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Most British Columbians will be at work on Sept. 30, but that may change next year

Most British Columbians will be at work on Sept. 30, but that may change next year

Government employees and students will be getting the day off on Friday, Sept. 30, for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
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Robot use rises in B.C. restaurant sector

Robot use rises in B.C. restaurant sector

Pizza Hut's pilot project using robots to deliver food has started in Vancouver's West End
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'Perplexing problem': Whale mystery solved by B.C. scientists

'Perplexing problem': Whale mystery solved by B.C. scientists

A new study sheds light on why whales don't get brain damage when they swim.
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West Coast water too cold for tropical storms, experts say

West Coast water too cold for tropical storms, experts say

Tropical cyclones like Fiona, which devastated parts of Atlantic Canada, require two things the West Coast does not have: warm water and the kind of winds that will carry the storm inland.
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Boxing club coaches Indigenous Youth to grow stronger in the ring and in life

Boxing club coaches Indigenous Youth to grow stronger in the ring and in life

It’s a Tuesday night, and the sound of shuffling feet can be heard outside Eli Wyse’s office at Force Boxing and Fitness in Snuneymuxw homelands.
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Advocates seek Canada’s commitment to resettle 300 ‘flight ready’ LGBTQI+ Afghan refugees

Advocates seek Canada’s commitment to resettle 300 ‘flight ready’ LGBTQI+ Afghan refugees

The government’s response has been vague and unclear, says Devon Matthews, director of programs at Rainbow Railroad.
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Tourism sector welcomes Canada cancelling COVID-19 travel restrictions

Tourism sector welcomes Canada cancelling COVID-19 travel restrictions

Visitors no longer need to use the ArriveCan app, or be tested, vaccinated or masked
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Opinion: Fiona hits Atlantic Canada: Climate change means the region will see more frequent storms

Opinion: Fiona hits Atlantic Canada: Climate change means the region will see more frequent storms

Hurricanes don’t usually maintain high wind speeds as they make their way toward Atlantic Canada. But ocean warming may be linked to the increasing intensity of storms like Fiona.
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Stz’uminus Youth living his storytelling dreams through Indigenous films

Stz’uminus Youth living his storytelling dreams through Indigenous films

Isaiah Harris has always wanted to uplift Indigenous stories — a passion rooted in responsibility, respect and love for his community
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Truck runs over, drags, occupied tent at B.C. homeless encampment overnight

Truck runs over, drags, occupied tent at B.C. homeless encampment overnight

“The investigation is still ongoing but it appears that alcohol was a factor," said Inspector Beth McAndie, Investigative Service Officer for the Kelowna Regional RCMP.
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