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B.C. man must repay loan and cash for cigarettes

B.C. man must repay loan and cash for cigarettes

Carol Cantrill won't be getting $250 for Mario Zappala allegedly missing a meeting to repay her.
What is aging in place? Former B.C. nurse, physician pens book to help people age at home

What is aging in place? Former B.C. nurse, physician pens book to help people age at home

"Getting old is inevitable, but becoming frail is not," says Dr. Karen Humphreys.
John Ducker: Watching for trouble at intersections

John Ducker: Watching for trouble at intersections

Remember to slow down, even on a green light because just easing your foot off the gas gives you more time to react if necessary.
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