Highlights

Weekly call statistics released by Powell River RCMP

Local police responded to 132 calls for service over the past seven days

Feb 15, 2024 5:30 PM Read more >

Citizens group supports renaming referendum for Powell River

Representative thanks city councillors for strategic priorities recommendation

Feb 15, 2024 4:30 PM Read more >

Housing minister touts $35M Vancouver rental project as 'blueprint' for B.C. cities

Construction of seven-storey Vienna House linked to partnership in Austria.

Feb 15, 2024 4:30 PM Read more >

Infrastructure woes weigh on B.C. local leaders at housing summit

Local leaders express frustrations over addressing housing growth and transit demands in the region.

Feb 15, 2024 3:30 PM Read more >

City of Powell River among Green Municipal Fund recipients

Money is for a study on emission reduction strategies for the city's most emitting facilities

Feb 15, 2024 3:19 PM Read more >

Man accused of killing B.C. park caretaker can attend court by video

Justis Daniel was found dead Dec. 10, 2021, in his home on the grounds of Vancouver's Tatlow Park.

Feb 15, 2024 3:00 PM Read more >

'That gang is going to kill me': Man involved in B.C. gas station attack feared Hells Angels

Leslie Dale Chudek found guilty as defence seeks not criminally responsible due to a mental disorder ruling.

Feb 15, 2024 2:57 PM Read more >

B.C. funds $29M for family violence legal aid

"This is a historic day for access to justice in B.C.,” Legal Aid B.C.'s Michael Bryant said.

Feb 15, 2024 1:51 PM Read more >

'Tragic': B.C. baby stays in care after potentially fatal injuries

The baby had a fractured skull with internal bleeding on both sides of his brain, as well as multiple rib and ankle fractures.

Feb 15, 2024 12:00 PM Read more >

Powell River RCMP provide update on incident involving ERT team

Local police and Island District Emergency Response Team responded to a mental health crisis on Selkirk Avenue yesterday

Feb 15, 2024 10:11 AM Read more >