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Concern rises over number of Canadian seniors going lost or missing due to dementia

MONTREAL — The number of older people reported missing in Canada is raising an alarm bell for advocates, who warn the problem will only get worse as the population ages and more people are diagnosed with dementia or cognitive impairments.

Dec 16, 2023 4:00 AM Read more >

Navy chief petty officer acquitted of sexually assaulting crewmate in Vancouver harbour

David Wilson said he twice asked for and received consent for sexual activity.

Dec 15, 2023 8:00 PM Read more >

Meteor showers can be seen in qathet skies in December

Geminids and Ursids can be seen in the Northern hemisphere

Dec 15, 2023 6:00 PM Read more >

qathet region hospital taxation forecast

Draft one of Powell River Regional Hospital District’s budget tabled

Dec 15, 2023 4:30 PM Read more >

'Tone it down!': B.C. homeowner gets nasty letter over Christmas decorations

The letter used coarse language, describing the Sooke, B.C., house as 'the joke of the neighbourhood' for using so many Christmas decorations.

Dec 15, 2023 4:08 PM Read more >

B.C. judge eliminates father's child support to mother

The child has cerebral palsy but sought nothing from her parents other than costs for orthodontic work.

Dec 15, 2023 1:43 PM Read more >

City of Powell River procedure bylaw delayed

Councillors refer bylaw amendments to a workshop in January

Dec 15, 2023 12:47 PM Read more >

Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Officers reported 95 calls for December 6 to 13, 2023.

Dec 15, 2023 11:49 AM Read more >

Rob Shaw: Departure of B.C.’s chief coroner offers NDP opportunity to neuter future critics

Lisa Lapointe is set to retire early next year, paving the way for the province to weaken the office

Dec 15, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

Passenger ejected from vehicle in fatal Surrey crash

The investigation is the early stages and officers are looking for video of the incident.

Dec 15, 2023 10:14 AM Read more >