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Opinion: We don't deserve dogs

Opinion: We don't deserve dogs

'The meaning of life? It’s this, right here'
Powell River Regals honour longtime trainer

Powell River Regals honour longtime trainer

Ceremony highlights contributions of Dennis Dyer
Fluid in eye cells can 'boil' if you watch the eclipse without protection: expert

Fluid in eye cells can 'boil' if you watch the eclipse without protection: expert

When you're looking directly at the sun, intense visible light and infrared radiation are focused on the centre of the retina in the back of the eye. 
Half of Canadians support TikTok ban, with U.S. concerns 'trickling' north: poll

Half of Canadians support TikTok ban, with U.S. concerns 'trickling' north: poll

Among younger Canadians, 42 per cent are in favour of a ban, compared to 59 per cent of those 55-plus.
Rescuers continue effort to coax orphan orca out of Vancouver Island lagoon

Rescuers continue effort to coax orphan orca out of Vancouver Island lagoon

About 10 vessels were inside the lagoon near Zeballos, using playback vocalizations of other transient killer whales, okoimi pipes and long ropes with floats and lines in the lagoon to try to move the calf to open water.
Community services organization in qathet celebrates anniversary

Community services organization in qathet celebrates anniversary

“We work closely on many projects with Vancouver Coastal Health, with Tla’amin Nation, and with the province that bring forward issues they have identified and they engage in meaningful conversations with us.” ~ Kim Markel, Lift director of programs
Financial support coming for renters in qathet region

Financial support coming for renters in qathet region

Rent Bank program provides help to low-income households 
Terrace downs Penticton at Coy Cup in Powell River

Terrace downs Penticton at Coy Cup in Powell River

River Kings and Silver Bullets play final round-robin game; host club and Williams Lake still to play on day three
'A disaster': Judge scolds B.C. fentanyl delivery driver sentenced to two years in prison

'A disaster': Judge scolds B.C. fentanyl delivery driver sentenced to two years in prison

Despite being likened to just a 'bit player' in the illicit fentanyl trade, a Victoria man was sentenced to two years in prison by a judge who expressed indignation for the ongoing opioid crisis.
qathet School District one step closer to daycare expansion

qathet School District one step closer to daycare expansion

New programs in collaboration with Tla'amin Nation's education department