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Teacher representative says ban on cellphones in classrooms not needed

Teacher representative says ban on cellphones in classrooms not needed

Students sometimes need to use their own technology because it’s not available, says the president of the Greater Victoria Teachers’ Association
Vancouver festival cancels Israel-set play pulled by Belfry Theatre

Vancouver festival cancels Israel-set play pulled by Belfry Theatre

Vancouver’s PuSh Festival was set to show The Runner as well as Dear Laila by Palestinian playwright Basel Zaraa, who did not want the two plays shown together
Burnaby man, 28, charged in 'road rage' incident police say ended in gunfire

Burnaby man, 28, charged in 'road rage' incident police say ended in gunfire

Vancouver police say an altercation ensued after a driver had to slam on the brakes to avoid a jaywalker on Commercial Drive. Burnaby's Jeromy Michael Crunik, 28, now faces weapons charges.
B.C. gang hitman gets 25 years for two murders, two attempted murders

B.C. gang hitman gets 25 years for two murders, two attempted murders

"Parents should not have to bury their children," Jagvir Malhi's parents said. "All we have now are memories."
Celebrate the stories of Chinese Canadians in Burnaby at this free event

Celebrate the stories of Chinese Canadians in Burnaby at this free event

Community members who shared their stories in the recent book 'Rooted' will be featured in a panel discussion.
Former Asahi baseball player turns 102, gets recognized by Vancouver mayor

Former Asahi baseball player turns 102, gets recognized by Vancouver mayor

Koichi Kaye Kaminishi: "This is too much for me. I don't know what to say. I'm not a high-class person."
Meta offers Canadian Facebook users $51M to settle lawsuit in 4 provinces

Meta offers Canadian Facebook users $51M to settle lawsuit in 4 provinces

VANCOUVER — A multimillion-dollar settlement proposed by Meta sends a message to other companies about the importance of paying attention to the country's privacy laws, says a lawyer representing Canadians in the class-action lawsuit against the soci
B.C. laser hair removal worker faces more sex allegations

B.C. laser hair removal worker faces more sex allegations

Ali Aghasardar has previously denied sexual touching, and has said photos are part of tracking ongoing treatment.
B.C. police agencies tout rollout of body-worn cameras

B.C. police agencies tout rollout of body-worn cameras

SURREY, B.C. — Police agencies in British Columbia say the introduction of body cameras will improve transparency and lead to more timely resolution of complaints against officers. The B.C.
Appeal denied for ex-CFL player who murdered ex-girlfriend at Burnaby home

Appeal denied for ex-CFL player who murdered ex-girlfriend at Burnaby home

Joshua Boden, a former wide receiver with the BC Lions, is serving a life sentence for killing Burnaby mother Kimberly Lynn Hallgarth at her Colborne Avenue home in March 2009.