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Throne speech jibe blaming municipal fees for housing prices 'silly,' Richmond mayor says

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Teens rescue RCMP officer from flipped police car
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Two teenagers have been credited for pulling out an RCMP officer from a flipped car in northeastern B.C.
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New Syrian sisters reunited in Vancouver after years apart
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A single mother of two boys, widowed by the Syrian conflict, will now be living with her sister in Burnaby, B.C. after a private sponsorship through the Canadian Memorial Church.
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B.C. SPCA calls for proactive legislation against puppy mills
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The B.C. SPCA is calling the provincial government to implement legislation that will require the licensing and inspection of animal breeders, after 66 dogs were seized from an alleged puppy mill last week.
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BCIT launches another student investigation
BCIT announced in a video addressed to its students Wednesday that it has launched an investigation into allegations that a student’s off-campus activities may have violated the school’s policies.
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'World isn't going to wait on B.C.' for LNG, researcher says
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In recent throne speech B.C. government backed off its previous promises of $100 billion and 100,000 jobs
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Royal Roads University offers course on being film extra
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Thanks to a low dollar, film production is booming in B.C. And that means lots of work for extras. Royal Roads University is offering a course to get those extras ready for their big break.
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Real estate 'shadow flipping' doesn't reflect bigger picture, analyst says
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While high prices have made 'shadow flipping' a problem for a small number of single-family homes in Vancouver, a real estate expert says the cost of condos hasn't gone up much since 2008.
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B.C. kids crowned winners at major dance competition in Philippines
Reyond Lucky Ancheta and Andree AC Bonifacio were crowned the winners of Dance Kids, a nationally-televised competition in the Philippines, on Sunday.
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UBC invites open dialogue following resignation controversy
The University of British Columbia wants to hear from faculty, students and staff about how they think the post-secondary institution is being run.
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Monday February 08, 2016
Ryan Reynolds smuggles apple pies
Why is Ryan Reynolds crossing the border with a car full of pies? And, what Vancouver bakery is selling the smuggle-worthy deliciousness?
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City of Vancouver raises pride flag in solidarity after UBC burning
"Hate has no place in our community," tweeted the mayor's office after a pride flag was burned at the University of B.C. on the weekend.
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New Translink CEO vows to restore public confidence in transit service
After a long search TransLink has selected American Kevin Desmond as its new CEO.
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Warning signs that you are buying from a puppy mill
Here are few things to watch out for when you're looking to buy a puppy.
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Analysis Buyer beware: 'Shadow flipping' exposes weakness in real estate regulation
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News of so-called 'shadow flipping' has exposed more than greedy realtors anxious to milk the Lower Mainland's red-hot property market; critics say the scandal has also shone a light on the seeming inability of B.C.'s real estate regulator to properly police its booming industry.
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'Alberta lost its focus,' B.C. government says in throne speech slam
British Columbia's government has laid out its plan for the future in a throne speech that highlighted how the province must avoid becoming like its neighbour to east.
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B.C. non-profit helps visually impaired children and youth connect, gain confidence
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Grade 9 student said the organization Blind Beginnings has helped her make friends and become more involved in her school
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Updated Family finds shoe with foot inside on Vancouver Island beach
A B.C. family visiting the west coast of Vancouver Island over the weekend found a shoe with a dismembered foot inside — the latest in a series of similar discoveries throughout the region since 2007.
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Parents pull elementary students out of class for protest
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Parents whose children attend a rural school south of Quesnel, B.C. are not letting their children go to class today and protesting outside the school instead to condemn its potential closure.
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Talk to your kids about Internet use, say police and school officials
Do you know what your kids are up to when they're online? Many parents don't, and they're concerned about the safety of their children.
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Bus driver detours to deliver lost Syrian refugees
A group of lost Syrian refugees found comfort, and their way home, thanks to a kind hearted TransLink bus driver.
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UBC pride flag burned during OUTweek
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The flag was raised last Friday as part of the UBC Pride Collective's OUTweek activities and was discovered missing on Tuesday morning.
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CBC Investigates Expert witness in high profile B.C. child sex abuse case accused of being a fraud
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The credentials of a so-called expert witness who testified in a major B.C. child abuse case have been called into question — and her professional views have been labelled 'bizarre.'
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U.S. tells Harjit Sajjan it will 'intensify' fight against ISIS
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Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan was at a NATO meeting in Brussels Wednesday, where he met with U.S. Secretary of Defence Ash Carter, who told him the U.S. will "intensify" its fight against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria.
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Wagstaffe's Weather: Vancouver showers back for Wednesday
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After a couple of days of record warmth and blue skies, the showers are back for the South Coast.
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The sneaky way realtors can double their commissions
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Imagine your realtor sold your home for $500,000 more than the price you agreed to, but you didn’t see a penny of that extra cash. That’s the situation for some Vancouverites, and the B.C. Real Estate Council intends to investigate.
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Video Grammy contender Alex Cuba's B.C. hometown grooving to a Latin beat
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There's a buzz in the snowy town of Smithers, B.C. these days — one with a distinctly Cuban feel. The northern community known for its mountains and ski hill is grooving to a Latin beat, thanks to local singer-songwriter Alex Cuba.
