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B.C. restricts cellphones at schools, targets social media firms with new legislation

B.C. restricts cellphones at schools, targets social media firms with new legislation

SURREY, B.C. — British Columbia is restricting the use of cellphones in schools and targeting social media companies in an attempt to reduce the harm they cause to children, which Premier David Eby likened to the damage from tobacco and opioids.
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'Widespread heavy rain': Up to 30 mm of rain to fall in Metro Vancouver before atmospheric river

'Widespread heavy rain': Up to 30 mm of rain to fall in Metro Vancouver before atmospheric river

Flood watches have been issues for widespread areas of the Lower Mainland.
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Tribunal rejects $3K motorcycle claim against BC Ferries

Tribunal rejects $3K motorcycle claim against BC Ferries

"Mr. Mah should not have left his motorcycle without confirming how to properly secure it."
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Greg Perry cartoon: ER wait times are getting pretty deadly

Greg Perry cartoon: ER wait times are getting pretty deadly

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B.C. Coroner data reveals North Vancouver drug deaths

B.C. Coroner data reveals North Vancouver drug deaths

‘Put simply these are our children. These are our siblings. Each of these deaths is somebody’s friend.’
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Travelling Witness Blanket artwork on display at West Vancouver library

Travelling Witness Blanket artwork on display at West Vancouver library

The monumental piece by Victoria artist Carey Newman will be on display at West Vancouver Memorial Library until March 10
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'OMG MOV': One quarter of B.C. personalized licence plates rejected in 2023

'OMG MOV': One quarter of B.C. personalized licence plates rejected in 2023

ICBC rejected roughly 2,600 plate requests.
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Union plans for full 3-day Metro Vancouver transit strike. Here's what that looks like

Union plans for full 3-day Metro Vancouver transit strike. Here's what that looks like

It's not just the bus this time...and it would last longer, too.
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Capilano University and Sea to Sky School District sign memorandum of understanding

Capilano University and Sea to Sky School District sign memorandum of understanding

New CapU Squamish campus set to open in the fall.
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Community voices support for Salmon House rebuild in West Vancouver

Community voices support for Salmon House rebuild in West Vancouver

Concerns over sufficient parking were expressed at a public hearing on Monday
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