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B.C. motorcyclist drives into oncoming traffic, crashes trying to evade police

B.C. motorcyclist drives into oncoming traffic, crashes trying to evade police

The driver went double the posted speed limit and crossed into oncoming traffic to evade police.
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Kirk LaPointe: We need AI training before AI’s training wheels come off

Kirk LaPointe: We need AI training before AI’s training wheels come off

Though we are in 'play mode' with AI-powered chat bots, one expert says she is concerned Canadians are not sufficiently informing themselves on the technology, writes Kirk LaPointe
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Drop your needles and join this community yarn swap in New West

Drop your needles and join this community yarn swap in New West

Here's where to jazz up your yarn collection.
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B.C. wildfire evacuees rebuilding their home for the second time since 2019

B.C. wildfire evacuees rebuilding their home for the second time since 2019

Patrick Lacey: "We were getting ready to move in. Now, we're back to finding a trailer."
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More heat and sun in the forecast for New West

More heat and sun in the forecast for New West

Get ready for a hot summer weekend ahead.
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Mario Canseco: Canadians are divided on buying into biometric payment options

Mario Canseco: Canadians are divided on buying into biometric payment options

Will the next big thing in payments involve our fingertips, palms and faces?
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Some schools are restricting use of cellphones saying they distract from learning

Some schools are restricting use of cellphones saying they distract from learning

Students returning to Belmont Secondary will have to place cellphones in a container provided at the front of the class or store them in their bags
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Opinion: Wildfire smoke is an increasing threat to Canadians' health

Opinion: Wildfire smoke is an increasing threat to Canadians' health

The notion that wildfire smoke is 'natural,' and therefore less harmful than other types of air pollution, is not supported by the evidence. Wildfire smoke has been linked to adverse health effects.
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Get spirited away: Ghibli-inspired cocktail night comes to New West

Get spirited away: Ghibli-inspired cocktail night comes to New West

Wear your favourite Ghibli garb and walk into this New West bar for a themed party.
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Measuring the B.C. teacher shortage is the first step towards fixing it

Measuring the B.C. teacher shortage is the first step towards fixing it

A new school year is always a time of excitement and anticipation.
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