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Adrian Raeside cartoon: Bitter B.C. politics

Adrian Raeside cartoon: Bitter B.C. politics

B.C.'s drought: Dry conditions spur changes to BCWS wildfire suppression tactics

B.C.'s drought: Dry conditions spur changes to BCWS wildfire suppression tactics

Drought conditions and drier fuels mean wildfires can burn deeper.
Opinion: Public notifications make it challenging for prisoners to reintegrate after release

Opinion: Public notifications make it challenging for prisoners to reintegrate after release

Community notifications are intended to be helpful; however, they can also make reintegrating back into the community challenging for released individuals.
The power of pets against loneliness

The power of pets against loneliness

Pettable combed through available research and info from major health authorities to find out how pet ownership may impact feelings of loneliness.
Youngster from Tla'amin completes Sunshine Coast Trail

Youngster from Tla'amin completes Sunshine Coast Trail

Solo journey from Sarah Point to Saltery Bay cultivates patience and sense of accomplishment
RCMP and regulator's warning to cryptocurrency 'money mules' deemed 'toothless' by critic

RCMP and regulator's warning to cryptocurrency 'money mules' deemed 'toothless' by critic

The RCMP and B.C. Securities Commission are offering the public a warning about text messages soliciting people to ultimately become money launderers.
Canadian minister waited too long to recommend spotted owl emergency order, judge rules

Canadian minister waited too long to recommend spotted owl emergency order, judge rules

The ruling found Canada's environment minister waited too long to issue a call to halt logging threatening the B.C. owl. It could guide future action on endangered species in Canada.
Canadian universities flag foreign influence registry's potential 'chilling effect'

Canadian universities flag foreign influence registry's potential 'chilling effect'

OTTAWA — Canada's leading research universities warn that a proposed foreign influence transparency registry could have an unintended "chilling effect" on international partnerships, meaning Canada misses out on cutting-edge opportunities.
Weather forecast for week of June 10 to June 16 in qathet region

Weather forecast for week of June 10 to June 16 in qathet region

An app can come in handy when trying to identify local species
Opening of new playground at Gibsons Public Market draws big crowd

Opening of new playground at Gibsons Public Market draws big crowd

Thanks to $1 million donation, the new Judi 'Bubs' Libin Park and Play Centre at Gibsons Public Market officially opened June 6, with a large gathering of family and friends.