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How augmented reality goes mainstream

How augmented reality goes mainstream

Vancouver summit hears there is still a way to go before the technology becomes more widely adopted
Donor sues UBC law school for failing to put his name on all its degrees

Donor sues UBC law school for failing to put his name on all its degrees

Philanthropist and lawyer Peter Allard and his foundation are taking the University of British Columbia (UBC) to court, claiming UBC breached a $30 million gift agreement by failing to include his name on law school graduate certificates.
Rainy, windy weekend in store, says Environment Canada

Rainy, windy weekend in store, says Environment Canada

Heavy rains will hopefully bring in the salmon, including to Hyde Creek in Port Coquitlam where a salmon festival is taking place Saturday
New provincial vaping rules welcome: advocate

New provincial vaping rules welcome: advocate

Province introduces higher taxes, tougher rules for vaping products to curb skyrocketing vape use among youth
B.C. Liquor Stores will start phasing out plastic bags later this month

B.C. Liquor Stores will start phasing out plastic bags later this month

Rollout will start on Vancouver Island, and spread to Metro Vancouver in February
New West K-12 enrolment increases 2.4%

New West K-12 enrolment increases 2.4%

Total enrolment in the New Westminster school district has dropped by more than 200 students, which has largely come from the district dropping its satellite program on Bowen Island.
New West cops warn of scams ahead of holidays

New West cops warn of scams ahead of holidays

The New Westminster Police Department is warning the public to be wary of where their donations are going as the holiday season sets in. “Donation fraud awareness is very important – especially around the holidays,” said Sgt. Jeff Scott.
Provincial government introduces new vaping laws

Provincial government introduces new vaping laws

Higher taxes, packaging restrictions and nicotine limits proposed by B.C. NDP
UPDATED: Union says Metro Vancouver transit strike action will escalate starting tomorrow

UPDATED: Union says Metro Vancouver transit strike action will escalate starting tomorrow

Bus drivers will refuse overtime starting Friday
New book of lists explores fascinating, largely unknown factoids about B.C.

New book of lists explores fascinating, largely unknown factoids about B.C.

It was 1926 and a very era-appropriate event was on the horizon: the circus was coming to town. It was a big deal that the travelling show was pulling into tiny Cranbrook, B.C.