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In memoriam: Patricia Riley

In memoriam: Patricia Riley

February 13, 1946 - April 28, 2025
Les Leyne: Eby puts political torque on U.S. nurse poaching effort

Les Leyne: Eby puts political torque on U.S. nurse poaching effort

Even with credential checks fast-tracked and registration shortened, U.S. nurses have a lot to consider before moving to B.C.
Powell River Otago continues winning ways

Powell River Otago continues winning ways

Rugby club completes victorious season against third and first division teams
Student artwork displayed at qathet School District office

Student artwork displayed at qathet School District office

Drawings and paintings reflect qSD values of integrity, respect, curiosity, inclusivity, good relations and courage
B.C. man gets 30 months' jail for hospital worker sex assault, indecent act

B.C. man gets 30 months' jail for hospital worker sex assault, indecent act

John Field was undergoing a medical procedure at St. Paul's Hospital in Vancouver when the Feb. 11, 2023, incidents occurred.
Viewpoint: New town, new chapter

Viewpoint: New town, new chapter

Reinventing myself at 50-something in Powell River
Woman's Mental Health Act detention case to proceed, B.C. judge rules

Woman's Mental Health Act detention case to proceed, B.C. judge rules

Irene Dawson alleges police took her to Vancouver General Hospital, where she was stripped, restrained and denied food and phone access.
Tick season is in full swing on the Sunshine Coast

Tick season is in full swing on the Sunshine Coast

Only one per cent of the ticks in B.C. carry the bacteria that causes Lyme disease.
Mix of sun, cloud and warm weather for next three days in qathet

Mix of sun, cloud and warm weather for next three days in qathet

Sunscreen and a hat might come in handy today due to UV exposure
Analysis: ICBC execs say no-fault system better for Lapu-Lapu festival victims

Analysis: ICBC execs say no-fault system better for Lapu-Lapu festival victims

Fifty people are claiming benefits from last month’s tragedy, raising questions on how a new insurance model will work for victims