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School boards grappling with AI use in classroom, but formal policies still elusive

School boards grappling with AI use in classroom, but formal policies still elusive

The Canadian Press asked 10 school boards in different parts of the country whether they would implement a formal policy for the 2023-24 school year that covers teacher and student use of AI, such as chatbots that can solve math problems or write essays. 
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Bowen Island RCMP stats for July 2023

Bowen Island RCMP stats for July 2023

Police service calls during July, plus a return of the RCMP Auxiliary Program
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Police seek 'rare' $5K electric scooter stolen in Burnaby

Police seek 'rare' $5K electric scooter stolen in Burnaby

The owner reported his VSETT Super 72 scooter was stolen from outside the Brentwood Staples store after he failed to lock it up, according to Burnaby RCMP.
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Bowen Community Choir starting up new season

Bowen Community Choir starting up new season

A new year of singing is set to get underway, with two registration dates taking place later this month
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Strong weekend winds could fuel wildfires in parts of B.C.

Strong weekend winds could fuel wildfires in parts of B.C.

Over the long weekend, winds of up to 80km/h are expected in B.C.'s northwest; sun and hazy skies for the South Coast; and persistent drought conditions everywhere.
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Update: Coquitlam RCMP release images of 'dognapping' suspect

Update: Coquitlam RCMP release images of 'dognapping' suspect

Police are looking for a Pomeranian dog after it was stolen from its owner during a walk in Coquitlam last month.
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Emaciated black bear a warning about garbage, advocates say

Emaciated black bear a warning about garbage, advocates say

Bears are about to start feeding for up to 20 hours per day. Now is a critical time to keep them away from trouble.
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'The wasps came out in a hurry': Scary, gross and fascinating Metro Vancouver pest stories

'The wasps came out in a hurry': Scary, gross and fascinating Metro Vancouver pest stories

Yuck!
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B.C. residents wowed by musical performance put on by South African firefighters

B.C. residents wowed by musical performance put on by South African firefighters

"When you see it in person... it's just overwhelming."
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B.C. strata wanted $100K for water damage — gets $10,000 instead

B.C. strata wanted $100K for water damage — gets $10,000 instead

Posting owner memos to a strata internet portal not acceptable notification under Strata Property Act, B.C. Civil Resolution Tribunal rules.
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