Highlights

Disbarred Richmond lawyer seeks review while facing jail term for contempt of court

Former real estate and immigration lawyer Hong Guo is seeking a review of her disbarment by the Law Society of BC; at the same time, she awaits a sentencing hearing after being found in contempt of court.

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Homelessness task force proposed to qathet Regional District

Lift Community Services puts forward idea of a group to examine homelessness in the region

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City ends funding for WorkBC Powell River program

Councillors voted unanimously to decline financial contribution for 2024

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Powell River Regional Hospital District chair shares VCH plans

George Doubt meets with Vancouver Coastal Health over capital cost share requests

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Powell River Council approves visitor info service agreement

Motion included renewing accord with Tourism Powell River for one-year term

Jan 4, 2024 2:43 PM Read more >

Wine overtakes beer as B.C. drinkers' preferred summer beverage purchase

Wholesales for wine, spirits and coolers rose last summer, while beer wholesales fell.

Jan 4, 2024 2:00 PM Read more >

'Something out of a movie': Fireworks shoot out of B.C. apartment

Fireworks were seen erupting from a highrise balcony in Surrey.

Jan 4, 2024 12:56 PM Read more >

Health Canada approves RSV vaccine for use in pregnancy to immunize infants

The vaccine is manufactured by Pfizer.

Jan 4, 2024 12:47 PM Read more >

Powell River Kings sign cousins from Quebec-based junior team

Forward group of BC Hockey League club bolstered by latest signings

Jan 4, 2024 12:45 PM Read more >

Powell River mayor covets property development partners

Ron Woznow wants to task staff for a report regarding potential partnerships for city-owned properties

Jan 4, 2024 11:55 AM Read more >