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Bigg's killer whale sightings in Salish Sea reach all-time high

Bigg's killer whale sightings in Salish Sea reach all-time high

The Orca Behavior Institute says this is the ninth year out of the last 10 that the record has been broken
Landlord-tenant disputes still lack enforcement with 'enforcement act' registry, says renter

Landlord-tenant disputes still lack enforcement with 'enforcement act' registry, says renter

'It’s called the Monetary Judgment Enforcement Act. I guess I’m wondering, where’s the enforcement?'
qathet region living wage rises

qathet region living wage rises

At $25.06 per hour, this area's statistic among the highest in the province
2023 'living wage' for working B.C. parents revealed in new report

2023 'living wage' for working B.C. parents revealed in new report

Families in Victoria, Kelowna, Vancouver and many remote communities face most extreme cost-of-living pressures.
Satellite imaging contradicts B.C. government claims on old-growth logging, says group

Satellite imaging contradicts B.C. government claims on old-growth logging, says group

Satellite surveillance technology found logging in old-growth forests was 50% higher than the B.C. government claimed, says environmental group.
Viewpoint: Climate comes to mind when thinking about earth, life

Viewpoint: Climate comes to mind when thinking about earth, life

"...people should talk about the effects of climate change and how it will affect future generations." ~ Lusia Kihiyo, Brooks Secondary School
Greenpeace launches bid to revoke Canadian forestry giant's green certificates

Greenpeace launches bid to revoke Canadian forestry giant's green certificates

B.C.-based Paper Excellence disputes alleged links to Asia Pulp and Paper, a Sino-Indonesian conglomerate whose expulsion from the Forest Stewardship Council could be carried over should the complaint be found valid.
B.C. tourism operators optimistic about strong winter travel season

B.C. tourism operators optimistic about strong winter travel season

Visitor counts set to rise, but cost-of-living hikes may pause some vacation plans.
qathet Film Society requests grant-in-aid for annual festival

qathet Film Society requests grant-in-aid for annual festival

Regional district finance committee recommends approving funds
In memoriam: Barbara Jean Thorsell (née Nott)

In memoriam: Barbara Jean Thorsell (née Nott)

February 9, 1932 - October 28, 2023