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B.C. government hit tweet limit amid wildfire evacuations

B.C. government hit tweet limit amid wildfire evacuations

DriveBC's Twitter account maxed out sharing crucial road condition information during a weekend of wildfire evacuations. Experts say it spells the end of social media as a reliable platform during an emergency.
PODS will be the first net-zero carbon mass timber building on the Sunshine Coast

PODS will be the first net-zero carbon mass timber building on the Sunshine Coast

MLA Nicholas Simons announced funding for the Pender Harbour Ocean Discovery Station
Humongous $200M superyacht arrives in Vancouver

Humongous $200M superyacht arrives in Vancouver

Superyachts are known to frequent the waters off B.C., and the recent arrival is drawing attention.
Lund Waterworks District discussed at qRD meeting

Lund Waterworks District discussed at qRD meeting

Staff report indicates qathet Regional District does not have capacity to take on responsibility of becoming receiver
Four years after passage of law on abandoned boats, only two fines have been levied

Four years after passage of law on abandoned boats, only two fines have been levied

There are currently 1,748 boats listed in the national inventory of abandoned and wrecked vessels.
Political rifts among accounting profession bodies yet to reach B.C.

Political rifts among accounting profession bodies yet to reach B.C.

Ontario and Quebec’s CPA regulatory bodies plan to sever ties with CPA Canada.
Payment extension requested for business loans in qathet region

Payment extension requested for business loans in qathet region

North Island - Powell River MP Rachel Blaney calls for another year for repayments
Military priest accused of sexual abuse in B.C. case

Military priest accused of sexual abuse in B.C. case

The Bishop of Victoria and the Roman Catholic Military Ordinariate of Canada have been named as defendants.
Viewpoint: Choral event a remarkable achievement

Viewpoint: Choral event a remarkable achievement

"Kudos to Powell River Academy of Music and its great team who put this festival together..." ~ Bob Udell
A rising call for one big change in championing workers

A rising call for one big change in championing workers

Sectoral bargaining could have a sweeping effect by letting unions negotiate for employees at multiple sites, even if they aren’t members.