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Scientists have figured out how to put living skin on robots

Scientists have figured out how to put living skin on robots

A sweaty, skin-covered robotic finger could be the first step in the journey toward a robot that looks very human.
Rogers deploys first wave of premium 5G spectrum starting in B.C.

Rogers deploys first wave of premium 5G spectrum starting in B.C.

The first wave of premium 5G spectrum from Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI) is set to blanket parts of B.C. ahead of other provinces.
Peanut allergy treatment 'highly effective' in infants under a year, B.C. researchers find

Peanut allergy treatment 'highly effective' in infants under a year, B.C. researchers find

Two in 100 Canadian children have peanut allergies.
Expect gasoline price volatility for rest of summer

Expect gasoline price volatility for rest of summer

It’s not just oil driving high gasoline prices, so is a lack of refining capacity
Why so little labour relief is expected for B.C. this summer

Why so little labour relief is expected for B.C. this summer

Retail, hospitality, tourism in B.C. not banking on young people to fill summer jobs
Interest rate hikes 'going to be painful' for British Columbians, warns economist

Interest rate hikes 'going to be painful' for British Columbians, warns economist

"The reasonable thing is to take the heat now and avoid a bigger heat later," says UBC's Giovanni Gallipoli.
B.C. animal hospital brings on full-time social worker for staff, pet owners

B.C. animal hospital brings on full-time social worker for staff, pet owners

The social worker supports both staff and pet owners, whether that's in difficult conversations or having a counselling session after losing a furry friend.
Need for national consensus on professional accreditation, says CMA president

Need for national consensus on professional accreditation, says CMA president

The current patchwork approach across provinces and territories creates accreditation barriers for immigrants and domestic professionals alike.
These are the four most common cancer types in Canada in 2022

These are the four most common cancer types in Canada in 2022

Eastern Canada is expected to have higher rates of cancer incidence and mortality than Western Canada this year, with B.C. showing the lowest projected rates of incidence for 2022.
Will a 'triple-dip La Niña" cause severe weather in Metro Vancouver? Environment Canada weighs in

Will a 'triple-dip La Niña" cause severe weather in Metro Vancouver? Environment Canada weighs in

If it happens, it would only be the third time since 1950.