Focus BC: The biggest news stories and newsmakers of 2023
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Focus BC: The biggest news stories and newsmakers of 2023
23:01 | January 5, 2024
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B.C. officer alleged sexual assault, CSIS had her investigated
00:48 | April 26, 2024
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Vancouver Canucks coach lays out playoff Game 3 priorities
00:57 | April 25, 2024
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B.C.’s police watchdog confirms one man dead in Chilliwack
00:33 | April 22, 2024
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Global BC Arts & Culture Scene: MOV exhibit explores ancestral tattoo practices
01:42 | April 16, 2024
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Surrey RCMP warn public about sex offender
00:37 | April 15, 2024
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Port Moody police look for help identifying break and enter suspect
00:31 | April 12, 2024
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Focus BC: Never-ending back and forth on Surrey police transition
23:20 | April 12, 2024
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Rescue operation of orphaned whale calf underway on Vancouver Island
00:29 | April 12, 2024
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First sexual violence support centre opening in Vancouver
01:20 | April 11, 2024
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B.C. legislation introduced to address systemic racism
01:23 | April 11, 2024
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First Indigenous focused youth detox facility coming to B.C.
01:07 | April 9, 2024
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Focus BC: Nurses exposed to illicit substances, Police Act changes coming
23:20 | April 5, 2024
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Cherry Blossom Festival kicks off
01:14 | March 28, 2024
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9 foot python seized in Chilliwack
00:24 | March 28, 2024
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Prime Minister promises near 70-million dollar investment in new child care spaces in BC
01:19 | March 28, 2024
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Justin Trudeau and B.C.’s minister of child and family development announce new childcare funding
02:48 | March 28, 2024
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Vancouver’s ‘Duck Lady’ dies at age 82
00:55 | March 26, 2024
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Lawsuit accuses FortisBC of deceptive marketing
01:14 | March 26, 2024
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Victoria driver hits impaired driving sign while impaired
00:35 | March 22, 2024
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New North Shore wastewater treatment plant to cost nearly $4B
01:06 | March 22, 2024
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Vancouver International Auto Show dedicates space to empowering women
01:31 | March 21, 2024
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Search suspended for woman swept away in Squamish-area river
01:02 | March 18, 2024
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New affordable housing in Vancouver neighbourhood
01:15 | March 18, 2024
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North Vancouver A&W worker sent to hospital after vehicle crashes into restaurant
00:30 | March 17, 2024
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Search warrant turns up $150K of Lego, Jellycats, fashion clothing
00:33 | March 14, 2024
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Top concerns facing B.C. senior population
01:23 | March 14, 2024
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$18M B.C. lotto winner ‘super emotional’ about jackpot
00:57 | March 12, 2024
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Focus BC: Selina Robinson quits NDP caucus, high-profile race in Vancouver
23:26 | March 8, 2024
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Dreams of owning a winery? Now’s your chance to buy a vineyard in B.C.
00:39 | March 5, 2024
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Truck fire with tire explosion causing major back-up on Highway 17 in Delta
00:45 | March 4, 2024
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Focus BC: More on B.C.’s house flipping tax
23:12 | March 1, 2024
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Focus BC: The biggest news stories and newsmakers of 2023
23:01 | January 5, 2024
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B.C. officer alleged sexual assault, CSIS had her investigated
00:48 | April 26, 2024
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Vancouver Canucks coach lays out playoff Game 3 priorities
00:57 | April 25, 2024
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B.C.’s police watchdog confirms one man dead in Chilliwack
00:33 | April 22, 2024
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Global BC Arts & Culture Scene: MOV exhibit explores ancestral tattoo practices
01:42 | April 16, 2024
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Surrey RCMP warn public about sex offender
00:37 | April 15, 2024
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Port Moody police look for help identifying break and enter suspect
00:31 | April 12, 2024
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Focus BC: Never-ending back and forth on Surrey police transition
23:20 | April 12, 2024
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Rescue operation of orphaned whale calf underway on Vancouver Island
00:29 | April 12, 2024
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First sexual violence support centre opening in Vancouver
01:20 | April 11, 2024
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B.C. legislation introduced to address systemic racism
01:23 | April 11, 2024
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First Indigenous focused youth detox facility coming to B.C.
