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No end in sight for overdose crisis as reaches eighth year, UBCM hears

No end in sight for overdose crisis as reaches eighth year, UBCM hears

Kelowna Mayor Tom Dyas: 'The politicians need to get out of the way.'
Rob Shaw: Polls predict major B.C. election clash as independents stir the pot

Rob Shaw: Polls predict major B.C. election clash as independents stir the pot

With incumbents running as independents and Greens looking for a comeback, B.C.’s political landscape could shift dramatically next month
Almost 250,000 B.C. patients matched with doctors through registry: province

Almost 250,000 B.C. patients matched with doctors through registry: province

The Health Connect registry for patients and a second one for physicians were launched in July 2023
NDP MPs call out feds for failing to consult First Nations about lightstation plan

NDP MPs call out feds for failing to consult First Nations about lightstation plan

The 12 MPs say the federal government failed to uphold its legal obligations when it did not consult with First Nations about destaffing two Island lightstations
City of Powell River Council amends reserve fund policy

City of Powell River Council amends reserve fund policy

Property tax stabilization fund included in governing document
Photos: Terry Fox Run at Powell River Recreation Complex

Photos: Terry Fox Run at Powell River Recreation Complex

Close to 300 people competed in the annual event, raising more than $23,000
Regional map helps identify invasive species in qathet region

Regional map helps identify invasive species in qathet region

Knotweed, bullfrogs and hogweed threaten global biodiversity
Fire department expenditure approved by Powell River Council

Fire department expenditure approved by Powell River Council

Now self-contained breathing apparatus fill station okayed unanimously
More help coming for B.C. homeless camps, local communities

More help coming for B.C. homeless camps, local communities

Heart and Hearth programs provide people with better access to support services, shelter and housing options
B.C. man found stabbed inside Langley business

B.C. man found stabbed inside Langley business

Police look to speak to witnesses with information about the stabbing