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Clear majority of Canadians say there is too much immigration, new poll suggests

Clear majority of Canadians say there is too much immigration, new poll suggests

Results show 58 per cent say immigration levels are too high, an increase of 14 percentage points over last year.
Young dog recovering after being dragged behind vehicle in Merritt: BC SPCA

Young dog recovering after being dragged behind vehicle in Merritt: BC SPCA

BC SPCA staff: "Everyone is so impressed at his resiliency."
Powell River Chapter of 100-plus Women Who Care wraps up

Powell River Chapter of 100-plus Women Who Care wraps up

Charitable organization has been involved with significant financial donations to nonprofit groups
B.C. election 2024: A guide to the leaders and party platforms

B.C. election 2024: A guide to the leaders and party platforms

On Oct. 19, B.C. voters head to the polls in a hotly contested race between BC NDP's David Eby and John Rustad of the BC Conservatives.
Tax relief bylaws pass third reading by Powell River Council

Tax relief bylaws pass third reading by Powell River Council

Permissive tax exemption list expanded to include Sunset Home society
B.C. man charged with first-degree murder in shooting death

B.C. man charged with first-degree murder in shooting death

Terry Bachtis was shot in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside and died before he could be taken to hospital.
BC Ferries warns of possible sailing cancellations for Friday

BC Ferries warns of possible sailing cancellations for Friday

High winds in the forecast for north Strait of Georgia could impact Westview to Comox sailings
Whistlerite speaks out about Rad e-bike fire

Whistlerite speaks out about Rad e-bike fire

Samantha Roberts wants other riders to know about the potential dangers associated with e-bike batteries after her e-bike caught fire while she rode it this summer
Canadian cannabis laws show six years of evolution

Canadian cannabis laws show six years of evolution

Swathe of new regulations expected soon, although industry insiders want bigger changes
BC Ferries, transitional housing, vacancy tax: Candidate forums held in Sechelt and Gibsons

BC Ferries, transitional housing, vacancy tax: Candidate forums held in Sechelt and Gibsons

Coast Reporter and the Sunshine Coast Chamber of Commerce held a pair of all candidates meetings for the 2024 B.C. election in Sechelt and Gibsons