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Victoria Uber-like rideshare app to be developed by Accio delivery service
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A Victoria-based delivery startup is hoping to corner the ride-hailing market before Uber comes to B.C.
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Cyberbullying allegations lead to B.C. basketball team's suspension
A top-ranking high school basketball team in the Victoria area has been withdrawn from the finals following allegations of cyberbullying that involved "highly inappropriate images" of one of the players circulating on social media.
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Vancouver 311: Which neighbourhoods call (complain) the most?
Calls to Vancouver's 311 line continue to grow at an impressive pace, while some neighbourhoods are using the service more than others.
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Recap Canucks end 4-game losing streak burying Avalanche
Bo Horvat had a goal and an assist, Jacob Markstrom made 29 saves and chipped in with an assist, and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Colorado Avalanche 3-1 on Tuesday night.
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Trustworthy realtor can help avoid shadow flipping scams, lawyer says
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"A seller has to think: who is my realtor going to be? ... someone who's going to have lots of open houses and present my property to the market, so that I know I'm going to get the best possible price," says lawyer Timothy Lack.
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Scientists explore El Nino by flying right into its heart
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Scientists from NOAA and NASA hope to better understand the El Nino event affecting the west coast of North America by flying into it and dropping instruments into the sea.
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B.C. Liberals lay out plans to deal with real estate market
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The B.C government laid out its plans for dealing with Metro Vancouver's housing market in its throne speech on Tuesday — but its outline was short on details.
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Woman buried unconscious in avalanche survives
A woman knocked unconscious by an avalanche that buried her in nearly five feet of snow, survived — dug out within minutes by well-prepared backcountry skiers.
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Kelowna second-worst place to find a job in Canada says report
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Kelowna mayor Colin Basran maintains the city is in good economic shape, contrary to a report that says the city is second-to-last in Canada when it comes to finding a job.
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Valentine's Day wine tasting: a great idea for you and that special someone
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On the Coast's Master of Wine Barbara Philip has some recommendations if you want to do a wine tasting at home.
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Oil closes below $28 US a barrel, dragging TSX down 253 points
The price of a barrel of oil slid to its lowest level since September 2003 today, bottoming out below $28 US a barrel amid more signs the world is still drowning in excess crude. That put investors in a selling mood in Toronto.
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Yukon Blonde playing two B.C. Interior dates on latest tour
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They've come a long way since being that band from the Interior, but Yukon Blonde is paying a visit to where they got their start on their latest tour.
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SPCA announces largest puppy mill bust in B.C. history
Sixty-six suffering dogs were seized from a Langley, B.C., breeder on Feb. 4 in what the SPCA has described as one of the largest puppy mill seizures in the province.
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Art meets science at Canada's home for nuclear physics
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Artist-in-residence at TRIUMF, Canada's national laboratory for particle and nuclear physics, aims to bridge the divide between science and society.
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Kamloops speedskater from Colombia defies expectations
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One of the fastest skaters at the Kamloops Long Blades Skating Club put on his first pair of ice skates a less than six months ago.
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B.C. movie extras enjoy extra good times thanks to low loonie
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The Canadian dollar may have ticked up a bit of late, but it's not expected to slow down a booming sector of cross-border trade: movie-making.
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Jian Ghomeshi trial: Defence hints accused won't testify
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Jian Ghomeshi's defence team tells court it is ready to present closing arguments in the case of the former CBC Radio host, hinting he may not testify at his trial in Toronto on sex assault and choking charges.
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2 stabbed in Richmond
Richmond RCMP are appealing to the public for tips after two people were stabbed in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
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New Denman Island cable ferry officially in service
BC Ferries says a controversial new cable ferry from Vancouver Island to Denman Island has officially gone into service.
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Inquest begins into Starlight Casino police shooting
A coroner's inquest will begin Tuesday morning into a fatal police shooting outside a New Westminster's Starlight Casino four years ago.
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Vancouver 311: Which neighbourhoods call (complain) the most?
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Woman buried in avalanche north of Pemberton, B.C. survives
Police say woman completely engulfed by large avalanche triggered by a skier
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Puppy mill bust one of the largest ever in B.C., says SPCA
34 puppies, 32 adult dogs seized from family-run breeding operation in Langley
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Scientists make highly anticipated gravitational waves announcement Thursday
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ISIS fight to 'intensify,' U.S. Secretary of Defence tells Harjit Sajjan
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Mulcair writes supporters to apologize for failed election campaign
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Twitter user growth stalls in 4th quarter
- OSFI takes over control of Maple Bank assets in Canada
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- B.C. throne speech cites Alberta as example of how not to run a province
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Earlier microcephaly cases in Brazil raise doubts about link to Zika virus
- Generic drug price gouging in Canada 'hard to celebrate'
- First Nation students suffering from PTSD, school nurse tells inquest
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LIGO makes gravitational wave announcement Thursday
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Federal ministers in Saskatoon for MMIW pre-inquiry
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