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Opinion: Canadian cities continue to over-invest in policing

Opinion: Canadian cities continue to over-invest in policing

Despite public calls to defund the police in 2020, the budgets of Canadian police forces have continued to rise.
B.C. homestay owner alleges partner defrauded business of $400,000

B.C. homestay owner alleges partner defrauded business of $400,000

One Vancouver Central Homestay owner alleges the other, a paralegal, has admitted to a gambling addiction.
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