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Real estate inventory low in qathet Regional District, sales drop

Real estate inventory low in qathet Regional District, sales drop

Activity in October 2023 slower than the previous year, according to Powell River Sunshine Coast Real Estate Board statistics
Police allege ex-Canucks prospect Prab Rai committed 'large scale' fraud

Police allege ex-Canucks prospect Prab Rai committed 'large scale' fraud

Prab Rai was drafted in the fifth round of the 2008 NHL entry draft after a junior hockey career in Prince George and Seattle.
'High-risk' B.C. child sex offender was repeatedly released

'High-risk' B.C. child sex offender was repeatedly released

International investigation by police in Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the U.S. led to hundreds of charges.
Charman Creek reconstruction contract increased due to knotweed

Charman Creek reconstruction contract increased due to knotweed

A ‘significant volume’ of soil must be removed from the site near Dougall Road
RCMP looking for witnesses to Roberts Creek hit and run

RCMP looking for witnesses to Roberts Creek hit and run

The incident happened at about 9 p.m., when a vehicle turning left, northbound onto Roberts Creek Road struck a Honda Pilot driving westbound and then fled the scene. 
Letter: Ferry system is currently challenged

Letter: Ferry system is currently challenged

"Our highest priority is fixing today’s issues, particularly staffing." ~ Brian Anderson, BC Ferries
British Columbians losing confidence government will reduce cellphone costs, says poll

British Columbians losing confidence government will reduce cellphone costs, says poll

Majorities of users are dissatisfied with how much their mobile phones cost them each month.
Foundry pop-up info booths coming to the Coast

Foundry pop-up info booths coming to the Coast

'We encourage people to come down and chat with us, especially youth. There are many opportunities for young people to get involved and help shape how the new Foundry will look, feel, and operate.'
B.C. strata owner responsible for $10K burst pipe insurance deductible

B.C. strata owner responsible for $10K burst pipe insurance deductible

The owner argued the sprinkler pipe that burst was the strata's responsibility.
B.C. Ferries planning for seven new hybrid ferries to replace retiring Queens

B.C. Ferries planning for seven new hybrid ferries to replace retiring Queens

Call for shipyards interested in designing and building the ferries closes Dec. 1, with the first vessel in the new ferry class expected to be ready for service in 2029