01:07 | April 9, 2024
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Focus BC: Nurses exposed to illicit substances, Police Act changes coming
23:20 | April 5, 2024
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Cherry Blossom Festival kicks off
01:14 | March 28, 2024
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9 foot python seized in Chilliwack
00:24 | March 28, 2024
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Prime Minister promises near 70-million dollar investment in new child care spaces in BC
01:19 | March 28, 2024
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Justin Trudeau and B.C.’s minister of child and family development announce new childcare funding
02:48 | March 28, 2024
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Vancouver’s ‘Duck Lady’ dies at age 82
00:55 | March 26, 2024
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Lawsuit accuses FortisBC of deceptive marketing
01:14 | March 26, 2024
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Victoria driver hits impaired driving sign while impaired
00:35 | March 22, 2024
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New North Shore wastewater treatment plant to cost nearly $4B
01:06 | March 22, 2024
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Vancouver International Auto Show dedicates space to empowering women
01:31 | March 21, 2024
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Search suspended for woman swept away in Squamish-area river
01:02 | March 18, 2024
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New affordable housing in Vancouver neighbourhood
01:15 | March 18, 2024
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North Vancouver A&W worker sent to hospital after vehicle crashes into restaurant
00:30 | March 17, 2024
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Search warrant turns up $150K of Lego, Jellycats, fashion clothing
00:33 | March 14, 2024
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Top concerns facing B.C. senior population
01:23 | March 14, 2024
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$18M B.C. lotto winner ‘super emotional’ about jackpot
00:57 | March 12, 2024
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Focus BC: Selina Robinson quits NDP caucus, high-profile race in Vancouver
23:26 | March 8, 2024
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Dreams of owning a winery? Now’s your chance to buy a vineyard in B.C.
00:39 | March 5, 2024
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Truck fire with tire explosion causing major back-up on Highway 17 in Delta
00:45 | March 4, 2024
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Focus BC: More on B.C.’s house flipping tax
23:12 | March 1, 2024
Focus BC: The biggest news stories and newsmakers of 2023
Description
January 5, 2024
It was a big year for news in B.C. in 2023. In the Friday, Jan. 5, 2024, edition of Focus BC, Richard Zussman and Keith Baldrey look back at the top headlines, the biggest newsmakers and what 2024 has in store for British Columbians.
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Focus BC: The biggest news stories and newsmakers of 202323:01 | January 5, 2024
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B.C. officer alleged sexual assault, CSIS had her investigated00:48 | April 26, 2024
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Vancouver Canucks coach lays out playoff Game 3 priorities00:57 | April 25, 2024
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B.C.’s police watchdog confirms one man dead in Chilliwack00:33 | April 22, 2024
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Global BC Arts & Culture Scene: MOV exhibit explores ancestral tattoo practices01:42 | April 16, 2024
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Surrey RCMP warn public about sex offender00:37 | April 15, 2024
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Port Moody police look for help identifying break and enter suspect00:31 | April 12, 2024
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Focus BC: Never-ending back and forth on Surrey police transition23:20 | April 12, 2024
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Rescue operation of orphaned whale calf underway on Vancouver Island00:29 | April 12, 2024
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First sexual violence support centre opening in Vancouver01:20 | April 11, 2024
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B.C. legislation introduced to address systemic racism01:23 | April 11, 2024
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First Indigenous focused youth detox facility coming to B.C.01:07 | April 9, 2024
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Focus BC: Nurses exposed to illicit substances, Police Act changes coming23:20 | April 5, 2024
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Cherry Blossom Festival kicks off01:14 | March 28, 2024
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9 foot python seized in Chilliwack00:24 | March 28, 2024
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Prime Minister promises near 70-million dollar investment in new child care spaces in BC01:19 | March 28, 2024
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Justin Trudeau and B.C.’s minister of child and family development announce new childcare funding02:48 | March 28, 2024
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Vancouver’s ‘Duck Lady’ dies at age 8200:55 | March 26, 2024
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Lawsuit accuses FortisBC of deceptive marketing01:14 | March 26, 2024
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Victoria driver hits impaired driving sign while impaired00:35 | March 22, 2024
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New North Shore wastewater treatment plant to cost nearly $4B01:06 | March 22, 2024
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Vancouver International Auto Show dedicates space to empowering women01:31 | March 21, 2024
