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John Ducker: You can be too cautious behind the wheel

John Ducker: You can be too cautious behind the wheel

Driving too slowly, braking suddenly or giving up your right of way can be dangerous to everyone on the road
Most Canadians back farmer carbon tax exemption, poll finds

Most Canadians back farmer carbon tax exemption, poll finds

CTF Prairie Director: "Canadians know that keeping costs down for farmers helps lower costs at the grocery store for all of us."
Opinion: How shopper behaviour is changing in a post-inflation world

Opinion: How shopper behaviour is changing in a post-inflation world

With inflation finally starting to stabilize in Canada, a new type of consumer has emerged, marked by value consciousness, digital savviness and a preference for experiences over material goods.
Falcon sees BC United victory despite polls, defections

Falcon sees BC United victory despite polls, defections

The BC United leader told Victoria business leaders on Thursday he’s confident the party will win a majority in this fall’s provincial election
Teenagers are getting mental health advice from TikTok

Teenagers are getting mental health advice from TikTok

Sandstone Care examined news reports and academic studies to determine how teenagers are getting mental health advice from TikTok.
Powell River Town Centre repositioning transit hub to west side

Powell River Town Centre repositioning transit hub to west side

“The community will be quite surprised with what this will look like at the end of the day.” ~ Lorelei Guthrie, mall manager
Puck-struck roller hockey mom to keep $1 million award, rules B.C. court

Puck-struck roller hockey mom to keep $1 million award, rules B.C. court

Sherry Lynn Matthews was watching her son play in a roller hockey game at Langford’s Eagle Ridge Hockey Arena when she was struck in the head by a puck.
B.C. man twice accidentally fired gun through neighbours’ wall

B.C. man twice accidentally fired gun through neighbours’ wall

The neighbours' lawsuit says the July 2023 bullet 'left a trail of damage' to walls, a cabinet and drapes and led them to get counselling.
PHOTOS: Rotary Club of Powell River bike rodeo

PHOTOS: Rotary Club of Powell River bike rodeo

qathet Regional Cycling Association, RCMP and food vendors also on hand for annual event
Triangle gardens care broached at City of Powell River meeting

Triangle gardens care broached at City of Powell River meeting

Townsite Ratepayers Association wants documentation to allow volunteers to work in the area