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Why did Google Maps move a waterfront West Vancouver neighbourhood to the British Properties?

Why did Google Maps move a waterfront West Vancouver neighbourhood to the British Properties?

West Van author and artist Douglas Coupland says his frustrations in trying to get Google Map fixed point to the mysterious nature of Big Tech
Milk containers now accepted for recycling

Milk containers now accepted for recycling

Will likely benefit non-profits
Peace River homestead exhibit faces uncertain future at Royal B.C. Museum

Peace River homestead exhibit faces uncertain future at Royal B.C. Museum

A replica of a Peace River homestead is among the exhibits being dismantled at the Royal B.C. Museum this year as part of its push to “decolonize” the institution.
Survey finds British Columbians think oil and gas subsidy scheme is 'broken'

Survey finds British Columbians think oil and gas subsidy scheme is 'broken'

Oil and gas representatives largely called for the retention of the current system 'as much as possible.'
‘Not a box we tick’: Lack of First Nation consultation delays controversial Surrey industrial park

‘Not a box we tick’: Lack of First Nation consultation delays controversial Surrey industrial park

The approval of a controversial 245-hectare Surrey industrial park was delayed at a Metro Vancouver board meeting Friday after the Semiahmoo First Nation says it was not properly consulted on the project
Near record spent on mineral exploration in 2021

Near record spent on mineral exploration in 2021

High commodity prices driving increased mining, exploration spending
B.C. court dismisses class-action lawsuit against Facebook over data collection

B.C. court dismisses class-action lawsuit against Facebook over data collection

The court found allegations that the social media giant had "collected, used, retained and commercialized" call and text data and "profited from that collection at users' expense" had not been proven.
Potential copper-gold deposits found in Prince George region

Potential copper-gold deposits found in Prince George region

Geoscience BC hopes public modelling data will encourage mineral exploration in the region
B.C. doctors can now prescribe a year-long pass to Canada's national parks

B.C. doctors can now prescribe a year-long pass to Canada's national parks

Parks Canada says it's backing a nature prescription program in B.C., Ontario, Saskatchewan and Manitoba so doctors and nurses can prescribe a Parks Canada Discovery Pass to patients suffering mental and physical health problems.
Gold and silver finishes for Northern Strikers

Gold and silver finishes for Northern Strikers

Some really good results for Fort St. John’s Northern Strikers soccer clubs playing at the FC Memorial indoor tournament in Edmonton this past weekend – the first real competition for Fort St. John clubs this season.
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