Highlights

B.C. proposes new law for sharing of intimate images online without permission

VICTORIA — The mother of a teenage girl who became the face of online extortion in Canada says she was emotional to hear that British Columbia is planning legal changes to protect those whose intimate photos are shared without their consent.

Mar 6, 2023 6:31 PM Read more >

Special watchdog to oversee foreign interference investigations: PM Trudeau

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Monday he will appoint a new independent watchdog with a "wide mandate" to investigate foreign interference in Canada and recommend how to better respond to the challenge.

Mar 6, 2023 5:07 PM Read more >

Letter: Firearms bill 'leaves an odour I cannot remove'

What has the firearms community done to deserve this disgusting treatment?

Mar 6, 2023 4:24 PM Read more >

TikTok investigated, restricted, but why not WeChat?

One academic says WeChat raises greater concerns than TikTok, which faces limited bans in Canada

Mar 6, 2023 3:47 PM Read more >

Downtown plan outlined for City of Powell River Council

Public engagement session planned for input into old arena site and Westview wastewater treatment site

Mar 6, 2023 2:59 PM Read more >

City of Powell River reaffirms priority of working with Tla'amin

City council will send a letter to the nation regarding the importance of a continuing relationship

Mar 6, 2023 12:33 PM Read more >

Victoria earns split of weekend series with Powell River Kings

Comeback by Grizzlies denies perfect weekend for local BC Hockey League team

Mar 6, 2023 10:58 AM Read more >

Rob Shaw: Using decriminalization as a wedge issue won’t help fix B.C.’s overdose crisis

The Opposition BC Liberals are shifting their support away from decriminalization and the safe supply of drugs, in the wake of the positive reception to the party’s recent addictions treatment platform.

Mar 6, 2023 9:23 AM Read more >

Keith Baldrey: B.C. budget sheltered from economic headwinds

Finance Minister Katrine Conroy’s first fiscal blueprint predicts $4.2 billion deficit, but contingencies protect it against downturn, bond rating agency says.

Mar 6, 2023 8:30 AM Read more >

qathet growers get ready to swap seeds

Advocates promote bio-diverse crops for our climate

Mar 6, 2023 6:30 AM Read more >