Highlights

Natural gas for B.C. home heating to jump 17.5% in New Year

FortisBC price hike to add $14.25 to monthly residential gas bill

Dec 6, 2024 12:55 PM Read more >

B.C. man sues Scouts, United church alleging clergy child sex abuse

The B.C. Supreme Court lawsuit alleges the plaintiff was abused by a clergyman and Scout leader in Bella Bella.

Dec 6, 2024 12:30 PM Read more >

Remuneration adjustment recommended by qRD directors

2.8 per cent increase in stipend discussed at qathet Regional District finance committee meeting

Dec 6, 2024 11:15 AM Read more >

Son of former NHLer signed by Powell River Kings

Landon Marleau will join the BC Hockey League club for road games this weekend

Dec 6, 2024 9:47 AM Read more >

B.C. doctors urged to talk to chronic disease patients about substance use

New research in B.C. is showing an increased need for health-care professionals to talk to patients with chronic conditions.

Dec 6, 2024 8:57 AM Read more >

Rob Shaw: Eby racing to tackle street disorder amid public exasperation

New rules on involuntary care aim to tackle mental health and addiction crises

Dec 6, 2024 8:00 AM Read more >

Feeling stressed? Your gut may be to blame

Practicing stress management techniques—such as getting at least seven to eight hours of sleep per night—can help to reduce stress.

Dec 6, 2024 7:00 AM Read more >

B.C. tribunal dismisses case about Amazon-blocked accounts

"A party who has not read the terms of a contract cannot complain that it differs from what they might have expected," says B.C.'s Civil Resolution Tribunal.

Dec 6, 2024 5:00 AM Read more >

Ferry sailings added for Swifties and others

B.C. Ferries and Hullo Ferries have added sailings for those headed to and from the Lower Mainland for special events, including Taylor Swift’s Eras tour concerts

Dec 6, 2024 4:01 AM Read more >

Budget tabled for Powell River Public Library

Chief librarian covers finances for 2025 with city councillors

Dec 5, 2024 9:15 PM Read more >