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B.C. researchers aim to make the perfect T-shirt — from lumber

B.C. researchers aim to make the perfect T-shirt — from lumber

The bid to locally produce a sustainable high-end textile is still in its early stages, but researchers hope to have enough material to create prototypes within a year.
'On the front line': Quebec planes and B.C. helicopters battle L.A. wildfires

'On the front line': Quebec planes and B.C. helicopters battle L.A. wildfires

MONTREAL — Water-bombing pilots and crews from Quebec and a British Columbia company have been grappling with high winds and heavy turbulence in the battle against massive Los Angeles wildfires, as Canadians with homes in the area are forced to flee
B.C. man faces fresh assault, B&E charges following mischief plea

B.C. man faces fresh assault, B&E charges following mischief plea

Korey Robert Muskett is now charged with charged with breaking and entering a Vancouver dwelling house and threatening and assaulting a woman.
Soccer player from Powell River humbled by national award

Soccer player from Powell River humbled by national award

"It’s a great honour to be recognized, but I know I have my teammates to thank,” ~ Duncan McDonald
Opinion: Canada as a 51st state? Republicans would never win another general election

Opinion: Canada as a 51st state? Republicans would never win another general election

Canada as the 51st state would doom the Republican Party. If Donald Trump cannot understand he’s taunting useful U.S. allies with annexation threats, he could at least follow his electoral instincts.
Take a holistic approach to pain relief

Take a holistic approach to pain relief

Shawn Peters is a naturopathic doctor practicing in the qathet region and Courtenay
B.C. man returns $55K after illegal investment arrangement, banned from markets

B.C. man returns $55K after illegal investment arrangement, banned from markets

B.C. man returns $55,000 of $75,000 illegally diverted from investors and accepts market ban
Federal government suing Ucluelet, boat owners after 2023 harbour fire

Federal government suing Ucluelet, boat owners after 2023 harbour fire

A boat fire occurred in the Ucluelet harbour in January 2023. The vessel sank and the dock was damaged as a result.
In memoriam: Susan Jersak

In memoriam: Susan Jersak

Susan was born in Toronto but moved to Powell River in the summer of 1980
B.C. man charged with threats, assaults to undergo doctor assessment

B.C. man charged with threats, assaults to undergo doctor assessment

Colton Bradford Seibel appeared in Vancouver Provincial Court and consented to undergo a 30-day assessment to determine fitness to stand trial.