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Powell River RCMP ask for public's help to find stolen vehicle

Powell River RCMP ask for public's help to find stolen vehicle

Theft occurred in parking lot on Kiwanis Avenue
Greenpeace alleges lobbying push for 'questionable' carbon offsets

Greenpeace alleges lobbying push for 'questionable' carbon offsets

Greenpeace says it has revealed a 'concerted' industry effort to lobby Canadian government on its climate change and environmental policies, especially around 'often questionable' projects.
Police cleared of wrongdoing in anti-SOGI tractor rollover

Police cleared of wrongdoing in anti-SOGI tractor rollover

The incident occurred on Nov. 25, 2023, following a protest against sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) programs in public schools.
Youth employment program offered in qathet region

Youth employment program offered in qathet region

BladeRunners provides skills for young people, such as for job readiness
Grant changes recommended by qathet Regional District committee

Grant changes recommended by qathet Regional District committee

Directors discusses policy for how it provides money to community groups
B.C. sex worker killer, child abuser will have bail hearing

B.C. sex worker killer, child abuser will have bail hearing

Jatin Patel is accused of breaching a long-term supervision order after convictions for killing a North Vancouver sex worker and for sexually assaulting adolescent females.
B.C. hunting show hosts fined after cross-border investigation

B.C. hunting show hosts fined after cross-border investigation

Investigation used DNA samples and shell casings to link illegal kills in Alberta to hosts of the Alpine Carnivore hunting show, says BC Conservation Officer Service.
North Island – Powell River MP wants food prices capped

North Island – Powell River MP wants food prices capped

Rachel Blaney says constituents are seeing big increases in the cost of feeding families
Canada Post aims to increase price of stamps; changes would take effect in May

Canada Post aims to increase price of stamps; changes would take effect in May

The bump in price comes as the agency faces "considerable" financial pressure due to inflation, and fewer letters being delivered.
Mountain sports cancelled at B.C. Winter Games due to lack of snow

Mountain sports cancelled at B.C. Winter Games due to lack of snow

Ski hill operator says she's 'hugely' disappointed as lack of snow forces closure.