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Doctor says health wait times now permanent after high court rejects challenge

Doctor says health wait times now permanent after high court rejects challenge

VANCOUVER — The doctor who led a legal challenge over a patient’s right to pay for private medical care says a decision by Canada's top court not to hear an appeal means long wait times have been "forcibly embedded" into the medicare system. Dr.
Drug strategies outlined for City of Powell River councillors

Drug strategies outlined for City of Powell River councillors

Community action team coordinator spells out initiatives related to the overdose crisis in the qathet region
CBC releases four Beachcombers episodes for streaming

CBC releases four Beachcombers episodes for streaming

Episodes of the long-running program are famously inaccessible. Although some overseas broadcasters still run the program in syndication, in Canada only a limited number of half-hour shows have been recently available on the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network. 
Some COVID-19 restrictions in B.C. health-care settings lifted

Some COVID-19 restrictions in B.C. health-care settings lifted

Among them: the requirement for universal mask-wearing by all staff and visitors in health-care facilities.
Powell River Salmon Society plans educational camp for youth

Powell River Salmon Society plans educational camp for youth

“It is going to be really fun, focusing on nature exploration and different ecosystems." ~ Chantal Dunning, education coordinator
Powell River Council discusses accessibility committee formation

Powell River Council discusses accessibility committee formation

City pledges to partner with public library and qathet Regional District
Editorial: Chocolate and Easter have centuries-old connection

Editorial: Chocolate and Easter have centuries-old connection

While it may seem like a modern commercial invention, there is more to the story
Horgan’s first post-politics role at Teck spin-off company unethical, says Green leader

Horgan’s first post-politics role at Teck spin-off company unethical, says Green leader

Green leader Sonia Furstenau said the party will be introducing legislation that addresses how and when politicians can enter the private sector
'Local celebrity' killer whale Chainsaw spotted in B.C. waters

'Local celebrity' killer whale Chainsaw spotted in B.C. waters

Not only was a famous whale spotted but also a calf in B.C.'s waters.
Eby teases additional infrastructure support for growing cities

Eby teases additional infrastructure support for growing cities

The B.C. premier says the Growing Communities Fund — $1 billion funnelled to municipalities to help with infrastructure needs — is an example of what the province would like to continue to do to support local governments as cities expand.