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Les Leyne: B.C. Ferries' independence is a charade

Les Leyne: B.C. Ferries' independence is a charade

Maybe it’s time to accept reality and fold B.C. Ferries back into government as a Crown corporation
Sidney bookkeeper revealed as winner of $55M Lotto Max jackpot

Sidney bookkeeper revealed as winner of $55M Lotto Max jackpot

Scott Gurney took time to ponder his options before collecting the prize, keeping the ticket in a drawer where he would occasionally look at it
Opinion: Let's base AI debates on reality, not extreme fears about the future

Opinion: Let's base AI debates on reality, not extreme fears about the future

The letter assumes AI is becoming, or could become, “powerful digital minds” — a longtermist interpretation of AI’s development that ignores important debates about AI today in lieu of future concerns.
B.C. housing minister quells mayors' fears over densifying single-family lots

B.C. housing minister quells mayors' fears over densifying single-family lots

Ravi Kahlon spoke to mayors at a UBCM housing summit the day after he and the premier unveiled the government’s housing strategy, which includes introducing legislation that will allow up to four units on a single-family lot.
Mastrodonato makes pro debut with Texas Stars

Mastrodonato makes pro debut with Texas Stars

Former Powell River Minor Hockey player suits up for first American Hockey League game
Heart-pounding video shows snowboarder rescued by stranger

Heart-pounding video shows snowboarder rescued by stranger

The snowboarder was buried head-first, deep in the snow, for more than five minutes.
B.C. social housing: non-profit programs with promise

B.C. social housing: non-profit programs with promise

This is the last of a two-part Western Investor special report on the millions of dollars in government spending, which is meant to provide affordable housing for the most vulnerable in British Columbia
B.C. to spend $1B to recruit nurses, improve patient ratios

B.C. to spend $1B to recruit nurses, improve patient ratios

The funding package is also designed to retain nurses already in the health system, including a new fund for nurses who need extra mental health support.
ELF questions BCTS Mt. Elphinstone watershed report

ELF questions BCTS Mt. Elphinstone watershed report

Elphinstone Logging Focus wants to ensure questions it has for BC Timber Sales get asked during the April 6 Mount Elphinstone Watershed Assessment report public review session.
Safety alert: Canada-wide recall of mirrors due to 'fire hazard'

Safety alert: Canada-wide recall of mirrors due to 'fire hazard'

The recall notice shows the lamps were distributed by Costco in Canada, along with other companies.