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Mediator appointed to 911 operator contract dispute, averting strike

The B.C. government has appointed veteran mediator Vince Ready to help broker a new contract for more than 700 emergency communications workers, averting a planned strike by 911 operators.

Hawaii of the North

Hawaii of the North   Exploring Denman Island and Hornby Island   BY DAWN POSTNIKOFF & DANIELLE STEINER   One of the best things about an Edible Road Trip to Denman and Hornby Islands is that you can...

Health and Happiness in Your Own Backyard

Health and Happiness in Your Own Backyard Gardening and community connections are common threads to Islanders’ longevity   BY TRISH WEATHERALL     “Live longer, better” is the premise behind the Blue Zones—areas of the world...

Edible Notables: Clever Crow Farm

Edible Notables: Clever Crow Farm “Attending a class is giving yourself a gift of learning something new, inspiring creativity, and connecting with other people in the community.” BY DANIELLE STEINER Lia and Brian...

Island Biome

Island Biome The terroir of Island cheese BY TERRI POTRATZ / PHOTOGRAPHY BY HENHOUSE PHOTO CO.     The concept of terroir is well understood when it comes to wine, but how much does the personality...

Edible Notables: Zoff’s Greenhouses

Edible Notables: Zoff's Greenhouses Todd Marzoff is determined to carry on his father’s legacy of integrity, quality, craftmanship and relationship.   BY DANIELLE STEINER      Integrity. Quality. Craftsmanship. Relationship. These are the powerful words that...

The Comox Valley: Pretty as a Postcard

The Comox Valley: Pretty as a Postcard BY DANIELLE STEINER   The infamous Goose Spit stairs in Comox, with a view of the Beaufort Mountain Range. We moved to the Comox Valley nearly...

Edible Notables: The Oyster Challenge

Edible Notables: The Oyster Challenge From shuck to serve, the Oyster Challenge a successful inaugural event for the Centre for Seafood Innovation   BY DAVE FLAWSE   Setting the stage On a drizzly autumn morning...

Diving for Delicacies

Diving for Delicacies Enjoying B.C.’s lesser-known treats from the sea BY DAVE FLAWSE / PHOTOGRAPHY BY DANIKA MCDOWELL   It’s a crisp September afternoon, and...

Edible Notables: Swept Away Inn

Edible Notables: Swept Away Inn “It’s amazing how when you put love on a plate, you get a lot back.”   BY DANIELLE...

Day Tripping on the Sunshine Coast

Day Tripping on the Sunshine Coast Powell River and Lund BY DAWN POSTNIKOFF / PHOTOGRAPHY BY DANIKA MCDOWELL   Vancouver Island is separated from the...

The Road to Relaxation: Nanaimo to Tofino

The Road to Relaxation: Nanaimo to Tofino Why not make mindful eating—and all that comes with it, like appreciation and...
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De Havilland Canada reaches $2.5B financing deal to double waterbomber production

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