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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.

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.

BC Transit to cover 80 per cent of the cost

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Powell River RCMP reported the following for May 23 to 29, 2019.

The dress code at the British Columbia legislature should be updated to allow women to wear sleeveless tops and dresses, according to a report by the acting clerk. The proposed changes could also mean that men will no longer have to wear ties.

Powell River Fire Rescue attended the scene of an early morning fire in the Wildwood neighbourhood on Wednesday, May 29.

B.C. drivers won’t have to pay for more expensive insurance when they let someone else occasionally drive their vehicle, after the government backed away from a proposed change. But the relief does not apply to families with young drivers.

Northside fire protection area electors will receive form seeking response

Fire crews have made good progress on a wildfire that began burning on Nelson Island on Tuesday, May 28. The fire started near Annis Bay, on the hillside, visible from the Earls Cove ferry landing.