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In B.C. election, party leaders urged to focus on anti-Black racism policies

In B.C. election, party leaders urged to focus on anti-Black racism policies

In the wake of anti-racism and Black Lives Matter rallies across B.C. and the world, Black community groups are calling on party leaders to make anti-racism policies central to their election campaigns.
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Active COVID-19 infections in B.C. continue to fall as recoveries top 7,000

Active COVID-19 infections in B.C. continue to fall as recoveries top 7,000

There were 98 new infections reported overnight, while 119 people recovered and one died
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Tla’amin Nation reports no new COVID-19 cases

Tla’amin Nation reports no new COVID-19 cases

Total cases since September 7 remain at 36
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Voter registration deadline looming for B.C. election

Voter registration deadline looming for B.C. election

The deadline to register to vote in the Oct. 24 provincial election is looming. Elections BC says voter registration by phone and online closes Saturday, September 26.
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Second orca calf born to endangered J-Pod

Second orca calf born to endangered J-Pod

Another baby orca has emerged in J-Pod, the second addition in a month. The first baby was born Sept. 5 to Tahlequah, also known as J35, who attracted international attention in 2018 when she carried her dead calf for 17 days.
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Real estate sales set record in Powell River

Real estate sales set record in Powell River

August figures significantly higher than previous year
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Long-term forecast calls for 'colder and snowier' winter in B.C.

Long-term forecast calls for 'colder and snowier' winter in B.C.

For B.C. and a large part of the Prairies, colder than normal temperatures with an abundance of snow for the ski areas are expected.
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Big expansion for plastic recycling in B.C.

Big expansion for plastic recycling in B.C.

Nova Chemicals, a petrochemical company headquartered in Alberta, is planning a “multimillion-dollar” investment in a B.C. plastics recycler, with the aim of blending recycled plastics into the polyethylene it makes from natural gas.
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160,000 voters have already asked Elections B.C. for mail-in ballots

160,000 voters have already asked Elections B.C. for mail-in ballots

More than 160,000 people have asked Elections B.C. for mail-in ballots, a strong indication that the pandemic is changing voting habits. Voters will head to the polls on Oct. 24 after B.C.
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Salish Eagle schedule revised to cover Powell River/Texada route

Salish Eagle schedule revised to cover Powell River/Texada route

Mechanical issues aboard Island Discovery affect two BC Ferries routes
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