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B.C. accounts for one-third of Canada's opioid overdoses, new data shows

B.C. accounts for one-third of Canada's opioid overdoses, new data shows

77 per cent of the deaths across Canada involved fentanyl or fentanyl analogues
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Ratepayers pose questions to Powell River city council

Ratepayers pose questions to Powell River city council

Wastewater treatment plant prompts queries from Townsite group
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B.C.-wide student campaign launched to get young people to the polls

B.C.-wide student campaign launched to get young people to the polls

The BC Federation of Students (BCFS) has launched a campaign to encourage young people to vote in the upcoming provincial election.
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Contact tracing working well, with no outbreaks in B.C. schools: Henry

Contact tracing working well, with no outbreaks in B.C. schools: Henry

Health authorities were not ‘fully aligned’ on sharing COVID-19 school exposures, says Henry
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Sunshine Coast-Powell River candidates divided on election call

Sunshine Coast-Powell River candidates divided on election call

Two opposed to election, incumbent in support
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B.C. drivers second speediest in Canada after Albertans: study

B.C. drivers second speediest in Canada after Albertans: study

When looking at risky driving behaviours, men are more likely than woman to engage in this with 76 per cent compared to 71 per cent.
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Unusual UBCM convention a success, says Powell River city councillor

Unusual UBCM convention a success, says Powell River city councillor

2020 annual Union of British Columbia Municipalities meeting held online
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B.C. NDP promises greater access to student grants, creation of more tech spots

B.C. NDP promises greater access to student grants, creation of more tech spots

John Horgan said Thursday that a re-elected New Democrat government would expand access to student grants and create thousands of spaces for tech programs at post-secondary institutions. The B.C.
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Transport Canada updates airport mask requirements; bandanas, shields no longer OK

Transport Canada updates airport mask requirements; bandanas, shields no longer OK

Transport Canada has updated requirements for face coverings at all Canadian airports. The changes mean no more bandanas, masks with valves or vents, neck gaiters or face shields.
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RCMP reminds drivers to prepare for changing conditions

RCMP reminds drivers to prepare for changing conditions

October is Drive Relative to Conditions Month
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