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Sea walk project outlined for City of Powell River councillors

Sea walk project outlined for City of Powell River councillors

Repairs anticipated to begin in the spring of 2025, with completion by end of June
Court awards B.C. man $2.4M in 'terrible' unsolved hit-and-run

Court awards B.C. man $2.4M in 'terrible' unsolved hit-and-run

A truck ran a stop sign, striking the back of Jeremy Ranseth's truck on Dec. 11, 2018.
Academy dancers from qathet compete in Europe with Team Canada

Academy dancers from qathet compete in Europe with Team Canada

Hip-hop and acro-dance performers return from Poland/Macedonia
In memoriam: Dr. Francis (Frank) Murphy

In memoriam: Dr. Francis (Frank) Murphy

March 4, 1926 - December 16, 2024
Elderly B.C. man convicted of murder wants charges dropped

Elderly B.C. man convicted of murder wants charges dropped

A jury convicted Adrianus Johannes Rosbergen on Dec. 10 of the second-degree murder of Allen William Skedden, 52, of Delta.
Dozens get sick with 'norovirus-like' illness after eating raw B.C. oysters

Dozens get sick with 'norovirus-like' illness after eating raw B.C. oysters

Federal agencies have closed some areas of the province to commercial shellfish harvesting.
Letter: Reopen recycling depot in Westview

Letter: Reopen recycling depot in Westview

"I live in a care home and have previously walked to the well-run recycling depot just of Joyce Avenue and Alberni Street."
Opinion: Password sharing is common for older adults — but it can open the door to financial abuse

Opinion: Password sharing is common for older adults — but it can open the door to financial abuse

Caregivers shouldn't have to impersonate the older adults they care for just to help pay some bills.
'It's a very peaceful death': Demystifying medically assisted death in B.C.

'It's a very peaceful death': Demystifying medically assisted death in B.C.

Can you access MAID if you have dementia? 
Central Saanich officer accused of sexual assault found dead

Central Saanich officer accused of sexual assault found dead

The RCMP had said they were investigating the discovery of a body in a forested area in Shawnigan Lake.