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Report examines emissions from City of Powell River buildings

Report examines emissions from City of Powell River buildings

City councillors request staff report on cost-benefit analysis for reducing greenhouse gases
BC Conservatives’ swift ascent stands in stark contrast to United’s 2023 stumbles, says polling

BC Conservatives’ swift ascent stands in stark contrast to United’s 2023 stumbles, says polling

The BC Conservatives should be seen as the clear winners among the opposition parties this year
B.C. finally attracts more foreign visitors than it did pre-pandemic

B.C. finally attracts more foreign visitors than it did pre-pandemic

Foreign visitor count to Canada through B.C. was up 26.2 per cent in October.
Shortest day of the year marks winter season in qathet

Shortest day of the year marks winter season in qathet

This year’s solstice is mild compared to last year’s deep freeze
Canada faces green Christmas as El Nino follows warm summer, head climatologist says

Canada faces green Christmas as El Nino follows warm summer, head climatologist says

If you don't already have a white Christmas, the song is the only one you're likely to get, says Environment Canada's chief climatologist. "If you don't have snow now, you're not going to get it," said David Phillips.
Powell River Kings acquire forward in trade with Bucks

Powell River Kings acquire forward in trade with Bucks

Playing rights to Noah Eyre go to Cranbrook in exchange for Jaxon Fuder
Man carrying vintage rifle triggers city-wide police response in Vancouver

Man carrying vintage rifle triggers city-wide police response in Vancouver

No children were at the school yet, just staff.
As BC Ferries retires multiple ferries, conservationist raises concerns

As BC Ferries retires multiple ferries, conservationist raises concerns

Removing large vessels from the ocean is a “whole different world” in experience one expert says
'Rare' human trafficking charges announced in B.C. after woman fled hotel in distress

'Rare' human trafficking charges announced in B.C. after woman fled hotel in distress

After a woman in medical distress sought help at a corner gas station in Langley, last March, police say they've uncovered a human trafficking operation with multiple victims.
Sea cadet training in qathet challenging and peer-led

Sea cadet training in qathet challenging and peer-led

Naval skills, sailing, knots and cartography can lead to advanced training