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How artificial intelligence and automation are tackling the talent shortage

How artificial intelligence and automation are tackling the talent shortage

Industries across all disciplines are turning to emerging technologies to soften the blow of the skilled talent shortage, particularly in physically demanding jobs
B.C. to eliminate single-use plastics from tree planting

B.C. to eliminate single-use plastics from tree planting

The B.C. government said it will end the use of single-use plastic wraps for tree seedlings, at a time Canada faces hurdles in its plan to plant two billion trees by 2030.
Hybrid meeting technology enables Rotary clubs to increase awareness

Hybrid meeting technology enables Rotary clubs to increase awareness

The $33,500 in funding will help the six clubs purchase OWL 3 hybrid meeting units
B.C. government names task force, announces new legislation aimed at improving wildfire response

B.C. government names task force, announces new legislation aimed at improving wildfire response

The task force will be asked to provide “action-oriented recommendations on enhancing emergency preparedness and response in advance of the 2024 wildfire season,” the province said.
B.C. seeing surge in stimulant drugs being prescribed for adult ADHD, letter says

B.C. seeing surge in stimulant drugs being prescribed for adult ADHD, letter says

Data compiled by the University of B.C.'s Therapeutics Initiative shows ADHD medication use climbed gradually during the 2010s and then increased considerably during the COVID-19 pandemic.
One person dead after serious two-vehicle crash in Surrey

One person dead after serious two-vehicle crash in Surrey

Police are searching for witnesses after the fatal crash.
Calgary Police Service looks to Metro Vancouver to bolster its ranks

Calgary Police Service looks to Metro Vancouver to bolster its ranks

Many police forces across the country, including the Surrey Police Service and Vancouver Police Department, are looking to recruit
New play celebrating women’s journeys coming to Genesis Theatre

New play celebrating women’s journeys coming to Genesis Theatre

Performances take place Oct. 12 to 15 with a preview Oct. 11 at 7:30 p.m. with matinees at 2 p.m. on Oct. 14 and 15.
Case against Coquitlam man accused of killing cop back in court next month

Case against Coquitlam man accused of killing cop back in court next month

PORT COQUITLAM — A judge at Port Coquitlam Provincial Court adjourned the matter against Nicholas Bellemare to Nov. 7 by video.
Fewer British Columbians think governments are equipped to handle climate crises: poll

Fewer British Columbians think governments are equipped to handle climate crises: poll

Research Co. and Glacier Media polling shows that B.C. residents’ concerns about emergencies are increasing as their confidence in governments falters
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