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Nearly two-thirds of Canadians exposed to at least one traumatic event

Nearly two-thirds of Canadians exposed to at least one traumatic event

About 8% of adults in Canada reported moderate to severe symptoms of PTSD in the month prior to completing the StatCan survey.
Indecent act draws attention of Powell River RCMP

Indecent act draws attention of Powell River RCMP

Police warn public and seek information about incident at Willingdon Beach
Second manslaughter guilty plea entered in elderly B.C. woman's death

Second manslaughter guilty plea entered in elderly B.C. woman's death

Pascal Jean Claude Bouthillette and Sandy Jack Parisian posed as police officers to get into a 78-year-old's home.
There's strong support to expand $10-a-day child care in B.C., poll shows

There's strong support to expand $10-a-day child care in B.C., poll shows

43% of parents with young children said they had to wait more than six months to get a spot; 88 per cent said they still want access to $10-a-day child care.
qathet Pride society gets green light to host parade in July

qathet Pride society gets green light to host parade in July

Flag raising, gender-bending clothing swap and Pride in the Park also included in upcoming events
Aurora seen by millions from qathet to Australia

Aurora seen by millions from qathet to Australia

End of May weather now called 'May-uary' due to cold/rain
Powell River RCMP investigate fires set in Millennium Trails

Powell River RCMP investigate fires set in Millennium Trails

Police say fire across from qathet General Hospital was started on purpose
In memoriam: Michael Robert Edwards

In memoriam: Michael Robert Edwards

December 24, 1958 - May 22, 2019
qathet Regional District directors vote on RCMP objectives

qathet Regional District directors vote on RCMP objectives

Motions considered related to policing in the region
Sheriff shortage delays B.C. murder, murder conspiracy cases

Sheriff shortage delays B.C. murder, murder conspiracy cases

A B.C. Supreme Court justice and about a dozen lawyers couldn't start proceedings with murder and murder conspiracy cases on time May 27.