegian Cruise Line Hldg L (NCLH) Shareholder British Columbia Investment Management Raised Holding; Evanston Investments Dba Evanston Advisors Stake in Wal (WMT) Has Decreased as Valuation Rose CryptoCoinsTribuneBritish Columbia Investment Management Corp increased its stake in Norwegian Cruise Line Hldg L (NCLH) by 12.46% based on its latest 2018Q4 regulatory ...

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'What's happening to our town?': Penticton man in coma after alleged assault on beach

07-05-2019 12:00 via cbc.ca

A violent assault at a Penticton beach on Friday evening sent one man to hospital with a serious head injury. A second man is in custody facing a number of criminal charges, including aggravated assault and sexual assault.

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Surge expands land position in British Columbia - Global Mining Review

07-05-2019 10:57

Surge expands land position in British Columbia Global Mining ReviewSurge Exploration expands its land position in north-central British Columbia with its recent acquisition of additional copper-gold mineral claims.

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Startling UN biodiversity report is a reminder of the risks Canada faces

07-05-2019 10:00 via cbc.ca

Monday's UN report on biodiversity startled many when it said one million species are threatened with extinction across the globe. It's important to remember that Canada is not immune from losing its own biodiversity, experts say.

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1 year into regulations, Vancouver considers 3,066 homes on Airbnb a success story

07-05-2019 10:00 via cbc.ca

Since Vancouver began enforcing its short-term rental rules in September, the number of listings in the city has decreased by about 40 per cent from its peak.

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