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Search suspended for woman swept away in Squamish-area river01:02 | March 18, 2024
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New affordable housing in Vancouver neighbourhood01:15 | March 18, 2024
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North Vancouver A&W worker sent to hospital after vehicle crashes into restaurant00:30 | March 17, 2024
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Search warrant turns up $150K of Lego, Jellycats, fashion clothing00:33 | March 14, 2024
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Top concerns facing B.C. senior population01:23 | March 14, 2024
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$18M B.C. lotto winner ‘super emotional’ about jackpot00:57 | March 12, 2024
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Focus BC: Selina Robinson quits NDP caucus, high-profile race in Vancouver23:26 | March 8, 2024
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Dreams of owning a winery? Now’s your chance to buy a vineyard in B.C.00:39 | March 5, 2024
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Truck fire with tire explosion causing major back-up on Highway 17 in Delta00:45 | March 4, 2024
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Focus BC: More on B.C.’s house flipping tax23:12 | March 1, 2024
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Focus BC: The biggest news stories and newsmakers of 202323:01 | January 5, 2024
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B.C. officer alleged sexual assault, CSIS had her investigated00:48 | April 26, 2024
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Vancouver Canucks coach lays out playoff Game 3 priorities00:57 | April 25, 2024
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B.C.’s police watchdog confirms one man dead in Chilliwack00:33 | April 22, 2024
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Global BC Arts & Culture Scene: MOV exhibit explores ancestral tattoo practices01:42 | April 16, 2024
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Surrey RCMP warn public about sex offender00:37 | April 15, 2024
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Port Moody police look for help identifying break and enter suspect00:31 | April 12, 2024
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Focus BC: Never-ending back and forth on Surrey police transition23:20 | April 12, 2024
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Rescue operation of orphaned whale calf underway on Vancouver Island00:29 | April 12, 2024
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First sexual violence support centre opening in Vancouver01:20 | April 11, 2024
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B.C. legislation introduced to address systemic racism01:23 | April 11, 2024
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First Indigenous focused youth detox facility coming to B.C.01:07 | April 9, 2024
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Focus BC: Nurses exposed to illicit substances, Police Act changes coming23:20 | April 5, 2024
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Cherry Blossom Festival kicks off01:14 | March 28, 2024
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9 foot python seized in Chilliwack00:24 | March 28, 2024
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Prime Minister promises near 70-million dollar investment in new child care spaces in BC01:19 | March 28, 2024
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Justin Trudeau and B.C.’s minister of child and family development announce new childcare funding02:48 | March 28, 2024
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Vancouver’s ‘Duck Lady’ dies at age 8200:55 | March 26, 2024
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Lawsuit accuses FortisBC of deceptive marketing01:14 | March 26, 2024
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Victoria driver hits impaired driving sign while impaired00:35 | March 22, 2024
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New North Shore wastewater treatment plant to cost nearly $4B01:06 | March 22, 2024
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Vancouver International Auto Show dedicates space to empowering women01:31 | March 21, 2024
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Search suspended for woman swept away in Squamish-area river01:02 | March 18, 2024
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New affordable housing in Vancouver neighbourhood01:15 | March 18, 2024
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North Vancouver A&W worker sent to hospital after vehicle crashes into restaurant00:30 | March 17, 2024
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Search warrant turns up $150K of Lego, Jellycats, fashion clothing00:33 | March 14, 2024
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Top concerns facing B.C. senior population01:23 | March 14, 2024
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$18M B.C. lotto winner ‘super emotional’ about jackpot00:57 | March 12, 2024
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Focus BC: Selina Robinson quits NDP caucus, high-profile race in Vancouver23:26 | March 8, 2024
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Dreams of owning a winery? Now’s your chance to buy a vineyard in B.C.00:39 | March 5, 2024
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Truck fire with tire explosion causing major back-up on Highway 17 in Delta00:45 | March 4, 2024
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Focus BC: More on B.C.’s house flipping tax23:12 | March 1, 2024
Focus BC: The biggest news stories and newsmakers of 2023
Description
January 5, 2024
It was a big year for news in B.C. in 2023. In the Friday, Jan. 5, 2024, edition of Focus BC, Richard Zussman and Keith Baldrey look back at the top headlines, the biggest newsmakers and what 2024 has in store for British Columbians.
