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Emaciated black bear a warning about garbage, advocates say

Emaciated black bear a warning about garbage, advocates say

Bears are about to start feeding for up to 20 hours per day. Now is a critical time to keep them away from trouble.
Powell River Otago has good outing in Victoria

Powell River Otago has good outing in Victoria

Rugby team loses to strong opposition but showed good play
Small wildfire west of Sechelt extinguished

Small wildfire west of Sechelt extinguished

The wildfire in West Sechelt has been put out. Fire V53065 was updated as extinguished at 2:33 p.m. on Aug. 31. A combination of bucketing support and an initial ground attack quickly contained and suppressed the fire.
Sunshine Coast-Powell River MLA Nicholas Simons not running for sixth election

Sunshine Coast-Powell River MLA Nicholas Simons not running for sixth election

After five elections, more than 60,000 ballots cast in his favour, and nearly 20 years in elected office, Nicholas Simons says he's stepping back come the 2024 B.C. general election.
B.C. residents wowed by musical performance put on by South African firefighters

B.C. residents wowed by musical performance put on by South African firefighters

"When you see it in person... it's just overwhelming."
B.C. strata wanted $100K for water damage — gets $10,000 instead

B.C. strata wanted $100K for water damage — gets $10,000 instead

Posting owner memos to a strata internet portal not acceptable notification under Strata Property Act, B.C. Civil Resolution Tribunal rules.
Good morning, Peak readers

Good morning, Peak readers

Photo feature of the day, today in history, the weather forecast and local gas prices
Parking space too small, B.C. condo owners alleged in tribunal action

Parking space too small, B.C. condo owners alleged in tribunal action

The owners wanted $5,000 to rent a common property parking stall.
B.C. Ferries vessel likely hit humpback whale for second time since late July

B.C. Ferries vessel likely hit humpback whale for second time since late July

Northern Expedition was heading from Prince Rupert to Port Hardy when collision occurred
What happens when you give 50 homeless people $7,500 each? A B.C. study found out

What happens when you give 50 homeless people $7,500 each? A B.C. study found out

Participants were recruited from 22 homeless shelters across the B.C. Lower Mainland.