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Fentanyl death prompts mother to advocate for education

Fentanyl death prompts mother to advocate for education

“I would much rather have my daughter alive and using under control than dead.”
B.C. doctor’s fentanyl-laced pot warning may be false alarm

B.C. doctor’s fentanyl-laced pot warning may be false alarm

Penticton sign gone viral on Facebook warns of fentanyl-pot mix; IH not aware of evidence of the mix
Bracelet returned to B.C. WWII veteran after 73 years

Bracelet returned to B.C. WWII veteran after 73 years

Summerland’s Charlie Bernhardt traded his silver bracelet for food during winter of 1944 to 1945
Greyhound wants to cut more bus routes in B.C.

Greyhound wants to cut more bus routes in B.C.

Company applies to chop nine routes, including Victoria to Vancouver, Prince Rupert to Prince George
Studio Live presents Early Spirit

Studio Live presents Early Spirit

A founder of the seminal folk group Spirit of the West, a sideman with major Canadian acts and a solo artist for over 20 years, Jay Knutson debuts an exciting new group, Early Spirit. The group will perform at Studio Live in Cumberland on Oct. 7.

African grandmothers to speak at dinner

The Glacier Grannies are thrilled to be hosting three grandmothers from Uganda and South Africa at their sixth African dinner on Sunday Oct. 15. These indomitable women will be telling stories from the new Stephen Lewis Foundation book, Powered by Love: A Grandmothers’ Movement to end AIDS in Africa. Also speaking at the dinner will be the national director of Phoebe Education Fund for Orphans &Vulnerable Children, as well as the book’s photographer.
Jazz musician Johnny Summers to perform at Avalanche Bar and Grill

Jazz musician Johnny Summers to perform at Avalanche Bar and Grill

After kicking off the 2017–18 season with two shows at the Avalanche Bar and Grill, Georgia Straight Jazz Society is introducing one of Alberta’s great jazz artists — trumpeter and vocalist Johnny Summers.
Pear Ellis Gallery holds anniversary show

Pear Ellis Gallery holds anniversary show

The Pearl Ellis Gallery is having its annual Anniversary Members Art and Sale show from Sept. 26 to Oct.14. Celebrating 39 years in supporting local artists in the Comox Valley, come and take in all the inspired art including paintings, coloured pencil, fabric art, sculpture and photography created by our members.
After 70 days, B.C. state of emergency to end

After 70 days, B.C. state of emergency to end

About 153 wildfires are still burning in B.C.
Bathing, meal times need work, residential care survey says

Bathing, meal times need work, residential care survey says

B.C. Seniors Advocate finds 80 per cent get services they need