National News
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Rare Ojibwe spirit horse birth sparks excitement at Canadian farm2:128 hours ago
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Gaza mass graves sound alarm for independent UN investigation2:108 hours ago
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Can Canada be a leader in mining critical minerals for EV battery supply chains?1:548 hours ago
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Columbia University’s senate votes to investigate school’s leadership on Gaza protests2:088 hours ago
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Trump calls for debate with Biden after 8th day of hush money trial1:2511 hours ago
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Aamjiwnaang First Nation declares state of emergency over benzene levels2:3312 hours ago
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Iran should its question weapon efficacy after failed attack on Israel: U.S. Pentagon chief0:528 hours ago
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King Charles to resume public duties after cancer diagnosis, British public welcomes royal return2:1113 hours ago
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U.S. Pentagon chief announces $6B-military aid package for Ukraine, largest commitment to date1:1713 hours ago
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Top News
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Gaza mass graves sound alarm for independent UN investigation2:108 hours ago
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Philippines, France and the U.S. hold multilateral maritime drills0:3215 hours ago
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Israel-Hamas: Gazans and hostages’ families continue calls for ceasefire2:031 day ago
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‘Apocalypse’: Lukashenko warns Russian nuclear weapons deployed in2:272 days ago
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Over 100 beached whales rescued in western Australia after mass stranding2:152 days ago
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‘Europe could die’: Macron urges stronger defences, presence on global stage2:412 days ago
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Nairobi floods leave trail of devastation, scores dead and missing1:522 days ago
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‘Surreal’: Panicked U.K. military horses charge down London streets2:032 days ago
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Israel prepared to launch operations in Rafah, IDF says2:082 days ago
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Argentina protests: Thousands march against Milei’s education cuts in Buenos Aires2:023 days ago
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Canada
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Air Canada apologies to AFN chief for taking away headdress during flight1:328 hours ago
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Can Canada be a leader in mining critical minerals for EV battery supply chains?1:548 hours ago
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Orphaned orca calf swims into deeper waters on her own2:188 hours ago
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B.C. moves to ban drug use in public spaces after concerns over pilot program4:018 hours ago
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Aamjiwnaang First Nation declares state of emergency over benzene levels2:3312 hours ago
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Loblaws boycott picks up steam as resentment grows online5:5717 hours ago
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80% of Canadians believe home ownership now only for the rich: poll3:0217 hours ago
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Canadian food banks on the brink: ‘This is not a sustainable situation’2:011 day ago
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‘Left in limbo’: Parents struggle as Canada’s child-care plan faces roadblocks1:432 days ago
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Alberta Wildfires: How to prepare for evacuation1:102 days ago
U.S. News
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Columbia University’s senate votes to investigate school’s leadership on Gaza protests2:088 hours ago
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Trump calls for debate with Biden after 8th day of hush money trial1:2511 hours ago
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Iran should its question weapon efficacy after failed attack on Israel: U.S. Pentagon chief0:528 hours ago
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Gaza protests: USC cancels graduation ceremony following pro-Palestinian demonstrations3:0318 hours ago
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Harvey Weinstein’s conviction overturned by N.Y. court, #MeToo founder calls for action5:331 day ago
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Israel-Gaza: Columbia students boo House Speaker Mike Johnson, dozens arrested across U.S.4:392 days ago
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Biden signs bill that could ban TikTok in U.S.1:592 days ago
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Pro-Palestinian protests intensify on U.S. university campuses2:142 days ago
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Ex-cop accused of murdering 2 and kidnapping baby kills self after police chase0:223 days ago
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‘History will remember this moment’: Biden signs $95B foreign aid package5:243 days ago
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World
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Gaza mass graves sound alarm for independent UN investigation2:108 hours ago
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Columbia University’s senate votes to investigate school’s leadership on Gaza protests2:088 hours ago
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King Charles to resume public duties after cancer diagnosis, British public welcomes royal return2:1113 hours ago
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Philippines, France and the U.S. hold multilateral maritime drills0:3215 hours ago
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Israel-Hamas: Gazans and hostages’ families continue calls for ceasefire2:031 day ago
