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Career goals unchanged for new Powell River Kings staff member

Career goals unchanged for new Powell River Kings staff member

Goaltender who made one NHL appearance during professional career aspires to eventually reach the same level as a coach
Workplace report blames BC Wildfire Service again in another firefighter's 2023 death

Workplace report blames BC Wildfire Service again in another firefighter's 2023 death

VICTORIA — British Columbia's Forests Ministry says it is doing everything possible to keep those who fight wildfires in the province safe, while the government workers' union wants more protections following two condemning reports into deaths of fir
B.C. strata ordered to test trash compactor, weight room noise

B.C. strata ordered to test trash compactor, weight room noise

A strata owner sought to have the trash compactor shut off and the gym's free weights removed.
International stock fraud 'mastermind' from B.C. has assets frozen

International stock fraud 'mastermind' from B.C. has assets frozen

International pump-and-dump 'mastermind' Fred Sharp, of West Vancouver, has been ordered by a B.C. judge to produce a list of assets after being found liable for securities fraud in civil proceedings brought by the U.S. SEC.
Trend of B.C. drinkers buying less alcohol accelerates

Trend of B.C. drinkers buying less alcohol accelerates

Beer has overtaken wine as the alcohol category for which British Columbians spend the most
Coast Scene photos: Scenes from the Pender Harbour Wooden Boat Show

Coast Scene photos: Scenes from the Pender Harbour Wooden Boat Show

Pender Harbour’s annual celebration of marine heritage drew crowds of boat enthusiasts to Madeira Park on Aug. 3. Sponsored by Pender Harbour Living Heritage Society (PHLHS), the event featured beautifully crafted wooden boats, displays of historic marine equipment, kids’ activities, local vendors and community organizations, music, theatre, a fishnet repair workshop, raffle prizes, breakfast from the Lions Club, and a diving exhibition. See more at penderharbourwoodenboatshow.ca/
Here's why flowers should be cut on an angle

Here's why flowers should be cut on an angle

Ask an Expert: Nicole Quigley
Air Canada's pilots could go on strike. Here's what travellers need to know

Air Canada's pilots could go on strike. Here's what travellers need to know

The pilots say comparative airlines have contracts with higher pay and better benefits.
B.C. hit-and-run death moves to sentencing after guilty plea

B.C. hit-and-run death moves to sentencing after guilty plea

Eoghan Byrne was struck and killed while crossing West 4th Avenue at Arbutus Street in June 2022.
Abandoned sinking barge with lodge on it is being removed from Quadra Island

Abandoned sinking barge with lodge on it is being removed from Quadra Island

The barge has been an eyesore at Quadra Island for about three years.