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School bus flips over in Pender Harbour – everyone OK

School bus flips over in Pender Harbour – everyone OK

One student was on board but was picked up by their guardian say RCMP.
‘It was thick’: Ocean water turns bright orange off Vancouver Island

‘It was thick’: Ocean water turns bright orange off Vancouver Island

“It was thick. You couldn’t even see the water, like under the water. It was just straight orange.”
B.C. sees huge increase in homelessness support workers

B.C. sees huge increase in homelessness support workers

Union Gospel Mission's Jess Seegerts: "I always knew I wanted to give back."
Go by Bike Week: Free events, snacks offered to encourage cycling on the Coast

Go by Bike Week: Free events, snacks offered to encourage cycling on the Coast

At Go by Bike Week Celebration Stations – hosted between May 29 and June 2 – TraC will also be looking for input on use of its new bike and pedestrian counter.
UBC research aims to make concussion diagnoses more consistent

UBC research aims to make concussion diagnoses more consistent

UBC neuropsychologist Dr. Noah Silverberg has helped create a new standardized approach to diagnosing concussions.
'Act like a robot': What doctors can learn from B.C. condom study

'Act like a robot': What doctors can learn from B.C. condom study

B.C. researchers find customers avoid emotional interactions when buying condoms and menstrual products — results that could offer lessons for doctors looking to communicate with patients.
Opinion: What is fatigue? Understanding fatigue among students with disabilities can help schools moderate it

Opinion: What is fatigue? Understanding fatigue among students with disabilities can help schools moderate it

Capturing the experiences of students who are deaf or hard of hearing is important so schools can address fatigue related to listening and communicating efforts.
West Van police disperse crowds of unruly teens after hundreds gather at Ambleside on weekend

West Van police disperse crowds of unruly teens after hundreds gather at Ambleside on weekend

Water pistol grad game prompts alarm with report of youth carrying ‘handgun’
Fire-spitting monster truck puts on a wheel-y good show at BC Ferries terminal

Fire-spitting monster truck puts on a wheel-y good show at BC Ferries terminal

"May I have your attention, please. The oversized vehicle with the dragon, can you please stop with the fire?"
Photos: Pender Harbour's 78th annual May Day was one for the books

Photos: Pender Harbour's 78th annual May Day was one for the books

A tip of the “cowboy” hat to event organizers, volunteers and sponsors for job well done and to Mother Nature for sunny skies and warm temperatures.