Highlights

'The general population of the Sunshine Coast is not at risk at this time,' emergency operations centre director Rob Michael says as the BC Wildfire and the SCRD respond to a 231-hectare fire at Clowhom Lake.

Three minor hockey clubs from Vancouver Island and local rep team will faceoff in six games over weekend

Two options provided to collect funds to maintain service and pay capital costs

Two people from the photograph have come forward. But he's still searching for the other three.

Health Canada said Friday that, following a review, it will take any necessary action to ensure Canadians have access to safe and effective products.

Avtar Singh Dhillon, a former B.C. cannabis company executive and stock promoter, has exchanged his testimony and guilty plea in a civil fraud proceeding for a US$10.4-million repayment of ill-gotten gains and a penny stock ban, with no civil penalty; Dhillon faces a sentencing hearing for related criminal conduct, this November.

"We encourage everyone to get involved, whether as an employer, job seeker or community member, in order to create a more inclusive and equal workforce." ~ Clay Brander, qRD board chair

Results of Canadian Community Newspaper Awards announced on September 15

Smoke Eaters dominate third period at Cominco Arena