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'We're in a bad year,' say search and rescue managers in Sea to Sky region

'We're in a bad year,' say search and rescue managers in Sea to Sky region

The beauty of B.C.'s wilderness is drawing more adventurers than ever — but experts say social media may be encouraging risky behaviour without proper training or gear.
Video/photos: Powell River Villa wins Brewers Cup

Video/photos: Powell River Villa wins Brewers Cup

Soccer club shuts out Campbell River in second of two matches to secure trophy for second year in a row
For advanced prostate cancer, this drug offers hope. Also risks

For advanced prostate cancer, this drug offers hope. Also risks

A UBC student’s research could help doctors use the promising but costly new medicine.
Prestige, prize money on the line at Powell River Logger Sports

Prestige, prize money on the line at Powell River Logger Sports

Organizers, volunteers and attendees gearing up for games this weekend
Out of the shadows: confronting sexual violence in tree-planting

Out of the shadows: confronting sexual violence in tree-planting

Drop a group of young people into a remote forest and some will find fun and freedom. Others will face sexism, assault and a culture that prizes having a tough exterior, no matter what.
Beach Gardens traffic study shared with Powell River Council

Beach Gardens traffic study shared with Powell River Council

Engineering consultant goes over data collected pertaining to vehicular movements around resort
Report says all B.C. events should get risk review, in wake of festival tragedy

Report says all B.C. events should get risk review, in wake of festival tragedy

VANCOUVER — Terry Yung says that when he attends Vancouver's Chinatown Festival this weekend, he'll enjoy himself knowing that the work has been done to make him and other attendees feel safe.
Video: Powell River Logger Sports carving competition underway

Video: Powell River Logger Sports carving competition underway

Wood sculptures being carved at Willingdon Beach
Rob Shaw: Poilievre slams BC Ferries deal as taxpayer-funded ‘slave labour’ in China

Rob Shaw: Poilievre slams BC Ferries deal as taxpayer-funded ‘slave labour’ in China

Conservative leader urges Ottawa to cancel $1B loan and help redirect ferry construction to Canada or democratic allies
Canada to 'align' with U.S. airport screening rules as TSA drops shoes-off policy

Canada to 'align' with U.S. airport screening rules as TSA drops shoes-off policy

hose flying to the U.S. through the pre-clearance sections of Canadian airports have been required to remove their shoes.