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Language advocate, educator and community builder awarded with medal

City councillors review staff suggestions for non-profit organizations to not have to pay property taxes

Participants can enjoy locally made soup in a one-of-a-kind artisan bowl while raising funds for those in need

Facility available for aircraft 24 hours a day, seven days a week

Society expresses concern about proposal for building new facility near qathet General Hospital

BC Ferries is planning to add seven new boats to its fleet –– six of those to replace retiring vessels –– which BCF CEO Nicholas Jimenez says will alleviate stress for the Sunshine Coast, but he wouldn’t at this point commit to a second boat for Route 3 (Langdale-Horseshoe Bay).  

Photo feature of the day, current and upcoming temperature details, today in history and local gas prices

Victoria visits Powell River on Friday night

Resource-recovery centre now open to drop-off of solid waste by residents and businesses

Series of essays explores growing vegetables, family recipes, and relationships with food