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B.C. researchers develop cheaper, faster microscope for testing molecules

B.C. researchers develop cheaper, faster microscope for testing molecules

A prototype of a new microscope being developed by researchers at Simon Fraser University that is a fraction of the cost of similar devices and can run more studies faste is shown in a handout photo.
Two arrested following alleged food truck robbery attempt in Vancouver

Two arrested following alleged food truck robbery attempt in Vancouver

A late-night attempt to break into a food truck in Vancouver has landed two suspects in police custody. Vancouver police were called around 1 a.m. Sunday for reports of someone using a grinding tool to try and break into the mobile eatery. Const.
Snow camping B.C. teenagers needed rescue when hypothermia took hold

Snow camping B.C. teenagers needed rescue when hypothermia took hold

Snow mountain adjacent Alouette Lake, near where the teens were camped. Shutterstock photo Three teenagers who planned to camp on a mountain near Maple Ridge, B.C.
Political commentary on court verdicts hurts views of justice system: lawyers

Political commentary on court verdicts hurts views of justice system: lawyers

A marcher cries during a rally in response to Gerald Stanley’s acquittal in the shooting death of Colten Boushie in Edmonton, Alta., on Saturday, February 10, 2018.
Orca punts seal 80 feet in the air (VIDEO)

Orca punts seal 80 feet in the air (VIDEO)

If you go out on the water off the coast of B.C., bring your camera — you never know what you're going to see. In this incredible — and somewhat disturbing — clip from Roll.
B.C. changes Family Day date

B.C. changes Family Day date

Starting in 2019 B.C.’s Family Day will fall on the third Monday of February. It’s a move some in the province have been calling for since Family Day was established in 2013. Starting next year B.C.
Vancouver park board lacked authority to ban whales, dolphins at aquarium: court

Vancouver park board lacked authority to ban whales, dolphins at aquarium: court

Chester. Photo Vancouver Aquarium A British Columbia court has ruled that Vancouver's park board didn't have the authority to ban whales, dolphins and porpoises at the city's aquarium.
Social media flooded with claims of ‘insurance fraudster’ at parking lots in Metro Vancouver

Social media flooded with claims of ‘insurance fraudster’ at parking lots in Metro Vancouver

Social media flooded with ‘insurance fraudster’ at parking lots in Richmond and Burnaby.
Former Vancouver Canuck Dave 'Tiger' Williams charged with sexual assault

Former Vancouver Canuck Dave 'Tiger' Williams charged with sexual assault

The Department of National Defence has released the below statement regarding charges laid against former NHL player, Dave "Tiger" Williams.
B.C. announces $20M in support for Indigenous communities battling overdoses

B.C. announces $20M in support for Indigenous communities battling overdoses

Naloxone. Photograph By ADRIAN LAM, TIMES COLONIST B.C. has announced $20 million over three years for First Nations communities struggling with the drug-overdose crisis that’s disproportionately affecting Indigenous communities.
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