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The invasive European green crab is proliferating at an alarming rate on the west and southern coasts of Vancouver Island, devouring smaller Dungeness crab and bivalves as well as the eelgrass that is critical to young salmon.

Province releases repayment framework outlining how landlords and tenants will settle unpaid rent debt, while renters will be required to start paying rent in full starting Sept. 1, when the province will lift ban on evictions for non-payment.

Temporary repairs have been made

With British Columbians self-isolating at home in 2020 due to COVID-19, communities across B.C. have seen a surge of interest in homesteading activities, such as baking, gardening and preserving.

Parents should know provincial plans for the next school term within two weeks. “We’re doing everything we can to get those answers to them before the end of this month,” Premier John Horgan said Friday.

Statement outlines regional district revenues and expenses

Summer camps underway, groups book ice time, weight room starts up, says councillor

Impacts on marine life and wildlife not identified, says Diana Collicutt

Update: Engineers have made a temporary repair to the Island Discovery. It went back into service Saturday morning. - - - B.C. Ferries’ Island Discovery vessel is out of commission after only a month serving the Powell River-Texada Island route.

Inspector of municipalities asks for revision