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Ex-Chinese lieutenant-colonel and military instructor faces new immigration hearing in B.C.

Ex-Chinese lieutenant-colonel and military instructor faces new immigration hearing in B.C.

Prospective Canadian immigrant Huajie Xu has spent most of his life working for the People's Liberation Army; his teaching role at the chief military college for cyber espionage raised concerns with border officials.
Big oil lawsuit not supported by City of Powell River Council

Big oil lawsuit not supported by City of Powell River Council

Councillors, mayor decide not to sign onto class action suit related to climate impacts
Celebrating qathet region women in business: Kajal Kromm

Celebrating qathet region women in business: Kajal Kromm

Today is International Women's Day
Premier Eby meets Jewish leaders and vows to 'root out' antisemitism in B.C.

Premier Eby meets Jewish leaders and vows to 'root out' antisemitism in B.C.

The premier said although none of the cases relayed to him by the Jewish groups have been reported to the province, he knows from personal experience as a human rights lawyer that people may be "incredibly scared" to come forward.
Eby downplays Danielle Smith's concerns about diversion of B.C. safe-supply drugs

Eby downplays Danielle Smith's concerns about diversion of B.C. safe-supply drugs

VANCOUVER — British Columbia Premier David Eby is downplaying concerns raised by his Alberta counterpart Danielle Smith about the diversion of safe supply opioids from B.C.
Powell River/Texada ferry crossings feature all-female crew

Powell River/Texada ferry crossings feature all-female crew

International Women’s Day celebrated aboard Island Discovery on sailings between Westview and Blubber Bay terminals
Recent B.C. weather contributes to rising snowpack, but summer drought risk remains

Recent B.C. weather contributes to rising snowpack, but summer drought risk remains

VICTORIA — Recent snowfall at higher elevations in British Columbia has given a boost to the record low snowpack, but the risk of declining stream flows and drought conditions this summer still remains, says a top River Forecast Centre official.
Celebrating qathet region women in business: Rachel Blaney

Celebrating qathet region women in business: Rachel Blaney

"Before entering politics, I was a community leader on Vancouver Island, serving as the executive director of the Immigrant Welcome Centre of North Vancouver Island and worked collaboratively with a network of small businesses"
B.C. doctors left rubber piece in ankle during surgery, lawsuit alleges

B.C. doctors left rubber piece in ankle during surgery, lawsuit alleges

"The foreign item was identified as a black rubber piece that was consistent with the plunger of a 1cc syringe," said the notice of civil claim.
Draft code of conduct presented to City of Powell River Council

Draft code of conduct presented to City of Powell River Council

Councillors will discuss document at future committee of the whole meeting