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Mario Canseco: B.C. becomes Canada’s capital of power tool and horn-honking frustration, says survey

Mario Canseco: B.C. becomes Canada’s capital of power tool and horn-honking frustration, says survey

Nearly three in ten British Columbians say noise from power tools is a constant at-home disturbance, according to Research Co. survey
Indigenous Survivors Day declared by City of Powell River mayor

Indigenous Survivors Day declared by City of Powell River mayor

Ron Woznow reads proclamation in council chambers
Do you have sun sense this Canada Day long weekend?

Do you have sun sense this Canada Day long weekend?

A senior scientist at BC Cancer and the BC Centre for Disease Control said making small adjustments in your day can reduce the risk of skin cancer.
Canada cancelled its digital services tax. What was it and why did the U.S. hate it?

Canada cancelled its digital services tax. What was it and why did the U.S. hate it?

Here's a brief look at what the tax was about and why Trump made such a drastic move to try and kill it.
As shooting wraps, Gibsons TV drama nets Leo nominations

As shooting wraps, Gibsons TV drama nets Leo nominations

Murder in a Small Town will be a high-calibre presence at this year’s Leo awards after the locally shot TV series earned nine nominations for the annual honours.
Interest in 'elbows up' merchandise waning ahead of Canada Day, businesses say

Interest in 'elbows up' merchandise waning ahead of Canada Day, businesses say

Business owners say their customers continue to prioritize supporting the Canadian economy, as they are routinely answering questions about where their products are manufactured.
Lululemon sues Costco for selling alleged dupes of its products

Lululemon sues Costco for selling alleged dupes of its products

A lawsuit filed in a California court recently alleges Costco sells dupes of Lululemon's Scuba hoodies and sweatshirts, Define jackets and ABC pants.
Black Canadians have highest avoidable hospitalization rates: StatCan data

Black Canadians have highest avoidable hospitalization rates: StatCan data

StatCan’s report doesn’t provide the specific reasons for hospitalizations, but a member of the senior leadership team at Women's College Hospital in Toronto says Black populations are disproportionately affected by chronic illnesses.
Cowichan Lake camper rescued after bat bite

Cowichan Lake camper rescued after bat bite

Coming to the aid of a camper with a bat bite was “a first” for Cowichan Search and Rescue, which has been around since 1962.
Woman awarded almost $1M from ex-boss for sexual assault says she's received nothing

Woman awarded almost $1M from ex-boss for sexual assault says she's received nothing

The woman was one of five former employees that Kyle Christopher Mostowy, 56, was found guilty in 2016 of sexually assaulting.