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'Excessively hot tea': Starbucks sues daughter of woman suing coffee giant

'Excessively hot tea': Starbucks sues daughter of woman suing coffee giant

Lawsuit claims Fatameh Khalatabadi was burned at a Port Coquitlam Starbucks in July 2021 because the lid wasn't secure, a claim the company denies.
B.C. woman ordered to pay heat pump installation bill

B.C. woman ordered to pay heat pump installation bill

The amount the woman was ordered to pay was less the amount needed to replace window blinds in her home.
Tipping fee increase recommended by qRD finance committee

Tipping fee increase recommended by qRD finance committee

qathet Regional District finance directors want more revenue from municipal solid waste disposal
B.C. teacher disciplined for grabbing student's arm to prevent fight

B.C. teacher disciplined for grabbing student's arm to prevent fight

The teacher feared a fight and stepped in during a Grade 7 recess football game
Powell River mayor believes city has unique potential

Powell River mayor believes city has unique potential

Municipalities face complex issues with outdated funding models
Superintendent leaving qathet School District

Superintendent leaving qathet School District

Dr. Jay Yule stepping down after more than 25 years with qSD
Fines for illegal hunting and fishing more than double in B.C.

Fines for illegal hunting and fishing more than double in B.C.

The biggest fines apply to people who hunt or possess big game out of season.
Powell River Kings' division unaffected by new BCHL alignment

Powell River Kings' division unaffected by new BCHL alignment

West division of BC Hockey League's Coastal Conference remains the same after addition of five teams
More B.C. businesses embracing 4-day work weeks

More B.C. businesses embracing 4-day work weeks

The shift can attract talent and boost productivity, but doesn’t work for all firms, say experts
‘Dude Drilling Park’ not to be: Sunshine Coast roadside drill to be removed

‘Dude Drilling Park’ not to be: Sunshine Coast roadside drill to be removed

The six-month saga of the community's roadside attraction to come to an end