Highlights

Powell River Fire Rescue called to blaze near Willingdon Beach

Fire that destroyed a cedar tree appears to be human caused, according to chief Martin Drakeley

Dec 19, 2024 4:15 PM Read more >

Family says man received MAID on psychiatric day pass, files wrongful-death lawsuit

The family is seeking damages for alleged wrongful death as well as a declaration that the man's Charter rights were breached and that the MAID framework is invalid and unconstitutional.

Dec 19, 2024 4:03 PM Read more >

B.C. small business confidence among lowest in Canada, says report

Provincial levies, payroll requirements and crime among reasons for bleak outlooks

Dec 19, 2024 4:00 PM Read more >

B.C. repeals public drug use law after challenge and Ottawa's similar changes

B.C. Solicitor General: "Our government remains determined to turn the tide on the toxic drug crisis..."

Dec 19, 2024 3:19 PM Read more >

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

Dec 19, 2024 3:15 PM Read more >

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.

Dec 19, 2024 3:00 PM Read more >

Academy dancers from qathet compete in Europe with Team Canada

Hip-hop and acro-dance performers return from Poland/Macedonia

Dec 19, 2024 1:15 PM Read more >

In memoriam: Dr. Francis (Frank) Murphy

March 4, 1926 - December 16, 2024

Dec 19, 2024 12:22 PM Read more >

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.

Dec 19, 2024 12:00 PM Read more >

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.

Dec 19, 2024 10:55 AM Read more >