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Riley and Casey explore technology and society in rural communities. Today's focus: Cariboo Local Affairs. NEWS ROUNDUP: We break down [100 Mile Free Press] Sheep help mitigate fire, invasive species in 108 Mile Ranch Greenbelt and [Williams Lake Tribune] Special mediators appointed amid B.C. Nurses’ Union job action, plus 1 more stories, and explore what these developments mean for communities li...

Riley and Casey explore technology and society in rural communities. Today's focus: Wild Spaces & Outdoor Life. NEWS ROUNDUP: We break down [BC Gov News] Protecting new wetland habitat in Omineca region and [NPR Health News] EPA proposes weakening heavy-duty truck pollution rules, plus 1 more stories, and explore what these developments mean for communities like ours. RURAL CONNECTIONS: How can wi...

Riley and Casey explore technology and society in rural communities. Today's focus: Indigenous Lands & Innovation. NEWS ROUNDUP: We break down In the Arctic, Coproduced Maps Help Find Balance Under Pressure and [The Narwhal] Osoyoos Indian Band plans to restore wildfire-ravaged forests with native plant species, plus 1 more stories, and explore what these developments mean for communities like our...

Riley and Casey explore technology and society in rural communities. Today's focus: Repair Culture & Practical Tech. NEWS ROUNDUP: We break down [Quesnel Cariboo Observer] B.C. shipyard ready to deliver on new navy submarines and [Williams Lake Tribune] UPDATE: Brunswick Creek wildfire remains out of control as response continues, plus 1 more stories, and explore what these developments mean for c...

Riley and Casey explore technology and society in rural communities. Today's focus: Working Lands & Industry. NEWS ROUNDUP: We break down [Global News] A wet June in Saskatchewan delays Saskatoon berry season, helping haskaps and [Tom's Hardware] Cargo thieves target AI data center supplies in $1.3 million heists — $300,000 worth of copper wire and $1 million worth of equipment recovered outside C...

Riley and Casey explore technology and society in rural communities. Today's focus: Arts, Culture & Digital Storytelling. NEWS ROUNDUP: We break down [The Marginalian] Legendary Cellist Pablo Casals, at Age 93, on Creative Vitality and How Working with Love Prolongs Your Life and [New Atlas] Daddy longlegs seen catching and eating frogs in astonishing first, plus 1 more stories, and explore what t...

Riley and Casey explore technology and society in rural communities. Today's focus: Science, Wonder & the Natural World. NEWS ROUNDUP: We break down [Nautilus] There May Be Three Times More Insect Species Than We Realized and [ScienceDaily] Scientists may have finally found how Alzheimer's spreads through the brain, plus 1 more stories, and explore what these developments mean for communities like...

Riley and Casey explore technology and society in rural communities. Today's focus: Cariboo Local Affairs. NEWS ROUNDUP: We break down [CFJC Today Kamloops] Second 13-hour overnight closure coming to Clearwater ER this week and [STAT News] Opinion: Teens are turning to chatbots for mental health help. We need rules to keep them safe, plus 1 more stories, and explore what these developments mean fo...

Riley and Casey explore technology and society in rural communities. Today's focus: Wild Spaces & Outdoor Life. NEWS ROUNDUP: We break down [CFJC Today Kamloops] CSRD discontinues dog control services in Area D and [New Atlas] Cheap metacrystal panels could easily steer wireless signals around barriers, plus 1 more stories, and explore what these developments mean for communities like ours. RURAL...

Riley and Casey explore technology and society in rural communities. Today's focus: Indigenous Lands & Innovation. NEWS ROUNDUP: We break down [Android Authority] Anthropic’s most advanced AI models could be restored shortly following dramatic emergency freeze and [BC Gov News] Expanding access to First Nations-led addictions treatment, plus 1 more stories, and explore what these developments mean...

Riley and Casey explore technology and society in rural communities. Today's focus: Repair Culture & Practical Tech. NEWS ROUNDUP: We break down Engadget review recap: MSI Claw 8 EX AI+, Sony A7R VI, Ray-Ban Meta Optics and more and [Williams Lake Tribune] B.C. Nurses’ Union files 72-hour strike notice to labour relations board, plus 1 more stories, and explore what these developments mean for com...

Riley and Casey explore technology and society in rural communities. Today's focus: Working Lands & Industry. NEWS ROUNDUP: We break down [TechRadar] Over 14 million login credentials leaked from six ISPs in major data breach — here’s what we know and [TechRadar] Google says Android's built-in earthquake warning system alerted 11.4 million people before the Venezuelan earthquake hit — here's how t...

Riley and Casey explore technology and society in rural communities. Today's focus: Arts, Culture & Digital Storytelling. NEWS ROUNDUP: We break down [Williams Lake Tribune] Williams Lake RCMP roll out enhanced patrols with bike patrol and [Williams Lake Tribune] Students make vehicle trunk storage boxes for Williams Lake RCMP, plus 1 more stories, and explore what these developments mean for comm...

