Vancouver police data shows theft from vehicles, sex offences surged in 2018
Snowfall warning issued for Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley, Sunshine Coast for Friday
B.C. Court of Appeal rules against WestJet appeal to throw out proposed class-action lawsuit
Canada’s proposed edible pot rules may cause bland product, critics warn
Missing Surrey woman Rajwinder Bains found dead; case investigated as a homicide: IHIT
Strong majority of Canadians support mandatory vaccinations for children entering school: poll
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Semiahmoo advances to elite 8 at Quebec peewee hockey tournament, Kelowna falls in OT
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5 things to do this weekend for Friday, February 22 2019
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R. Kelly faces new allegations of sexual misconduct from 2 women
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Edmonton police looking for human trafficking suspect
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Canadian who tried to join terror group in Syria released on parole despite being ‘high risk to public safety’
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Trans-Canada near Golden, B.C., to temporarily close for avalanche control
Shutdown of No. 1 Highway will take place Thursday, between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Continue reading
Court monitor determines QuadrigaCX’s inadvertent transfer due to ‘platform setting error’
The insolvent company’s cold-storage wallets continue to hold approximately 104 bitcoins. It had said that 103 bitcoins had been transferred out on Feb. 6. Continue reading
El Chapo’s sons indicted on U.S. drug charges
The two brothers are both believed to be living in Mexico and remain fugitives. Continue reading
Reality check: Does solicitor-client privilege protect Justin Trudeau in SNC-Lavalin affair?
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Trudeau draws protesters in Halifax as he apologizes for racial profiling incident on Parliament Hill
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How learning new things as an adult can change brain chemistry
By Kim Smith Reporter
Research shows children learn new things on average every six months, but adults only learn new things every nine years, said registered psychologist Kimberly Knull. Continue reading
Bronwyn Taylor, woman missing in Surrey found safe
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Canada’s oldest man dies at 110
Dr. Robert Wiener, Canada’s oldest man, was born in 1908 in Montreal. Continue reading
Brampton father accused of killing 11-year-old daughter dies in hospital
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Jussie Smollett freed on US$100K bond after charge laid in ‘hoax’ attack
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‘She called the father, she woke him up’: Details emerge about Halifax fire that killed 7
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Semiahmoo advances to elite 8 at Quebec peewee hockey tournament, Kelowna falls in OT
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Vancouver police data shows theft from vehicles, sex offences surged in 2018
By Sarah MacDonald Reporter
The data on crimes committed in Vancouver in 2018 was released Thursday. Continue reading
Suspect charged, victims recovering after stabbing outside Delta elementary school
Manoj George faces multiple charges in connection to stabbing Acting Sgt. John Jasmins and a 41-year-old woman, who are both expected to recover. Continue reading
B.C. Court of Appeal rules against WestJet appeal to throw out proposed class-action lawsuit
The proposed class-action lawsuit against the airline says WestJet fosters a culture that tolerates harassment of female employees. Continue reading
Edmonton police looking for human trafficking suspect
By Kirby Bourne Digital Content Coordinator
Police believe the man could be heading to British Columbia. Continue reading
Snowfall warning issued for Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley, Sunshine Coast for Friday
Snowfall, with total amounts of five to 10 centimetres, is expected. Continue reading
Trans-Canada near Golden, B.C., to temporarily close for avalanche control
Shutdown of No. 1 Highway will take place Thursday, between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Continue reading
Court monitor determines QuadrigaCX’s inadvertent transfer due to ‘platform setting error’
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Missing Surrey woman Rajwinder Bains found dead; case investigated as a homicide: IHIT
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
Rajwinder Bains, 38, was first reported missing by her family on Jan. 23. Continue reading
Reality check: Does solicitor-client privilege protect Justin Trudeau in SNC-Lavalin affair?
Is it true that revealing the discussions between Jody Wilson-Raybould and the PMO have “unintended consequences” on the two cases in question? Continue reading
Cryptocurrency mystery stuns Kelowna neighbourhood where dead CEO owned home
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
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Canada’s proposed edible pot rules may cause bland product, critics warn
Canada’s proposed edible pot regulations would result in tasteless products wrapped in wasteful packaging, shutting out medical patients and fuelling a continued black market, critics say. Continue reading
Strong majority of Canadians support mandatory vaccinations for children entering school: poll
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Twenty-four per cent say vaccinations should be a parent’s choice rather than mandatory. Continue reading
Bronwyn Taylor, woman missing in Surrey found safe
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Tofino becomes training ground for Canadian surfers hoping to make Olympic debut
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Burnaby road rage assault flares up mid-intersection, video shows
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Closing West End business laments community plan’s move towards rental density
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B.C. government considers requiring students to register measles immunizations
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The B.C. government is looking at requiring parents to register with schools whether they have vaccinated their children or not. Continue reading
Salmon Arm moving to ban plastic bags
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