Highlights

B.C. accident whiplash injury not minor, tribunal rules

Francesca Brind-Boronkay was injured in a motor vehicle accident on Nov. 2, 2019.

Jan 1, 2025 8:00 AM Read more >

New Year’s message: qathet School District chair Jaclyn Miller

"May 2025 bring growth, partnership and inspiration to us all as we work together to shape a brighter future with and for our learners."

Jan 1, 2025 7:15 AM Read more >

Happy New Year, from the Peak

Best wishes to our readers in the qathet region for a prosperous 2025

Jan 1, 2025 5:15 AM Read more >

Tax changes, increases coming in 2025

While those at lower incomes will get some tax relief, Canadians making more than $64,000 a year will pay higher income taxes in 2025.

Jan 1, 2025 4:00 AM Read more >

Letter: Hats off to BC Hydro line outage repair crews

"It must take a lot of grit to come out and tackle the problems to get the hydro up and working again."

Dec 31, 2024 7:15 PM Read more >

B.C. ringing in new year with home-flipping tax, with income tax rebate on the way

VICTORIA — A maximum 20-per-cent home-flipping tax is among new regulations taking effect in British Columbia as of Jan. 1, with a promised middle-income tax cut arriving in the coming months as well as a spring carbon tax increase.

Dec 31, 2024 6:58 PM Read more >

B.C. woman out $9K after online extortion

The fraud stemmed from a Facebook link.

Dec 31, 2024 6:00 PM Read more >

Travel policy adoption deferred by City of Powell River Council

Councillors send clause back to staff to clarify provisions for their accommodation

Dec 31, 2024 5:15 PM Read more >

2025 B.C. property assessments released

Homeowners can see the new value of their property, as of July 1, 2024.

Dec 31, 2024 4:11 PM Read more >

Annual births in B.C. in 2024 projected to fall under 40,000 — a first since 1979

2021 marked the first time deaths outpaced births and the trend appears to be accelerating.

Dec 31, 2024 4:00 PM Read more >