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Rob Shaw: NDP trumpets child-care win while Ottawa foots most of the bill

Rob Shaw: NDP trumpets child-care win while Ottawa foots most of the bill

The B.C. government announced an investment in hundreds of child-care spaces Thursday, most funded by federal dollars.
Homeless issue addressed by qathet Regional District board

Homeless issue addressed by qathet Regional District board

Directors want correspondence written expressing opposition to provincial legislation
Killer of high-school friend’s mother, grandmother granted full parole

Killer of high-school friend’s mother, grandmother granted full parole

Derik Lord, who was convicted more than three decades ago, has a ‘relatively moderate’ risk of reoffending, despite his denial of responsibility, the parole board found
Citizen scientists track the shift in B.C.'s seasons

Citizen scientists track the shift in B.C.'s seasons

A data collection project, now in its eighth year, aims to eventually inform government agencies.
John Ducker: Going the wrong way is baffling, but it happens

John Ducker: Going the wrong way is baffling, but it happens

The problem with wrong-way driving, you might guess, mostly lies with driver error.
qathet region athletes bring home medals from BC Summer Games

qathet region athletes bring home medals from BC Summer Games

Three local entrants competed in events held in Maple Ridge last month
Texada Island fire departments fundraising for wildfire vehicle

Texada Island fire departments fundraising for wildfire vehicle

Electoral Area D vulnerable to potential wildfire disaster
More wildfire-caused landslides expected to occur as fire seasons worsen

More wildfire-caused landslides expected to occur as fire seasons worsen

TRU natural science professor explains the impact wildfires have on vegetation and soil.
Family Place program moving from Powell River Town Centre mall

Family Place program moving from Powell River Town Centre mall

Lift Community Services will lease space in Crossroads Village; Community Resource Centre on the move, too
Boy still in hospital after losing twin brother, mother in fatal Highway 1 crash

Boy still in hospital after losing twin brother, mother in fatal Highway 1 crash

A fatal crash involving 10 people and six vehicles took place on Highway 1 earlier this week.