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B.C. shells out $12M for four new animal shelters across province as demand rises

B.C. shells out $12M for four new animal shelters across province as demand rises

B.C. Premier David Eby hung out with some dogs while announcing $12 million in funding toward the construction of four new SPCA facilities.
Canada's wildfire season just became the worst ever recorded

Canada's wildfire season just became the worst ever recorded

So far this year, wildfires in Canada have burned an area more than double the size of Vancouver Island. The record comes just as the core season begins.
Groups decry 'punitive,' 'coercive' drug policies amid worsening overdose crisis

Groups decry 'punitive,' 'coercive' drug policies amid worsening overdose crisis

VANCOUVER — A coalition of eight advocacy groups is decrying Canada's "devastating" drug policy that advocates say is doing more harm than good in the country's fight against the illicit drug overdose crisis.
Powell River expands EV fleet

Powell River expands EV fleet

Three new electric vehicles purchased by city to replace older vehicles
Sunshine Coast FAC meeting raises concerns new and old

Sunshine Coast FAC meeting raises concerns new and old

The June 17 meeting at Seaside Centre was followed up by a public drop-in session 
PetroCanada issues may be 'tip of the iceberg' after Suncor cybersecurity incident

PetroCanada issues may be 'tip of the iceberg' after Suncor cybersecurity incident

CALGARY — Suncor Energy Inc. falling victim to a cyberattack may be the most significant cybersecurity breach of an oil and gas company thus far in Canadian history, experts say.
B.C. homebuyers facing down payment pressure: Royal LePage

B.C. homebuyers facing down payment pressure: Royal LePage

Buyers getting financial assistance from family, looking at more affordable neighbourhoods
Hospice society serving qathet region selects new logo

Hospice society serving qathet region selects new logo

Four Tides Hospice Society undergoes rebranding exercise as part of major fundraising campaign
Editorial: Powell River Minor Hockey's girls' program flourishes

Editorial: Powell River Minor Hockey's girls' program flourishes

While the progress made in girls’ hockey is commendable, there are still challenges that need to be addressed
Sechelt man identified as victim in Halfmoon Bay shooting

Sechelt man identified as victim in Halfmoon Bay shooting

A 56-year-old man died from gunshot wounds on June 22, according to the RCMP's Integrated Homicide Investigation Team. Two suspects are in custody.