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80% of Canadians back ban on 'assault-style' weapons: poll

80% of Canadians back ban on 'assault-style' weapons: poll

The polling numbers come as the federal government moves to ban more than 1,500 weapons, including semiautomatic, large-magazine rifles used to shoot at a rapid fire.
Ikea releases its famous Swedish meatball recipe

Ikea releases its famous Swedish meatball recipe

As its stores and cafeterias are closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Ikea is sharing the recipe for its signature Swedish meatballs – and they won’t be as difficult to assemble as the company’s furniture.
VIDEO: This study finds 2 metres may not be enough physical distance

VIDEO: This study finds 2 metres may not be enough physical distance

Researchers believe this study marks the furthest distance anyone has ever measured cough airflow.
Vancouver Aquarium raises a whopping $624,427 in just over a week

Vancouver Aquarium raises a whopping $624,427 in just over a week

Gustavsson adds that each donation demonstrates the value of the Vancouver Aquarium to the public to all levels of government.

Man learns he won $16M lottery jackpot while in the bathroom

Tibor Tusnady is British Columbia’s newest millionaire after buying a lotto ticket in Surrey last week, the BCLC announced in its first-ever virtual winner celebration.
UBC speech scientist breaks down the threat of 'speaking moistly'

UBC speech scientist breaks down the threat of 'speaking moistly'

"What’s become clear in the current situation is that we need to have researchers coming together who really understand speech and who really understand airborne pathogens."
Over 70,000 animals could be 're-homed' if the Vancouver Aquarium closes

Over 70,000 animals could be 're-homed' if the Vancouver Aquarium closes

"Is re-homing different than re-locating?"
Here’s why B.C. won’t be supporting a herd immunity strategy

Here’s why B.C. won’t be supporting a herd immunity strategy

British Columbia won’t be moving towards developing herd immunity to COVID-19, according to Vancouver Coastal Health’s chief medical officer.
Personal protective equipment problem-solving puts B.C. innovators to test

Personal protective equipment problem-solving puts B.C. innovators to test

Tech companies deploying projects aimed at fighting COVID-19 in as little as a week
Yoga studio owner takes to YouTube to denounce pandemic

Yoga studio owner takes to YouTube to denounce pandemic

The owner of a North Delta yoga studio appears to be in hot water again. Global News reported that Mak Parhar, who owns Bikram Yoga on 120 th St.
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