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'Children's Code' to combat 'technological tsunami' pitched by B.C. privacy commissioner

'Children's Code' to combat 'technological tsunami' pitched by B.C. privacy commissioner

The code would prohibit 'nudge' technology, which prompts children to further engage in an online service, such as a phone application or tablet game.
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B.C. telescope discovers 25 repeating radio signals from deep space

B.C. telescope discovers 25 repeating radio signals from deep space

The discovery, made possible by the Okanagan Valley's CHIME telescope, doubles the number of known repeating fast radio bursts and inches astronomers closer to harnessing them as an intergalactic probe.
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What do Trudeau and Poilievre have in common? An air of arrogance, new poll finds

What do Trudeau and Poilievre have in common? An air of arrogance, new poll finds

Research Co. and Glacier Media asked Canadians to choose characteristics that describe the country’s three main federal party leaders
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Les Leyne: B.C. and Telus settle health argument

Les Leyne: B.C. and Telus settle health argument

Dispute erupted last year over whether Telus was extra billing customers to see doctors.
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B.C. nurse banned from narcotics handling for three years

B.C. nurse banned from narcotics handling for three years

The nurse had been taking drugs for use on and off duty.
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Pandemic isolation turns emerging artist’s hobby into career

Pandemic isolation turns emerging artist’s hobby into career

One day, an art teacher passing by Noir painting in a public park mistakenly thought she was a long-time artist, and was shocked to hear she had just begun.
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Bowen's 2023 budget poised for adoption

Bowen's 2023 budget poised for adoption

This year's budget will include a 14.3% property tax raise for Islanders
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Bank of Canada considered raising interest rates at its last meeting

Bank of Canada considered raising interest rates at its last meeting

Ultimately, the Bank of Canada maintained its key interest rate at 4.5 per cent on April 12 and decided in favour of waiting for more economic data to determine whether rates need to rise further. 
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'This will make me less stressed': Metro Vancouver family heading on vacation after $500,000 lotto win

'This will make me less stressed': Metro Vancouver family heading on vacation after $500,000 lotto win

“Everyone was so happy” for her win, she says.
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North Van RCMP investigating Rottweiler attack on senior

North Van RCMP investigating Rottweiler attack on senior

The 91-year-old was rushed to hospital after being knocked to the ground and bitten by the dog, which has a history of aggressive behaviour.
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