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Two B.C. table tennis stars, Ivy Liao (left) and Mo Zhang (centre) will represent Canada in the Santiago 2023 Pan American Games which will take place from Oct. 29 to Nov. 5 at the Centro de Entrenamiento Olímpico. (Photo courtesy Thorsten Gohl, vice president of Table Tennis Canada)

B.C. table tennis stars set to shine at Santiago 2023

Two B.C. athletes are gearing up to represent Canada at the Santiago 2023 Pan American Games

Two B.C. table tennis stars, Ivy Liao (left) and Mo Zhang (centre) will represent Canada in the Santiago 2023 Pan American Games which will take place from Oct. 29 to Nov. 5 at the Centro de Entrenamiento Olímpico. (Photo courtesy Thorsten Gohl, vice president of Table Tennis Canada)
Alan Gonzales is a Filipino immigrant who moved to Canada, settling in Kelowna, British Columbia. (Photo courtesy Alan Gonzales)

Embracing beauty and diversity: A Filipino immigrant’s journey to Kelowna

Alan Gonzales from Philippines dedicates himself to assisting fellow immigrants

Alan Gonzales is a Filipino immigrant who moved to Canada, settling in Kelowna, British Columbia. (Photo courtesy Alan Gonzales)
A recent webinar highlighted the importance of creating dementia-friendly communities to support individuals living with dementia and their families. (Photo courtesy of The Alzheimers Society of B.C.)

Dementia-friendly communities start with awareness, B.C. association says

BC Search and Rescue and the Alzheimer’s Society of B.C. have joined forces to educate public

A recent webinar highlighted the importance of creating dementia-friendly communities to support individuals living with dementia and their families. (Photo courtesy of The Alzheimers Society of B.C.)
London Drugs and the Institute for Canadian Citizenship (ICC) have teamed up to celebrate and support new immigrants in Canada, particularly in British Columbia. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick)

New app aims to connect newcomers in B.C. with their community

London Drugs and ICC collaborate to support and celebrate new immigrants in Canada

London Drugs and the Institute for Canadian Citizenship (ICC) have teamed up to celebrate and support new immigrants in Canada, particularly in British Columbia. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick)
Aspartame was classified as a possible carcinogen to humans, according to the assessments released July 14. (PepsiCo via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT

Aspartame findings shouldn’t change aspartame consumption: B.C. experts

Artificial sweetener classified as possible carcinogen, SFU says consumption levels must be extreme

Aspartame was classified as a possible carcinogen to humans, according to the assessments released July 14. (PepsiCo via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT
Recent incidents highlight the importance of vigilance when it comes to booking flight tickets. (rupixen/Pixabay.com)

Risks of third-party flight bookings highlighted in recent B.C. scam incident

A couple fell into a deceptive situation, emphasizing the need for caution when booking flights

Recent incidents highlight the importance of vigilance when it comes to booking flight tickets. (rupixen/Pixabay.com)
Minister of Seniors, Kamal Khera, announced an investment of over $61 million for 3,000 community-based projects through the New Horizons for Seniors Program. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)

402 senior projects in B.C. to receive federal funding

Over 400 new projects in B.C. are getting support from the country to empower communities

Minister of Seniors, Kamal Khera, announced an investment of over $61 million for 3,000 community-based projects through the New Horizons for Seniors Program. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)
A recent survey reveals that young Canadians are losing confidence in investing. (Black Press Media File Photo)

Young generations are losing confidence in investing, new B.C. survey reveals

A survey shows young Canadians’ challenges in fulfilling their investment aspirations

A recent survey reveals that young Canadians are losing confidence in investing. (Black Press Media File Photo)
A UBC research reveals that customers prefer self-checkout or interacting with robotic individuals when purchasing blush-inducing items. (Courtesy/Contributed to Black Press Media)

Self-checkout preferred for blush-inducing purchases, B.C. study affirms

UBC Sauder research sheds light on consumer choices in embarrassing purchase situations

A UBC research reveals that customers prefer self-checkout or interacting with robotic individuals when purchasing blush-inducing items. (Courtesy/Contributed to Black Press Media)