Highlights

Mass mortality event kills hundreds of tonnes of B.C. farmed salmon

DFO and operator attribute mass die-off to low oxygen, but one scientist who visited one far-flung site in a kayak worries the real cause could be more complicated.

Jun 15, 2024 12:00 PM Read more >

B.C. kidnapper fires lawyer minutes before sentencing

For each day Harman Singh Parmar stays in custody before sentencing, he receives 1.5 days' credit.

Jun 15, 2024 9:00 AM Read more >

Rotary Club of Powell River donates funds to food bank

Annual donation helps qathet region families and individuals

Jun 15, 2024 6:45 AM Read more >

Comment: We need to change the way municipal governments are funded

Reforming how local governments are funded will provide resources to tackle many issues that need to be addressed.

Jun 15, 2024 12:43 AM Read more >

B.C. tribunal orders $5K payout in online sex video case

The tribunal ruled "the applicant had a reasonable expectation of privacy in the video."

Jun 14, 2024 9:00 PM Read more >

B.C. woman loses bed bug fight against landlord

Sharon Fraser first noticed the bugs when she saw them in her bed.

Jun 14, 2024 8:00 PM Read more >

BC Ferries car alarm campaign ‘conducted’ by PRISMA director

Pacific Region International Summer Music Association and BC Ferries team up ahead of annual event held in the qathet region

Jun 14, 2024 6:30 PM Read more >

Crown wants dangerous offender status for high-risk child B.C. sex offender

The charges against Kristjon Otto Olson came as part of an international investigation.

Jun 14, 2024 6:00 PM Read more >

Arson suspected in excavator fire: Powell River RCMP

Machine had been spray-painted with violent and racist graffiti, according to police

Jun 14, 2024 5:45 PM Read more >

B.C.'s new legal act delivers split verdict over lawyer independence, access to justice

B.C. lawyers hold differing perspectives on Legal Profession Act passed last month.

Jun 14, 2024 4:30 PM Read more >