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A court says cull of 400 ostriches in B.C. can proceed. Here are five things to know

A court says cull of 400 ostriches in B.C. can proceed. Here are five things to know

The Federal Court of Appeal ruled on Thursday that a cull of about 400 ostriches can proceed at a British Columbia ostrich farm that suffered an avian flu outbreak.
Grants-in-aid recommendation approved by Powell River Council

Grants-in-aid recommendation approved by Powell River Council

City allocates $25,000 to eight community organizations
Air Canada ramping up operations to near full schedule

Air Canada ramping up operations to near full schedule

MONTREAL — Air Canada says operations are almost back to full capacity as it continues to ramp up flights following a flight attendants strike.
Okanagan, North Island-Powell River MPs discuss ferry issues

Okanagan, North Island-Powell River MPs discuss ferry issues

Dan Albas, vice-chair of the parliamentary standing committee on transportation, infrastructure and communities, joins Aaron Gunn at roundtable gathering to hear about BC Ferries matters firsthand
Heat wave headed to qathet this weekend

Heat wave headed to qathet this weekend

Summer weather is back for the end of August
Who are B.C.'s top-paid executives?

Who are B.C.'s top-paid executives?

Telus' Darren Entwistle tops BIV's top-paid executives' list with more than $20.6M.
Rising heat a 'public health crisis' for workers, including in Canada: WHO

Rising heat a 'public health crisis' for workers, including in Canada: WHO

TORONTO — The World Health Organization says climate change-driven heat is a "public health crisis" for workers around the globe and experts say Canada is no exception.
Newborn kittens found in B.C. scrap yard receive emergency care

Newborn kittens found in B.C. scrap yard receive emergency care

Sadly, only one made it through the first night.
Collection grows at café near Powell River Airport

Collection grows at café near Powell River Airport

Photo of local pilot crossing paths with famous water bomber adds to collection of aviation memorabilia
Opinion: Is it wrong to date a coworker? Not necessarily — but it can get complicated

Opinion: Is it wrong to date a coworker? Not necessarily — but it can get complicated

Falling for someone at work can be both exciting and rewarding, but they can also cause challenges to employees and workplaces.