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Call2Recycle Canada - a national consumer battery collection and recycling program - reports that Canadians recycled more than 2.7-million kilograms of batteries in 2018 - an increase of three per cent over 2017 and a record for the organization.

Fire department expects delivery of new pumper vehicle in 11 months

Powell River RCMP reported the following for January 17 to 22, 2019.

Green Party Leader Andrew Weaver says he’s livid about allegations of misspending by two top officials at the B.C. legislature, adding his party would block their return to work.

OTTAWA - Canada's new food guide does away with food groups and portion sizes, focusing instead on broader guidelines that include eating more plant-based protein and drinking more water.

Speaker Darryl Plecas has released a report alleging “flagrant overspending” by suspended legislative officers sergeant-at-arms Gary Lenz and clerk of the house Craig James, including lavish business trips overseas and inappropriate cash payments.

Clear skies Sunday night gave the Sunshine Coast a perfect view of the total lunar eclipse. The rare super blood wolf moon eclipse has only happened three times in the past two centuries.

Speaker Darryl Plecas will be given the opportunity to show his hand today in the wake of allegations he made in December about widespread financial mismanagement at the B.C. legislature.

Planning celebrations of celestial events for January evenings in this part of the world is always risky.

An ongoing scam aimed at B.C. Hydro cost customers close to $45,000 in 2018. Nanaimo has been one of the hardest-hit areas, along with Vancouver, Surrey, Burnaby, Richmond and Vernon.