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What led to Harvey Weinstein’s overturned 2020 rape conviction?2:131 day ago
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‘Europe could die’: Macron urges stronger defences, presence on global stage2:412 days ago
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Nairobi floods leave trail of devastation, scores dead and missing1:522 days ago
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Israel-Gaza: Columbia students boo House Speaker Mike Johnson, dozens arrested across U.S.4:392 days ago
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‘Surreal’: Panicked U.K. military horses charge down London streets2:032 days ago
Politics
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New parking restrictions in picturesque Deep Cove1:2810 hours ago
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Panel discusses Calgary’s city-wide rezoning debate6:448 hours ago
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Trump calls for debate with Biden after 8th day of hush money trial1:2511 hours ago
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Alberta’s ‘unprecedented’ Bill 20 raises a lot of questions1:5711 hours ago
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Alberta to pilot new social studies curriculum after facing blowback1:3211 hours ago
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Focus BC: Measuring result of decriminalization, City of North Van added to housing ‘naughty list’23:4011 hours ago
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First NDP leadership debate wraps in Lethbridge2:1614 hours ago
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Premier Eby announces B.C. will ban illicit drug use in public places3:1114 hours ago
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Education minister highlights changes in new draft of social studies curriculum5:2513 hours ago
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Canada to invest $59.9M to boost semiconductor industry2:1617 hours ago
Health and Wellness
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B.C. moves to ban drug use in public spaces after concerns over pilot program4:018 hours ago
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Breaking down Ontario’s investment into primary health care providers4:2917 hours ago
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Health Matters: Breast cancer being found in younger women, study finds2:5717 hours ago
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New study says treatment from female doctor lowers mortality2:2817 hours ago
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Lethbridge man battling brain cancer hosting concert to raise funds for research1:381 day ago
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N.S. woman recovering after encounter with deadly, invasive strep1:591 day ago
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Former Health Minister Jane Philpott prescription to fix Canada’s broken health-care system5:532 days ago
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Health Matters: Nearly 282M people faced acute hunger worldwide in 2023, report reveals2:452 days ago
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Alberta seeing low vaccination rate in adults5:373 days ago
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Health Matters: Canadian government adds $36M to vaccine compensation fund3:033 days ago
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Investigative News
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Inside ICE: The work, demands of Manitoba RCMP’s child exploitation unit2:392 days ago
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Solar geoengineering: Can it solve the climate crisis?2:234 days ago
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Ont. chemical plant temporarily shuts down after residents get sick2:274 days ago
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Jeffrey Northrup death: How video evidence played a role in the Umar Zameer trial4:515 days ago
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Business News: Impact of capital gains tax changes3:374 days ago
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‘I just love pro wrestling’: The divine nature of Canada’s independent scene5:515 days ago
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How Stanley Park’s longest resident survived for more than 30 years in the park6:291 week ago
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Budget 2024: Taxes on capital gains explained1:321 week ago
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Right to disconnect: Can the federal government enforce this policy?1:491 week ago
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What is a self-driving lab? How AI is helping accelerate the fight against climate change2:303 weeks ago
News Bloopers
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Global’s Anthony Farnell performs in The Nutcracker1:144 months ago
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‘You can’t make this stuff up:’ Loud clap of thunder interrupts live TV segment at pivotal moment0:247 months ago
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Global Calgary weather anchor startled by surprise guest appearance0:2111 months ago
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Fun times? Global News personalities help clear snow in search of ‘fun’ story2:0018 months ago
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Global National anchor Farah Nasser swallows fly on-air0:1720 months ago
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‘Buzzworthy moment’: Colin D’Mello recaps Doug Ford accidentally swallowing a bee1:5720 months ago
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‘Did you just call me daddy?’: Morning show hosts can’t hold back laughter after on-air mixup1:1421 months ago
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B.C. dad hoping to see his cloud photo on TV get his wish following viral TikTok campaign2:1124 months ago
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Bloopers: Phil Darlington slips, slides and falls in these Our Winter City outtakes1:3818 months ago
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Global News bloopers: The funniest gaffes, laughs, and fails of 20216:2028 months ago