Vancouver, British Columbia
Joined January 2012
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Janella Hamilton retweeted
Moms stop the harm display purple flags at Garry Point Park in #Richmond to represent lives lost due to toxic drugs.
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Heartbreaking testimony from brothers who survived the #BushCreekEast fire in the #NorthShuswap. Kukpi7 James Tomma, Rocky Tomma and Ronnie Tomma stayed behind Friday to try to save their Skwlāx te Secwepemcúl̓ecw homes. They had to be rescued from under the #Squilax bridge.
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Public safety minister Mike Farnworth says the city of Surrey has been delaying giving the city’s report to his ministry. Clearly, the city and ministry are at odds in a very public way and things appear to be getting worse. #bcpoli – at Vancouver, British Columbia
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Janella Hamilton retweeted
Finally a bus was allowed to go through
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Extremely volatile situation outside Guru Nanak Sikh Temple on Scott Road in Surrey. A large crowd is blocking traffic and shouting slogans.
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Uber drivers, Lyft drivers, they are humans," says driver Kuljeet Singh. "We are not machines."
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Being a reporter is not a glamorous job - it is sometimes dangerous and scary. We do it because we love our job and sharing stories of the community, but when you hear your friend has life-threatening injuries and could have died at work … sobering. 🙏🙏StephV❤️❤️❤️
#wellingtonopp charge 92y driver for careless driving - cause bodily harm in March 1 @TwpPuslinchON collision. ^JC @wellingtncounty
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CBC INTERVIEW REQ: Do you have a family member or know of someone in a long term care facility? How do you feel about mask mandates lifting in care homes & other healthcare facilities? I’m looking to interview someone on Saturday re: how the changes may impact the most vulnerable
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Janella Hamilton retweeted
Police have moved into Vancouver's Downtown Eastside on Wednesday morning as the city prepares to carry out its plan to remove a street encampment from the neighbourhood. buff.ly/40Hb5ZT
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Minimum wage in BC will go up from $15.65 to $16.75 an hour. Minister Harry Bains (no relation) says tying minimum wage to inflation is the right thing to do. #bcpoli – at Victoria, British Columbia
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Lisa LaFlamme says she's not done telling stories that matter the most to her — even if she's not at CTV buff.ly/3n2RQLi
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Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim denounced what he said were "insinuations" made in a news article alleging Canada's spy agency found evidence of China's Vancouver consulate interfering in last year's municipal election. buff.ly/3yHCrmv
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The death of a cyclist in North Van. is renewing calls for safer cycling infrastructure on the North Shore. This is one of a few separated bike lanes in the District of North Van. Councillors @jordanback & @globalpope say more needs to be done to create a sustainable city.
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Janella Hamilton retweeted
Teams of volunteers across the Lower Mainland will be conducting the region's first homeless count for the first time in three years this week, collecting details about the experiences and demographics of people who are unhoused. buff.ly/3Zt2HwA
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RCMP confirmed at least one person has died and several seriously injured following an avalanche on Wednesday. buff.ly/3EO1ozW
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New- @surreyps has filed an ethics complaint against Surrey coun. Rob Stutt for not recusing himself when voting on police transition issues, and Mayor @brendalockebc appointing Stutt as chairman of Public Safety Committee despite his son, daughter working for @SurreyRCMP
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Vancouver fire crews say the fire from an electrical explosion at Burrard and Hastings Friday night has been contained. Two people were hurt and suffered facial cuts and burns. Vancouver police say they do not believe the explosion was criminal in nature.
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The chief of the municipal police service in Surrey is calling for an independent audit of the city's costs for its policing transition. He says costs are "inflated and mischaracterized'' to target the fledgling force. Justin McElroy has more.
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