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Obituary: William Thomas George Purvis

Obituary: William Thomas George Purvis

'He had a love for the outdoors and a passion for our beloved Canada that set an example for his family. He was admired by many for his integrity, and his zeal. Bill was unique, talented and independent.'
Obituary: Bill Barrett

Obituary: Bill Barrett

'An avid outdoorsman Bill loved hunting, fishing and being in nature. He loved being on the water and spent 23 years living on the West Coast on a boat in Sechelt, BC.'
Obituary: Rosalie E. Jacquot

Obituary: Rosalie E. Jacquot

'Rosalie was truly a very special wife, mom and grandma. She was a steadfast caregiver, always checking in on friends and family, offering words of wisdom and endless support.'
B.C. adds 1,400 jobs in May amid wild swings in some sectors

B.C. adds 1,400 jobs in May amid wild swings in some sectors

Unemployment rate remains unchanged at five per cent.
With road closed, some guests cancelling trips to Vancouver Island's west coast

With road closed, some guests cancelling trips to Vancouver Island's west coast

Guests are forced to fly in or brave a rough forest service road
Opinion: Wildfire preparedness and response must include planning for unhoused people and other vulnerable populations

Opinion: Wildfire preparedness and response must include planning for unhoused people and other vulnerable populations

There is an alarming lack of disaster preparedness plans in Canada that consider the unique risks and needs of unhoused people during wildfires.
Opinion: The invisible effects of human activity on nature

Opinion: The invisible effects of human activity on nature

People whose diet consists of wild plants are particularly affected by the changes in chemical composition that take place when plants are adapting to disturbances in their habitat.
Air Force pays tribute to last surviving WWII Demon Squadron member

Air Force pays tribute to last surviving WWII Demon Squadron member

Ran Clerihue is the last surviving member of his Second World War 407 Demon Squadron. On his 100th birthday, they gave him a flyby
2023 already one of the worst fire seasons B.C. has seen

2023 already one of the worst fire seasons B.C. has seen

Officials say they're preparing for a challenging summer.
U.S. bees should be able to come north, say Americans

U.S. bees should be able to come north, say Americans

Bees from the U.S. present a much lower risk than those from other countries where standards aren’t as high, says president of American Beekeeping Federation