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Cellphones to be restricted in B.C. schools; protesters must keep their distance

Cellphones to be restricted in B.C. schools; protesters must keep their distance

“Every school district will have a policy in place restricting cellphones from bell to bell,” premier says.
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Powell River RCMP constable prepares for fundraising ride

Powell River RCMP constable prepares for fundraising ride

Cops for Cancer event tours through Lower Mainland and Sunshine Coast over eight days
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More underwater microphones being installed to protect whales

More underwater microphones being installed to protect whales

Hydrophones automatically detect whale calls and clicks.
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Subsidies allocated via qathet Homelessness Prevention Program

Subsidies allocated via qathet Homelessness Prevention Program

Lift Community Services receives 35 more monthly rental supplements for low-income households
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Preparation work underway on Tla’amin Nation subdivision

Preparation work underway on Tla’amin Nation subdivision

Ground blessing ceremony will be held prior to construction beginning
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'Magical experience': Kayaker stunned by orcas in North Vancouver

'Magical experience': Kayaker stunned by orcas in North Vancouver

Kayaker Scott Suffron spotted the duo swimming through the waters of Indian Arm Sunday morning.
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B.C. brings in 'bell-to-bell' school phone ban, as new access rules target protesters

B.C. brings in 'bell-to-bell' school phone ban, as new access rules target protesters

VANCOUVER — Cellphone use will be restricted in all British Columbia school districts when pupils return next week, as the province becomes the latest to curtail the use of the devices by students.
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Powell River conservation officers seek bear feeding information

Powell River conservation officers seek bear feeding information

Public assistance requested regarding reported incident on Highway 101, north of the city
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B.C. government says $3.5B invested in seniors since 2018

B.C. government says $3.5B invested in seniors since 2018

Vancouver’s seniors' housing strategy cites shortage in long-term care beds, inadequate rent subsidy program.
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'Loopy', 'whacky' or a 'big blue tent'? Growing pains for Rustad's B.C. Conservatives

'Loopy', 'whacky' or a 'big blue tent'? Growing pains for Rustad's B.C. Conservatives

The B.C. Conservatives received less than two per cent of the popular vote in the 2020 provincial election, but now are challenging Eby's New Democrats to possibly form government.
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