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Powell River RCMP sergeant reveals crime statistics

Powell River RCMP sergeant reveals crime statistics

Graham Kerr reports fourth quarter and year-end figures to city councillors
B.C. car buyers face rising costs as Trump tariffs target auto industry

B.C. car buyers face rising costs as Trump tariffs target auto industry

Although it's too early to tell the severity of the repercussions, industry experts expect higher prices for consumers and lower supply.
BOMB Squad builds new footbridge at Second Beach

BOMB Squad builds new footbridge at Second Beach

Bridge had long been in disrepair, but storm was the last blow
B.C. bumps up rental subsidy programs for seniors, low-income families

B.C. bumps up rental subsidy programs for seniors, low-income families

Recipients of two British Columbia programs aimed at making rent more affordable for seniors and families in need will see a bump in their subsidies starting this month.
Victory bonds? Tax free cars? Canadian leaders answer tariffs with newish ideas

Victory bonds? Tax free cars? Canadian leaders answer tariffs with newish ideas

Canada's political parties issue new policy proposals in response to U.S. tariffs; some call for a modernization of 20th Century war-era programs
Pregnant Tesla passenger injured by flying rock in Vancouver

Pregnant Tesla passenger injured by flying rock in Vancouver

The vehicle was moving when it was struck by a two-pound rock.
Premier Eby expresses relief on tariffs but cautions 'uncertainty' remains

Premier Eby expresses relief on tariffs but cautions 'uncertainty' remains

Premier David Eby says he will meet designated Prime Minister Mark Carney next week in B.C. to discuss B.C.-related issues on U.S. tariffs
qathet Coalition to End Homelessness speaks to city councillors

qathet Coalition to End Homelessness speaks to city councillors

Organization’s housing for homeless activities outlined for committee of the whole members
Songwriter pens ode to ferry dependent Sunshine Coast

Songwriter pens ode to ferry dependent Sunshine Coast

Robin Atchison says 'Well I Had Time' is just one observation about life on the Coast.
Economic benefits a focus in second Foundation Agreement info session

Economic benefits a focus in second Foundation Agreement info session

The province’s commitment of close to $100 million to the shíshálh Nation, in a time of economic uncertainty, was questioned at a second online Foundation Agreement (FA) renewal info session hosted March 31.