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Canadians want next government to prioritize climate change, poll finds

Canadians want next government to prioritize climate change, poll finds

Survey results come as 14 environmental groups warn Ottawa that European Union import regulations will soon restrict wood products linked to forest degradation
BC Hydro rates to increase but still among lowest in North America

BC Hydro rates to increase but still among lowest in North America

Rate increases over the next two years will come to about $3.75 per month for the average residential household that currently pays about $100.
Métis Nation Powell River Association receives garden funding

Métis Nation Powell River Association receives garden funding

​​​​​​​Federal grant will go toward establishing food production space behind office on Marine Avenue
Is social media the new union battleground?

Is social media the new union battleground?

Air Canada's flight attendants have launched a clever online campaign to win public support in negotiations.
Candidates pursue qathet School District trustee position

Candidates pursue qathet School District trustee position

Voting takes place next month to fill empty seat
Powell River U18 Kings edge Dawson Creek at BC championship

Powell River U18 Kings edge Dawson Creek at BC championship

Local minor hockey team opens pursuit of provincial title at tournament in Smithers
Nearly half of B.C. landslides linked to logging, wildfires, study finds

Nearly half of B.C. landslides linked to logging, wildfires, study finds

Study finds nearly half of 1,300 landslides that occurred during B.C.'s November 2021 atmospheric river event started in areas burned by wildfire or disturbed by logging.
Community wood smoke reduction program to be offered by qRD

Community wood smoke reduction program to be offered by qRD

Replacement of old wood stoves for cleaner heating options encouraged through financial incentive
Tribunal rejects B.C. woman’s claim over returned dachshund puppy

Tribunal rejects B.C. woman’s claim over returned dachshund puppy

Jessica Clark says she returned the puppy to the breeder for rehoming because she wanted 'what’s best for the little guy.'
It's not business as usual for Canadians who want to stay in the U.S., lawyers warn

It's not business as usual for Canadians who want to stay in the U.S., lawyers warn

U.S. immigration lawyer Jim Hacking says there is a growing list of stories where people "with varying degrees of immigration status" — even one with a permanent-resident card — were either detained or deported in ways not seen before.