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Royal Canadian Legion Powell River invites residents to ceremony

Royal Canadian Legion Powell River invites residents to ceremony

Veterans to be honoured at Remembrance Day service
Victoria Grizzlies edge Powell River Kings in overtime

Victoria Grizzlies edge Powell River Kings in overtime

Home team erases two deficits en route to win
Senior wasn't expected to live after falling tree crashed into her home

Senior wasn't expected to live after falling tree crashed into her home

Ann Bailey, whose mobile home was struck by the tree, is speaking out in support of the Victoria Hospitals Foundation’s Imaging is Power campaign. She credits MRIs for helping in her recovery.
How a B.C. woman helped give voice to survivors of sexual assault

How a B.C. woman helped give voice to survivors of sexual assault

The publication ban meant to protect Kelly Favro from further harm effectively silenced her — so she took action. Thanks to her and others like her, the rules have changed.
Lest we forget: Headstone project helps Afghanistan veteran find peace

Lest we forget: Headstone project helps Afghanistan veteran find peace

Through the Last Post Fund, Kyle Scott has erected 1,300 markers for veterans in cemeteries across Canada — including Victoria’s Ross Bay Cemetery
First Nations seek salmon return to Columbia Basin in new treaty with U.S.

First Nations seek salmon return to Columbia Basin in new treaty with U.S.

First Nations groups on the Canadian side of the Columbia River Basin are adamant that salmon runs that have long been blocked by dams in the United States must be restored, potentially in a renewed river treaty between the two countries.
Many veterinarians in Canada are facing extreme burnout and declining mental health

Many veterinarians in Canada are facing extreme burnout and declining mental health

Veterinarians in Canada say they are experiencing extreme burnout and plummeting mental health due to staff shortages, a booming number of animal patients and the round-the-clock stress of the job.
Mom of teen given opioid at hospital for toothache says practices must change

Mom of teen given opioid at hospital for toothache says practices must change

The 17-year-old, who had recently had a root canal, was given eight 1-mg tablets of hydromorphone at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital
Kicking the Clutter: How to revamp an optimistic outlook

Kicking the Clutter: How to revamp an optimistic outlook

Complaining and finding faults in everything can be a sign of stress
Powell River Kings cruise to shutout win at home

Powell River Kings cruise to shutout win at home

Tresor Wotton makes 31 saves, named first star of BCHL game at Hap Parker Arena