Vancouver continues to see record turnout for advance voting
Vancouver continues to see record turnout for advance voting
The third day of advance voting in the municipal election saw another record-high number of people show up to cast their ballots, according to officials.
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Permanent daylight time in B.C. prompts adjustment to border-crossing schedules
Permanent daylight time in B.C. prompts adjustment to border-crossing schedules
The clocks won’t change in most of B.C. on Nov. 1 but the hours of operation at nine border crossings in the province will, according to federal officials.
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Musician Geordie Greep addresses sexual assault allegations on stage at Vancouver show
Musician Geordie Greep addresses sexual assault allegations on stage at Vancouver show
British musician Geordie Greep began his concert at The Pearl on Vancouver’s Granville Street Thursday night with a speech addressing sexual assault allegations that were being circulated about him before the show.
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B.C. burger joint polling patrons ahead of provincial election
B.C. burger joint polling patrons ahead of provincial election
Casting ballots with their palates—that’s what patrons of Burger Heaven in New Westminster, B.C., have been asked to do weeks ahead of a provincial election.
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Turkey gravy brand sold in Canada recalled due to undeclared mustard
Turkey gravy brand sold in Canada recalled due to undeclared mustard
A brand of turkey gravy sold in Canada has been recalled because it contains undeclared mustard.
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Residents displaced after fire at New Westminster apartment building
Residents displaced after fire at New Westminster apartment building
A fire broke out at an apartment building in New Westminster early Sunday morning, forcing residents and pets to be evacuated.
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Nico Hischier has 2 goals and an assist to help the Devils roll to a 4-1 win over the Canucks
Nico Hischier has 2 goals and an assist to help the Devils roll to a 4-1 win over the Canucks
Nico Hischier scored two goals and added an assist while Jesper Bratt had a goal and an assist in the New Jersey Devils’ 4-1 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday.
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BC Greens say public must have a say whether AI data centres get built
BC Greens say public must have a say whether AI data centres get built
BC Greens Leader Emily Lowan says NDP policies on AI data centres don’t go far enough, and the public must play a role in deciding whether they get approved.
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Increased bear activity reported on B.C.’s Sunshine Coast
Increased bear activity reported on B.C.’s Sunshine Coast
Mounties say they’re taking increased calls related to bear activity on B.C.’s Sunshine Coast.
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Vancouver continues to see record turnout for advance voting
Vancouver continues to see record turnout for advance voting
The third day of advance voting in the municipal election saw another record-high number of people show up to cast their ballots, according to officials.
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B.C. election campaign: Parties talk jobs, data centres, royalties
B.C. election campaign: Parties talk jobs, data centres, royalties
Candidates running in this month’s provincial election spent the start of the long weekend on the campaign trail. Here are some of the latest developments.
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B.C.'s Eby asks Doerkson to remove campaign chief over social media slamming Islam
B.C.'s Eby asks Doerkson to remove campaign chief over social media slamming Islam
British Columbia NDP Leader David Eby is calling on Conservative interim leader Lorne Doerkson to fire his party’s campaign director for comments that called Islam an “abhorrent ideology” which needs to be expelled.
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Man wanted in Quebec arrested in B.C. after alleged assault at a gas station: RCMP
Man wanted in Quebec arrested in B.C. after alleged assault at a gas station: RCMP
Mounties say a man wanted on an outstanding arrest warrant in Quebec is in custody after he allegedly assaulted someone at a gas station in B.C. earlier this week.
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‘This was all for him’: Caregiver works extra jobs for years to raise money for special needs senior’s dream trip
‘This was all for him’: Caregiver works extra jobs for years to raise money for special needs senior’s dream trip
If you ask Kirsten McVicker to describe her role as John’s home-care provider, she’ll tell you, “I consider him my boss and I’m just the staff.”
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Pattullo Bridge arch being removed and lowered onto a barge this weekend
Pattullo Bridge arch being removed and lowered onto a barge this weekend
Crews are removing the arch from the historic Pattullo Bridge—which connected Surrey and New Westminster for nearly 90 years—this weekend, lowering sections onto a barge on the Fraser River through Sunday night, officials announced this week.
