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62% of Canadians back windfall tax on fossil fuel profits, says poll

62% of Canadians back windfall tax on fossil fuel profits, says poll

In every region of Canada, pollsters found a majority of respondents agree Ottawa should introduce a windfall tax on oil and gas companies.
Poet contemplates time spent living near wetlands in qathet

Poet contemplates time spent living near wetlands in qathet

Author says new book is about inner/outer reflection and contemplation
'Clean slate' to reshape B.C. wine industry, after climate-related catastrophes

'Clean slate' to reshape B.C. wine industry, after climate-related catastrophes

The heart of British Columbia's wine industry is reeling after suffering a litany of climate-related hits, resulting in two years of crop losses in the southern Interior. Record-breaking heat. Wildfires and smoke that repeatedly contaminated grapes.
March update shows Chapman, Edwards snowpacks still at record low

March update shows Chapman, Edwards snowpacks still at record low

The SCRD is set to hold its first water supply update of 2024 on Thursday
Manslaughter trial begins in 2022 B.C. death

Manslaughter trial begins in 2022 B.C. death

Jeffrey Scott Van Dyke has pleaded not guilty to manslaughter in the June 2022 death of Scott Alan Carver.
Langdale ferry running on revised schedule Monday evening

Langdale ferry running on revised schedule Monday evening

Sunshine Coast sailings still scheduled to sail.
Eby to address forestry unions at Victoria summit

Eby to address forestry unions at Victoria summit

The three unions say the summit is an “unprecedented” effort to chart out a future for B.C.’s forestry industry
Sunshine Coast residents getting defrauded 'almost daily': RCMP

Sunshine Coast residents getting defrauded 'almost daily': RCMP

RCMP issue warning to Sunshine Coast residents
What’s happening at the Gulf Road beach access?

What’s happening at the Gulf Road beach access?

Residents noticed a new sign restricting public hours
B.C. learner driver fled police with traffic stop U-turn

B.C. learner driver fled police with traffic stop U-turn

When police finally caught up to motorcyclist Mojtaba Alipour, they struggled to handcuff him.