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A motley fleet hits the water for offbeat, no-motor race to Alaska

A motley fleet hits the water for offbeat, no-motor race to Alaska

The race starts at noon on Wednesday from Victoria’s Inner Harbour.
Comment: Government is making construction more expensive

Comment: Government is making construction more expensive

While the Rage Index is highest in Ontario and Alberta, for the first time in nearly two years of tracking, there was a 16-point spike in B.C.
Opinion: The emerald ash borer has arrived in B.C. — what can we do about it?

Opinion: The emerald ash borer has arrived in B.C. — what can we do about it?

The emerald ash borer is a destructive invasive pest which has killed tens of millions of trees across North America and has now been sighted in Vancouver.
Spate of graffiti observed around qathet region

Spate of graffiti observed around qathet region

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 164 - Powell River patrons and staff surprised by recent black spray paint on building
B.C. court upholds running yellow light ticket

B.C. court upholds running yellow light ticket

Barry Allan Johnson claimed the location on the ticket was incorrect because the intersection named doesn't exist.
As B.C. companies urge in-office returns, HR pros say hybrid work here to stay

As B.C. companies urge in-office returns, HR pros say hybrid work here to stay

Workers are back in offices, but HR professionals say a fuller return may hurt satisfaction
School District 46 discusses safety, growth with new classroom additions and earthquake retrofitting

School District 46 discusses safety, growth with new classroom additions and earthquake retrofitting

Capital projects including Gibsons Elementary expansion and new childcare facility at Cedar Grove
B.C. Youth Climate Corps backed by province to expand operations

B.C. Youth Climate Corps backed by province to expand operations

Government money allows Youth Climate Corps BC to more than triple its annual budget and expand across the province to places like Squamish, southern Vancouver Island and the northeast.
Gibsons RCMP service calls down in Q1 — for good reason

Gibsons RCMP service calls down in Q1 — for good reason

Boundary change for detachment means Elphinstone is no longer included in Gibsons RCMP quarterly statistics.
Almost half of Canadians think country should cut immigration, says polling

Almost half of Canadians think country should cut immigration, says polling

Housing affordability woes spark debate