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Waves Coffee fined $31,000 over failed recycling plan

Waves Coffee fined $31,000 over failed recycling plan

New Westminster-based coffee house chain penalized for recycling failures at its 21 locations across B.C.
Snack Attack Shack a throwback to simpler times

Snack Attack Shack a throwback to simpler times

Family recipes, homemade meals and community feel keep customers coming back
Meat alternatives better for heart than meat but jury out on processing impact

Meat alternatives better for heart than meat but jury out on processing impact

Plant-based meat alternatives, such as the Impossible and Beyond burger, are generally healthier for the heart than meat, a new study asserts; but the specific concerns about processing need to be explored more.
Powell River Chamber of Commerce president salutes graduates

Powell River Chamber of Commerce president salutes graduates

“We encourage you to pursue your passions, embrace new challenges and continue learning and growing.” ~ David Formosa
Kicking the Clutter: Excuses for avoidance of organizing

Kicking the Clutter: Excuses for avoidance of organizing

The rewards of living a productive life are astounding
In memoriam: Bruce George Long

In memoriam: Bruce George Long

August 18, 1968 - June 13, 2024
B.C. judge overrules father's objection to HPV vaccination

B.C. judge overrules father's objection to HPV vaccination

B.C. Supreme Court Justice Catherine Murray said the father's attempts to indoctrinate his children were concerning.
Green MLA Olsen not running in fall B.C. election, cites mental and physical health

Green MLA Olsen not running in fall B.C. election, cites mental and physical health

VICTORIA — One of the two Green Party members in British Columbia's Legislature has announced he will not seek re-election in this fall's provincial vote.
Sunshine Coast traffic blitz results in numerous tickets, prohibitions

Sunshine Coast traffic blitz results in numerous tickets, prohibitions

A recent traffic blitz on the Sunshine Coast resulted in 12 impaired drivers (drug and alcohol) being taken off the road through immediate roadside prohibitions, multiple speeding and excessive speed tickets, the arrest of several prohibited drivers, and a multitude of other traffic violation tickets.
'Critical incident': Disciplined B.C. nurse may have risked patients' safety

'Critical incident': Disciplined B.C. nurse may have risked patients' safety

Unnamed nurse has undergone treatment for the health condition that was related to the incident.