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Stressed out UBC grad students ease frustrations with ‘smash therapy’Students had the chance to process the stress of exams, classes and their personal lives by shattering unsalvageable glass laboratory equipment.EducationNov 22
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Silent trails deepen connection to nature, UBC research suggestsThe initiative saw signage installed designating "silent" areas on two Lower Mainland trails. Researchers chose softer walking paths to minimize noise and restricted bicycles.ScienceNov 22
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‘Staggering’ number of spinal cord injuries linked to mountain biking: UBC studyThe number of annual spinal cord injuries linked to mountain biking in B.C. is comparable or higher to those connected to amateur football across the entire United States.HealthNov 18
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B.C. man says he received raw chicken burgers in KFC deliveryA food safety expert with UBC said the alleged incident is very serious as undercooked chicken can contain salmonella, e-coli and a host of other micro-organisms.HealthNov 18
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Hardy Cup semifinals ahead for USask Huskies riding four-game win streakCanada West playoffs have arrived for the University of Saskatchewan Huskies football team, riding a four-game win streak into their semi-final test against the UBC Thunderbirds.SportsOct 31
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Texting trouble: Study finds distracted walkers at higher risk of road injuryNew research from the University of British Columbia has confirmed what you might already suspect about distracted walking: it's risky.ScienceOct 8
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SOGI 123 in B.C.’s schools reduces discrimination even for heterosexual students: reportThe UBC Stigma and Resilience Among Vulnerable Youth Centre (SARAVYC) report shows that SOGI 123 decreased bullying and sexual orientation discrimination for all students.EducationOct 9
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Surge in e-bike adoption brings higher speeds, concerns to Metro Vancouver bike lanesAs Metro Vancouverites flock to adopt e-bikes and other devices, speeds are climbing on local bike paths, raising new concerns.TrafficDec 17
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‘I felt like I fit in’: UBC celebrates 50 years of its Indigenous teacher programThe University of British Columbia is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its Indigenous teacher program.PerspectivesSep 30
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USask Huskies record-breaking QB Nyhus returning to program as assistant head coachSetting records in career passing yards and touchdowns, quarterback Mason Nyhus has gone down as one of the best USask Huskies ever. Now, he's returning to the program as a coach.SportsDec 12
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Mayor pitches making Vancouver a ‘Bitcoin-friendly city’The motion would direct city staff to look into how to integrate the cryptocurrency into the city's financial strategies, including potentially accepting taxes and fees in Bitcoin.PoliticsDec 9
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How an anticipated La Niña weather pattern could ease B.C. droughtB.C.'s lingering drought could be eased by an incoming weather pattern that may bring a colder and wetter than normal winter, says a UBC weather and climate expert.WeatherOct 2
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Longtime Bombers executive Ted Goveia named as new Hamilton GMGoveia spent the last 10 seasons with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, most recently as senior assistant general manager and director of player personnel.SportsDec 5
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Investor hits pause on billion-dollar Maple Ridge battery plant expansionThe Taiwanese company behind a planned massive investment in a Maple Ridge battery plant has hit pause on the project.EconomyDec 4
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Are mealworms nature’s answer to the world’s microplastic problem?Microplastics are tiny plastic particles, usually five millimetres or less in size, that are formed by breaking away from larger plastics found in our environment.EnvironmentDec 4
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Players get ‘sleepy’ brainwaves after soccer headers, UBC study findsNew research from the University of British Columbia has found measurable effects on the brain from using the head to pass, shoot or clear the ball.HealthSep 24
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Gaza protest blocks Metro Vancouver container portPolice say demonstrators have disrupted access to a major Metro Vancouver container port terminal, calling for an end to what they call "Canada's weapons trade with Israel."PoliticsNov 29
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Tornado touched down on B.C.’s Sunshine Coast during stormResident Lynn Smith was driving on the Sunshine Coast Highway when she saw the strong winds start picking up and quickly pulled a U-turn.WeatherNov 7
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Canada Post strike disrupts health screenings, document renewalsThe average number of letters people receive has dropped significantly over the years — down to just two per week compared to seven per week in 2006, according to Canada Post.CanadaDec 4
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$25 million World Cup training field upgrades head to Vancouver Park BoardIn July, the City of Vancouver announced Killarney Park and Memorial Park South would undergo upgrades to serve as official training grounds for the 2026 tournament.SportsDec 9