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B.C. investor sees return of $900K mortgage funds after illegal fundraising

B.C. investor sees return of $900K mortgage funds after illegal fundraising

Geoffrey Rajay Sidhu misappropriated $900,000 from an investor who took out a mortgage against their home understanding it would be invested in a company.
Jaclyn Miller acclaimed as qathet School District chairperson

Jaclyn Miller acclaimed as qathet School District chairperson

Kirsten Van’t Schip becomes vice-chair at qSD
City of Powell River announces promotional contest

City of Powell River announces promotional contest

City is partnering with organizations and businesses to promote a local shopping program
qathet region food drive organized

qathet region food drive organized

Lift Community Services and River City Coffee Roasters want to increase amount of food available for sharing
B.C. group offers model for national climate corps

B.C. group offers model for national climate corps

A new poll has found most Canadians support a new youth climate corps to fight disasters and drive down carbon emissions. Advocates say a pilot program showing what's possible could be 'British Columbia's gift to Canada.'
Métis Nation flag raised at Powell River City Hall

Métis Nation flag raised at Powell River City Hall

Zevier Brewer delivered a speech on Louis Riel Day
Alleged B.C. stock manipulators turned back at Supreme Court of Canada

Alleged B.C. stock manipulators turned back at Supreme Court of Canada

Fred Sharp of West Vancouver and three other B.C. residents have had their appeal of a Quebec tribunal action dismissed at the highest court; the United States has dubbed Sharp the 'mastermind' of an unrelated major stock fraud case.
Top scorer for Powell River Kings commits to Quinnipiac

Top scorer for Powell River Kings commits to Quinnipiac

Noah Eyre will join defending NCAA champion Bobcats after his junior career
One of B.C.'s biggest cities is ready to increase density near transit, but not ditch the car

One of B.C.'s biggest cities is ready to increase density near transit, but not ditch the car

Kelowna Mayor Tom Dyas questions viability of reducing parking provisions in proposed legislation
Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Officers responded to 139 calls for service from November 8 to 15