Highlights

Victoria visits Powell River on Friday night

Resource-recovery centre now open to drop-off of solid waste by residents and businesses

Series of essays explores growing vegetables, family recipes, and relationships with food

The funding raised locally was the result of a very successful Red Serge Gala, hosted Sept. 10, as well as smaller events, corporate and individual donations pledged to the riders.

A Union of B.C. Municipalities' delegates want seniors living in rural areas to have better access to health care

First three readings given to amendment bylaw that would increase fees

UBCM delegates say regional hospital districts need to be clear on delivery of rural mental health care

Local governments want financial assistance from provincial government to address social issues

Many homeless shelters don't meet B.C. Building Code or B.C. Fire Code requirements