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Minter: Early plantings to attract birds and pollinators to our gardens

Minter: Early plantings to attract birds and pollinators to our gardens

Master gardener Brian Minter: "It’s time to look at our gardens in quite a different way."
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Opinion: A B.C. class action may prompt Uber and Lyft to ensure accessible services for wheelchair users

Opinion: A B.C. class action may prompt Uber and Lyft to ensure accessible services for wheelchair users

A class-action lawsuit filed against Uber and Lyft in British Columbia draws attention to the experiences of wheelchair users.
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Letter: A New West resident's lament for plastic bags

Letter: A New West resident's lament for plastic bags

This New Westminster letter writer explains they prefer plastic shopping bags as they can be used for everyday use at home.
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Easter safety alert: Protect your pets from toxic treats and hidden dangers

Easter safety alert: Protect your pets from toxic treats and hidden dangers

A few things to keep in mind this holiday long weekend.
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Spinning wheels, spinning galaxies: What BCIT is researching with $7.3M in new funding

Spinning wheels, spinning galaxies: What BCIT is researching with $7.3M in new funding

The Burnaby post-secondary wishes to help build better wheelchairs, as well as development a better understanding of the universe, with a recent government financial boost.
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B.C. grants $500K for multi-use pathway in this New West neighbourhood

B.C. grants $500K for multi-use pathway in this New West neighbourhood

The new 1.5 km extension will improve cyclist and pedestrian access near the Queensborough bridge.
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Is social media fueling youth mental health crisis? Here's what the data shows

Is social media fueling youth mental health crisis? Here's what the data shows

Charlie Health looks at how social media can cause negative effects on youth mental health and offers tips for how to manage usage.
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Letter: Finding solace — and solutions — in Canada's child care deserts

Letter: Finding solace — and solutions — in Canada's child care deserts

This letter writer believes the Canadian government needs to invest more "sufficient funding" to ensure families have options.
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BBB: How to choose a tax preparer in Canada

BBB: How to choose a tax preparer in Canada

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has listed some tips to consider ahead of the April 30 personal income tax deadline.
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Recreational anglers push back against proposed salmon closures

Recreational anglers push back against proposed salmon closures

The proposed fishery closures are designed to protect the endangered southern resident killer whales.
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