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Letter grades to be scrapped for Grades 8 and 9 in latest B.C. report card changes

Letter grades to be scrapped for Grades 8 and 9 in latest B.C. report card changes

Secondary students in Grades 10-12 will still receive traditional marks. Grade 8 and 9 students will be assessed on a provincial 'proficiency scale'
Streaming giants required to contribute to Canadian content as Bill C-11 becomes law

Streaming giants required to contribute to Canadian content as Bill C-11 becomes law

OTTAWA — A new federal law will require digital platforms such as Netflix, YouTube and TikTok to contribute and promote Canadian content. The Liberals' Online Streaming Act passed its final vote in the Senate Thursday and received royal assent.
BC Housing names Vincent Tong permanent CEO

BC Housing names Vincent Tong permanent CEO

Announcement follows sudden and major overhaul of board members last summer
Federal public service strike drags on but no suggestion back-to-work law is coming

Federal public service strike drags on but no suggestion back-to-work law is coming

OTTAWA — The Liberal government is showing no hints it will legislate public servants back to work as experts warn choosing that path to ending the dispute could come with political repercussions.
BC Children's Hospital clarifies confusing stay-home-if-ill tweet

BC Children's Hospital clarifies confusing stay-home-if-ill tweet

The hospital is asking children who are showing symptoms of illness to refrain from attending non-emergency clinic appointments as they can be re-booked.
Art at city hall? New West exhibit program approved

Art at city hall? New West exhibit program approved

Instead of walls filled with photos of New Westminster’s mayors, work by local artists will grace the corridors of city hall
Watch: Bald eagle swims while tightly gripping its prey in B.C.

Watch: Bald eagle swims while tightly gripping its prey in B.C.

The bald eagle was tightly clutching its prey while swimming.
New West man wins $675,000 on a Scratch & Win ticket

New West man wins $675,000 on a Scratch & Win ticket

A New Westminster man is treating his brothers to a European getaway (and retiring early) after a lotto win
New West shooting is Crime Stoppers "Crime of the Week"

New West shooting is Crime Stoppers "Crime of the Week"

Shooter repeatedly fired at a group of people on a downtown New Westminster street before fleeing
Chance of showers to dampen sunny streak in Metro Vancouver this weekend

Chance of showers to dampen sunny streak in Metro Vancouver this weekend

Don't put away your umbrella just yet!