CBC News Online - British Columbia Digest - 2015-02-02

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'Bus stop bandit' robs women with butcher knife in Vancouver Mon, 2 Feb 2015 21:11:14 EST 'Bus stop bandit' robs women with butcher knife in Vancouver Mon, 2 Feb 2015 21:11:14 EST Vancouver police are searching for a man who robbed two women at knifepoint while they waited for the bus near Strathcona Park on Saturday night. Read More Comox woman identified as mother swept away with baby on Puntledge River Mon, 2 Feb 2015 14:21:33 EST The BC Coroners Service has identified Veronika Sophie Weaver as the 26-year old mother who was found in the Puntledge River with her 7-month old baby last week. Read More What is a living wage for politicians? Mon, 2 Feb 2015 21:39:17 EST As Vancouver's mayor and council consider an independent review of their wages, a political scientist asks if getting what you pay for is good enough in local government. Read More B.C. missing women inquiry led to changes, but roots of violence remain Mon, 2 Feb 2015 19:42:36 EST B.C. women's advocates weigh up the progress made since Commissioner Wally Oppal slammed police for botching their investigations into serial killer Robert Pickton. Read More Wanted: a new hip before the old one gives out Mon, 2 Feb 2015 19:20:46 EST Hillary Rockvam wants answers as to why she's been waiting two years to get a date for her hip replacement surgery. Read More More Headlines Nagin Cox, NASA mission lead, on working with the Mars Curiosity Rover Accused in Canada Day plot wanted bombing bigger than at Boston Marathon: Crown Alice Fox, RCMP officer in 'It Gets Better' video, sues force for harassment B.C. home where father killed his 3 children to be demolished Lululemon's founder says company 'back on track,' steps down from board 6 Metro Vancouver mayors back yes vote in upcoming transit tax vote Vancouver Park Board 'done' with whale debate B.C. cities grapple with temporary LNG work camps Evergreen Line sinkhole meeting meant to ease concerns The secret to a soft and supple beard