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Vancouver city council to contemplate bid for 2030 Olympics

Vancouver city council to contemplate bid for 2030 Olympics

'The positive legacy use of venues such as the speed skating oval and other community-located facilities is notable,' says 2010 Winter Games organizer
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Seniors surveyed fear dying of loneliness more than COVID-19: advocate

Seniors surveyed fear dying of loneliness more than COVID-19: advocate

People living in care homes are more afraid of dying of loneliness than of COVID-19, says a new report from the province’s watchdog for seniors.
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La Nina could worsen winter driving: WorkSafeBC

La Nina could worsen winter driving: WorkSafeBC

WorkSafeBC is warning drivers of icier and snowier roads this winter because of a forecast La Nina weather pattern. Crashes double in winter because of drivers going too fast, according to ICBC.
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qathet Regional District resident wants greenspace

qathet Regional District resident wants greenspace

Proposed subdivision to provide funds instead of park
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qathet Regional District briefs

qathet Regional District briefs

Supports recreation complex and SCT; Considers disc golf proposal; Applies for Haywire Bay grant funding
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qathet Regional District rules on Verkerk Road subdivision

qathet Regional District rules on Verkerk Road subdivision

Directors express no objection to application
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Tla’amin Nation unable to welcome canoes this coming summer

Tla’amin Nation unable to welcome canoes this coming summer

Tribal Journeys 2021 postponed due to COVID-19
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B.C. gamblers place $1.4M on Trump to win U.S. election

B.C. gamblers place $1.4M on Trump to win U.S. election

B.C. bettors are banking on Donald Trump to win tomorrow’s U.S. election as part of what’s now the single-most popular betting event in PlayNow.com history. Nearly 3,000 bets totaling more than $1.
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Teens who participate in extracurriculars have better mental health: UBC study

Teens who participate in extracurriculars have better mental health: UBC study

A new study out of UBC has found that teenagers, especially girls, have better mental health when they spend more time taking part in extracurricular activities, like sports and art, and less time in front of screens.
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Regional district reports on Telus tower, tourism, Powell River library

Regional district reports on Telus tower, tourism, Powell River library

Telecommunications company considers new tower in Lund
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