Highlights

VIDEO: Water main burst causes disruption in Westview

Watered turned off this morning in order for City of Powell River crew to repair pipe; service restored this afternoon

Nov 30, 2023 2:45 PM Read more >

A 'predator' at CSIS: Officers allege rape, harassment and a toxic workplace culture

VANCOUVER — A rookie surveillance officer with Canada's spy agency and another officer decades her senior were tracking a person in British Columbia in the summer of 2019 when they lost sight of their target.

Nov 30, 2023 2:32 PM Read more >

Vancouver courthouse hammer and knife attacker jailed for 12 years

Qin Qin Shen dressed in red to hide blood splatter, entered a courtroom, and bludgeoned and stabbed her victim 20 times with a hammer and knife.

Nov 30, 2023 1:34 PM Read more >

B.C. child sex offender charged after lengthy investigation

A 62-year-old has been arrested and charged.

Nov 30, 2023 1:15 PM Read more >

B.C. files first unexplained wealth order in Canada for Gulf Island home

The B.C. government has applied in court to order two B.C. residents to explain how they got $1 million to buy a home on Salt Spring Island; the couple is allegedly linked as beneficiaries to a major stock fraud scheme.

Nov 30, 2023 11:38 AM Read more >

qRD accepts Savary Island slope report

Study provides important background for the OCP review, according to a qathet Regional District staff report

Nov 30, 2023 11:34 AM Read more >

City of Powell River unveils winter active living guide

Health and fitness initiative from the city's parks, recreation and culture department introduces new classes and programs for all ages

Nov 30, 2023 11:11 AM Read more >

qathet Regional District board approves multiple grants

Six organizations to receive funding for projects, programs or operational costs

Nov 30, 2023 9:06 AM Read more >

In memoriam: Carl Clifford Cathcart Jr.

11/25/48, in Kenora, Ontario - 10/15/23, in Powell River, BC

Nov 30, 2023 6:45 AM Read more >

CSIS whistleblowers faced hurdles seeking justice and telling their stories

CSIS employees are trained to conform and those who complain “become the complaint,” says a former CSIS employee.

Nov 30, 2023 6:00 AM Read more >