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Cellphones to be restricted in B.C. schools; protesters must keep their distance

Cellphones to be restricted in B.C. schools; protesters must keep their distance

“Every school district will have a policy in place restricting cellphones from bell to bell,” premier says.
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More underwater microphones being installed to protect whales

More underwater microphones being installed to protect whales

Hydrophones automatically detect whale calls and clicks.
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Tsleil-Waututh Nation carver designs 30-foot totem for Burnaby oil refinery

Tsleil-Waututh Nation carver designs 30-foot totem for Burnaby oil refinery

Master carver Mark George will unveil his piece at the Parkland refinery next month
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Letter: Golden retriever Riley takes over North Shore News delivery role

Letter: Golden retriever Riley takes over North Shore News delivery role

Good boy!
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'Magical experience': Kayaker stunned by orcas in North Vancouver

'Magical experience': Kayaker stunned by orcas in North Vancouver

Kayaker Scott Suffron spotted the duo swimming through the waters of Indian Arm Sunday morning.
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B.C. brings in 'bell-to-bell' school phone ban, as new access rules target protesters

B.C. brings in 'bell-to-bell' school phone ban, as new access rules target protesters

VANCOUVER — Cellphone use will be restricted in all British Columbia school districts when pupils return next week, as the province becomes the latest to curtail the use of the devices by students.
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B.C. government says $3.5B invested in seniors since 2018

B.C. government says $3.5B invested in seniors since 2018

Vancouver’s seniors' housing strategy cites shortage in long-term care beds, inadequate rent subsidy program.
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People’s Party to run candidate in West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country

People’s Party to run candidate in West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country

Peyman Askari said he felt compelled to get involved in politics to push back on government overreach
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'Loopy', 'whacky' or a 'big blue tent'? Growing pains for Rustad's B.C. Conservatives

'Loopy', 'whacky' or a 'big blue tent'? Growing pains for Rustad's B.C. Conservatives

The B.C. Conservatives received less than two per cent of the popular vote in the 2020 provincial election, but now are challenging Eby's New Democrats to possibly form government.
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DNA of accused, double-homicide victim found on hammer, B.C. court hears

DNA of accused, double-homicide victim found on hammer, B.C. court hears

A roofing hammer with DNA was found at a Naramata forest road ravine, where the bodies of Carlo and Erick Fryer were discovered, a jury heard Tuesday.
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