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Most Canadians back farmer carbon tax exemption, poll finds

Most Canadians back farmer carbon tax exemption, poll finds

CTF Prairie Director: "Canadians know that keeping costs down for farmers helps lower costs at the grocery store for all of us."
Obituary: Fred Horth

Obituary: Fred Horth

'He had a true talent for photography, wood carving, gardening, bird watching, and nattering with friends and neighbours in the community.'
Annual allowable cut reduced for the Sunshine Coast

Annual allowable cut reduced for the Sunshine Coast

The new annual allowable cut represents a 12.3 per cent reduction from the previous one
Opinion: How shopper behaviour is changing in a post-inflation world

Opinion: How shopper behaviour is changing in a post-inflation world

With inflation finally starting to stabilize in Canada, a new type of consumer has emerged, marked by value consciousness, digital savviness and a preference for experiences over material goods.
Falcon sees BC United victory despite polls, defections

Falcon sees BC United victory despite polls, defections

The BC United leader told Victoria business leaders on Thursday he’s confident the party will win a majority in this fall’s provincial election
Obituary: Eric John Wood

Obituary: Eric John Wood

'Eric lived a colourful life throughout Canada, the USA and England, sometimes in the sunshine and other times in the shadows. He was a hardworking man who took pride in his variety of work as a carpenter, butcher, barber, cook and business owner where he connected quickly with people with his humorous and generous soul.'
Teenagers are getting mental health advice from TikTok

Teenagers are getting mental health advice from TikTok

Sandstone Care examined news reports and academic studies to determine how teenagers are getting mental health advice from TikTok.
Puck-struck roller hockey mom to keep $1 million award, rules B.C. court

Puck-struck roller hockey mom to keep $1 million award, rules B.C. court

Sherry Lynn Matthews was watching her son play in a roller hockey game at Langford’s Eagle Ridge Hockey Arena when she was struck in the head by a puck.
B.C. man twice accidentally fired gun through neighbours’ wall

B.C. man twice accidentally fired gun through neighbours’ wall

The neighbours' lawsuit says the July 2023 bullet 'left a trail of damage' to walls, a cabinet and drapes and led them to get counselling.
Pender Harbour's Katherine Lake campground is opening June 7

Pender Harbour's Katherine Lake campground is opening June 7

A permanent fix to the sinkhole-afflicted road to come in the fall