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Yellow life-jacket helps rescuers find sailor floating for hours off B.C. coast

Yellow life-jacket helps rescuers find sailor floating for hours off B.C. coast

The man had been in the water for about four to five hours and was severely hypothermic.
B.C. man ordered to pay $4,219 for car parts

B.C. man ordered to pay $4,219 for car parts

The complainant said he paid $3,830 for car parts he didn't receive.
Dry, hot spell to return to southern B.C. after rains, cooler weather dampen fires

Dry, hot spell to return to southern B.C. after rains, cooler weather dampen fires

VANCOUVER — Recent rains and cooler temperatures have knocked down wildfire activity in parts of British Columbia, especially in the north, but another hot and dry spell is expected to settle in across the southern Interior, officials said Tuesday.
Arcing power lines spark early morning house fire in Roberts Creek over the weekend

Arcing power lines spark early morning house fire in Roberts Creek over the weekend

Quick action by Roberts Creek Volunteer Fire Department and neighbours save home from fire
More than 100K short-term rentals in Canada could serve as long-term housing

More than 100K short-term rentals in Canada could serve as long-term housing

Statistics Canada study shows listings on sites such as Airbnb increased more than 60% from 2017 to 2023.
Baldrey: COVID-19 pandemic 'ended long ago' — for most of us

Baldrey: COVID-19 pandemic 'ended long ago' — for most of us

Columnist Keith Baldrey reflects on his coverage of the pandemic and why he believes it was "the most important" in recent journalistic history.
Gibsons RCMSAR rescues boat at risk of sinking in Strait of Georgia

Gibsons RCMSAR rescues boat at risk of sinking in Strait of Georgia

Rescue conditions described as ‘heavy seas, strong winds and dark’
B.C. winery rallies opposition to short-term rental restrictions, says business down dramatically

B.C. winery rallies opposition to short-term rental restrictions, says business down dramatically

"This year we've noticed a dramatic downturn in traffic. It has really impacted our sales. I've had to cut staff," says winery owner.
B.C. landlord must pay tenant $1,322 for bed bug infestation

B.C. landlord must pay tenant $1,322 for bed bug infestation

The landlord claimed it was the tenant's fault.
Coast Scene: Sechelt Legion hosts grand opening

Coast Scene: Sechelt Legion hosts grand opening

After five years of hard work, Sechelt Legion Branch 140 celebrated the grand opening of its new home on Inlet Street last Friday.