Highlights

Climate agreement inspires demand for clear definition of 'forest degradation' in Canada

Seven environmental groups are calling on the Canadian government to define 'forest degradation' using the best available science.

Dec 14, 2023 5:57 AM Read more >

Asbestos? Be informed. Be assured!

Expert sheds light on asbestos risks, responsibilities and new regulations

Dec 14, 2023 5:30 AM Read more >

B.C. strata fined newborns’ parents for increasing occupancy

After Christina James and Matt Rowland had each of their two children, their Vancouver strata council began fining them for increasing the number of people in their unit.

Dec 13, 2023 8:00 PM Read more >

Organics program approved by City of Powell River Council

Collection will expand from pilot project to all city houses in 2024

Dec 13, 2023 7:45 PM Read more >

Canadians trust Ryan Reynolds' advice more than mortgage brokers, finds survey

He does know a thing or two about gin.

Dec 13, 2023 7:00 PM Read more >

Two new shorter buses now operating in qathet

BC Transit replacing older buses with funding from federal infrastructure program

Dec 13, 2023 6:45 PM Read more >

Climate Crossroads: Shopping is killing us

"Who doesn’t like a new dress or new car or new toy? But why can we not be satisfied with what we have?" ~ Cynthia Barnes, qathet Climate Alliance

Dec 13, 2023 5:30 PM Read more >

Pumper vehicle will not be delivered to Powell River Fire Rescue

City decides to sell newly acquired fire truck

Dec 13, 2023 4:27 PM Read more >

B.C.'s chief coroner exits, frustrated and disappointed with government's OD response

VICTORIA — British Columbia's chief coroner Lisa Lapointe says she's a hopeful person, but she is leaving her office frustrated and disappointed. Angry, even, with drug overdose deaths expected to hit record levels this year. The B.C.

Dec 13, 2023 3:28 PM Read more >

UN vote for Gaza ceasefire disappoints Israel's ambassador, divides Liberal caucus

OTTAWA — Israel has been singled out by Canada's decision to back a UN call for a ceasefire in Gaza, the country's ambassador in Ottawa said Wednesday, as several Liberal MPs publicly lamented the resolution's failure to condemn Hamas.

Dec 13, 2023 2:11 PM Read more >