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Sunshine Coaster sentenced after driving with a suspended licence – twice

Sunshine Coaster sentenced after driving with a suspended licence – twice

Kyle William Schroeder pled guilty to two counts of driving while prohibited in provincial court in Sechelt on Feb. 27.  
B.C. firm turning gas-guzzlers electric to curb emissions

B.C. firm turning gas-guzzlers electric to curb emissions

Richmond-based BlueForce says its technology has the potential to reduce organizations’ fleet emissions
Tariffs spark Canadian calls for cross-country electrification

Tariffs spark Canadian calls for cross-country electrification

'Now is the time' to build out national electricity grid, says executive director of Pembina Institute.
Powell River U18 Kings advance to provincials

Powell River U18 Kings advance to provincials

Minor hockey team comes back after dropping first game of island final
Sunday matinée concert/fundraiser in qathet will have surprises

Sunday matinée concert/fundraiser in qathet will have surprises

Fourth accordion extravaganza takes place in May
B.C. ends electric vehicle tax exemption amid budget deficit

B.C. ends electric vehicle tax exemption amid budget deficit

Ending the used EV tax exemption was part of a B.C. budget that offered little new spending on climate measures, and $4 billion to cover 'unpredictable costs,' including tariff responses.
Opinion: Canada is now in a trade war with the U.S. Here's what you need to know to prepare for it

Opinion: Canada is now in a trade war with the U.S. Here's what you need to know to prepare for it

To minimize the impact of the tariffs, governments and enterprises need to adopt policies that minimize economic strain and result in fairer outcomes for all.
New West to advocate for lobbyist registry for B.C. municipalities

New West to advocate for lobbyist registry for B.C. municipalities

Should lobbyist registries be in place for B.C. municipalities and regional governments?
Improvements approved for Powell River Airport

Improvements approved for Powell River Airport

City reallocates grant funding to carry out more projects
B.C. drivers reminded to stay alert as clocks spring ahead this weekend

B.C. drivers reminded to stay alert as clocks spring ahead this weekend

"Losing just one hour of sleep can affect our driving ability and increase the risk of crashing."