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'Staggering' rise in unhoused women and children since COVID-19

'Staggering' rise in unhoused women and children since COVID-19

New West society: Some moms choose government care to save their children from homelessness
Opinion: Gen Z goes retro: Why the younger generation is ditching smartphones for 'dumb phones'

Opinion: Gen Z goes retro: Why the younger generation is ditching smartphones for 'dumb phones'

Gen Z’s interest in flip phones is the latest in a series of obsessions young people have for the aesthetic of the 1990s and 2000s.
Canadian Labour Congress wants more ambitious climate goals from Ottawa

Canadian Labour Congress wants more ambitious climate goals from Ottawa

Rob Ashton, national president of the International Longshore Warehouse Union of Canada, spoke against the resolution, saying: “All I read in this resolution was … a ban on expansion of coal terminals. That's my people’s work.”
North Vancouver ranked B.C.'s 'happiest city'

North Vancouver ranked B.C.'s 'happiest city'

The analysis examined an number of economic, social and health factors to measure residents’ happiness. North Van was top of the heap in B.C., ranking 8th happiest in Canada.
Scientists discover colossal underwater mountain off B.C. coast

Scientists discover colossal underwater mountain off B.C. coast

Measured by scientists aboard the U.S. research ship Okeanos Explorer, the seamount rivals Mount Baker and re-writes old nautical charts.
Coast Reporter wins best-in-class at community newspaper awards

Coast Reporter wins best-in-class at community newspaper awards

The Coast Reporter defends its B.C. and Yukon Community News Media Association title
Safety Alert: 'Copycat' cannabis products can cause 'serious harm' to children

Safety Alert: 'Copycat' cannabis products can cause 'serious harm' to children

Products include imitations of everything from Gushers to Sour Patch Kids to Skittles
Canadians can apply to renew their passports online beginning this fall

Canadians can apply to renew their passports online beginning this fall

OTTAWA — Canadians who need their travel documents renewed before visiting far-off shores will soon be able to skip the line at the passport office, the immigration minister announced Wednesday.
Sunshine Coast RCMP investigating after cyclist injured in Lower Gibsons

Sunshine Coast RCMP investigating after cyclist injured in Lower Gibsons

A 94-year-old man was taken to the hospital in critical condition
Gibsons Harbour clean up hauls in 1.5 tonnes of debris

Gibsons Harbour clean up hauls in 1.5 tonnes of debris

Volunteers spent three days resurfacing garbage