Highlights

BC Sheriff Service adds new deputies throughout province

A shortage of sheriffs was being cited as the reason for multiple courtroom closures in the past eight months.

Feb 5, 2024 5:17 PM Read more >

qathet Regional District briefs

Accepts housing needs report; Authorizes co-living initiative submission; Restricts grant-in-aid funding; Supports Texada ALR exclusion; Recommends wood smoke reduction program continuation

Feb 5, 2024 5:15 PM Read more >

Renaming discussion for City of Powell River stirs controversy

Councillors debate possible name change at committee of the whole meeting

Feb 5, 2024 3:56 PM Read more >

B.C. Supreme Court upholds moratorium on electricity for crypto-miners

Conifex loses bid to force BC Hydro to supply power to cryptocurrency mining.

Feb 5, 2024 3:30 PM Read more >

Selina Robinson steps down as minister amid growing NDP backlash

Selina Robinson is resigning from her cabinet position following her remarks about the origins of Israel.

Feb 5, 2024 1:40 PM Read more >

Late power play goal lifts Nanaimo over Powell River Kings

Clippers never trailed during home win in front of 1200-plus fans

Feb 5, 2024 1:00 PM Read more >

Baldrey: B.C. is in for an 'energetic' election year — if last week was any indication

Columnist Keith Baldrey examines the provincial political news of the week ending Feb. 3, 2024, and why the larger story isn't over yet.

Feb 5, 2024 12:30 PM Read more >

Eight months in jail for B.C. man who attacked stranger out walking his dog

The 63-year-old victim had undergone heart surgery a few weeks earlier and was in fragile shape.

Feb 5, 2024 12:19 PM Read more >

Tla’amin Nation reacts to city councillor’s use of language

Jim Palm’s comment was wholly inappropriate, says hegus John Hackett

Feb 5, 2024 11:06 AM Read more >

'We had to count the zeros': Lower Mainland couple win big on Lotto 6/49

The horse-loving duo describe the win as surreal.

Feb 5, 2024 10:55 AM Read more >