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New B.C. author tells the horrific story of so-called 'Indian hospitals'
B.C. author Gary Geddes spent four years travelling across Canada speaking with Indigenous elders about what they call abhorrent experiences in racist hospitals. More audio
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B.C. Liberals defend commission to investigate fundraising
B.C. Liberal MLA Andrew Wilkinson, speaking for the government, says an independent commission is necessary to clear the air on campaign financing on both sides.
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Pacific great blue herons return to nest in Stanley Park
Pacific great blue herons are nesting in Stanley Park in one of North America's largest urban Pacific great blue heron colonies.
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'Everything lines up; I found my half-brother': abandoned baby mystery continues to unfold
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Janet Keall believes she has uncovered another half-sibling in her 20-year quest to solve the mystery of her biological family.
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Man wakes up to being stabbed in East Vancouver home invasion
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A 19-year-old man is in police custody and another man is recovering after he was awoken overnight in his East Vancouver home to find himself being stabbed.
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Everett, Wash. sues pharmaceutical company for alleged role in opioid crisis
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Everett, WA has filed a lawsuit against Purdue Pharma saying the company should've stopped its pill OxyContin from finding its way into the black market.
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Mom who stole $40K from school's playground fund gets suspended sentence
Tanya Adam was treasurer of the Parent Advisory Committee for Keating Elementary in Central Saanich when more than $40,000 disappeared.
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Fentanyl traffickers should face stiffer penalties in B.C., court rules
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Because of the devastating impact the drug crisis, the province's highest court has ruled street-level traffickers should be sentenced to a minimum of 18 months in prison.
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Man found outside supervised injection site dies from stab wounds
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A 19-year-old man is dead after being found stabbed outside a supervised injection site on Vancouver's Downtown Eastside early this morning — marking the seventh homicide in the city this year.
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Can B.C. bears save an endangered U.S. grizzly population?
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More than 100,000 people have weighed in on a U.S. federal proposal that could see B.C. grizzly bears shipped south, thanks in part to Seattle-based cartoonist The Oatmeal.
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What you need to know about Canada Revenue Agency's 'internet vulnerability'
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The CRA's electronic tax filing services have been restored, but you might be wondering how the CRA got into this situation in the first place.
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Analysis John Horgan's NDP leads the B.C. polls, if you believe them
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After being burned by the polls in 2013, can British Columbians trust the latest numbers that put the NDP narrowly ahead of Christy Clark's B.C. Liberals?
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Abbotsford Police appeal for help in finding stolen pendant full of ashes
Abbotsford Police are appealing to the public to help find a precious silver pendant that was stolen from a car. The pendant contained a vial of ashes of the car owner's grandfather.
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Abbotsford fire engulfs apartment unit
A fire broke out in a two-storey Abbotsford apartment building early this morning, displacing as many as 20 people, according to the local fire department.
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Victoria pharmacy finds fentanyl in 90% of street drugs tested
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Pharmacists are hoping to provide better information about the contents of street drugs with the help of a new tool developed at the University of Victoria.
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Opinion Uber may be welcome in B.C. soon, but not in Austin Texas
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Uber’s actions seem to show a clear disrespect for, well, everyone really — from their employees, to their customers, to journalists and government authorities.
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Ottawa-based sex toy maker settles privacy lawsuit for $5M
The Ottawa-based maker of a smart sex toy has agreed to a $5 million settlement after two people sued, alleging the vibrator collected some very personal information.
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Why boredom could benefit your kids over spring break
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Spring break starts today for many kids across the province and the parents who didn’t pack the next two weeks with activities might be onto something, according to a child and adolescent psychologist with Vancouver Coastal Health.
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Surrey forest protectors irate over road widening
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A group that is fighting to protect the so-called Stanley Park of Surrey says it is sickened by the number of trees that have been cut down for a road-widening project.
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Langara faculty association says provincial funding for post-secondary education falls short
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As the provincial election draws closer, educators at Langara College are calling attention to what they call severe under funding of the post-secondary education system.
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1 dead in targeted shooting in Surrey, B.C.
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Homicide investigators are on scene in Surrey after a fatal shooting Monday afternoon.
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Photos Superbug-sniffing spaniel kept busy at Vancouver hospital
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Angus, a two-and-a-half year old English springer spaniel, has been hard at work as part of a pilot program at Vancouver General Hospital. The dog has been trained to sniff out the potentially deadly superbug, C. difficile.
