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Opinion: Why kids are better than adults at adapting to tech change — fearlessness

Admittedly, it was before my time when, in 1934, Alan Dower Blumlein cut the first stereo disc at what are now the Abbey Road Studios in London.

Nov 29, 2020 12:05 PM Read more >

Shop online or stay home if you don't wear a mask where required: Dr. Henry

British Columbia's top doctor has a message for people who don't follow a provincial order to wear a mask in indoor public spaces: order takeout, shop online or stay home. Dr.

Nov 28, 2020 10:45 AM Read more >

Canadians embrace Asia-Pacific neighbours – except China: poll

Canadians continue to feel positive about its Asia-Pacific neighbours – with one significant exception, an Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada national poll (AFP) has revealed.

Nov 28, 2020 7:05 AM Read more >

B.C.'s top doctor says shop online or stay home if you don't wear mask where required

VICTORIA — British Columbia's top doctor has a message for people who don't follow a provincial order to wear a mask in indoor public spaces: order takeout, shop online or stay home. Dr.

Nov 27, 2020 5:38 PM Read more >

What to expect from the Canadian government’s fiscal update

Despite better-than-expected economic conditions, Canadians may be facing sticker shock when Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland delivers a fiscal update to the House of Commons Monday (November 30).

Nov 27, 2020 5:05 PM Read more >

COVID-19 rapid test study launches at Vancouver airport for departing passengers

RICHMOND, B.C. — A study has launched to investigate the safest and most efficient way to rapidly test for COVID-19 in people taking off from the Vancouver airport.

Nov 27, 2020 4:12 PM Read more >

Air Canada partners with Shoppers Drug Mart to offer pre-travel COVID-19 tests

This test will be available for customers flying to any destination requiring a negative COVID-19 test

Nov 27, 2020 4:05 PM Read more >

It's unclear how staff can tell if a person is exempt from COVID-19 mask rule

It remains unclear how store employees are supposed to discern between those who have a legitimate health exemption from B.C.'s new indoor mask mandate and those who refuse to follow the new rules in protest.

Nov 27, 2020 1:05 PM Read more >

B.C. man accused of killing hamsters faces trial in August 2021

The man accused of torturing and killing hamsters in Kelowna will face trial next summer. Leighton Labute, 21, was arrested last May after videos of a person torturing and killing three hamsters were uploaded the Reddit.

Nov 27, 2020 12:05 PM Read more >

These impressive 17 British Columbians have been appointed to the Order of Canada

The Order recognizes Canadians from all sectors of society for their outstanding achievements, dedication to their communities and service to the nation.

Nov 27, 2020 11:05 AM Read more >