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B.C. Ombudsperson rejects Flying Spaghetti Monster pirate hat discrimination claim

B.C. Ombudsperson rejects Flying Spaghetti Monster pirate hat discrimination claim

The B.C. man fighting for Pastafarian religious rights in a pirate hat now has a lawyer
B.C. man gets $5,000 for Yorkshire terrier dog bite

B.C. man gets $5,000 for Yorkshire terrier dog bite

Flex the Yorkshire terrier is now muzzled when he's in common areas of the building in Vancouver's Yaletown district.
Underwater recovery team finds drowned body in Cultus Lake

Underwater recovery team finds drowned body in Cultus Lake

Police say the man was believed to have drowned in the popular B.C. lake in July.
One-third of B.C. shoppers buy food with environment in mind, finds study

One-third of B.C. shoppers buy food with environment in mind, finds study

For the average Canadian, food is the third largest source of carbon emissions
Powell River Otago Rugby Club’s Old Boys set to host exhibition

Powell River Otago Rugby Club’s Old Boys set to host exhibition

Burnaby Twilighters will provide the opposition at Cranberry Field this weekend
Powell River Clansman Pipe Band garners awards in Campbell River

Powell River Clansman Pipe Band garners awards in Campbell River

Members recognized for achievements in multiple categories at highland gathering
Tuesday Langdale ferry more than an hour behind schedule because of medical emergency

Tuesday Langdale ferry more than an hour behind schedule because of medical emergency

The ferry between Horseshoe Bay and Langdale is more than 70 minutes behind schedule as of 5:10 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15.
A look at British Columbia's heat wave, by the numbers

A look at British Columbia's heat wave, by the numbers

A protracted heat wave has settled over the southern half of British Columbia, sending temperatures in some places into the 40s this week. Here's a look at data associated with the hot spell that began Sunday, provided by Environment Canada.
Vigilance urged during qathet region heat wave

Vigilance urged during qathet region heat wave

Vancouver Coastal Health has developed materials to keep people informed; Powell River Public Library is an official cooling centre
qathet regional board endorses Tla'amin's mill site statement

qathet regional board endorses Tla'amin's mill site statement

First Nation requests regional district to sign onto document regarding sale of Catalyst Paper Tis’kwat