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Rescued B.C. seals released in time for Christmas

Rescued B.C. seals released in time for Christmas

The six rescued seals will now get a second chance at life.
shíshálh and SCRD sign 'historic' MOU on water

shíshálh and SCRD sign 'historic' MOU on water

'The shíshálh Nation is proud to be carrying on the tradition of our ancestors as protectors of water and stewards of the land': lhe hiwus yalxwemult (Chief Lenora Joe)
B.C. woman sues after alleged clerical error delays cancer diagnosis

B.C. woman sues after alleged clerical error delays cancer diagnosis

A retired nurse diagnosed with anal cancer has filed a lawsuit against four doctors and a health authority after a delayed cancer diagnosis.
British Columbians among the most generous holiday gift-givers, says poll

British Columbians among the most generous holiday gift-givers, says poll

West Coast residents much more willing to spend $500 or more on gifts this year than other Canadians, according to Research Co. survey
Health officials urge vaccination as respiratory illnesses expected to peak over holidays

Health officials urge vaccination as respiratory illnesses expected to peak over holidays

COVID-19 infections, hospitalizations and deaths are down in B.C., but other respiratory illnesses are on the rise.
Letters: Double eye doctor trouble

Letters: Double eye doctor trouble

'If you wear glasses and require the care of an ophthalmologist, you may want to call around to look for one that does both services. Where I live on the Sunshine Coast, we only have two ophthalmologists, so it makes total sense to have them focus on preserving sight.'
U.S. president not making much fuss over Canada's 3% tax on web giants, Trudeau says

U.S. president not making much fuss over Canada's 3% tax on web giants, Trudeau says

OTTAWA — Canada's tax on Netflix and other foreign digital services companies may be a major irritant for the U.S. tech sector, but Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says it doesn't seem to be much concern to President Joe Biden.
Letters: Forgo the peanuts in Lower Gibsons

Letters: Forgo the peanuts in Lower Gibsons

'Please be considerate of your neighbours and find an alternative to peanuts in the shell to support our wonderful bird population. Your neighbours will appreciate it.'
Sechelt council endorses new AI-powered search engine

Sechelt council endorses new AI-powered search engine

‘I have a lot of concerns about $7,000 a year but I also have a lot of concerns about our current search capabilities on our website’: Coun. Alton Toth.
Family seeks justice for B.C. man killed trying to rescue dog

Family seeks justice for B.C. man killed trying to rescue dog

A family is pleading with people who have information about the death of Marc Ellis to come forward, so they can bring closure to the incident that took Ellis' life