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Wilson-Raybould and Philpott will soon decide whether to join the Greens, May says

08-05-2019 23:59 via cbc.ca

Green Party Leader Elizabeth May said today she expects two former Liberal MPs who quit Justin Trudeau's cabinet over the SNC-Lavalin matter will decide whether to join her party by early June.

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British Columbia's Archie Windsor laughs about royal baby name connection - CBC.ca

08-05-2019 23:46

British Columbia's Archie Windsor laughs about royal baby name connection CBC.caA B.C. man discovers he now shares the same first and last name with the latest Royal baby. Duncan, B.C., resident Archie Windsor says the only other Archie ...

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British Columbia's Archie Windsor laughs about royal baby name connection

08-05-2019 23:46 via cbc.ca

A B.C. man discovers he now shares the same first and last name with the latest Royal baby. Duncan, B.C., resident Archie Windsor says the only other Archie he'd been compared to is Archie Bunker, a grouchy fictional TV character from All in the Family in the 1970s.

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3-year-old girl attacked by coyote in White Rock park: conservation officers

08-05-2019 22:55 via globalnews.ca

"The child received superficial bite marks to the back of the leg and was promptly released following medical evaluation," said the B.C. Conservation Officer Service.

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May 08, 2019 - British Columbia Investment Management Corp Buys Royal Bank of Canada, The Toronto-Dominion Bank, Enbridge Inc, Sells Apple Inc, Amazon.com Inc, Pfizer Inc - GuruFocus.com

08-05-2019 22:39

May 08, 2019 - British Columbia Investment Management Corp Buys Royal Bank of Canada, The Toronto-Dominion Bank, Enbridge Inc, Sells Apple Inc, Amazon.com Inc, Pfizer Inc GuruFocus.comVictoria, A1, based Investment company British Columbia Investment Management Corp buys Royal Bank of Canada, The Toronto-Dominion Bank, Enbridge Inc ...

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StatsCan looks to modernize decades-old term 'visible minority' when measuring diversity

08-05-2019 22:36 via cbc.ca

Statistics Canada is changing how it measures diversity and trying to modernize the term "visible minority."

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Canadian Elite Basketball League set to tip off Thursday

08-05-2019 22:22 via globalnews.ca

Each CEBL team will play a 20-game regular-season schedule. A single-elimination playoff format will be used ahead of the Aug. 25 final.

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British Columbia Longshoremen To Hold Strike Vote - Benzinga

08-05-2019 22:10

British Columbia Longshoremen To Hold Strike Vote BenzingaMembers of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) in British Columbia will vote on authorizing a strike, setting the stage for potential ...

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Huawei Canada spokesperson details problems with case

08-05-2019 21:36 via globalnews.ca

Benjamin Howes, Vice President of Media Affairs for Huawei Canada spoke to the press following the conclusion of Meng Wanzhou’s court appearance today in Vancouver. He spoke to the problems they are seeing in the case.

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This is a test: Emergency alert demo coming to B.C. phones Wednesday afternoon

08-05-2019 21:30 via globalnews.ca

The province is testing its emergency alert system at 1:55 p.m. PT on Wednesday.

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Penticton council gives green light to negotiate 5-year agreement with Ironman Canada

08-05-2019 21:26 via globalnews.ca

The iconic Ironman Canada triathlon could be returning to the Okanagan in 2020.

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British Columbia native Sarah Kaufman ready for new challenge in Professional Fighters League - Toronto Star

08-05-2019 21:19

British Columbia native Sarah Kaufman ready for new challenge in Professional Fighters League Toronto StarKaufman takes on American Morgan Frier in PFL 1 on Thursday in Long Island, N.Y., in the opening event of the PFL's second season.

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Unsubstantiated threat closes all Kwantlen campuses

08-05-2019 21:13 via cbc.ca

The school announced at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday that buildings were being evacuated because of a threat reported to Mounties in Surrey.

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All Kwantlen campuses cleared after temporary closure due to threat

08-05-2019 21:13 via cbc.ca

All five campuses of Kwantlen Polytechnic University have been cleared and RCMP say there is no risk to public safety after an unsubstantiated threat was reported to police.

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Kwantlen evacuates 5 Metro Vancouver campuses due to ‘unsubstantiated threat’

08-05-2019 21:00 via globalnews.ca

All Wednesday classes were cancelled while security assesses the situation.

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'OK, it's alive': Vancouver woman finds scorpion on kitchen floor

08-05-2019 20:42 via cbc.ca

At first, Gail Hammond thought it was a fridge magnet. Then it scuttled under her fridge.

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Tokyo Olympics cut spending; sports federations unhappy - Nanaimo News NOW

08-05-2019 20:33

Tokyo Olympics cut spending; sports federations unhappy Nanaimo News NOWTOKYO — The Tokyo Olympics are caught between the proverbial rock and hard place. Tokyo organizers are trying to cut spending, under pressure from the ...