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Recap Brad Marchand's 3rd-period hat trick sinks Canucks
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Brad Marchand had a hat trick in the third period, including the winning goal with under eight minutes to go, as the Boston Bruins defeated the Vancouver Canucks 6-3 on Monday.
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B.C. gives $100K to Jewish community for security upgrades after bomb threat
The B.C. government is giving the Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver $100,000 to increase security measures after a community centre received two bomb threats in one week.
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Norwegian hockey teams play through 11 periods in record-breaking game
The longest hockey game in the sport’s history exhausted two Norwegian teams as they battled on the ice for over eight hours with eight overtime periods Monday night.
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Curfew and internet ban for B.C. man convicted of online hate against Jewish people
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A B.C. judge says a man convicted of promoting hatred against Jewish people did not call for violence.
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No St. Patrick's Day parade in Vancouver this year
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Citing weather, sponsorship and attendance issues, the group that organizes Vancouver's St. Patrick's Day celebrations says it will take a new tack in 2017.
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Vancouver renters facing huge rent hike have law on their side, advocate says
A housing advocate says a group of West End tenants facing a substantial rent increase have legal precedent on their side.
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Christy Clark announces panel to investigate political fundraising
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The B.C. Liberal government has announced the formation of a special panel to look into political fundraising rules, following heavy criticism of the governing party's own practices.
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Woman beaten, sexually assaulted while jogging on popular trail
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A police dog was called to the Galloping Goose Trail to track a suspect after a woman was beaten and sexually assaulted while jogging at night.
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Kudos and concerns over $250M roadwork in Surrey and Delta
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The Surrey Board of Trade is welcoming a multi-million dollar highway project south of the Fraser River, but one critic is concerned the long-term impact will be the exact opposite of the intention.
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Premier Christy Clark promises to end mandatory high heels for women in the workplace
"This isn't just old-fashioned; in 2017, it's unacceptable," said the B.C. premier on social media. Christy Clark said her government will take action to prohibit employers from forcing staff to wear high heels.
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Trans-Canada Highway between Revelstoke and Golden reopens after 'vehicle incident'
The Trans-Canada Highway has reopened between Revelstoke and Golden, B.C., after being closed for several hours due to a serious 'vehicle accident.'
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'It's gross': Dog poop diversion business booming for Metro Vancouver contractor
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For almost 20 years Bill Droeske has made a living dealing with dog poop, and business has never been better.
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White Coat Black Art If you use marijuana read this
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The growing use of medical and recreational marijuana comes with a potentially serious risk to your heart. Dr. Brian Goldman tells you what you need to know.
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Marijuana activist Jodie Emery speaks out about 'degrading' arrest
Prominent marijuana activists and dispensary owners Jodie Emery and her husband, Marc, were arrested last week in Toronto en route to a marijuana conference.
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5 things about Adam Hadwin's 1st PGA Tour win
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Since he shot a 59 in January, golf fans have been waiting to see when Adam Hadwin would score his first PGA win. Here are five takeaways from the Canadian's victory at the Valspar Championship.
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Jewish Aboriginal prisoner alleges new attack by guards was parting 'gift'
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The incident, which the inmate said left him with fractures in his foot, a muscle tear in his shoulder and black and blue all over, came weeks after he was assaulted by fellow inmates — an attack the Jewish Aboriginal inmate alleged was by white supremacists and set up by guards.
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Go Public How a small town got duped by a big-time fraudster who's wanted in B.C.
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A man claiming to be a big-time reality show producer convinces residents of a small town he'll make them famous, promising to feature the town's restaurants in a new reality show.
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TD Bank on defensive after CBC stories, stock plunge
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TD Bank says it is reviewing the concerns raised by CBC News reports that revealed unscrupulous sales tactics by front-line bank employees.
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- Tax court judge recuses himself from KPMG-linked trial after CBC revelations
- 'A child that dies shouldn't be anonymous,' ex-youth advocate argues
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- China and U.S. in new global faceoff between economic planning and deregulation: Don Pittis
- Former vets ombudsman considers NDP leadership bid, criticizes 'elite' Liberals and Tories
- Leader of Senate independents defends decision to send Don Meredith to UN women's conference
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- U.S. Congress urges get-tough approach with Canada in hearing for Trump trade pick
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