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'Magical experience': Diver recounts swimming with shark off Lions Bay

'Magical experience': Diver recounts swimming with shark off Lions Bay

Three people experienced a close encounter with a shark in the ocean just 15 minutes from Vancouver.
Update: Lightning storm sparks several new fires near Whistler

Update: Lightning storm sparks several new fires near Whistler

Aircraft are helping fight lightning-caused wildfires near Whistler and Pemberton, in areas with difficult terrain that make them hard to get to
The world is farming more seafood than it catches. Is that a good thing?

The world is farming more seafood than it catches. Is that a good thing?

Grist reports that both aquaculture and fisheries have environmental and climate impacts and this underscores the need to transform seafood systems to minimize their impact on the planet.
Update: Port Mellon wildfire still one hectare, but under control

Update: Port Mellon wildfire still one hectare, but under control

BC Wildfire describes Port Mellon fire as very small, but highly visible
City of Powell River meet the mayor meetings will not be funded

City of Powell River meet the mayor meetings will not be funded

Ron Woznow asks council for his travel funds to be used for public engagement
Video: Provincial park closes as wildfire quadruples near Pemberton

Video: Provincial park closes as wildfire quadruples near Pemberton

A popular provincial park was closed as of Aug. 8 due to the wildfire
25 years ago in the Peak: Powell River rower tops Pan-Am podium

25 years ago in the Peak: Powell River rower tops Pan-Am podium

"Technically we were not perfect, but I felt we were strong enough to do it."
Rob Shaw: NDP trumpets child-care win while Ottawa foots most of the bill

Rob Shaw: NDP trumpets child-care win while Ottawa foots most of the bill

The B.C. government announced an investment in hundreds of child-care spaces Thursday, most funded by federal dollars.
Homeless issue addressed by qathet Regional District board

Homeless issue addressed by qathet Regional District board

Directors want correspondence written expressing opposition to provincial legislation
Killer of high-school friend’s mother, grandmother granted full parole

Killer of high-school friend’s mother, grandmother granted full parole

Derik Lord, who was convicted more than three decades ago, has a ‘relatively moderate’ risk of reoffending, despite his denial of responsibility, the parole board found