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CBC 'pausing' its use of Twitter after 'government-funded media' label applied

CBC 'pausing' its use of Twitter after 'government-funded media' label applied

TORONTO — CBC/Radio-Canada said it is “pausing” its use of Twitter, a day after its main account was labelled "government-funded media" by the social media platform.
Inquest into the death of Myles Gray has begun

Inquest into the death of Myles Gray has begun

The coroner’s investigation is scheduled to call 41 witnesses over 10 days.
This B.C. school has banned cellphones — and seen student health improve

This B.C. school has banned cellphones — and seen student health improve

'We saw kids play again': Chatelech Secondary School on the Sunshine Coast is seeing improvements to student health and academics after banning cellphones during instructional time.
Peek at the Patricia: Award-winner explores mother and son bond

Peek at the Patricia: Award-winner explores mother and son bond

This is a tender, ambitious, meticulous and deeply empathetic work. ~ Gary Shilling, qathet Film Society
Letter: Class action

Letter: Class action

Efforts to protect our children’s future have clearly been undermined by relatively few people. ~ Jan Slakov
Internal audit raises red flags over maintenance of graves, cemeteries for veterans

Internal audit raises red flags over maintenance of graves, cemeteries for veterans

The Trudeau government subsequently committed nearly $25 million over five years in temporary funding starting in 2018, which the new report says has largely addressed the problem by facilitating thousands of repairs.
North Island-Powell River MP starts study to help women veterans

North Island-Powell River MP starts study to help women veterans

"If we want thing to change for the better, we have to start by asking women with lived experience to tell us how.” ~ Rachel Blaney
Vancouver officers involved in beating death should be fired, victim's sister says

Vancouver officers involved in beating death should be fired, victim's sister says

BURNABY, B.C. — The sister of a man beaten to death during a confrontation with Vancouver police says the officers involved should lose their jobs.
qathet Regional District pleased with economic development grant

qathet Regional District pleased with economic development grant

Funds from province support wages for full-time coordinator
Here's what happens to federal services if public servants strike on Wednesday

Here's what happens to federal services if public servants strike on Wednesday

Here's an updated list of what services may be affected.