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Johnston Heights Secondary School says smart glasses will not be allowed and may be confiscated, citing privacy and academic-integrity concerns.
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Johnston Heights Secondary School says smart glasses will not be allowed and may be confiscated, citing privacy and academic-integrity concerns.

Vancouver police have identified 57-year-old Charles McIntyre as the man who died at CRAB Park on Wednesday, in the city’s sixth homicide of the year.

Health Canada has recalled INMO AIR3 Smart Glasses after warning that the left temple can overheat during extended use, creating a serious burn risk.

The free family event moves to the ACT Arts Centre, with indoor activities, food trucks and an 8:15 p.m. fireworks finale.

Maple Ridge will offer four free earthquake-preparedness workshops in October and encourage residents to join the Great BC ShakeOut on Oct. 15.

Several City facilities will close Sept. 30, while select recreation and community centres will operate on modified hours.

Semiahmoo First Nation will host its sixth annual walk in White Rock, with performances, an Indigenous market and a keynote address to follow.

Vancouver police have identified the victim of the homicide at CRAB Park as 57-year-old Victor Charles McIntyre and are seeking information about his murder.

Solace Wellness Collective will host a free open house Sept. 26, offering talks, children’s activities, yoga, tours and a food drive.

Simon Fraser University has introduced official Indigenous names for its Burnaby Mountain campus and four campus locations, with English retained as a secondary reference.

The inaugural Surrey Showdown at South Surrey Arena will raise money for charities linked to Surrey Fire and Surrey Police.

Mayoral candidate Kareem Allam’s five-point economic agenda seeks provincial commitments on transit, municipal boundaries, infrastructure and permitting reform.
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