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B.C. Hydro scammers powered up activities last year

B.C. Hydro scammers powered up activities last year

An ongoing scam aimed at B.C. Hydro cost customers close to $45,000 in 2018. Nanaimo has been one of the hardest-hit areas, along with Vancouver, Surrey, Burnaby, Richmond and Vernon.
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Is ICBC set to deploy the ultimate back-seat driver?

Is ICBC set to deploy the ultimate back-seat driver?

Insurance corporation’s pilot project will tap technology to monitor driving habits
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Powell River resident calls for investigation into Hemlock loop

Powell River resident calls for investigation into Hemlock loop

Presentation includes recommendation to study events leading to ALC remediation order
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B.C. to curtail log exports, rebuild forestry industries

B.C. to curtail log exports, rebuild forestry industries

Premier John Horgan revealed on Thursday the pillars of a "conscious and deliberate strategy" to curtail exports of minimally processed lumber.
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China's moon cotton experiment ends in freezing lunar night

China's moon cotton experiment ends in freezing lunar night

A cotton seedling that sprouted on the moon has been left to die as China's historic lunar lander continues a freezing night-time nap that will last as long as two earth weeks, scientists said.
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Quick Peak: City of Powell River clerk recommends byelection dates

Quick Peak: City of Powell River clerk recommends byelection dates

George Doubt and Al Drummond were in the public gallery at City of Powell River Committee of the Whole on Tuesday, January 15.
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Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Powell River RCMP reported the following for January 10 to 16, 2019.
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B.C. windstorm cost insurers $37 million for loss to homes, businesses, vehicles

B.C. windstorm cost insurers $37 million for loss to homes, businesses, vehicles

The storm knocked down large trees and power poles, leaving over 750,000 customers without power
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IIO asks Crown to consider charges in Gray investigation

IIO asks Crown to consider charges in Gray investigation

The Independent Investigation Office (IIO) has concluded its investigation into the 2015 death of Myles Gray of Sechelt, and confirms it will be forwarding a report to the B.C. Prosecution Service asking it to consider charges.
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Whooping cough reported at Powell River school

Whooping cough reported at Powell River school

Cases of the contagious disease confirmed at James Thomson Elementary School
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