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Late La Niña brings mixed conditions for B.C. ski resorts

Late La Niña brings mixed conditions for B.C. ski resorts

Activity at Interior mountains up year over year despite lower-than-expected snowfall.
qathet resident who fled war in DRC continues medical studies

qathet resident who fled war in DRC continues medical studies

Qualification exams for Canada require patience and resilience, says Dieudonné Mugeni
Powell River Salmon Society receives grant

Powell River Salmon Society receives grant

Money from Pacific Salmon Foundation will be used to track environmental conditions in Lang Creek watershed
Former Burnaby Mountie new face of B.C.'s homicide squad

Former Burnaby Mountie new face of B.C.'s homicide squad

Sgt. Freda Fong says her goal in her new post as IHIT spokesperson is 'to be a voice for victims in the pursuit of justice.'
U.S. tariffs would raise B.C.'s cost of electricity, says minister

U.S. tariffs would raise B.C.'s cost of electricity, says minister

Any rise in electricity prices would be subject to a transparent regulatory process and won't be felt instantly, said B.C.'s energy minister.
Powell River council to consider new system for municipal fines

Powell River council to consider new system for municipal fines

Bylaw adjudication change recommended for small to medium contraventions of local government bylaws
B.C. dentist awarded $1.4M after life-altering car crash

B.C. dentist awarded $1.4M after life-altering car crash

Witness testified Victoria dentist could lose up to $6M in revenue if he worked until 65.
Small town serial returns for another homicidal season

Small town serial returns for another homicidal season

Last week the drama programming and development arm of the Fox Television Network announced the renewal of Murder in a Small Town, which aired its first season on the Global network. Its inaugural eight episodes, filmed at locations across the Coast early in 2024, were televised starting Sept. 24. 
B.C. school principal suspended after duct-taping student to seat

B.C. school principal suspended after duct-taping student to seat

School principal should know duct-taping a student to a chair was inappropriate, B.C. Commissioner for Teacher says
Divorce, child custody costs key concerns for B.C. lawyers' 'justice agenda'

Divorce, child custody costs key concerns for B.C. lawyers' 'justice agenda'

The Canadian Bar Association BC Branch has proposed several changes that can improve court access and affordability for the public, especially minorities and low-income individuals