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Rob Shaw: 2024 holds potential for major reshaping of B.C.'s political landscape

Rob Shaw: 2024 holds potential for major reshaping of B.C.'s political landscape

October election may upend the fortunes of B.C.'s political parties.
New orca calf spotted in Puget Sound with endangered southern resident killer whales

New orca calf spotted in Puget Sound with endangered southern resident killer whales

The Center for Whale Research said the new calf, spotted in Puget Sound on Tuesday, looks to be just a few days old.
Calls for more addiction treatment as B.C. drug decriminalization enters second year

Calls for more addiction treatment as B.C. drug decriminalization enters second year

A narrow, winding corridor at St. Paul's Hospital in Vancouver leads to a clinic offering quick access to addiction treatment for people seeking helpon their own or after a referral from an emergency room, a family doctor or a social worker.
Texada/Powell River sailings affected by route 17 cancellations

Texada/Powell River sailings affected by route 17 cancellations

BC Ferries unable to crew Island Discovery for Blubber Bay/Westview round trip in early morning of December 28; foot-passenger-only water taxi has been sourced
Significant monetary donation made to hospice society in qathet

Significant monetary donation made to hospice society in qathet

Four Tides receives $50,000 from Faith Lutheran Church
Why are vet care costs so high?

Why are vet care costs so high?

Basic rules of supply and demand apply here, as everywhere.
Powell River RCMP investigate break and enter at mill site

Powell River RCMP investigate break and enter at mill site

Gate at Catalyst Paper Tis’kwat breached by multiple vehicles, arrests made
Viewpoint: Why doesn’t everyone act against climate change?

Viewpoint: Why doesn’t everyone act against climate change?

"While pursuing the goal of profit, most companies like Amazon focus on creating demand for new products."
qathet School District board hears Germany exchange presentation

qathet School District board hears Germany exchange presentation

Students attended classes in the European country last summer
Baldrey: B.C.'s top five political stories of 2023 — in my opinion

Baldrey: B.C.'s top five political stories of 2023 — in my opinion

Keith Baldrey reflects on the big stories out of Victoria this past year, including housing legislation, health facility closures and the rise of the B.C. Conservatives.