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B.C. liquor importers see financial ruin with stock in ‘lockdown’

B.C. liquor importers see financial ruin with stock in ‘lockdown’

Vancouver-based U.S. alcohol importer Ashok Fogla says the B.C. government's effort to withdraw American booze from store shelves did not consider pre-purchased inventory
Green party announces candidate for North Island-Powell River

Green party announces candidate for North Island-Powell River

Comox resident Jessica Wegg will run in the next federal election
B.C. company plans to ignite fusion within three years

B.C. company plans to ignite fusion within three years

General Fusion says its new fusion reactor will produce more power than it consumes by 2027 — a breakthrough that could eventually help scale the technology into a power plant.
RCMP incident report: Why drinking beer in the ferry lineup is a bad idea

RCMP incident report: Why drinking beer in the ferry lineup is a bad idea

Sunshine Coast residents continue to fall for a variety of scams.
B.C. failing to show how it calculates forest carbon, audit finds

B.C. failing to show how it calculates forest carbon, audit finds

B.C. ministry lacks transparency in its accounting of forest carbon — calculations crucial to decisions on annual allowable cut and reforestation, finds audit
Volunteers needed to spread 'bear aware' message to neighbours

Volunteers needed to spread 'bear aware' message to neighbours

Sunshine Coast Bear Alliance wants volunteers to help spread the word on how to keep bears moving along.
Goal scoring output continues for Powell River U15 Kings at BCs

Goal scoring output continues for Powell River U15 Kings at BCs

Minor hockey team improves its record to 3-0 at provincial championship tournament
Opinion: Why some Canadians are in denial about Donald Trump

Opinion: Why some Canadians are in denial about Donald Trump

Who are the 10 per cent of Canadians who support Trump and his annexation threats? They are likely people afflicted with cognitive biases that prevent them from accurately assessing risk.
Rob Shaw: NDP defends BC Hydro rate hikes while sidelining regulator

Rob Shaw: NDP defends BC Hydro rate hikes while sidelining regulator

The NDP once blasted the Liberals for overruling regulators—now they’re doing the same
In memoriam: Martin Alexander Anderson

In memoriam: Martin Alexander Anderson

August 16, 1962 – March 7, 2025