Family doctors in B.C. will now be paid more for the time they actually spend with and on patients, under a new payment scheme announced by the province. Dan Burritt is following the story.
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And here's chief coroner Lisa Lapointe on how the deaths of six people every single day seems like it "almost doesn't matter" to a large proportion of British Columbians.
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A massive move for the struggling Vancouver Canucks.
The team is bidding farewell to team captain Bo Horvat.
He's heading to the New York Islanders. Dan Burritt has more
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Hi all, News at 6pm will be on right after , after 6:30pm. See you then! Watch live here:
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At 11pm - Lending a hand for some stuck hooves: See a big rescue in the Okanagan. Watch live here: cbc.ca/player/play/20
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A decade before Tricia Rooney was accused of stealing from Britannia Elementary, some parents questioned how she handled funds at John Norquay.
The mom who spoke out the loudest was warned by the VSB that she could face legal action for defamation.
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Two brothers have been killed and a third person is injured after an avalanche near Revelstoke, B.C — the latest in a series of deadly slides in this province. Dan Burritt has the latest.
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Tonight on The World At 6 and , I’ll have an exclusive story about what these top secret documents say.
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At 6pm : An illegal waste dump near Cultus Lake has neighbours worried about drinking water and more. Watch live here: youtube.com/watch?v=_4NGWO
Ever wonder what happens to your municipal compost? Residents near Cultus Lake say hundreds of semi-truck loads from Metro Vancouver ended up on a local farm BEFORE the waste was screened for plastics and other trash, amounting to an illegal garbage dump
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Nathan Rourke’s workout tour concluded today in Cleveland. He visited 12 teams, a majority have made offers, several with meaningful guarantees. Rourke has been in regular contact with #BCLions throughout the process. A decision is imminent, I expect by the weekend.
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⚠️ #IronWorkersBridge - Eastbound right and middle lane closures in effect until 5am for bridge repair.
Left lane remains open, expect delays due to congestion.
Crews at work in this #ConeZoneBC. Pass with care.
#BCHwy1 #SlowDownMoveover #NorthVan
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Richard Nelson, 54, died in a homeless tent city in Terrace, BC just a few km's from his home #FirstNation of Kitsumkalum, on a night when the temperature dipped to -20 Celcius.
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Damar remains in the ICU in critical condition with signs of improvement noted yesterday and overnight.
He is expected to remain under intensive care as his health care team continues to monitor and treat him.
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Damar Hamlin created the Chasing M’s Foundation as soon as his eligibility at was up and he was allowed to. He is a brother, and a son. He finished his bachelor’s at Pitt and he grew up right here. Please, let’s please keep 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
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If you watched Pele play here in Vancouver for the New York Cosmos I would love to connect. This is for a radio story for CBC Vancouver. Thank you! You can message me here or email is baneet.braich@cbc.ca #Pele #Vancouver
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The first pro soccer match I saw live was at Vancouver’s Empire Stadium where Pele attempted a bicycle kick for his New York Cosmos versus the Whitecaps. Fell in love with the Beautiful Game that night watching him play and I’m far from alone.
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So awesomely Canadian. champion Ray Lalonde from Toronto thanks the show’s staff/crew for making it a great experience. Then he wins. Again. 👍🏼🇨🇦
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Somewhere in South Vancouver…What a mess! The icy slushy conditions a bit much for some drivers. This car was abandoned after getting stuck in the ice #BCStorm
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Water pooling in Abbotsford as snow melts and more rain hits the Fraser Valley #BCStorm
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Police are getting reports of flooding in areas around New Westminster with large puddles growing due to the rain, and the melting of the snow along with the snow covered drains. Residents can help by uncovering the drains as best they can. #NewWest
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At 11pm : Still closed. The #AlexFraserBridge and #PortMannBridge remain shut down amid the latest #BCStorm. Watch live here: youtube.com/watch?v=Gxl1Ny
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Prepped to chat with about the massive winter storm sweeping through #Canada. Hard to get anywhere, and especially tough as people try to go home for #Christmas. #BBCBreakfast
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#BCStorm: Bridges are closed, transit is slow, travel is not advised. At 6pm , the latest on the impact on the South Coast and beyond. Watch live here: youtube.com/watch?v=AQobJY
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It’s a mess out there (Vancouver).
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Well. If you use transit, you're in for delays. says ice built up on guideways, there are disruptions to Expo Line w/ several stations closed. Millenium Line has delays, so does Canada Line. "Our strong advice to customers is to avoid travel at this time."
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w/ the Alex Fraser & Port Mann closed currently - expect extra volume on Pattullo, Hwy 99/Massey and Hwy 17/SFPR this afternoon. I don't do traffic reporting much these days but wanted to mention this. I will have your WEATHER details at 6pm tv and 4pm on radio
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Matt Chambers waits to cross the street while out for a run during a period of freezing rain in Vancouver, B.C on Friday December 23, 2022. (Ben Nelms/)
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VIDEO: Beware the icicles above. Part of the Hamilton Street sidewalk between Smithe and Robson in downtown Vancouver is closed.
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⛔ CLOSED - #PortMannBridge is closed due to winter conditions. Follow detour routes and we'll update when reopened. #BCHwy1 #SurreyBC #Coquitlam
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⛔ CLOSED - The #AlexFraserBridge is closed due to winter conditions. Follow detour routes and we'll update when reopened. #BCHwy91 #DeltaBC #RichmondBC #NewWest
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Big travel pains for passengers in BC tonight/tomorrow. All flights arriving/departing YVR from 11:50 p.m until Friday afternoon are cancelled. Cancellations for Abbotsford International Airport, Victoria International Airport, Nanaimo Airport & Comox Airport.
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Min of Transportation says freezing rain is such a concern they are recommending people avoid any travel from tonight until Saturday. 20-30 cm of heavy snow expected tonight/tomorrow which turns to freezing rain. Hwys may be closed w/ short notice #BCStorm
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#BCStorm update from : "The freezing rain is such a concern, in fact, that my ministry is strongly advising against any form of travel from tonight through Saturday."
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Doofus drivers- fair warning, part two: Clear your vehicle of snow before you go out, or get ready to pay a fine. #BCStorm
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