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Dozens gather for International Overdose Awareness Day

Dozens gather for International Overdose Awareness Day

The gathering to honour those lost to the overdose crisis, and to gather those affected by the crisis, saw probably 50 or 60 people come through Hackett Park the afternoon of Aug. 31.
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Former Powell River mayor recalls meeting monarch

Former Powell River mayor recalls meeting monarch

Remembering Queen Elizabeth II
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SCRD water update: Future of Chapman Lake siphon unclear

SCRD water update: Future of Chapman Lake siphon unclear

Also, how much rain would need to fall to see a return to Stage 1 or 2 restrictions for the Chapman system?
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Queen Elizabeth's legacy to live on in B.C.: Premier John Horgan

Queen Elizabeth's legacy to live on in B.C.: Premier John Horgan

VICTORIA — The life of Queen Elizabeth is being celebrated in British Columbia upon news of her death. British Columbia Lt.-Gov.
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Ann Skelcher running for School District 46 seat

Ann Skelcher running for School District 46 seat

Other candidates who have filed nomination papers for the three Area 2 seats are incumbents Amanda Amaral and Maria Hampvent.
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How the Queen's death will affect British Columbians

How the Queen's death will affect British Columbians

Condolence books for British Columbians to sign will be available in Victoria and Vancouver.
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New B.C. COVID-19 deaths lowest in seven weeks

New B.C. COVID-19 deaths lowest in seven weeks

Those in hospital with the disease rise by 18 to 324
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The Queen, longest-reigning monarch in British history, dies at 96: Buckingham Palace

The Queen, longest-reigning monarch in British history, dies at 96: Buckingham Palace

Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom, Canada and the Commonwealth, ascended the throne as much by a twist of fate as by the grace of God.
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What happens to Canada's currency, stamps, place names after the Queen's death?

What happens to Canada's currency, stamps, place names after the Queen's death?

OTTAWA — Queen Elizabeth II has been a constant presence in Canadians' lives. Her face is engraved on our coins. It graces the $20 bill and is featured on some of our stamps. Even buildings, parks, mountains and islands bear her name.
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Sunshine Coast's Port Mellon eyed as a shipbreaking site

Sunshine Coast's Port Mellon eyed as a shipbreaking site

Plans for a shipbreaking facility in Port Mellon, to cut up decommissioned ships and recycle the reclaimed materials, are to be discussed when Marine Recycling Corporation founder Wayne Elliott travels to the Coast this week.
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