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These B.C. grizzlies face record North American death rates

These B.C. grizzlies face record North American death rates

B.C.'s Elk Valley is home to 0.6 per cent of the province's grizzlies but accounts for a third of grizzly roadway deaths and more than 40 per cent of grizzly rail collisions, a new study found. Researchers say it's time to step up conservation efforts.
Texada Island seniors housing development making headway

Texada Island seniors housing development making headway

Fall Frolic fundraiser at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 232 takes place in November
Lund sewer tax increases to be considered

Lund sewer tax increases to be considered

System users will be facing annual increases if regional board approves bylaw
qathet region firefighter mental health program to be considered

qathet region firefighter mental health program to be considered

Regional district board will vote on applying for grant to institute training
Supreme Court majority rules against federal environmental impact law

Supreme Court majority rules against federal environmental impact law

The Supreme Court of Canada ruled Friday against federal legislation on the environmental effects of major developments, with five out of seven judges finding most of it unconstitutional because its language could be used to regulate activities withi
BCHL’s Powell River Kings sign new player

BCHL’s Powell River Kings sign new player

Seventeen-year-old forward Thomas Belzil will play with the BC Hockey League team this weekend
Economy to 'stagnate,' federal deficit expected to balloon to $46.5B this year: PBO

Economy to 'stagnate,' federal deficit expected to balloon to $46.5B this year: PBO

OTTAWA — The parliamentary budget officer says higher interest rates will lead the economy to stagnate in the second half of the year, with a new report suggesting the federal deficit will rise significantly this fiscal year.
qathet Regional District temporary borrowing recommended

qathet Regional District temporary borrowing recommended

Regional district board will consider further finances for resource recovery centre and transfer station
Person using 10 names pretending to be B.C. nurse, college warns

Person using 10 names pretending to be B.C. nurse, college warns

The person has been using variations of their own name as well as the name of a registered nurse.
qathet Regional District to vote on signing resolutions

qathet Regional District to vote on signing resolutions

North Island 911 Corporation redistributing its shares based on assessments and population