Highlights

Strategic plan adoption delayed by City of Powell River Council

Councillors vote to take document to next committee of the whole meeting

Sep 20, 2023 5:15 PM Read more >

UBCM pushes for more police training, funding amid officer shortages

While RCMP train in Regina, the Justice Institute of British Columbia is the only academy available for B.C police forces.

Sep 20, 2023 4:00 PM Read more >

Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Officers responded to 134 calls for service from September 13 to 19

Sep 20, 2023 3:35 PM Read more >

How B.C. communities are balancing building with flood risks

Local governments using a combination of bylaws and regulations to build safely in flood-prone areas

Sep 20, 2023 3:30 PM Read more >

Viewpoint: Upcoming events invite taking action toward peace

"Fall is an important time to reflect and act." ~ Jan Slakov

Sep 20, 2023 3:18 PM Read more >

B.C. government urged to tighten regulations on illicit drug use in public spaces

"Currently, the province regulates where people can smoke tobacco, drink alcohol and use cannabis, but does not have rules about public use of other controlled substances," the resolution said.

Sep 20, 2023 2:30 PM Read more >

Why was that navy ship in Howe Sound near Squamish?

Canadian naval ship prepares crew in local waters.

Sep 20, 2023 2:15 PM Read more >

Union of BC Municipalities proposes urgent reforms to tackle opioid crisis

Local governments recognize urgent need to address the opioid crisis and support decriminalization

Sep 20, 2023 12:49 PM Read more >

Put monthly cellphone levy on 911 services, UBCM tells Victoria

Coquitlam Coun. Craig Hodge said system needed as B.C. faces more disasters and emergencies.

Sep 20, 2023 12:40 PM Read more >

Short-term rentals eating up 19% of B.C. housing availability: study

Explosive growth in short-term rentals is having major impacts on rents and availability.

Sep 20, 2023 10:50 AM Read more >