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The photo booth turns 100 this year. Why it's making a comeback in the selfie era

A new exhibit celebrating 100 years of photo booths is a nostalgic blast from the past. But the century-old technology is making a resurgence in the selfie-era, striking a particular cord with young people who grew up with smartphones in their pockets.

Striking B.C. public service workers agree to mediation after 7 weeks on pickets

The union representing 34,000 striking public sector workers says it will enter into mediation over a labour dispute that has threatened the delivery of services in the province.

Death of longtime cleaner at SFU sparks calls to improve working conditions for janitorial staff

Dozens gathered at the Simon Fraser University (SFU) campus in Burnaby, B.C., Thursday to remember a 61-year-old custodian who died on shift, and to demand better working conditions for other contracted custodial workers.

Lead levels in protein powder, shakes flagged by Consumer Reports

Some protein powders and shakes tested by Consumer Reports contained levels of lead, a toxic heavy metal, that experts say could raise the risk of long-term health problems.

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