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B.C.'s seniors advocate blames long-term care waits on lack of home support

VICTORIA — British Columbia's seniors advocate says the increasing unmet demand for home support services is likely to blame for a ballooning wait-list to get a bed in long-term care, with the problem worsened by population growth.

Mar 14, 2024 4:56 PM Read more >

Items stolen from business recovered by Powell River RCMP

Police tracked suspect to a residence based on video obtained from the area

Mar 14, 2024 4:29 PM Read more >

Canada just had its hottest winter ever recorded

'There's no denying the world is warmer and Canada is clearly a part of that.'

Mar 14, 2024 3:38 PM Read more >

'Fondness for squid': Moira the sea turtle thriving after being rescued in B.C.

Not only is Moira eating, but her temperature has been stabilized at 26 C.

Mar 14, 2024 2:09 PM Read more >

Briefing on next steps of dock management plan scheduled

A media briefing on next steps in the shíshálh swiya Dock Management Plan (DMP) has been called for 3 p.m., March 14.

Mar 14, 2024 1:24 PM Read more >

PHOTOS: qathet Festival of the Performing Arts

Annual event concludes with performances at Powell River Recreation Complex

Mar 14, 2024 1:23 PM Read more >

Don't take winter tires off just yet, B.C. highways still require them

Some mountainous highways in B.C. require winter tires until April 30.

Mar 14, 2024 1:05 PM Read more >

Kicking the Clutter: Start thinking about spring cleaning

Vernal equinox in 2024 is March 19

Mar 14, 2024 11:11 AM Read more >

B.C. gold company fined $276,000 for environmental failures

Barkerville Gold was given 30 days to pay an administrative penalty of $276,360, down from an original $1.4 million.

Mar 14, 2024 11:00 AM Read more >

Five types of Insignia air fryers recalled due to potential fire risk

Health Canada says people with the affected air fryers should immediately unplug them.

Mar 14, 2024 10:51 AM Read more >