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Crown wants five years in B.C. fatal hit-and-run

Crown wants five years in B.C. fatal hit-and-run

Eoghan Byrne, 24, was struck and killed while crossing West 4th Avenue at Arbutus Street in June 2022.
Procedure bylaw reviewed by City of Powell River councillors

Procedure bylaw reviewed by City of Powell River councillors

Draft document stipulates direction and conduct for those on council
B.C. man banned from having rocks, bricks on transit

B.C. man banned from having rocks, bricks on transit

Daniel Ferguson pleaded guilty to smashing property at a Vancouver business and at the Patterson and Joyce-Collingwood SkyTrain stations.
Letter: When we make a mess, we should clean it up

Letter: When we make a mess, we should clean it up

"I want us to fix what's ailing our society, but how can we do that when we keep calling each other out?"
Powell River councillor to bring forth supportive housing motion

Powell River councillor to bring forth supportive housing motion

Jim Palm serves notice for addressing issues related to community safety
These B.C. communities are losing icy winters faster than the rest of Canada

These B.C. communities are losing icy winters faster than the rest of Canada

Vancouver lost 19 days of freezing temperatures over the last decade — more than any city in Canada. Climate change is to blame, according to a recent analysis.
Kirk LaPointe: Freeland’s poison pen letter might be the final blow to Trudeau

Kirk LaPointe: Freeland’s poison pen letter might be the final blow to Trudeau

Finance minister’s departure underscores deep divisions in beleaguered government
Runway clearway at Powell River Airport will not proceed

Runway clearway at Powell River Airport will not proceed

City council supports motion to take no further action on obstacle removal
Horgan memorial in Colwood draws thousands; prime minister pays tribute

Horgan memorial in Colwood draws thousands; prime minister pays tribute

John Horgan was premier of B.C. from 2017 to 2022. He died on Nov. 12 after a third bout with cancer.
Hotel/restaurant in qathet getting revamp from hospitality group

Hotel/restaurant in qathet getting revamp from hospitality group

Construction happening now with potential opening date of early 2025