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Recent B.C. weather contributes to rising snowpack, but summer drought risk remains

Recent B.C. weather contributes to rising snowpack, but summer drought risk remains

VICTORIA — Recent snowfall at higher elevations in British Columbia has given a boost to the record low snowpack, but the risk of declining stream flows and drought conditions this summer still remains, says a top River Forecast Centre official.
B.C. doctors left rubber piece in ankle during surgery, lawsuit alleges

B.C. doctors left rubber piece in ankle during surgery, lawsuit alleges

"The foreign item was identified as a black rubber piece that was consistent with the plunger of a 1cc syringe," said the notice of civil claim.
ArtBeat: Coast String Fiddlers take centre stage during Delhi to Dublin show

ArtBeat: Coast String Fiddlers take centre stage during Delhi to Dublin show

Also, Sunshine Coast Film Society presents Japanese drama/thriller Monster and Off the Page presents its final play reading of the season
Kisses and Kicks: Kisses for BC Hydro restoring power following storm

Kisses and Kicks: Kisses for BC Hydro restoring power following storm

Here are the good deeds (and not so good deeds) that happened in our Coast community this week!
B.C. and Canada need to boost construction activity, warns CMHC

B.C. and Canada need to boost construction activity, warns CMHC

Despite decline in unfilled construction positions, B.C.'s industry still has a significant labour gap.
Gumboot Nation: Persian New Year Nowruz Festival

Gumboot Nation: Persian New Year Nowruz Festival

Also, Ecole du Pacifique is holding annual Trivia Night fundraiser
Conflict of interest correspondence irks Powell River councillor

Conflict of interest correspondence irks Powell River councillor

Email suggests five council members working for Tla’amin Nation
Harbour-Egmont Highlights: Creator of ‘Child’s Own’ coming to Women’s Connection Mar. 12

Harbour-Egmont Highlights: Creator of ‘Child’s Own’ coming to Women’s Connection Mar. 12

Coffee House tonight, Friday, March 8, will highlight outstanding local performers Soleil duo, Nancy Pincombe and Ken Johnson, and the exceptionally talented singer songwriter, guitarist from Earls Cove, Matt Richards. Doors open at 7 p.m.
Rob Shaw: Eby's weak response to antisemitism crisis threatens NDP government

Rob Shaw: Eby's weak response to antisemitism crisis threatens NDP government

'It's gaslighting.'
Obituary: James W. Arthurs

Obituary: James W. Arthurs

'A solitary man, he enjoyed music, art, reading, gardening, DIY projects, outdoor activities with family and friends.'