Riley and Casey explore technology and society in rural communities. Today's focus: Science, Wonder & the Natural World. NEWS ROUNDUP: We break down [Williams Lake Tribune] Researchers say Kitimat LNG facility’s flare problems causing massive pollution plume and [New Atlas] Dead lithium batteries revived to 95% capacity via electrochemical bath, plus 1 more stories, and explore what these developm...

Riley and Casey explore technology and society in rural communities. Today's focus: Cariboo Local Affairs. NEWS ROUNDUP: We break down [ScienceDaily] Major review finds vaping likely causes lung and oral cancer and [BC Gov News] Inviting residents of 100 Mile House to comment on timber supply review, plus 1 more stories, and explore what these developments mean for communities like ours. RURAL CON...

Riley and Casey explore technology and society in rural communities. Today's focus: Wild Spaces & Outdoor Life. NEWS ROUNDUP: We break down [CFJC Today Kamloops] CFJC Midday – ‘The Pit’ exhibition transforms the Cube at the Kamloops Art Gallery and [New Atlas] Skyscraper-style tiny house sleeps two in a compact footprint, plus 1 more stories, and explore what these developments mean for communitie...

Riley and Casey explore technology and society in rural communities. Today's focus: Indigenous Lands & Innovation. NEWS ROUNDUP: We break down Indigenous-led futures in the north and New Arctic Observing Summit Report Calls for Indigenous-Led Future in , plus 1 more stories, and explore what these developments mean for communities like ours. RURAL CONNECTIONS: Is 'Indigenous-led' project delivery...

Riley and Casey explore technology and society in rural communities. Today's focus: Repair Culture & Practical Tech. NEWS ROUNDUP: We break down [New Atlas] Cheap metacrystal panels could easily steer wireless signals around barriers and [BC Gov News] Canada and British Columbia forge new partnership to accelerate homebuilding, lower costs and build new local infrastructure, plus 1 more stories, a...

Riley and Casey explore technology and society in rural communities. Today's focus: Working Lands & Industry. NEWS ROUNDUP: We break down [CBC Arts] Some artists feeling 'blue dot fever,' fans say, as high ticket prices make concertgoers more selective and [Business Insider] New US Air Force investigation shows how an in-flight refueling of an F-22 Raptor went wrong to the tune of nearly $10 milli...

Riley and Casey explore technology and society in rural communities. Today's focus: Arts, Culture & Digital Storytelling. NEWS ROUNDUP: We break down Top-Notch, Bottom-Shelf and [Global News] Retired EPS officer Bill Clark sentenced for leaking confidential info to media, plus 1 more stories, and explore what these developments mean for communities like ours. RURAL CONNECTIONS: Can rural artists b...

Riley and Casey explore technology and society in rural communities. Today's focus: Science, Wonder & the Natural World. NEWS ROUNDUP: We break down [CFJC Today Kamloops] CSRD discontinues dog control services in Area D and [Boing Boing] Video shows a rain curtain splitting a street into two worlds, plus 1 more stories, and explore what these developments mean for communities like ours. RURAL CONN...

Riley and Casey explore technology and society in rural communities. Today's focus: Cariboo Local Affairs. NEWS ROUNDUP: We break down [CFJC Today Kamloops] Counterfeit bills in circulation in 100 Mile area and [Quesnel Cariboo Observer] ‘We were always in it together’: UNBC graduates celebrate success in Quesnel, plus 1 more stories, and explore what these developments mean for communities like o...

Riley and Casey explore technology and society in rural communities. Today's focus: Wild Spaces & Outdoor Life. NEWS ROUNDUP: We break down [Quesnel Cariboo Observer] Scooter driver hospitalized after accident with truck in Prince George and [Boing Boing] In 1810, a prankster sent 4,000 letters to flood one London address with chimney sweeps, coffins, and the Lord Mayor, plus 1 more stories, and e...

Riley and Casey explore technology and society in rural communities. Today's focus: Indigenous Lands & Innovation. NEWS ROUNDUP: We break down [BC Gov News] Opening new homes for Indigenous families in Prince Rupert and [Williams Lake Tribune] Teen presumed drowned after boating incident northeast of Quesnel, plus 1 more stories, and explore what these developments mean for communities like ours....

Riley and Casey explore technology and society in rural communities. Today's focus: Gear, Gadgets & Practical Tech. NEWS ROUNDUP: We break down [Toms Guide] I’ve walked over 75,000 steps in the Columbia Tellurix Titanium OutDry — and these rugged, waterproof boots are great for hikes but not everyday wear and [TechRadar] Half of workers worry AI will still take their job — as new report claims use...