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Disaster risk profile warns Canada ill-prepared for a major earthquake

Disaster risk profile warns Canada ill-prepared for a major earthquake

OTTAWA — The first draft of a new national disaster risk assessment report warns that a major earthquake in British Columbia or parts of Ontario and Quebec could swiftly become the most costly natural disaster Canada has seen.
Watchdog investigating claims oil and gas companies misled Canadians

Watchdog investigating claims oil and gas companies misled Canadians

The complaint, submitted by a handful of environmental groups, alleges Pathways Alliance misled Canadians in its advertising campaign touting its plan to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
Union files complaint against Powell River Town Centre Hotel

Union files complaint against Powell River Town Centre Hotel

UNITE HERE Local 40 claims unfair labour practice
As Liberals' grocery rebate bill becomes law, one-time payments will land this summer

As Liberals' grocery rebate bill becomes law, one-time payments will land this summer

The government has billed the one-time payment as targeted inflation relief for some 11 million low- and modest-income households.
Seniors advocate says she will step down next year

Seniors advocate says she will step down next year

Isobel Mackenzie says she will step down in March of next year, on the tenth anniversary of her appointment
Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Female arrested for break and enter; Male arrested for mischief; Officers assist fire department at accident scene
B.C. scientists bracing for a deadly bat fungus

B.C. scientists bracing for a deadly bat fungus

Scientists are racing to measure the health and abundance of B.C.'s bats before a deadly fungus makes it to the province.
New B.C. awareness campaign sends tough message: alcohol causes cancer

New B.C. awareness campaign sends tough message: alcohol causes cancer

Using graphics of beer cans and wine bottles, the posters say that in 2020, alcohol contributed to 2,500 colorectal cancers and was linked to 1,700 breast-cancer cases.
Long-term borrowing recommended for qRD resource-recovery centre

Long-term borrowing recommended for qRD resource-recovery centre

qathet Regional District board will consider $5.5 million loan from Municipal Finance Authority
'Crazy need' for B.C. foster volunteers to care for surrendered, rescued animals

'Crazy need' for B.C. foster volunteers to care for surrendered, rescued animals

Interested in taking care of a dog or cat for a period of time? There are lots of animals that need your help.