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Travel policy adoption deferred by City of Powell River Council

Travel policy adoption deferred by City of Powell River Council

Councillors send clause back to staff to clarify provisions for their accommodation
2025 B.C. property assessments released

2025 B.C. property assessments released

Homeowners can see the new value of their property, as of July 1, 2024.
Annual births in B.C. in 2024 projected to fall under 40,000 — a first since 1979

Annual births in B.C. in 2024 projected to fall under 40,000 — a first since 1979

2021 marked the first time deaths outpaced births and the trend appears to be accelerating.
Of a certain age: Not a lot of good news for seniors in 2024 report

Of a certain age: Not a lot of good news for seniors in 2024 report

Report by the provincial seniors advocate shows surgery wait-times and lack of housing and access to care, are increasing concerns.
Surfing sea otter clambers onto board in B.C., prompting warning

Surfing sea otter clambers onto board in B.C., prompting warning

A sea otter has been seen clambering onto a surfboard and following surfers off Vancouver Island, prompting reminders from Fisheries and Oceans Canada to avoid close interactions with the mammals.
British Columbians a slightly more optimistic bunch for 2025: poll

British Columbians a slightly more optimistic bunch for 2025: poll

Wildfires, foreign interference, homelessness, immigration policy and the opioid crisis rank among top news stories in B.C.
What is Veganuary?

What is Veganuary?

Ask an Expert: Karina Inkster
Sun in forecast for New Year’s Day 2025 in qathet region

Sun in forecast for New Year’s Day 2025 in qathet region

Creating better habits is more effective than resolutions, says expert
New Year’s message: Tla’amin Nation hegus John Hackett

New Year’s message: Tla’amin Nation hegus John Hackett

"It is very important for all our communities to come together in a positive way, to enjoy the beautiful place we call home."
Canucks management needs to own their part in the team's struggles

Canucks management needs to own their part in the team's struggles

Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin had some pointed criticism for top forwards like Elias Pettersson but didn't take accountability for his own part in the team's performance.