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After bumpy start to summer, B.C. Ferries striving for smooth sailing this weekend

After bumpy start to summer, B.C. Ferries striving for smooth sailing this weekend

Key personnel are on standby to step in if staffing shortages arise, and a new “virtual waiting room” will be in place to help ensure the stability of the website and e-booking.
B.C. whale-watching operator owes boater new barbecue

B.C. whale-watching operator owes boater new barbecue

Prince of Whales Holdings Ltd. was found to have operated its vessel in an incompetent manner resulting in a ruined boat barbecue.
Properties destroyed as latest B.C. wildfire flares, forcing urgent evacuations

Properties destroyed as latest B.C. wildfire flares, forcing urgent evacuations

Owen Rose said his "worst fears were realized" as he watched an out-of-control wildfire creep over a ridge and race toward Gun Lake in southern British Columbia, destroying about a dozen properties in its path.
qathet studio tour gains prominence, attracts more artists

qathet studio tour gains prominence, attracts more artists

Wanderers can find inspiration and creativity in every neighbourhood
Late parking lot payment can't negate ticket, B.C. tribunal clarifies

Late parking lot payment can't negate ticket, B.C. tribunal clarifies

B.C. man argued because he paid for parking at some point during the day, he should not be fined.
City of Powell River remains in stage two water restrictions

City of Powell River remains in stage two water restrictions

Haslam Lake levels are close to normal for this time of year, according to the city's director of infrastructure
Dog lost in fatal Coquihalla crash located alive

Dog lost in fatal Coquihalla crash located alive

It's being described as "the most amazing story."
Bathtub racer from qathet fails to finish race in Nanaimo

Bathtub racer from qathet fails to finish race in Nanaimo

Melvin Mitchell had fuel supply problems in his bid for world championship
qRD board approves resource recovery, waste transfer borrowing

qRD board approves resource recovery, waste transfer borrowing

qathet Regional District directors vote for $6.4 million bylaw
Don't blame corporate markups for inflation: Bank of Canada

Don't blame corporate markups for inflation: Bank of Canada

Central bank research shows markups falling as inflation increased