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DFO mission finds fishing violations, conducts salmon research in North Pacific

DFO mission finds fishing violations, conducts salmon research in North Pacific

The patrol found more than 3,000 illegally possessed and stored shark fins
Opinion: The impact of not having a family doctor — patients are worse off, and so is the health system

Opinion: The impact of not having a family doctor — patients are worse off, and so is the health system

The shortage of family doctors affects not only patients, but the entire health-care system. A strong primary care foundation increases average lifespan, improves overall health and reduces costs.
B.C. man's sentence reduced for imitation gun use in Subway robbery

B.C. man's sentence reduced for imitation gun use in Subway robbery

Edmond John Henry Patterson produced a firearm in a Subway, racked it and said, 'Give me all the money.'
Author involved with construction of golf course in qathet

Author involved with construction of golf course in qathet

Townsite to Myrtle Point, sport has been popular for more than 100 years in the region
Canada's delay to protect last endangered owl challenged in court

Canada's delay to protect last endangered owl challenged in court

Federal court challenge alleges Canada's environment minister unlawfully delayed an emergency order recommendation for the northern spotted owl, Canada's most endangered bird.
Heritage conservation outlined by City of Powell River planner

Heritage conservation outlined by City of Powell River planner

Planning staff directed to draft a procedures bylaw
Community watch pilot program begins in Sechelt

Community watch pilot program begins in Sechelt

Private security pilot program to address crime concerns begins
Archeology work the latest roadblock to rebuild Lytton, B.C.: Mayor

Archeology work the latest roadblock to rebuild Lytton, B.C.: Mayor

LYTTON, B.C. — Archeologists have uncovered thousands of artifacts, including a 7,500-year-old spear point, as they dig below what was Lytton, B.C., the village destroyed by fire in June 2021.
Major B.C. retailer expects 'strong' Halloween sales despite rising cost of living

Major B.C. retailer expects 'strong' Halloween sales despite rising cost of living

Nearly half of Canadians who celebrate Halloween expect to spend more than $50.
Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Officers responded to 124 calls for service from October 11 to 17