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Letter grades to be scrapped for Grades 8 and 9 in latest B.C. report card changes

Letter grades to be scrapped for Grades 8 and 9 in latest B.C. report card changes

Secondary students in Grades 10-12 will still receive traditional marks. Grade 8 and 9 students will be assessed on a provincial 'proficiency scale'
Streaming giants required to contribute to Canadian content as Bill C-11 becomes law

Streaming giants required to contribute to Canadian content as Bill C-11 becomes law

OTTAWA — A new federal law will require digital platforms such as Netflix, YouTube and TikTok to contribute and promote Canadian content. The Liberals' Online Streaming Act passed its final vote in the Senate Thursday and received royal assent.
Clean energy switch could earn up to $1,200 for Port Moody homeowners

Clean energy switch could earn up to $1,200 for Port Moody homeowners

Port Moody property owners could earn some green for making their homes more energy efficient.
BC Housing names Vincent Tong permanent CEO

BC Housing names Vincent Tong permanent CEO

Announcement follows sudden and major overhaul of board members last summer
B.C. childcare company alleges defamation in Google reviews

B.C. childcare company alleges defamation in Google reviews

Company alleges Port Moody parents gave one-star reviews and left comments that damaged its reputation.
Shuttering of Port Coquitlam's only indoor skatepark disappointing to riders

Shuttering of Port Coquitlam's only indoor skatepark disappointing to riders

Does the Tri-Cities need a covered skatepark for youth to enjoy their sport? The demise of one in Port Coquitlam has some wondering if the city could support such an amenity.
Federal public service strike drags on but no suggestion back-to-work law is coming

Federal public service strike drags on but no suggestion back-to-work law is coming

OTTAWA — The Liberal government is showing no hints it will legislate public servants back to work as experts warn choosing that path to ending the dispute could come with political repercussions.
BC Children's Hospital clarifies confusing stay-home-if-ill tweet

BC Children's Hospital clarifies confusing stay-home-if-ill tweet

The hospital is asking children who are showing symptoms of illness to refrain from attending non-emergency clinic appointments as they can be re-booked.
Free online parking reservations for Buntzen Lake are back — but there are changes

Free online parking reservations for Buntzen Lake are back — but there are changes

Traffic was reduced by 10 per cent at peak hours for the Anmore site last summer, but 33 per cent of registered visitors were no-shows.
Watch: Bald eagle swims while tightly gripping its prey in B.C.

Watch: Bald eagle swims while tightly gripping its prey in B.C.

The bald eagle was tightly clutching its prey while swimming.