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B.C. brings in 'bell-to-bell' school phone ban, as new access rules target protesters

B.C. brings in 'bell-to-bell' school phone ban, as new access rules target protesters

VANCOUVER — Cellphone use will be restricted in all British Columbia school districts when pupils return next week, as the province becomes the latest to curtail the use of the devices by students.
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B.C. government says $3.5B invested in seniors since 2018

B.C. government says $3.5B invested in seniors since 2018

Vancouver’s seniors' housing strategy cites shortage in long-term care beds, inadequate rent subsidy program.
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Poll: Majority of respondents would use regional transit in the Sea to Sky Corridor if they could

Poll: Majority of respondents would use regional transit in the Sea to Sky Corridor if they could

The Squamish Chief polled 388 readers and asked the question: Would you take Sea to Sky regional transit if it were regular and inexpensive?
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People’s Party to run candidate in West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country

People’s Party to run candidate in West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country

Peyman Askari said he felt compelled to get involved in politics to push back on government overreach
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'Loopy', 'whacky' or a 'big blue tent'? Growing pains for Rustad's B.C. Conservatives

'Loopy', 'whacky' or a 'big blue tent'? Growing pains for Rustad's B.C. Conservatives

The B.C. Conservatives received less than two per cent of the popular vote in the 2020 provincial election, but now are challenging Eby's New Democrats to possibly form government.
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Updated: Femme Flip: Squamish hosts first women's-only pinball competition

Updated: Femme Flip: Squamish hosts first women's-only pinball competition

The Femme Flip tournament on Aug. 25 was the first women's-only pinball competition to be held in Squamish.
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DNA of accused, double-homicide victim found on hammer, B.C. court hears

DNA of accused, double-homicide victim found on hammer, B.C. court hears

A roofing hammer with DNA was found at a Naramata forest road ravine, where the bodies of Carlo and Erick Fryer were discovered, a jury heard Tuesday.
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'Justice for Sky': GoFundMe raises reward money for info about fatal Vancouver dog attack

'Justice for Sky': GoFundMe raises reward money for info about fatal Vancouver dog attack

"Sky was not just a dog...she was a family member," said one of the owners of the dog that was killed.
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Legendary punk band Bad Religion cancels tour, including Vancouver concert

Legendary punk band Bad Religion cancels tour, including Vancouver concert

"We apologize for any disappointment and disruption this may cause."
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See: RCMP vessel Higgitt docked in Squamish harbour

See: RCMP vessel Higgitt docked in Squamish harbour

Understanding the Role of West Coast Marine Services on the B.C. coast.
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