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Air India bombing fading from Canadians' memories, poll shows

Air India bombing fading from Canadians' memories, poll shows

Three in five young people, under age 35, say they have never heard of the bombing.
Media outlets create wild tale about dead deer in Powell River

Media outlets create wild tale about dead deer in Powell River

Resident wants to clear up misinformation about viral 'carcass eating' video
B.C. fishing lodge practically empty, losing business from wildfire closure

B.C. fishing lodge practically empty, losing business from wildfire closure

"This was something we didn't see. Nobody could have predicted it,” says the owner of McKay Bay Lodge on Vancouver Island.
Powell River Minor Hockey coach recognized nationally

Powell River Minor Hockey coach recognized nationally

Julie Venselaar receives distinctions from BC Hockey and Hockey Canada
School district 47 capital plan supported

School district 47 capital plan supported

Powell River Board of Education carries motion for submission of projects to ministry of education
NHL teams won't wear theme-night jerseys after players' Pride refusals caused distractions

NHL teams won't wear theme-night jerseys after players' Pride refusals caused distractions

NHL teams won’t wear special jerseys for pregame warmups during themed nights next season, the result of a handful of players refusing to use rainbow-colored Pride jerseys this past season and causing unwelcome distractions.
David Eby calls banners over B.C. highway 'hateful' and 'reprehensible'

David Eby calls banners over B.C. highway 'hateful' and 'reprehensible'

RICHMOND, B.C. — British Columbia Premier David Eby says "hateful" banners aimed at transgender people that have hung for months over one of the province's highways are "reprehensible" and he wishes the protesters involved would "go home.
2021 heat dome prompts $50B lawsuit against fossil fuel companies

2021 heat dome prompts $50B lawsuit against fossil fuel companies

Oregon’s largest county is suing several fossil fuel companies for more than $50 billion due to damages from the 2021 North American heat dome and future costs of climate change.
B.C. youth representative calls for better government care of gender-diverse youth

B.C. youth representative calls for better government care of gender-diverse youth

VICTORIA — British Columbia's representative for children and youth says gender-diverse young people, notably those in care, aren't getting the support they need and she is calling on the provincial government to fill service gaps.
Busing issue at Texada ferry terminal outlined

Busing issue at Texada ferry terminal outlined

School District 47 writes correspondence supporting concerns of island residents