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Most British Columbians want mining companies to pay for pollution, says poll

Most British Columbians want mining companies to pay for pollution, says poll

“British Columbians are worried they’re going to be left with the bill to clean up this mess," says advocate.
Good morning, Peak readers

Good morning, Peak readers

Photo feature of the day, today in history, the weather forecast and local gas prices
Lowest snowpack in B.C. since 1970 sparks drought, wildfire concerns

Lowest snowpack in B.C. since 1970 sparks drought, wildfire concerns

The low snowpack, combined with warm weather, creates “signficantly elevated” drought hazards for the spring and summer
Unmarked graves likely found in early research near Ahousaht

Unmarked graves likely found in early research near Ahousaht

The first phase of research did not give an indication of how many unmarked graves there may be.
All-electric tugboats ready to charge into action in Vancouver harbour

All-electric tugboats ready to charge into action in Vancouver harbour

There are just six electric tugboats in the world, and two of them are set to ply the waters of Burrad Inlet
Volunteer time crucial to Powell River Regals tournament success

Volunteer time crucial to Powell River Regals tournament success

Community all in when it came to supporting Coy Cup hockey championship
B.C. man jailed for sexual abuse should get three more years for drug dealing, says Crown

B.C. man jailed for sexual abuse should get three more years for drug dealing, says Crown

Da Wei Chen pleaded guilty to seven counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking.
Powell River councillors recommended for meetings with Tla'amin

Powell River councillors recommended for meetings with Tla'amin

City committee of the whole recommends appointing three members for an intergovernmental working group
B.C. man pleads not guilty in Chinatown triple stabbing

B.C. man pleads not guilty in Chinatown triple stabbing

The man allegedly stabbed three people while on a day pass from a psychiatric facility where, five months earlier, he had been deemed a “significant” threat to public safety after.
Police investigating report of daytime shooting in Langley

Police investigating report of daytime shooting in Langley

Police are looking to speak with witnesses or anyone who has dash-camera footage.