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Six to get honorary degrees at UVic ceremonies

Six to get honorary degrees at UVic ceremonies

Indigenous language and governance specialists, a law educator, a marine naturalist and biological mathematics expert are some of the people to be handed honorary degrees at the University of Victoria’s spring convocation ceremonies.

qathet Regional District briefs: Airport plan; Powell River Sports Hall of Fame money; Flood mapping

Airport plan The qathet Regional Districtapproved a budget amendment to allocate $10,000 of Community Works funding to the Texada airport service for the development of an airport master plan and that the remaining $5,000 for the plan be allocated fr
Former U.S. president Barack Obama tells Canadians there's 'hope in a dark age'

Former U.S. president Barack Obama tells Canadians there's 'hope in a dark age'

"I believe the long-term trajectory of humanity is in a positive direction"
PRISMA concert in Powell River to increase traffic, according to BC Ferries

PRISMA concert in Powell River to increase traffic, according to BC Ferries

BC Ferries is encouraging those planning to travel between Comox and Powell River in late June to plan ahead.
Ferries to start repairs at Langdale terminal

Ferries to start repairs at Langdale terminal

BC Ferries says work will begin Monday to repair the damage to the pontoon at Langdale terminal’s Berth 1. The structure was damaged when it was hit by the Queen of Surrey as it was coming in to dock on March 16.
Powell River secondary students learn about how to make a difference with climate change

Powell River secondary students learn about how to make a difference with climate change

Brooks Secondary School environmental club hosts MP and activists at symposium
Rare ‘white’ orca calf makes a splash off B.C.’s coast

Rare ‘white’ orca calf makes a splash off B.C.’s coast

Its name could use a bit of marketing work, but a pale grey orca calf known simply as T46B1B is causing quite a stir off B.C.’s coast.
Liberals condemn Speaker for cloning computer hard drives of B.C. legislature staff

Liberals condemn Speaker for cloning computer hard drives of B.C. legislature staff

B.C.’s Opposition Liberals are offering up one of their MLAs to replace Darryl Plecas as Speaker, in a move that could restore order to the legislature but would also strengthen the minority NDP government’s grip on power.
qathet Regional District approves construction of four bus shelters

qathet Regional District approves construction of four bus shelters

BC Transit to cover 80 per cent of the cost
Air Canada ranked #4 airline in North America for passenger satisfaction

Air Canada ranked #4 airline in North America for passenger satisfaction

Here's a list of the top airlines in North America, according to passengers