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These B.C. grizzlies face record North American death rates

These B.C. grizzlies face record North American death rates

B.C.'s Elk Valley is home to 0.6 per cent of the province's grizzlies but accounts for a third of grizzly roadway deaths and more than 40 per cent of grizzly rail collisions, a new study found. Researchers say it's time to step up conservation efforts.
Sechelt council briefs: Sewer ballast, permissive tax exemptions and UBCM

Sechelt council briefs: Sewer ballast, permissive tax exemptions and UBCM

Permissive tax exemptions granted for 2024, Wharf Avenue grant recalculated, private sewage pumps approved, UBCM resolutions endorsed.
Pender Harbour-Egmont Highlights: Town hall to cover plenty of ground

Pender Harbour-Egmont Highlights: Town hall to cover plenty of ground

Also, some local artists converge at Sarah Wray Hall for Art Crawl
Supreme Court majority rules against federal environmental impact law

Supreme Court majority rules against federal environmental impact law

The Supreme Court of Canada ruled Friday against federal legislation on the environmental effects of major developments, with five out of seven judges finding most of it unconstitutional because its language could be used to regulate activities withi
Gumboot Nation: Food cupboard could use some donations

Gumboot Nation: Food cupboard could use some donations

Also, Legacy Garden work party is Saturday
Economy to 'stagnate,' federal deficit expected to balloon to $46.5B this year: PBO

Economy to 'stagnate,' federal deficit expected to balloon to $46.5B this year: PBO

OTTAWA — The parliamentary budget officer says higher interest rates will lead the economy to stagnate in the second half of the year, with a new report suggesting the federal deficit will rise significantly this fiscal year.
Person using 10 names pretending to be B.C. nurse, college warns

Person using 10 names pretending to be B.C. nurse, college warns

The person has been using variations of their own name as well as the name of a registered nurse.
How proposed fast tracking of shíshálh Nation reservoir affects the SCRD

How proposed fast tracking of shíshálh Nation reservoir affects the SCRD

The Sunshine Coast Regional District board endorsed a letter of support for the shíshálh Nation’s application for provincial funding of its Lower Crown raw water reservoir
Halfmoon Happenings: Celebrating autumn and Joni!

Halfmoon Happenings: Celebrating autumn and Joni!

Musical tribute to Joni Mitchell, Covering Joni – the reprise, is this weekend
Westview/Comox Friday morning sailings going ahead as scheduled

Westview/Comox Friday morning sailings going ahead as scheduled

Earlier this morning BC Ferries stated that sailings may be cancelled