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West Sechelt development proposes building a water reservoir

West Sechelt development proposes building a water reservoir

Developers of a site that could hold more than 800 dwellings have offered to build a well system and water reservoir as part of their community amenity contribution.
Global salmon farm company with B.C. ties backs land-based aquaculture in Japan

Global salmon farm company with B.C. ties backs land-based aquaculture in Japan

"Canada really has to decide at this point if it wants wild Pacific salmon or if it wants this dirty, harmful industry. It can't have both," said Tony Allard, founder of Wild Salmon Forever/Wild First.
B.C. prisoners find purpose through 'extremely impactful' doggy daycare program

B.C. prisoners find purpose through 'extremely impactful' doggy daycare program

The inmates take care of the dogs while their owners are away or at work. More than 400 inmates at the Fraser Valley Institution have been part of the initiative.
More than a third of Canadians believe in astrology, according to survey

More than a third of Canadians believe in astrology, according to survey

Many Canadians – especially younger ones – look to the skies and believe they offer observations about life
California fire insurance woes a 'cautionary tale' for B.C.

California fire insurance woes a 'cautionary tale' for B.C.

U.S. insurance companies are abandoning entire states due to growing risk of catastrophe. Experts say Western Canada should pay attention.
Historian uncovers intriguing characters among Discovery Islands

Historian uncovers intriguing characters among Discovery Islands

Twin Islands, once visited by Queen Elizabeth II, featured in new book
B.C. government launches survey to address systemic racism

B.C. government launches survey to address systemic racism

Richmond MLA Henry Yao told of his experience with racism
B.C. becomes first province to provide universal coverage for opioid treatments

B.C. becomes first province to provide universal coverage for opioid treatments

Full coverage of the medications — known as opioid agonists — will be available to all B.C. residents with an active medical services plan.
Powell River RCMP arrest man for using firearm on beach

Powell River RCMP arrest man for using firearm on beach

Male admitted to discharging several rounds into the hillside
CBSA's biggest meth seizure ever occurred at Tsawwassen inspection facility

CBSA's biggest meth seizure ever occurred at Tsawwassen inspection facility

The Tsawwassen facility was designed to increase security and examination capacity for goods arriving at the Vancouver marine ports of entry