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Failed merge wipes out merge sign

Failed merge wipes out merge sign

No injuries in Canada Day accident; the sign has now been fixed
No magic pill to cure North Shore family doctor shortage

No magic pill to cure North Shore family doctor shortage

There are about 8,000 people on a waiting list for a GP on the North Shore right now, and likely many more searching for a family doctor. Every month the list gets longer.
How B.C. could benefit from tracking Google searches about domestic violence

How B.C. could benefit from tracking Google searches about domestic violence

An Italian study may pave the way for improved access to domestic violence support, as B.C. continues to see a high number of cases.
COVID-19 cases, deaths down from previous week

COVID-19 cases, deaths down from previous week

COVID-19 case counts showing typical summer decline.
Bowen reimagines Canada Day

Bowen reimagines Canada Day

Reconciliation, celebration, and community are the three pillars of Bowen’s 2022 Canada Day lineup of events
Massive waits as BC Ferries cancels sailings between Horseshoe Bay and Departure Bay Thursday

Massive waits as BC Ferries cancels sailings between Horseshoe Bay and Departure Bay Thursday

BC Ferries is urging customers who had plans to travel to reschedule as eight sailings have been cancelled Thursday (June 30).
Save Old Growth says it's ending major road protests

Save Old Growth says it's ending major road protests

After drawing the ire of angry drivers on major roadways to draw attention to old-growth logging, the group appears to be changing its tactics
West Van school trustees spend surplus to balance budget

West Van school trustees spend surplus to balance budget

Rising costs, including 5 days' sick leave for teachers on call, plus lagging numbers of international students, are contributing to the budget crunch.
E. coli closes swimming at Bowen beach

E. coli closes swimming at Bowen beach

Swimming likely won't be allowed again until sometime in July
'Stowaway' on Langdale ferry had changed into a chef’s uniform

'Stowaway' on Langdale ferry had changed into a chef’s uniform

The man, who a passenger announcement said had been 'passing himself off as a member of the crew and evading the crew,' is facing charges of theft under $5,000, mischief and break and enter