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Canada slowest to share bird flu data, study finds

Canada slowest to share bird flu data, study finds

Researchers say the delay, which averaged 618 days in Canada, could restrict scientists' ability to track the next pandemic.
20 years ago in the Peak: Powell River Regals won the Savage Cup

20 years ago in the Peak: Powell River Regals won the Savage Cup

Hockey club claimed its 10th provincial title at the AAA level on this day in 2005
B.C. dethroned as Canada EV king after restricting rebates

B.C. dethroned as Canada EV king after restricting rebates

Clean Energy Canada report calls on province to reintroduce EV rebates, amend building code to require chargers in new parking spots
Many seniors in B.C. feel 'dismissed and invisible,' seniors' advocate says

Many seniors in B.C. feel 'dismissed and invisible,' seniors' advocate says

Stories people submitted were "disheartening and out of step" with what B.C. residents say they want their aging experience to be.
Volken Academy drops appeal, will shut down recovery services

Volken Academy drops appeal, will shut down recovery services

Mormon founder of Surrey facility, who claimed to be on a mission from God to help drug addicts, ends addiction treatment centre in controversy
Powell River U15 Kings coach praises depth of championship team

Powell River U15 Kings coach praises depth of championship team

Hockey club tops podium at provincials in Cranbrook, finishes 10-team tournament with perfect record of six wins and no losses
In memoriam: Tracy Peter Walker

In memoriam: Tracy Peter Walker

June 11, 1940 – March 9, 2025
Avalanche victim identified as Whistler pro snowboarder Jeff Keenan

Avalanche victim identified as Whistler pro snowboarder Jeff Keenan

'Jeff's contributions to snowboarding were immense, but they were overshadowed by the love and generosity he shared with his family and friends and community'
Orca calf a descendent of one of last killer whales captured in North America

Orca calf a descendent of one of last killer whales captured in North America

The orca calf’s great-grandmother was one of six whales captured and temporarily held by SeaWorld in Washington’s Puget Sound in March 1976.
B.C. man seeking legal aid in securities fraud case

B.C. man seeking legal aid in securities fraud case

Gregory William Lawrence is charged with three offences under B.C.’s Securities Act