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Apartment bylaw passes via close vote from Powell River Council

Apartment bylaw passes via close vote from Powell River Council

First three readings for rental complex approved by a four to three margin
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AI brings deepfake pornography to the masses, as Canadian laws play catch-up

AI brings deepfake pornography to the masses, as Canadian laws play catch-up

VANCOUVER — Underage Canadian high school girls are targeted using AI to create fake explicit photos that spread online. Google searches bring up multiple free websites capable of "undressing" women in a matter of minutes.
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Powell River Kings start road trip with win in Victoria

Powell River Kings start road trip with win in Victoria

Kristians Samitis' first BC Hockey League goal breaks third period tie
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'Plagued': B.C. criminal harassment appeal dismissed

'Plagued': B.C. criminal harassment appeal dismissed

Varinder Singh called the victim 15 to 20 times per day, contacted her neighbours and friends, and posted about her on social networks.
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Who was that calf with the A42 pod in Sechelt?

Who was that calf with the A42 pod in Sechelt?

After the northern resident killer whales rubbed their bellies off the Sunshine Coast, a researcher shares what we know about their newest member
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Sea otter's return opened path to restore West Coast salt marsh

Sea otter's return opened path to restore West Coast salt marsh

The multi-decadal study, carried out in central California, could hold lessons for British Columbia, whose sea otter population was nearly exterminated through decades of poaching. 
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Six more weeks of winter predicted for BC and qathet region

Six more weeks of winter predicted for BC and qathet region

Above seasonal temperature and precipitation from February to April
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B.C. sex worker killer, child assaulter faces breach charges

B.C. sex worker killer, child assaulter faces breach charges

Jatin Patel pleaded guilty to manslaughter in 2005 and has been convicted of sexual offences involving young girls.
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Beaver activity forces temporary Highway 101 closure at Trout Lake

Beaver activity forces temporary Highway 101 closure at Trout Lake

There will be scheduled full closures of Highway 101 at Trout Lake on Feb.1 to address potential road flooding issues caused by beaver activity in the area.
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B.C. premier backs minister's apology for calling Palestine 'crappy piece of land'

B.C. premier backs minister's apology for calling Palestine 'crappy piece of land'

B.C. Green Party leader Sonia Furstenau questions premier's response after her own run-in with offensive comments expressed by a colleague that resulted in termination.
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