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Career fair a success at Brooks Secondary School

Career fair a success at Brooks Secondary School

Students in qathet region learn about prospective directions after graduation
qathet Regional District meeting briefs

qathet Regional District meeting briefs

Amends financial assistance policy; Grants Royal Canadian Legion tax exemption; Changes directors’ remuneration and expenses bylaw; Expresses Inland Lake concerns
YVR passenger volumes approach pre-pandemic levels

YVR passenger volumes approach pre-pandemic levels

The number of passengers at Vancouver International Airport dropped by about 90 per cent during COVID-19.
qathet directors support continued forums with city, Tla'amin

qathet directors support continued forums with city, Tla'amin

Regional district votes in favour of meetings that can go in camera
B.C. sets out law to restrict use of illicit drugs in many public places

B.C. sets out law to restrict use of illicit drugs in many public places

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says it will tighten rules around the use of illicit drugs in public places following criticism that consuming fentanyl in community parks could face fewer restrictions than smoking a cigarette.
Resident lodges Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society complaint

Resident lodges Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society complaint

Jason Schreurs says PROWLS is in violation of city bylaws
New B.C. public drug use restrictions will endanger lives, says advocacy group

New B.C. public drug use restrictions will endanger lives, says advocacy group

New provincial law on public drug use runs contrary to goals of decriminalization in many ways, says the Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users.
B.C. climate tax credit set to increase this week

B.C. climate tax credit set to increase this week

Over two million British Columbians are expected to receive the climate action tax credit. Here's how much money you will receive.
Weight-loss drugs increase risk of serious stomach problems, says B.C. study

Weight-loss drugs increase risk of serious stomach problems, says B.C. study

Drugs such as Ozempic pose gastrointestinal risks for weight-loss seekers, according to a team of researchers from the University of B.C.
Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Officers responded to 110 calls for service from September 27 to October 3