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Tribal Journeys 2021 postponed due to COVID-19

B.C. bettors are banking on Donald Trump to win tomorrow’s U.S. election as part of what’s now the single-most popular betting event in PlayNow.com history. Nearly 3,000 bets totaling more than $1.

A new study out of UBC has found that teenagers, especially girls, have better mental health when they spend more time taking part in extracurricular activities, like sports and art, and less time in front of screens.

Telecommunications company considers new tower in Lund

Everyone is reminded to turn their clocks back one hour before they go to sleep on Saturday night as Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend. Most smartphones and computers will automatically change, but don’t forget your microwaves or manual clocks.

On Sunday, Nov. 1, at 2 a.m., clocks across the province will fall back an hour, and in so doing, align millions of people’s daily rhythms with the sun. But will it be the last time?

Project requires $5.5 million for completion

Elections BC says 6,107 certification envelopes had been received by the Powell River-Sunshine Coast electoral office as of Oct. 30. There were 8,338 mail-in ballots requested by Powell River-Sunshine Coast voters.

70 organizations qualify, amounting to $377,941

BC Ferries has confirmed that two employees working out of the Langdale terminal have tested positive for COVID-19. The employees do not work in positions where they would have direct contact with the travelling public, the company said.