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Overlapping local, provincial elections in B.C. causing confusion: candidates
Overlapping local, provincial elections in B.C. causing confusion: candidates
Cori Ramsay, a candidate for city council in Prince George, B.C., says a voter told her they can’t wait to cast a ballot for her on Oct. 24. The voter would surely be disappointed, as Ramsay’s election is a week earlier, on Oct. 17.
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Surrey police release photos of fraud suspect, ask public for help
Surrey police release photos of fraud suspect, ask public for help
Police in Surrey are asking the public for help identifying a man suspected of fraud.
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Hockey Canada clarifies that Nurse didn't decline invite, she's unable to attend camp
Hockey Canada clarifies that Nurse didn't decline invite, she's unable to attend camp
Hockey Canada clarified Saturday that forward Sarah Nurse did not decline an invitation to the national team’s camp ahead of the upcoming women’s world championship, but instead was unable to attend.
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Metro Vancouver Realtor wins interim stay of licence suspension
Metro Vancouver Realtor wins interim stay of licence suspension
The Metro Vancouver Realtor who was the subject of an “order in urgent circumstances” suspending her licence last month has won at least a temporary reprieve.
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B.C.'s Eby asks Doerkson to remove campaign chief over social media slamming Islam
B.C.'s Eby asks Doerkson to remove campaign chief over social media slamming Islam
British Columbia NDP Leader David Eby is calling on Conservative interim leader Lorne Doerkson to fire his party’s campaign director for comments that called Islam an “abhorrent ideology” which needs to be expelled.
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‘This was all for him’: Caregiver works extra jobs for years to raise money for special needs senior’s dream trip
‘This was all for him’: Caregiver works extra jobs for years to raise money for special needs senior’s dream trip
If you ask Kirsten McVicker to describe her role as John’s home-care provider, she’ll tell you, “I consider him my boss and I’m just the staff.”
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Pattullo Bridge arch being removed and lowered onto a barge this weekend
Pattullo Bridge arch being removed and lowered onto a barge this weekend
Crews are removing the arch from the historic Pattullo Bridge—which connected Surrey and New Westminster for nearly 90 years—this weekend, lowering sections onto a barge on the Fraser River through Sunday night, officials announced this week.
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Man wanted in Quebec arrested in B.C. after alleged assault at a gas station: RCMP
Man wanted in Quebec arrested in B.C. after alleged assault at a gas station: RCMP
Mounties say a man wanted on an outstanding arrest warrant in Quebec is in custody after he allegedly assaulted someone at a gas station in B.C. earlier this week.
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Nico Hischier has 2 goals and an assist to help the Devils roll to a 4-1 win over the Canucks
Nico Hischier has 2 goals and an assist to help the Devils roll to a 4-1 win over the Canucks
Nico Hischier scored two goals and added an assist while Jesper Bratt had a goal and an assist in the New Jersey Devils’ 4-1 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday.
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Overlapping local, provincial elections in B.C. causing confusion: candidates
Overlapping local, provincial elections in B.C. causing confusion: candidates
Cori Ramsay, a candidate for city council in Prince George, B.C., says a voter told her they can’t wait to cast a ballot for her on Oct. 24. The voter would surely be disappointed, as Ramsay’s election is a week earlier, on Oct. 17.
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B.C. election campaign: Parties talk jobs, data centres, royalties
B.C. election campaign: Parties talk jobs, data centres, royalties
Candidates running in this month’s provincial election spent the start of the long weekend on the campaign trail. Here are some of the latest developments.
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Surrey police release photos of fraud suspect, ask public for help
Surrey police release photos of fraud suspect, ask public for help
Police in Surrey are asking the public for help identifying a man suspected of fraud.
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Hockey Canada clarifies that Nurse didn't decline invite, she's unable to attend camp
Hockey Canada clarifies that Nurse didn't decline invite, she's unable to attend camp
Hockey Canada clarified Saturday that forward Sarah Nurse did not decline an invitation to the national team’s camp ahead of the upcoming women’s world championship, but instead was unable to attend.
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