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B.C. makes 'significant progress' on protecting biodiversity, report says

B.C. makes 'significant progress' on protecting biodiversity, report says

A nationwide report card measuring Canada's progress towards protecting 30% of its land and water by 2030 shows B.C. has made significant improvement since receiving a "C" grade two years ago.
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Hot weather returns: It is going to feel like 29 C in Metro Vancouver this week

Hot weather returns: It is going to feel like 29 C in Metro Vancouver this week

It's getting hot in here.
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‘It was thick’: Ocean water turns bright orange off Vancouver Island

‘It was thick’: Ocean water turns bright orange off Vancouver Island

“It was thick. You couldn’t even see the water, like under the water. It was just straight orange.”
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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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