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New invention aims to 'zap' harmful chemicals from B.C.'s drinking water

New invention aims to 'zap' harmful chemicals from B.C.'s drinking water

Engineers at UBC will be piloting a new water treatment in the Lower Mainland next month, to remove "forever chemicals" from drinking water.
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Nearly $24 million lost to crypto scams in B.C. in 2022

Nearly $24 million lost to crypto scams in B.C. in 2022

The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre says only five to 10 per cent of victims report fraud.
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Metro Vancouver renter says they had a bed bug infestation and their carpet was ruined from sewage

Metro Vancouver renter says they had a bed bug infestation and their carpet was ruined from sewage

They said they had blood-stained bedsheets from the pests, too.
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Open House profiles Marine Life in Bowen’s best known Bay

Open House profiles Marine Life in Bowen’s best known Bay

Bowen Island Conservancy, Library, and Nature Club are hosting the March 26 event
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Homicide police investigating after fatal attack in West Van

Homicide police investigating after fatal attack in West Van

Witness said woman screamed that her son had been stabbed. Police are still searching for the suspect
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Nearly half of B.C. EV owners worried about public charging access

Nearly half of B.C. EV owners worried about public charging access

Despite worries over public charging, 96% of electric vehicle owners said they would buy an EV again if they had to replace their current car, according to a poll from the Canadian Automobile Association.
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Police-reported hate crimes rise again, as pandemic worsens discrimination: StatCan

Police-reported hate crimes rise again, as pandemic worsens discrimination: StatCan

OTTAWA — The turmoil of the pandemic contributed to the rise of hate and discriminatory behaviour, reflecting historical surges in antisemitism, says the CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver.
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Getting women involved in B.C. tech jobs benefits everyone, says advocate

Getting women involved in B.C. tech jobs benefits everyone, says advocate

According to the BC Tech Association, women make up just 18 per cent of the tech workforce.
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Why doesn't Vancouver have a 24-hour SkyTrain?

Why doesn't Vancouver have a 24-hour SkyTrain?

This is why we can't have nice things.
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'The worst fake ID I have ever seen': Popular crime TV show features a hilarious Vancouver Easter egg

'The worst fake ID I have ever seen': Popular crime TV show features a hilarious Vancouver Easter egg

This fake ID looks funny.
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