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Here's why 'shoulder season' can be so dangerous for unprepared adventurers

Here's why 'shoulder season' can be so dangerous for unprepared adventurers

Summer-like conditions in the city can quickly turn back into dangerous ice and snow as you head into the mountains. Here's what you need to know to stay safe.
SCRD holds closed discussions on grants to local groups

SCRD holds closed discussions on grants to local groups

Recommendations from the committee are to be considered by the board meeting scheduled for May 25. 
Missing Sechelt woman found safe

Missing Sechelt woman found safe

WHO says COVID emergency is over. So what does that mean?

WHO says COVID emergency is over. So what does that mean?

WHO emergencies chief Dr. Michael Ryan said the coronavirus is still a public health threat and that its continued evolution could yet cause future problems.
Art Beat: Garage Sale performance proceeds donated to Community Services

Art Beat: Garage Sale performance proceeds donated to Community Services

To help address social issues depicted in the recent production of David King’s play The Garage Sale, the Driftwood Players community theatre company donated proceeds from its April 22 performance to the Sunshine Coast Community Services Societ
Half of variable rate mortgage holders facing financial straits: Angus Reid

Half of variable rate mortgage holders facing financial straits: Angus Reid

One-third of Canadian mortgage holders having difficulty managing finances, according to poll.
To feed endangered whales, Alaska ordered to stop intercepting B.C.-bound salmon

To feed endangered whales, Alaska ordered to stop intercepting B.C.-bound salmon

The 'enormous ruling' withholds permits in southeast Alaska that for decades has intercepted hundreds of thousands of chinook salmon before they can reach endangered southern resident killer whales in B.C.
John Ducker: Is it more dangerous to cycle with headphones on?

John Ducker: Is it more dangerous to cycle with headphones on?

Under B.C. law, cyclists have a duty to ride with reasonable consideration for others as well as cycle with due care and attention — just like motorists.
Opinion: Health Canada should be transparent about how it's monitoring drug safety

Opinion: Health Canada should be transparent about how it's monitoring drug safety

All new drugs that have never before been sold in Canada in any form, as well as all opioids, require RMPs to help safeguard the public.
Starting in 2024 you could see big savings on your BC Hydro bill

Starting in 2024 you could see big savings on your BC Hydro bill

BC Hydro consumers who are able to lower their electrical consumption in the evenings and those with electric cars are most likely to benefit from a proposed optional time-of-use rate scheme