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Opinion: B.C. shouldn't follow Ontario in banning phones in classrooms

Opinion: B.C. shouldn't follow Ontario in banning phones in classrooms

According to the Canadian Press, Ontario will be officially announcing a cellphone ban in all public school classrooms - starting in the 2019-2020 year.
Avalanche warning for the Sea to Sky due to warm temperatures

Avalanche warning for the Sea to Sky due to warm temperatures

Avalanche Canada has issued a special public avalanche warning for recreational backcountry users. This warning applies to the Sea to Sky.
A look at the Canucks' defensive depth after signing Jett Woo, Josh Teves, and Quinn Hughes

A look at the Canucks' defensive depth after signing Jett Woo, Josh Teves, and Quinn Hughes

In the space of one week, the Canucks have signed three defencemen. On Sunday, March 10th, the Canucks signed their top prospect, Quinn Hughes.
Safety board investigates collision of two ships in Vancouver Harbour

Safety board investigates collision of two ships in Vancouver Harbour

The Transportation Safety Board is deploying a team of investigators after a bulk carrier and cargo ship collided in Vancouver Harbour.
Ginormous full super worm moon to illuminate Metro Vancouver skies this week

Ginormous full super worm moon to illuminate Metro Vancouver skies this week

Vancouverites were privy to a full super wolf moon in January, and now they have one last chance to view a supermoon this year - the full super worm moon.
Travel advisory: Canadians warned to 'exercise a high degree of caution' in Netherlands

Travel advisory: Canadians warned to 'exercise a high degree of caution' in Netherlands

The Government of Canada has issued a travel advisory for the Netherlands after a shooting in the tramway in Utrecht resulted in several casualties.
Metro Vancouver pot greenhouse embarking on EU certification process

Metro Vancouver pot greenhouse embarking on EU certification process

An East Ladner pot greenhouse operation says it has started preparing for its European Union - Good Manufacturing Practices certification.
BC Place naming rights part of Crown corporation’s dispute with journalist

BC Place naming rights part of Crown corporation’s dispute with journalist

The Vancouver Whitecaps soccer team is headed for court in an attempt to prevent public release of licensing documents that could put at risk future BC Place stadium naming rights negotiations.
Ex-spycatcher doesn’t allow his kids to use social media

Ex-spycatcher doesn’t allow his kids to use social media

A former FBI spycatcher doesn’t allow his children to use social media.“I think we post too much on social media,” said Eric O’Neill.
NDP ready to freeze legal aid funding as lawyers prepare April 1 strike

NDP ready to freeze legal aid funding as lawyers prepare April 1 strike

As B.C.’s legal aid lawyers threaten strike action April 1, demanding more money to help underprivileged people get access to justice, the NDP is readying to freeze that funding over the next three years.
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