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Modular housing is seeing a 'massive groundswell of interest' in B.C.

Modular housing is seeing a 'massive groundswell of interest' in B.C.

This type of dwelling can offer more construction certainty and sustainability, according to manufacturers.
Researchers get $100K each in sectors from sleep to sexual reproduction in nature

Researchers get $100K each in sectors from sleep to sexual reproduction in nature

Leading researchers in a range of sectors including sleep, power electronics and the development of a COVID-19 mRNA vaccine are among the five Canadians awarded $100,000 each for their innovative accomplishments.
Opinion: Social media addiction disrupts the sleep, moods and social activities of teens and young adults

Opinion: Social media addiction disrupts the sleep, moods and social activities of teens and young adults

Addiction to social media can affect the emotional well-being of adolescents and young adults. But staying offline — even for only a few hours a day — can help.
‘We're going to talk about him for decades’

‘We're going to talk about him for decades’

Fundraiser launched following sudden death of longtime Whistler ski instructor Wayne Deane
Canada has jobs and public support for immigrants but it doesn’t have the housing

Canada has jobs and public support for immigrants but it doesn’t have the housing

The affordable housing crisis across the country is a trainwreck that could derail immigration targets, experts say
Iranian man with bachelor’s, master’s degrees denied study permit for two-year BCIT diploma

Iranian man with bachelor’s, master’s degrees denied study permit for two-year BCIT diploma

An immigration officer wasn't satisfied Hosein Khazaie, 57, was a 'genuine student' who would leave Canada when his program was finished. The decision was upheld by the Federal Court of Canada.
Flair Airlines offers massive sale after multiple flights cancelled, 4 planes seized

Flair Airlines offers massive sale after multiple flights cancelled, 4 planes seized

"Sure if you let people on the planes if, in fact, you have planes," remarked one person.
Meet the ‘angel’ behind New West’s newest bakery

Meet the ‘angel’ behind New West’s newest bakery

Angel’s Pastries is the newest spot for tarts, butter cookies and crepe cakes
Ronsons Shoes liquidation store opens in New West - temporarily

Ronsons Shoes liquidation store opens in New West - temporarily

This shoe company has bounced back since going into receivership in the early days of COVID
'Huge red flag': SPCA investigating sale of sick kittens in Surrey

'Huge red flag': SPCA investigating sale of sick kittens in Surrey

The sellers are believed to be using multiple Craigslist and Kijiji accounts to sell sick kittens for between $250 and $1,200 — in parking lots.