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In memoriam: Alexia Cherry

In memoriam: Alexia Cherry

November 27,1928 - March 09, 2003
Ottawa gives B.C.’s CO2 storage regulations stamp of approval

Ottawa gives B.C.’s CO2 storage regulations stamp of approval

Right now — worldwide and in Canada — most captured CO2 is used to force more oil out of mature oil wells
B.C. budget a mixed bag on climate

B.C. budget a mixed bag on climate

The Wilderness Committee's national campaign director said, it's alarming that the budget is projecting a rise in the production of liquefied natural gas, despite a 13 per cent average annual drop in gas royalties
Staff shortage puts Sunday ferry sailings in question

Staff shortage puts Sunday ferry sailings in question

The 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. sailings out of Swartz Bay and the 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. sailings from Tsawwassen are at risk, B.C. Ferries said.
Let’s Talk Trash: Winter wonderland

Let’s Talk Trash: Winter wonderland

At the tail end of winter, we still have time to clear out stagnancy from our homes and lives
More than 2,000 B.C. family doctors sign up for new payment model

More than 2,000 B.C. family doctors sign up for new payment model

The program allows them to bill for issues like time spent with a patient, diagnostic assistance and research into a patient’s health.
Spot in BC finals booked by Powell River U13 Kings

Spot in BC finals booked by Powell River U13 Kings

Minor hockey team will represent Vancouver Island region at provincials in West Vancouver
B.C. digital arts firms see largest staff bump in years

B.C. digital arts firms see largest staff bump in years

Average local employment grew in 2023 after inconsistent growth over past half-decade
Recruiting more male nurses would help ease shortfalls, but stigma persists

Recruiting more male nurses would help ease shortfalls, but stigma persists

Only about 10 per cent of the B.C. Nurses’ Union’s 48,000 members are men. And while bumping that number up might help ease a shortage that has resulted in hospital emergency-room closures, societal bias against men in the field continues.
Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society saves struggling raccoon

Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society saves struggling raccoon

PROWLS: Rescue of the week