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SFU camp encourages women to pursue careers in computer science, AI

SFU camp encourages women to pursue careers in computer science, AI

Photo Lauren Yang/ AI4ALL A group of 24 Grade 11 girls from across Canada are spending two weeks of their summer exploring the world of artificial intelligence (AI) at SFU's Burnaby Mountain campus.
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Grass fire burning in Kamloops mapped at 20 hectares

Grass fire burning in Kamloops mapped at 20 hectares

Photo contributed 1:35 p.m. The grass fire is now listed at 20 hectares, according to a tweet from the B.C. Wildfire Service. Forty-nine firefighters, air tankers, one helicopter and fire investigators are responding to the blaze.
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You can take out your rage by smashing stuff at these Metro Vancouver 'anger rooms'

You can take out your rage by smashing stuff at these Metro Vancouver 'anger rooms'

Sometimes, maybe you just really want to smash something. Multiple Richmond “anger rooms” are giving visitors just that opportunity.
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Muffin’s Halo helps blind dogs navigate their world

Muffin’s Halo helps blind dogs navigate their world

Prince Michael demonstrating Muffin’s Halo Guide for Blind Dogs outside the Courier’s office.
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UBC biologist killed during research trip was a leading authority in his field

UBC biologist killed during research trip was a leading authority in his field

Denis Lynn died after being struck by a wave while collecting mussels in the Queen Charlotte Sound.
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Surge in demand for paper, glass straws a boon for plastic alternatives firms

Surge in demand for paper, glass straws a boon for plastic alternatives firms

A glass straw is seen in a drink at Aimee Promislow and Fred Tischler’s home where they operate their glass straw company, Glass Sipper, in Vancouver, on Wednesday July 11, 2018.
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This thoughtful B.C. teenager with leukaemia could use our help

This thoughtful B.C. teenager with leukaemia could use our help

GoFundeMe You wake up one morning, and your child is graduating high school. I can only imagine looking in the mirror and seeing a familiar reflection of myself, weathered and aged by raising a child to that point of life.
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Remembering Megan Scraper: adventurer was gifted athlete, social media maven

Remembering Megan Scraper: adventurer was gifted athlete, social media maven

Alexey Lyakh and Megan Scraper inspired people all over the world on social media.
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B.C.'s first cannabis store will be in Kamloops

B.C.'s first cannabis store will be in Kamloops

Cannabis plant/Shutterstock Kamloops will be the first location in B.C. to operate a government-run cannabis store, the province announced on Wednesday. The B.C.
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So here's a video of some kids hand-feeding bears out of their home on the North Shore

So here's a video of some kids hand-feeding bears out of their home on the North Shore

Global has dug up a ridiculous video showing children on the North Shore feeding a blear bear and its cub out of their home. Crackers, french fries ... you know, bear food.
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