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There are layoffs happening across Canada, and the job market can be a scary place. Though it's a difficult position to find yourself in, changing careers sometimes present exciting opportunities.

Whether you're looking to beef up that CV or just learn something new for fun, UBC and edX are offering an impressive catalogue of self-paced online courses that you can take for free.

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University courses can get pricey, so if there is a way to get a head start all for free, it might just be a smart thing to do.

These free online courses with the University of British Columbia will give you an educational boost, without all the cost.

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A TikTok account run by a UBC student has been capturing all of Vancouver's most fashionable people, and some of the outfits are wild to see.

The account, @an__mm, calls itself the "fashion paparazzi" for the city, and people are here for it. It now has 17,300 followers and over 723,300 likes.

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If you've been wanting to advance your learning, the University of British Columbia is offering some free courses — and they actually sound like fun.

UBC is actually ranked as one of the best universities in the world for its subjects, and its free courses are offered through online course provider edX. There is a mix of subjects to choose from and they start today — but there is still time to register.

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The University of British Columbia is a well-known school not only for education but also for being a hot filming location for big movies.

Vancouver — also known as "Hollywood North" — is home to a ton of filming productions and big celebrities. The UBC campus is a prime location for scenes, and you'll probably recognize it in a few of your favourite movies.

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