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B.C. restricts cellphones at schools, targets social media firms with new legislation

B.C. restricts cellphones at schools, targets social media firms with new legislation

SURREY, B.C. — British Columbia is restricting the use of cellphones in schools and targeting social media companies in an attempt to reduce the harm they cause to children, which Premier David Eby likened to the damage from tobacco and opioids.
Former B.C. hops farm director issued $550K penalty for fraud

Former B.C. hops farm director issued $550K penalty for fraud

Alexander William Bridges, also known as Alex Blackwell, faces a substantial monetary penalty after defrauding investors of Fraser Valley Hop Farms Inc.
First artist trading cards event in qathet a success

First artist trading cards event in qathet a success

Organizers hope to host the gathering once a month
Tribunal rejects $3K motorcycle claim against BC Ferries

Tribunal rejects $3K motorcycle claim against BC Ferries

"Mr. Mah should not have left his motorcycle without confirming how to properly secure it."
Powell River RCMP release weekly statistics

Powell River RCMP release weekly statistics

Officers responded to 81 calls for service from January 18 to 24
Cartoon: January weather, so far

Cartoon: January weather, so far

Have you warmed up yet?
'Feels amazing': All-women team of scientists dominate in world rowing challenge

'Feels amazing': All-women team of scientists dominate in world rowing challenge

The all-women crew rowed 5,000 kilometres for 38 days straight across the Atlantic Ocean in the World's Toughest Row.
Good morning, Peak readers

Good morning, Peak readers

Photo feature of the day, today in history, the weather forecast and local gas prices
Crofton mill paper operations shuttered indefinitely

Crofton mill paper operations shuttered indefinitely

Owner Paper Excellence announced Thursday it is “indefinitely” closing its Catalyst Crofton paper-producing operation, blaming substantial increases in operating costs
Canadians urged to reduce carbon footprint with new tracker

Canadians urged to reduce carbon footprint with new tracker

Creators say the app is meant to be a fun way to encourage Canadians to think about their impact on climate change on a more regular basis.