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Passing a stopped school bus with flashing lights can lead to a $368 fine and three penalty points. Let’s help ensure the safety of students by always stopping for school buses.

Passing a stopped school bus with flashing lights can lead to a $368 fine and three penalty points. Let’s help ensure the safety of students by always stopping for school buses.
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Ready for autumn adventures? From weekend getaways to bug-free hikes, we've got you covered with these 10 fantastic fall activities: bit.ly/47ae55f #PowerSmart

Ready for autumn adventures? From weekend getaways to bug-free hikes, we've got you covered with these 10 fantastic fall activities: bit.ly/47ae55f #PowerSmart
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Residents of all ages from Creekside Village in Pemberton came together for a community cleanup event. From pruning low-hanging tree branches to clearing flammable debris, everyone chipped in to make their home more resilient. Check out the video and see the impact for yourself!

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Limiting phone use in classrooms means students can focus more on learning. This will help reduce in-class distraction, and support better mental health and social interaction. This is part of our efforts to keep kids safe and healthy. Learn more: StrongerBC.gov.bc.ca/SafeCommunities

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Every month in B.C., 30 children are injured in crashes while walking or biking. In school and playground zones across B.C., 51 children are injured every year. Let’s all do our part to make these numbers drop. #FactFriday

Every month in B.C., 30 children are injured in crashes while walking or biking. 
In school and playground zones across B.C., 51 children are injured every year.
Let’s all do our part to make these numbers drop.

#FactFriday
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As children return to school, remember: 👉Slow down. A 30 km/h speed limit is in effect in school zones from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 👉Stay focused. #LeaveYourPhoneAlone and keep your eyes on the road. #ItCanWaitBC

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Know how to protect yourself during an earthquake if you’re in bed ➡️ Cover your head & neck with a pillow or blanket. Hold On & stay there until shaking stops ✔️ Learn more: PreparedBC.ca/earthquakes Register & participate in ShakeOutBC.ca on Oct 17 to practice!

Know how to protect yourself during an earthquake if you’re in bed ➡️

Cover your head & neck with a pillow or blanket. Hold On & stay there until shaking stops ✔️

Learn more: PreparedBC.ca/earthquakes

Register & participate in ShakeOutBC.ca on Oct 17 to practice!
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The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games wrapped up this weekend. Congratulations to all the BC athletes who competed this year! Your hard work and dedication to your sport were on full display. Learn more about these inspiring athletes: Paralympic.ca/Athletes

The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games wrapped up this weekend. Congratulations to all the BC athletes who competed this year! Your hard work and dedication to your sport were on full display. Learn more about these inspiring athletes: Paralympic.ca/Athletes
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📵 Think using your phone while driving is no big deal? Think again! Here’s what you’re really risking: 👉$368 fine + 4 driver penalty points for each offense. #TicketTuesday #ItCanWaitBC #LeaveYourPhoneAlone

📵 Think using your phone while driving is no big deal? Think again! Here’s what you’re really risking:
👉$368 fine + 4 driver penalty points for each offense. 

#TicketTuesday #ItCanWaitBC #LeaveYourPhoneAlone
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For this year's #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, we want to focus on the importance of openly talking about suicide, as well as the importance of transforming how we talk about it. Read a message from Dr. Nolan Hop Wo and Brett Draney: bit.ly/4egPRsl

For this year's #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, we want to focus on the importance of openly talking about suicide, as well as the importance of transforming how we talk about it.

Read a message from Dr. Nolan Hop Wo and Brett Draney: bit.ly/4egPRsl
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People in Langley and Burnaby will have nearly 1,200 rental homes, part of up to 10,000 homes being built across BC for middle-income earners and families over the next five years. There's more to do, but we're making progress. Learn more: StrongerBC.gov.bc.ca/Housing

People in Langley and Burnaby will have nearly 1,200 rental homes, part of up to 10,000 homes being built across BC for middle-income earners and families over the next five years. There's more to do, but we're making progress. Learn more: StrongerBC.gov.bc.ca/Housing