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BCIT engineer team developing electric wheelchair that can navigate obstacles and climb stairs

A researcher from BCIT has developed a wheelchair that will compete in the CYBATHLON in Switzerland. The wheelchair is designed to navigate rough terrain and climb stairs.

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BCIT engineer team developing electric wheelchair that can navigate obstacles and climb stairs

BCIT engineer team developing electric wheelchair that can navigate obstacles and climb stairs

A researcher from BCIT has developed a wheelchair that will compete in the CYBATHLON in Switzerland. The wheelchair is designed to navigate rough terrain and climb stairs.

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WorkSafeBC investigating another crane incident at Oakridge in Vancouver

WorkSafeBC investigating another crane incident at Oakridge in Vancouver

There was another crane incident at the same Oakridge project where a worker was tragically killed earlier this year. This comes one day after WorkSafeBC enforced new requirements.

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BC NDP unveils election platform

BC NDP unveils election platform

BC NDP Leader David Eby released his party’s platform Thursday morning in Surrey. The 64-page document focuses on affordability, housing, healthcare, and public safety.

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Crews battle fire at vacant house on South West Marine Drive in Vancouver

Crews battle fire at vacant house on South West Marine Drive in Vancouver

Vancouver Fire Rescue Services spent two hours knocking down a blaze in South Vancouver Thursday morning. Kier Junos reports it was vacant home and the cause of the fire is being investigated.

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