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In wake of otter-pocalypse, koi to return to Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Gardens

08-05-2019 20:25 via globalnews.ca

More than six months after a hungry otter devastated the koi population of Vancouver's Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Gardens, the surviving fish are set to return.

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British Columbia Investment Management Continues to Hold Position in O Reilly Automotive New (ORLY); Bank Amer (BAC) Shareholder Spears Abacus Advisors Has Upped Stake - The EN Herald

08-05-2019 19:50

British Columbia Investment Management Continues to Hold Position in O Reilly Automotive New (ORLY); Bank Amer (BAC) Shareholder Spears Abacus Advisors Has Upped Stake The EN HeraldBritish Columbia Investment Management Corp increased its stake in O Reilly Automotive Inc New (ORLY) by 13.26% based on its latest 2018Q4 regulatory ...

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As Svb Finl Group (SIVB) Stock Rose, Shareholder British Columbia Investment Management Has Cut by $2.82 Million Its Position; Delta Air Lines Del (DAL) Shares Declined While Spears Abacus Advisors Has Trimmed Holding by $386,708 - The EN Herald

08-05-2019 19:50

As Svb Finl Group (SIVB) Stock Rose, Shareholder British Columbia Investment Management Has Cut by $2.82 Million Its Position; Delta Air Lines Del (DAL) Shares Declined While Spears Abacus Advisors Has Trimmed Holding by $386,708 The EN HeraldBritish 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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Man accused of Penticton shooting spree makes court appearance

08-05-2019 19:47 via globalnews.ca

Family members of the victims were sitting in the court room's front row for Brittain's appearance and told Global News, "We want him to see our faces."

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Port Moody Mayor Rob Vagramov’s paid leave of absence to continue for next 45 days

08-05-2019 19:45 via globalnews.ca

Council will revisit the decision in 45 days, and every 45 days going forward.

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Why desperate Americans are driving to Canada in caravans for insulin

08-05-2019 19:29 via cbc.ca

As the cost of insulin continues to skyrocket in the U.S., people are making the trek north as an alternative to paying thousands of dollars to stay alive. And it could have consequences for the insulin supply in Canada.

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Early-season mini heat wave headed for B.C.’s South Coast

08-05-2019 19:04 via globalnews.ca

Metro Vancouver could see highs of up to 28 C by Friday.

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Okanagan RCMP used aircraft, spike belt to stop car, but it wasn’t the vehicle they were looking for

08-05-2019 18:52 via globalnews.ca

A Kelowna man could face charges after the vehicle allegedly fled from police.

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Meng Wanzhou's arrest and detention were unlawful, defence argues, as Huawei CFO appears in Vancouver court

08-05-2019 18:45 via cbc.ca

Huawei chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou, currently under house arrest in Vancouver, made an appearance in B.C. Supreme Court Wednesday.

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Huawei CFO's arrest and detention unlawful, defence argues in Vancouver court

08-05-2019 18:45 via cbc.ca

Meng Wanzhou's legal team argue in court that the Huawei chief financial officer's arrest and detention were unlawful and that there is no basis for her extradition to the U.S.

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Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou in court for next step of extradition hearing

08-05-2019 18:45 via cbc.ca

Huawei chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou, currently under house arrest in Vancouver, made an appearance in B.C. Supreme Court Wednesday.

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4 in 10 Canadian cancer cases could be prevented by not smoking, keeping active, making other choices

08-05-2019 18:38 via cbc.ca

Researchers who have estimated future rates of 30 different types of cancer hope their study serves as a road map for policy-makers to introduce prevention programs that would help Canadians reduce their risk through positive lifestyle choices.

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Mother’s Day gift giving ideas

08-05-2019 18:27 via globalnews.ca

Lifestyle expert Carey McBeth shows some special gift ideas for moms of every type.

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Port Moody pastor and father of 3 identified as victim of Peace Arch border crash

08-05-2019 18:22 via globalnews.ca

Tom Cheung was killed when a Porsche Cayenne slammed into the back of his minivan at the border crossing on May 2.

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Victim in Peace Arch border crash identified as pastor, father of 3

08-05-2019 17:49 via cbc.ca

Tom Cheung was the lead pastor of the Pacific Grace MB Church in Port Moody.

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Blood donation deferral period drops to 3 months for gay, bisexual men

08-05-2019 17:38 via cbc.ca

The blood donation deferral period for gay and bisexual male donors is being dropped to three months from one year in Canada.

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Surrey mayor releases more information about new Surrey Police Department

08-05-2019 17:26 via globalnews.ca

The provincial government has yet to approve the city's transition from an RCMP force to a civic police force.

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MedicAlert bracelets for BC children and youth with mental health issues.

