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Many involuntarily admitted to psychiatric facilities without proper paperwork: report

Many involuntarily admitted to psychiatric facilities without proper paperwork: report

A study of people involuntarily admitted to a B.C. psychiatric facility found they had no or incomplete paperwork in almost three-quarters of cases, according to a report Thursday by B.C. Ombudsperson Jay Chalke.
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Candidate drops out of Powell River byelection

Candidate drops out of Powell River byelection

Glenn Holstine withdraws from race for city council
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Powell River land purchase by Sino Bright in jeopardy

Powell River land purchase by Sino Bright in jeopardy

Allegations of racism attached to pending decision by international school
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Housing for homeless project begins in Powell River

Housing for homeless project begins in Powell River

Partnership group eyes fall for opening 40-unit supportive housing facility
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Building vessels overseas maintains low fares: B.C. Ferries CEO

Building vessels overseas maintains low fares: B.C. Ferries CEO

B.C. Ferries would prefer to build its vessels locally, but in order to keep fares affordable it has little choice but to use foreign shipyards, according to chief executive Mark Collins.
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Stuff just got real in the B.C. Legislature spending scandal

Stuff just got real in the B.C. Legislature spending scandal

A real heavy-hitter has been brought in to clear up what’s been happening at the BC Legislature. A former chief justice of the Supreme Court of Canada is going to investigate allegations of spending abuses.
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Powell River school district receives government grant for upgrades

Powell River school district receives government grant for upgrades

$735,000 will make schools safer, according to MLA Nicholas Simons
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Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Powell River RCMP reported the following for February 28 to March 6, 2019.
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City of Powell River councillor makes impassioned call to address climate change

City of Powell River councillor makes impassioned call to address climate change

Council decides on its definition for ‘emergency’ plan
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BC residents asked for input on employment law

BC residents asked for input on employment law

BC Ministry of Labour to reform Employment Standards Act for the first time in decades
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