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B.C. broadcasting icon, Red Robinson, dies at the age of 86Red Robinson was there when Elvis stopped in Vancouver on Aug. 31, 1957 and was the emcee when The Beatles played in Vancouver on Aug. 22, 1964.Canada1 hour
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Mysterious bloody Ikea rug turned into Barriere, B.C. RCMP detachmentBarriere RCMP is seeking the public’s help in determining the origin of the area rug, and to confirm the well-being of the person or persons associated with it.Crime5 hours
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VPD cleared in shooting of man who launched “unprovoked attack” on officer in DTESAccording to the IIOBC, the suspect struck the officer two or three times in the head with a metal bar, while sitting in a police vehicle at East Hastings and Columbia streets.Crime5 hours
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Dangerous, illegal pass by semi on Highway 5 near Clearwater, B.C. caught on videoThe video has spurred Cleawater's mayor to speak out about concerns with truck drivers in the region, especially after a triple-fatal crash a few weeks ago.Canada5 hours
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Pressure grows as winless Whitecaps prepare for Canadian clash with MontrealThe Whitecaps (0-2-3) started the season with a pair of defeats, but have managed 1-1 draws in their last three league appearances,Sports6 hours
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Man in life-threatening condition after throat slashed on Surrey, B.C. bus, police sayPolice in Surrey, B.C. say the reported stabbing took place near the intersection of 148 Street and Fraser Highway on a Coast Mountain bus, around 9:30 a.m. Saturday.Crime8 hours
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Vancouver Fire Rescue impeded by encampment inhabitants during SRO fire responseWhen Vancouver firefighters arrived to battle a blaze Friday night, an assistant fire chief said several people living in tents and structures out front of the SRO refused to move.Fire9 hours
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B.C. Nurses’ Union, Health Employers Association reach tentative agreementThe B.C. Nurses’ Union says it has reached a tentative three-year agreement with the province’s Health Employers Association of B.C.Health10 hours
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Toffoli scores twice, Flames complete comeback in 5-4 OT win against CanucksThe result marked the first time all season that Calgary has won after trailing to start the third period.Sports11 hours
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‘Full meal deal’: B.C. search-and-rescue training flight saves hypothermic men, dogThe rescue happened around 3 p.m., after an 87-year-old man and his son found themselves in frigid waters when their boat capsized around Quarry Bay near Texada Island.CanadaMar 31
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‘Not in my right mind’: Apology from man behind multiple random Vancouver assaultsShakwan Kelly who was off his anti-psychotic medication and taking crystal meth at the time of a string of assaults last summer, was sentenced to one day in jail.CrimeMar 31
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Penticton among B.C. cities looking to limit public drug use amid decriminalizationMayor Julius Bloomfield said the bylaw was motivated by growing public concerns with homelessness, mental health and addictions issues on the street.CrimeMar 31
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Former premier John Horgan officially resigns B.C. seat of Langford Juan de FucaHorgan, who has twice battled cancer, said last month he was speeding up retirement plans after announcing last June that health reasons forced him to end his political career.PoliticsMar 31
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RCMP contract backpay leave B.C. municipalities with bill of up to $145MSome B.C. communities policed by the RCMP say they were unprepared for the size of the bill they've been handed to cover retroactive pay in the Mounties' latest contract.PoliticsMar 31
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Feel Good Friday: Global BC’s highlights of the weekFrom a freed killer whale to a trailblazing baby with the B.C.'s first name spelled with Kwak’wala lettering, here are five good news stories from the week to share.TrendingMar 31
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Merritt, B.C. continues to search for hospital closure solutionsAn option to alleviate the staffing shortage has been put forward, but it's one Interior Health may not approve and that has residents extremely worried.HealthMar 31
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Here are the ways life will be more expensive in B.C. starting April 1Provincial and federal carbon taxes are going up, increasing the cost of gas and other energy sources. It will rise from $50 per tonne of emissions to $65 per tonne.EconomyMar 31
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Families of B.C. assault victims share impact of witness video shared onlineTwo teens were recently attacked at a bus stop in Kelowna, while a man was fatally stabbed outside a Starbucks in Vancouver. Videos of both incidents were filmed and shared.CrimeMar 31
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Free prescribed contraception begins in B.C. on April 1. Is your method covered?Non-prescribed methods of birth control are not covered by the new program, including cervical caps, diaphragms, sponges, patches, rings and condoms.HealthMar 31
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WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 – March 31Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6 BC.NewsMar 31
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BC Ferries Commissioner OKs 9.2% yearly fare hikesThe British Columbia Ferry Commission has set a price cap on ferry fare increases of 9.2 per cent for each of the next four years.PoliticsMar 31
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B.C. to deploy specialized prosecutor teams to target repeat violent offendersThe moves come on the heels of a 2022 report on prolific and violent offenders that found a need for more resources to support people when they've been released from incarceration.CrimeMar 31
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No, you cannot get a ticket for driving in Washington state with an outdated ICBC decalCapt. Neil Weaver with the Washington State Patrol told Global News he is not aware of any complaints regarding troopers issuing tickets or fines for expired B.C. decals.LifestyleMar 31
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Man charged after 4 fires lit overnight in downtown VancouverThe same man is believed to have started all four fires deliberately in downtown Vancouver overnight. The 51-year-old suspect has been remanded.CrimeMar 31
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Diseased and malnourished B.C. dog found tied to building gets new leash on lifeA person who found Rolo tied to a Prince George building with a note attached to his collar pleading for help saw cause for hope and rushed him to a local Emergency veterinarian.CanadaMar 31