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Attempted romantic gesture with fire on a west coast beach angers Tofino residents

Attempted romantic gesture with fire on a west coast beach angers Tofino residents

Tofino residents are wary of danger during peak fire season.
Incoming Powell River CAO a 'big believer in civic governance'

Incoming Powell River CAO a 'big believer in civic governance'

Lisa Bhopalsingh brings experience that fits with city council’s priorities
Terms of new contract that resolved British Columbia port dispute are released

Terms of new contract that resolved British Columbia port dispute are released

VANCOUVER — The Canada Industrial Relations Board has released the new terms of the agreement that resolved British Columbia's port dispute, including a commitment by employers to train workers to perform maintenance on new equipment.
Parks strategy recommended to qathet Regional District board

Parks strategy recommended to qathet Regional District board

Directors will consider adopting plan that guides operation and acquisition of parks and trails
Let’s Talk Trash: Sharing is caring

Let’s Talk Trash: Sharing is caring

A return to the sharing economy is an earth-centred response that can relieve some measure of the money bleed
Group warns of ‘tripledemic’ repeat without B.C. government action to combat COVID-19 in schools

Group warns of ‘tripledemic’ repeat without B.C. government action to combat COVID-19 in schools

Protect Our Province BC and other signatories have penned an open letter to the province, urging the provincial government to take action to prevent the spread of COVID and respiratory illnesses this fall
Man arrested after alleged drunken boating crash on B.C. lake

Man arrested after alleged drunken boating crash on B.C. lake

Police in Vernon, B.C., say they observed a man trying to free the stuck boat with a jet ski while showing 'signs of intoxication.'
Klahoose Wilderness Resort receives silver certification

Klahoose Wilderness Resort receives silver certification

Facility in Desolation Sound had to meet specific standards in demonstrating sustainable business practices
Rain and cooler weather bring reprieve to B.C. wildfire crews, but only for few days

Rain and cooler weather bring reprieve to B.C. wildfire crews, but only for few days

A cooling trend with potential rain showers across much of British Columbia is expected to ease wildfire conditions for the next 36 to 48 hours, but hot, dry weather is set to return by the end of the week.
Vancouver translator reaches settlement with British Museum over unauthorized work

Vancouver translator reaches settlement with British Museum over unauthorized work

Vancouver-based Yilin Wang says the museum has agreed to compensate her for translations that are part of an ongoing exhibit dubbed “China’s hidden century.”