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Powell River activists show solidarity with anti-racism protectors in Portland

Powell River activists show solidarity with anti-racism protectors in Portland

A group of local activists gathered at city hall on July 25 to show solidarity with the anti-racist protesters (protectors) in Portland, Oregon.
Powell River taxpayers take advantage of penalty-free period

Powell River taxpayers take advantage of penalty-free period

Restoration of some city services will rely on greater collection
Premier John Horgan recognizes Korean War Veterans Day

Premier John Horgan recognizes Korean War Veterans Day

Premier John Horgan is remembering the near 27,000 Canadian veterans of the Korean War and the 516 who never came home from the country’s “forgotten war.
Immigration critical for Canada’s economic recovery: ministers

Immigration critical for Canada’s economic recovery: ministers

While immigration has been a Canadian advantage long before the pandemic hit, it is more important than ever in Canada’s economic recovery during COVID-19, according to the Forum of Ministers Responsible for Immigration.
Humpback’s wild habits can put both whale and boater at risk

Humpback’s wild habits can put both whale and boater at risk

The celebrated reappearance of a young humpback whale nicknamed Poseidon on the north Island has researchers reminding boaters to take extra caution when heading out on the water this summer.
Feds announce $625M for child-care spaces as economy reopens

Feds announce $625M for child-care spaces as economy reopens

The federal government has announced new funding to support childcare in B.C. and across Canada as the economy reopens.
Older adults coping better with pandemic: UBC study

Older adults coping better with pandemic: UBC study

Adults in their senior years have coped better emotionally with the pandemic, compared to people in the lower age brackets, according to research released recently from UBC.
Roundtable to tackle racism in BC schools

Roundtable to tackle racism in BC schools

Now is the time to listen, learn, engage and act, states education minister
1.5 million Canadians have moved back in with their parents

1.5 million Canadians have moved back in with their parents

At least 1.5 million Canadians have moved back in with their parents, according to a national survey by Finder.com.
Ministry announces funding for in-demand job training

Ministry announces funding for in-demand job training

$4.4 million going toward health profession-related education and training at provincial post-secondary institutions