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Opinion: Absurdist comfort for turbulent times

July 11, 2022

piquenewsmagazine.com – Google engineer Blake Lemoine believes the company’s AI program is sentient, and has a soul—and has helped it hire a lawyer to prove its case in court. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1545121993057615874


No wrongdoing on Mountie who tried to pull over speeding motorcycle before fatal crash, says IIO

castanetkamloops.net – The Independent Investigations Office concluded the mountie “lit his emergency lights for a brief time in an unsuccessful attempt to” stop the motorcycle. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1546223758364626946


New land trust creates a rare climate zone ‘backbone’ that stretches Saturna Island

nationalobserver.com – “It’s a beautiful acquisition by the Nature Trust,” said Lee Middleton, Saturna Island trustee with Islands Trust. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1544155379982024705


Jack Knox: Never mind the perks, how does your job make you feel?

timescolonist.com – It’s hard to recruit nurses when your slogan is: “Come for the long hours, stay for the lunatic-fringe protesters.” Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1546193561254854656


BC Tree Fruits offers apple price guarantee for first time ever

castanet.net – “Growers need certainty that they will be paid a reasonable price for quality apples,” says Warren Sarafinchan, CEO of BC Tree Fruits Cooperative. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1544878908465635336


BC Ferries cancels some sailings between Horseshoe Bay and Departure Bay

piquenewsmagazine.com – At least two sailings between Horseshoe Bay and Departure Bay have been cancelled, with two more in doubt. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1545604927887646724


Airline mayhem could increase online attacks, says cyber detective

piquenewsmagazine.com – As you await travel updates, be wary of malicious emails that could contain real-looking itineraries and reservations that could expose your devices. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1545212591059902464


6277 171a Street, Surrey Property Listing: MLS® #R2706290

whistler-realestate.ca – Beautiful 2936 square foot, 4 bedroom, 3 full bathroom family home in Cloverdale. Centrally located and nestled in a quiet culdesac, this home is currently occupied by the original owners! Pride of o… Tweeted by @BestCornerCa https://twitter.com/BestCornerCa/status/1544374618940588032


2306 Brock Street, Vancouver Property Listing: MLS® #R2706271

whistler-realestate.ca – BROCK HOUSE – A boutique collection of 8 modern living DUPLEXES + 2 SINGLE FAMILY. Move in this SUMMER 2022. Includes s/s Samsung appliances w/ gas stove, radiant flooring heating, polished quartz co… Tweeted by @BestCornerCa https://twitter.com/BestCornerCa/status/1544197635107540992


$45 sprinklers helped save this B.C. town from wildfire. Have other cities followed suit?

piquenewsmagazine.com – Nearly one year after the Tremont Creek wildfire came within 30 feet of someone’s home, Mayor Robin Smith is inviting communities to learn about the inexpensive equipment. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1544697729716260865


Letter: Thanks for the rides

July 10, 2022

piquenewsmagazine.com – ‘I just want to say thanks to all of the nice people helping others at a somewhat crazy weird time.’ Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1543595941386719232


First trailer for Kevin Bacon conversion camp horror 'They/Them' - OUTInPerth | LGBTQIA+ News and Culture

July 7, 2022

outinperth.com – OUTinPerth is WA’s LGBTQIA+ publication, bringing you the latest in news, politics, culture and the arts. Tweeted by @OUTinPerth https://twitter.com/OUTinPerth/status/1542770755921928192


Whistler Search and Rescue receives $72K in provincial funding

July 4, 2022

piquenewsmagazine.com – Money towards training and equipment represents about 20% of WSAR’s costs this year Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1541558515021615106


What is B.C. doing to prevent another Lytton?

nsnews.com – Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth on rebuilding the Lytton, BC, a year later after flames destroyed the town and what’s being done to prevent it. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1542681161566244869


Vancouver radio station turns to all Rage Against the Machine format

piquenewsmagazine.com – Rage Against the Machine’s Killing in the Name of has been played on a loop on KiSS Radio in Vancouver Wednesday morning as part of a format change. Tweeted by @PiqueNews https://twitter.com/PiqueNews/status/1542327843677429761


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