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Opinion: This is how even young people are destroying their hearing

Opinion: This is how even young people are destroying their hearing

Ever heard of “The Mosquito”? It was invented in the UK in 2005, and it has a rather effective way of keeping teenagers from hanging around: It emits an extremely high-pitched sound signal that only they can hear.
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Here's what it is like to navigate the pandemic for people with vision loss

Here's what it is like to navigate the pandemic for people with vision loss

Tips and advice for how sighted folks can be a help, not a hindrance.
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B.C. economy sheds 43,000 jobs in April

B.C. economy sheds 43,000 jobs in April

April data is the first decrease since substantial employment losses since March and April last year, according to Statistics Canada
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Sechelt council calls on province to push for BC Ferries service improvements

Sechelt council calls on province to push for BC Ferries service improvements

Council requests ‘long-term goal’ of 16 ferry sailings a day in each direction
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B.C. looks to combat 'revenge porn,' calls for new ways to have it destroyed

B.C. looks to combat 'revenge porn,' calls for new ways to have it destroyed

Youth reporting incidents of non-consensual disclosure of intimate images has increase 94 per cent since the start of 2021.
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Almost two-thirds of Canadians support idea of vaccine passports: poll

Almost two-thirds of Canadians support idea of vaccine passports: poll

Survey finds broad support for requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination for travel, attendance of public events, working in offices.
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‘Families with ALS need your help’: Tommy Chong lends support to advocacy group looking to end disease (VIDEO)

‘Families with ALS need your help’: Tommy Chong lends support to advocacy group looking to end disease (VIDEO)

Actor and comedian, who owned a property in West Vancouver for many years, campaigns for ALS Action Canada
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Over 5,500 Peloton treadmills recalled in Canada due to safety hazard

Over 5,500 Peloton treadmills recalled in Canada due to safety hazard

Customers who own this particular Peloton equipment should stop using it immediately
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Here are the answers to the top 5 most asked COVID-19 vaccine questions from ImmunizeBC

Here are the answers to the top 5 most asked COVID-19 vaccine questions from ImmunizeBC

Can I choose which brand and type of vaccine I receive? Is it safe for me to receive the vaccine if I am recovering from another illness? These questions and many more have been answered by ImmunizeBC
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New study shows Earth’s glaciers are melting faster than before

New study shows Earth’s glaciers are melting faster than before

A UNBC study used a supercomputer to analyze satellite images of the world’s 217,000 glaciers
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