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B.C. sees huge increase in homelessness support workers

B.C. sees huge increase in homelessness support workers

Union Gospel Mission's Jess Seegerts: "I always knew I wanted to give back."
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UBC research aims to make concussion diagnoses more consistent

UBC research aims to make concussion diagnoses more consistent

UBC neuropsychologist Dr. Noah Silverberg has helped create a new standardized approach to diagnosing concussions.
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'Act like a robot': What doctors can learn from B.C. condom study

'Act like a robot': What doctors can learn from B.C. condom study

B.C. researchers find customers avoid emotional interactions when buying condoms and menstrual products — results that could offer lessons for doctors looking to communicate with patients.
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Opinion: What is fatigue? Understanding fatigue among students with disabilities can help schools moderate it

Opinion: What is fatigue? Understanding fatigue among students with disabilities can help schools moderate it

Capturing the experiences of students who are deaf or hard of hearing is important so schools can address fatigue related to listening and communicating efforts.
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Everything you need to know about Canada's new 'Verified Traveller' program for flights

Everything you need to know about Canada's new 'Verified Traveller' program for flights

The program will allow enrolled travellers to get through YVR quickly.
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Federal government pledges $5M to Chinese Canadian Museum in Vancouver

Federal government pledges $5M to Chinese Canadian Museum in Vancouver

VANCOUVER — The Chinese Canadian Museum in Vancouver has received about $5 million in new federal funding ahead of its opening on July 1.
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Fire-spitting monster truck puts on a wheel-y good show at BC Ferries terminal

Fire-spitting monster truck puts on a wheel-y good show at BC Ferries terminal

"May I have your attention, please. The oversized vehicle with the dragon, can you please stop with the fire?"
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Only two major Canadian grocers label 'farmed salmon,' finds report

Only two major Canadian grocers label 'farmed salmon,' finds report

Sustainability scorecard reveals slip in Canadian grocery stores' seafood sustainability practices, with only two labeling farmed salmon correctly — Costco and Metro.
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Kirk LaPointe: B.C. says its housing model works – I see cracks in the foundation

Kirk LaPointe: B.C. says its housing model works – I see cracks in the foundation

One outstanding question, writes Kirk LaPointe, is how Premier David Eby and his government handle the fallout
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Ford decides to keep AM radio on 2024 models, will restore AM on two electric vehicles from 2023

Ford decides to keep AM radio on 2024 models, will restore AM on two electric vehicles from 2023

DETROIT (AP) — Owners of new Ford vehicles will be able to tune in to AM radio in their cars, trucks and SUVs after all.
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