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Advanced Education minister responding to criticism over apprenticeship programs
BC's minister of advanced education is hitting back at NDP criticism of the Liberal Government's handling of the province's apprenticeship programs.Following accusations from NDP Finance Critic Bruce...
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Police officers and firefighters in Abbotsford are stepping forward to help rebuild the home of an elderly couple.The Connors lost their house in a fire on Remembrance Day, and didn't have...
View ArticleFive people stabbed at Saanich hotel
One man is in custody after five people were stabbed at a hotel in Saanich Saturday afternoon.It happened at the Red Lion Inn in the 3200 block of Douglas Street.Sgt. Dean Jantzen says police were...
View ArticleLarge fire damages New Westminster apartment building
A large fire at a New Westminster apartment building this evening is now out.It happened at a five-storey apartment building at 8th and McBride Avenue.Fire Chief Tim Armstrong says crews were called...
View ArticleFire causes extensive damage to Langley barn
A fire in Langley is under investigation.Crews were called to a two-storey barn in the 2700 block of 208th Street sometime between 3 and 4 pm.District Chief Bryant Ross says the damage is extensive --...
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Toner beats out Park Board Commissioner Barnes for NDP nomination
Political newcomer Matt Toner is the NDP Candidate for Vancouver-False Creek after beating out Park Board Commissioner Constance Barnes Saturday.Insiders say the difference was only six votes.Riding...
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Burnaby car port fire not suspicious
Burnaby RCMP is now saying a fire Friday evening is not suspicious.Sergeant Jolaine Percival says video surveillance shows the fire may have been started by a light fixture."The fire is still under...
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Human remains found in burnt car
The Vancouver Police Major Crime Section has been called in after human remains were discovered in a burnt vehicle.Around 7:30 last night, Vancouver Firefighters were called to Carolina Street and East...
View ArticleClark and Redford still at loggerheads over Northern Gateway Pipeline
It looks like Premier Christy Clark and Alberta's premier are still at loggerheads over the Northern Gateway oil pipeline. Appearing on Global's The West Block, Alison Redford was asked if BC was...
View ArticleHundreds gather in honour of Amanda Todd
Hundreds of people gathered Sunday at the Red Robinson Show Theatre in Coquitlam to remember bullying victim Amanda Todd.There was occasional laughter, long emotional silences, and more than a few...
View ArticleSuspect in Saanich hotel stabbings identified
Police in Saanich are recommending five charges of aggravated assault against a 52 year old man arrested after five people were stabbed at the Red Lion Inn Saturday afternoon.Sgt. Chris Horsley says...
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Movie filmed mostly in BC top at worldwide box office this weekend
The Twilight movie series has helped a film company started in Vancouver break a domestic record.Box office sales have now topped $1-billion thanks to the success of Lionsgate's Breaking Dawn -- Part...
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Robertson still waiting for Ottawa to show municipal leaders the money
Vancouver's mayor says Ottawa is committed to a long-term infrastructure plan, but the big question still remains, how much will the feds put on the table?Gregor Robertson just returned from Ottawa...
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VCC and BCIT strikebound today
There are no no classes today at the various campuses of Vancouver Community College and BCIT.That's because support staff at VCC and faculty at BCIT are staging a one-day strike to back their contract...
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Advanced Education minister says little on post-secondary job action
As faculty and unionized staff strike at Vancouver Community College and BCIT, the minister responsible isn't saying much. Advanced Education Minister John Yap calls the job action just another part of...
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Suspect in Starlight Casino standoff dies
The suspect involved in a standoff earlier this month with New Westminster police has died in hospital.The Independent Investigations Office, which assumed control of the case after the man was shot...
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UPDATES: Flooding at Surrey Memorial shuts down ER
Fraser Health says the Surrey Memorial Hospital will be closed for at least a few more days.All all elective, scheduled and non urgent operations, including obstetrical, diagnostic imaging and other...
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Human rights groups slam Missing Women Inquiry ahead of deadline
The inquiry into B.C. missing and marginalized women, and why serial killer Robert Pickton wasn't caught sooner, didn't have to be this way.That, according to three human rights groups, days before the...
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BCIT job action continues
BCGEU support staff at BCIT will have another day of job action Tuesday.Uunlike today though, only the Aerospace Technolgy Centre in Richmond will be picketed. Classes will proceed as normal.Monday...
View ArticleSMH Update
The Emergency Room at Surrey Memorial Hospital will remain closed for at least several days after a water main burst earlier today during excavation work.As well, Fraser Health's Tasleem Juma says over...
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