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Study ranks Canada #1 in the world for quality of life

Study ranks Canada #1 in the world for quality of life

This is the country’s fourth year in a row in the ranking’s top spot
B.C. sets record for number of batteries recycled

B.C. sets record for number of batteries recycled

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.
City of Powell River decides to buy fire truck

City of Powell River decides to buy fire truck

Fire department expects delivery of new pumper vehicle in 11 months
Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Powell River RCMP reported the following for January 17 to 22, 2019.
Weaver says Plecas vindicated, allegations of misspending ‘absolutely abhorrent’

Weaver says Plecas vindicated, allegations of misspending ‘absolutely abhorrent’

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.
New Canada Food Guide nixes portion sizes, promotes plant-based proteins

New Canada Food Guide nixes portion sizes, promotes plant-based proteins

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.
Legislature speaker’s report accuses suspended officials of ‘flagrant overspending’

Legislature speaker’s report accuses suspended officials of ‘flagrant overspending’

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.
Total lunar eclipse

Total lunar eclipse

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 could shed light today on allegations of legislature missteps

Speaker could shed light today on allegations of legislature missteps

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.
Monique Keiran: Sunday’s supermoon eclipse a rare treat

Monique Keiran: Sunday’s supermoon eclipse a rare treat

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