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Marginalized people were detained unlawfully, report says

Marginalized people were detained unlawfully, report says

The Adult Guardianship Act has been used to hold 300 people in the last five years.
25 years ago in the Peak: Powell River Regals win Allan Cup 2000

25 years ago in the Peak: Powell River Regals win Allan Cup 2000

Hockey club endured five games in five nights to win its second national championship in four years, and first on the road
10 of the biggest weight loss myths, according to an obesity medicine expert

10 of the biggest weight loss myths, according to an obesity medicine expert

Hers separates fad from fact to bust common weight loss myths.
B.C. graduate student clearing the air on causes of pollution

B.C. graduate student clearing the air on causes of pollution

Communities like Valemount could use this research to identify the source of black carbon in the area — whether it is from fossil fuels or burning wood, said the researcher.
Former in-laws lock horns over stuffed deer head

Former in-laws lock horns over stuffed deer head

A woman must return it to her ex-husband's father, BC Civil Resolution Tribunal rules.
North Island-Powell River candidates talk small business support

North Island-Powell River candidates talk small business support

Audience question at all-candidates forum draws responses on how to help local entrepreneurs
Musician from Australia set to perform at qathet Accordion Fest

Musician from Australia set to perform at qathet Accordion Fest

Special guests, improv workshops and cabaret highlight annual music festival
Powell Riverite among women celebrating hockey championship

Powell Riverite among women celebrating hockey championship

Canadian team finished undefeated at 60-plus national championship in Florida
Canadian retailers are seeing a surge in domestic sales amid the 'Buy Canadian' movement

Canadian retailers are seeing a surge in domestic sales amid the 'Buy Canadian' movement

Though still in its early stages, the 'Buy Canadian' movement is already delivering promising results across the retail sector.
Canada's climate fight hinges on industrial carbon price, say experts

Canada's climate fight hinges on industrial carbon price, say experts

At a cost of a 'Timbit per barrel' of oil, leading experts say industrial carbon policy is effective at lowering emissions and could soon make Canadian firms more internationally competitive