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Schools struggle with phone bans: 'These devices continue to cause major problems'

On Friday, March 29, St. Francis School in Harbour Grace, N.L., announced a ban on cellphones and other personal electronics for its students, who range from kindergarten through Grade 8.

Apr 10, 2019 7:50 AM Read more >

B.C. fights ticket scalpers with consumer protection law, eliminates bots

VICTORIA — British Columbia's government has introduced legislation that seeks to offer more protections for people who buy live-event tickets online or at the box office.

Apr 9, 2019 4:47 AM Read more >

More than half of Canadians would wait a year to buy a home: poll

As buyers continue to sit on the sidelines, poll uncovers reasons for waiting, plus other homebuyer trends

Apr 9, 2019 4:00 AM Read more >

Wilson-Raybould urges restraint after supportive graffiti at constituency office

Slogans were sprayed in huge red or white letters on the windows of Wilson-Raybould's constituency office

Apr 9, 2019 2:50 AM Read more >

Soaring gas prices set all-time record in Vancouver

Prices expected to climb into summer

Apr 9, 2019 12:45 AM Read more >

No federally funded police officers dedicated to money laundering investigations: report

When it comes to federal action against money launderers in B.C., "what is happening is nothing," says Attorney General David Eby

Apr 8, 2019 10:04 AM Read more >

Why is it taking so long for Vancouver to ban plastic bags?

OPINION: City lags behind worldwide efforts banning plastics

Apr 8, 2019 9:00 AM Read more >

Blaze erupts in downtown Squamish Monday morning

Squamish Fire Rescue is on scene at a large structure fire at Third Avenue and Vancouver Street in downtown Squamish. RCMP Cpl. Sascha Banks, media relations officer, told The Chief one person is in hospital with smoke inhalation.

Apr 8, 2019 4:19 AM Read more >

Winter came to Squamish: local artist commissioned by Game of Thrones

Sarah Symes was one of 18 artists chosen to repurpose props

Apr 8, 2019 3:30 AM Read more >

New Crown agency aimed at changing administration of financial services regulations in B.C.

Arm's-length B.C. Financial Services Authority will replace the government-run Financial Institutions Commission

Apr 8, 2019 1:30 AM Read more >