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Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA chooses proportional representation

Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA chooses proportional representation

Nicholas Simons votes for rural-urban option in ‘complicated’ electoral reform referendum
BC Hydro warns some holiday light displays can hike yuletide costs

BC Hydro warns some holiday light displays can hike yuletide costs

VANCOUVER - BC Hydro is warning homeowners who string up elaborate holiday lighting displays that those decorations can significantly boost power costs.
Voter turnout surges in B.C. referendum, with Island leading the way

Voter turnout surges in B.C. referendum, with Island leading the way

Voter turnout continues to rise with one week to go in the mail-in referendum on B.C.’s voting system — and Vancouver Island ridings are leading the way. The latest numbers from Elections B.C. show that more than 1.
Catalyst Paper Corporation curtails production in Powell River

Catalyst Paper Corporation curtails production in Powell River

Temporary period will last until December 10
When bud goes bad: Mouldy marijuana recalled after complaints

When bud goes bad: Mouldy marijuana recalled after complaints

An Ontario recall on mouldy marijuana has been extended to the Province of British Columbia. Now, the distributer advises that if you are in possession of B.E.C.
ICBC to monitor young drivers with app in order to prevent crashes

ICBC to monitor young drivers with app in order to prevent crashes

ICBC has been in the news a great deal this year. With a soaring debt of over $1 billion, as well as a number of questionable policy choices, the insurance corporation has been a point of controversy.
Driver in van crash swerved, overcorrected, police say

Driver in van crash swerved, overcorrected, police say

Police have released details on how a van that was carrying members of the College Heights Secondary School girls volleyball team when went off the road early Tuesday afternoon.
Powell River pipeline protester released from prison

Powell River pipeline protester released from prison

Jo Ann Murray and fellow resident Ron Berezan serve jail time over Trans Mountain Pipeline demonstration
Legislature ouster likened to firings at Health Ministry

Legislature ouster likened to firings at Health Ministry

Health Ministry researchers, found to be wrongly fired and yet to be paid out for their public dismissal in 2012, say the treatment of two B.C. legislature officers this week appears similar.
Safety advocates draw attention to dangerous school bus stops in Powell River

Safety advocates draw attention to dangerous school bus stops in Powell River

Incidents involving buses and vehicles increasing, says School District 47 superintendent