08-05-2019 17:16 via globalnews.ca

BC Children’s Hospital is partnering with MedicAlert to equip emergency responders when helping youth in times of crisis. Sonia Sunger sits down with Dr. Jana Davidson with BC Children’s Hospital and Ole Olsen with Emergency Health Services to learn more about how the program works.

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Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou due in Vancouver court in extradition case

08-05-2019 17:05 via globalnews.ca

Meng Wanzhou, chief financial officer for Chinese telecom giant Huawei, is expected to make a brief appearance in B.C. Supreme Court on Wednesday.

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Freedom Mobile announces network expansion to Prince Rupert, British Columbia this summer - MobileSyrup

08-05-2019 16:16

Freedom Mobile announces network expansion to Prince Rupert, British Columbia this summer MobileSyrupFreedom Mobile is continuing to grow its wireless coverage with the announcement of an expansion to Prince Rupert, British Columbia.

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Big 1st period powers Prince Albert Raiders over Vancouver Giants in WHL final

08-05-2019 15:52 via globalnews.ca

The Prince Albert Raiders scored seven times in the first period on their way to an 8-2 win over the Vancouver Giants in Game 3 of the WHL final.

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Vancouver artist Stephen Waddell wins $50K Scotiabank Photography Award

08-05-2019 14:48 via cbc.ca

Vancouver artist Stephen Waddell has won the $50,000 Scotiabank Photography Award at a gala in Toronto.

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Nick Cave going on North American tour, announces 3 Canadian dates

08-05-2019 14:22 via globalnews.ca

Nick Cave returns this fall — without the Bad Seeds — for "an evening of talk and music."

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Evrim Resources acquires Lemon Lake copper-gold project in British Columbia, Canada - Junior Mining Network

08-05-2019 13:07

Evrim Resources acquires Lemon Lake copper-gold project in British Columbia, Canada Junior Mining NetworkTSX VENTURE: EVM www.evrimresources.com. Mr. Paddy Nicol reports: VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 08, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Evrim ...

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'It's intentionally that way': nearly 1 in 5 dwellings in Whistler, B.C., listed on Airbnb

08-05-2019 13:00 via cbc.ca

In most of Canada, if you came across a community where almost 20 per cent of properties were listed on Airbnb — and nearly two-thirds were hosted by someone with multiple listings — there would likely be huge political upheaval. But Whistler, B.C., is different.

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British Columbia Investment Management Position in Teva Pharmaceutical Inds LTD (TEVA) Has Cut as Stock Value Declined; Cytokinetics (CYTK) Shares Declined While Dafna Capital Management Boosted Its Stake - The NBO News

08-05-2019 12:25

British Columbia Investment Management Position in Teva Pharmaceutical Inds LTD (TEVA) Has Cut as Stock Value Declined; Cytokinetics (CYTK) Shares Declined While Dafna Capital Management Boosted Its Stake The NBO NewsDafna Capital Management Llc increased its stake in Cytokinetics Inc (CYTK) by 196.42% based on its latest 2018Q4 regulatory filing with the SEC.

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Engineer banned from working in B.C. after Surrey tower fails to meet building code

08-05-2019 12:00 via cbc.ca

An engineer who has worked on Canadian embassies around the world has been banned from working in B.C. after an investigation found his designs for a condo building in Surrey were not up to building code standards.

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Engineer banned from working in B.C. after code violations found in Surrey condo tower

08-05-2019 12:00 via cbc.ca

An engineer who has worked on Canadian embassies around the world has has been banned from working in B.C. after an investigation found his designs for a condo building in Surrey were not up to building code standards.

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Seabourn Unveils Alaska & British Columbia Unique Itineraries - RusTourismNews

08-05-2019 10:28

Seabourn Unveils Alaska & British Columbia Unique Itineraries RusTourismNewsSeabourn is preparing to embark on its 2019 season in Alaska & British Columbia with Seabourn Sojourn headed north offering unique itineraries, special ...

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Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou scheduled to appear in B.C. Supreme Court

08-05-2019 10:00 via cbc.ca

Huawei's embattled chief financial officer is expected to make a court appearance in a Vancouver courthouse to schedule dates ahead of an extradition hearing.

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Business gets on board the plant-based protein train

08-05-2019 10:00 via cbc.ca

Meat alternatives are moving quickly to the mainstream, with companies marketing products to the all types of consumers, not just vegetarians or vegans.

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Alert Ready system being tested today in most provinces

08-05-2019 10:00 via cbc.ca

If all goes according to plan, a national emergency notification system will blast out a test message to compatible mobile devices and interrupt broadcasts later today.

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British Columbia longshoremen to hold strike vote - FreightWaves

08-05-2019 09:00

British Columbia longshoremen to hold strike vote FreightWavesMembers of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) in British Columbia will vote on authorizing a strike, setting the stage for potential ...

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