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Wet and cooler temperatures hit the qathet region

Wet and cooler temperatures hit the qathet region

A mix of sun, cloud and some showers in the forecast this week
2 virtual lottery tickets worth $10K each bought somewhere in B.C.

2 virtual lottery tickets worth $10K each bought somewhere in B.C.

Did you play Lotto 6/49's draw this past weekend?
Powell River councillors review harbour use recommendations

Powell River councillors review harbour use recommendations

Three suggestions come discussed at council meeting regarding pump out, insurance and signage
B.C. nurse suspended a week for using narcotics while working

B.C. nurse suspended a week for using narcotics while working

B.C.’s College of Nurses and Midwives says the nurse will be subject to medical monitoring for five years to demonstrate abstinence from substance abuse.
Remains of B.C. youth found in Washington

Remains of B.C. youth found in Washington

Investigators confirm that there is no indication of criminality, although the circumstances surrounding Jeffrey Surtel's disappearance and death remain unknown.
Ukrainian woman finds peace in B.C. town

Ukrainian woman finds peace in B.C. town

In her home country of Ukraine, Maryna Altukhova says women's day is celebrated widely and even more than the New Year.
Rob Shaw: Eby's carbon tax flip-flop collides with political reality

Rob Shaw: Eby's carbon tax flip-flop collides with political reality

Province exploring ways to avoid April 1 increase but finds no escape
In memoriam: Carolyn Gail Dorothy Palmquist

In memoriam: Carolyn Gail Dorothy Palmquist

August 1947 - February 24, 2025
Mario Canseco: Eby maintains lead while Rustad battles internal struggles, poll shows

Mario Canseco: Eby maintains lead while Rustad battles internal struggles, poll shows

Research Co. survey reveals NDP leads Conservatives by a slim margin, with Greens trailing far behind
Will an AI bot decide if you get that job?

Will an AI bot decide if you get that job?

Companies are using human-free apps to screen candidates. Critics and job seekers have concerns.