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Former Liberal cabinet minister John Rustad acclaimed leader of B.C. Conservatives

Former Liberal cabinet minister John Rustad acclaimed leader of B.C. Conservatives

VICTORIA — The newly acclaimed leader of British Columbia's Conservatives whose climate change views prompted his expulsion from the Opposition Liberals says he's building a grassroots coalition for voters who don't support the province's left-of-cen
How the Sunshine Coast Regional District is preparing for drought

How the Sunshine Coast Regional District is preparing for drought

As the SCRD expects an extended period without rain in 2023, Church Road is expected to come online by June — and the local government is notifying high users
Opinion: Canadians aren't opposed to 'progressive punishment' for speeding, unpaid parking tickets

Opinion: Canadians aren't opposed to 'progressive punishment' for speeding, unpaid parking tickets

The concept, as it’s implemented for speeding in Finland, considers the income of the offending driver
Halfmoon Happenings: Spotlight On…Don Richards, the Merry Island lighthouse keeper

Halfmoon Happenings: Spotlight On…Don Richards, the Merry Island lighthouse keeper

On March 12, Halfmoon Bay, indeed all of us, lost a “beacon of love, warmth and happiness.” On that day, Don Richards, the longest serving lighthouse keeper on Merry Island, passed away.
BC Ferries fare hikes tentatively capped at 9.2% annually for next four years

BC Ferries fare hikes tentatively capped at 9.2% annually for next four years

BC Ferries passengers are assured of more fare hikes annually, which are tentatively capped at 9.2% for four years, starting in 2024; however, a B.C. government subsidy of $500 million will likely lower these fares with Transportation Minister Rob Fleming aiming for a 3% hike.
Opinion: Reports, then more water?

Opinion: Reports, then more water?

Stage 1 restrictions for SCRD water systems are a month away and staff have committed to provide updates on plans for water supplies for 2023 in the coming weeks.
Kirk LaPointe: Freeland dodged and dismissed business concerns in GVBOT address

Kirk LaPointe: Freeland dodged and dismissed business concerns in GVBOT address

For someone with a decade of experience in public life, Freeland put on a performance of astonishing misjudgment
Harbour highlights: Beginning April with a BOGO sale and turkey – lots of turkey

Harbour highlights: Beginning April with a BOGO sale and turkey – lots of turkey

From the Bargain Barn to a pie auction to tax season, here’s what’s happening in the Harbour area this month
More people with greater needs driving $7B increase to dental-care cost

More people with greater needs driving $7B increase to dental-care cost

Administration costs have not contributed to driving up the price.
Rob Shaw: B.C. online image law is a good step on a long road

Rob Shaw: B.C. online image law is a good step on a long road

Opinion: The law faces years of definition in the courts