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Province announces new e-bike rebate modelled on Saanich program

Province announces new e-bike rebate modelled on Saanich program

Income-based system doesn’t require scrapping a vehicle and offers rebates of up to $1,400
Punched on the job: when gig workers are denied basic safety support

Punched on the job: when gig workers are denied basic safety support

An assaulted Uber driver makes the case, say advocates, for extending employee rights. The BC government isn’t sure.
North of Town: Okeover eatery undergoes transition of ownership

North of Town: Okeover eatery undergoes transition of ownership

Big plans in the works as restaurant changes hands
Are Canadian politicians conflicted on affordable housing?

Are Canadian politicians conflicted on affordable housing?

Housing advocate Rohana Rezel says a "nice loophole" exists in federal conflict of interest laws to allow members of Parliament to own rental properties while still setting housing policies.
Cannabis company 'building roots in Powell River'

Cannabis company 'building roots in Powell River'

Meridian 125 W now cultivating product in Townsite after receiving Health Canada licence
‘Birders, not blockaders’ ask B.C.to protect old-growth in Fairy Creek to save marbled murrelets

‘Birders, not blockaders’ ask B.C.to protect old-growth in Fairy Creek to save marbled murrelets

Citizen scientists have documented more than 300 sightings of the rare robin-sized seabird, which raises its chick after laying a single egg on massive moss covered tree branches in the old-growth forests on southwestern Vancouver Island.
North Island-Powell River MP to host World Oceans Day town hall

North Island-Powell River MP to host World Oceans Day town hall

Plastics and foam materials in the aquatic environment a concern for residents of qathet region
Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Officers responded to 154 calls for service from May 17 to 23
Dozens of MPs face protesters calling for emissions cap for fossil fuel companies

Dozens of MPs face protesters calling for emissions cap for fossil fuel companies

Natural Resources Minister and North Vancouver MP Jonathan Wilkinson was among dozens of federal politicians targeted by climate activists Thursday calling for an emissions cap on Canada's oil and gas industry.
'Terrified about what we might find in there': First on scene describes school bus accident aftermath

'Terrified about what we might find in there': First on scene describes school bus accident aftermath

'A bit of relief' is how Landon Brackett described finding two non-seriously injured occupants inside an overturned school bus off Highway 101 near Madeira Park on the morning of May 24.