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Meet one of UBC’s engineering women making inroads in male-dominated field

Meet one of UBC’s engineering women making inroads in male-dominated field

Nationally, women are significantly under-represented in the field of engineering
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Tessa Virtue wants girls to know they can be anything they put their mind to

Tessa Virtue wants girls to know they can be anything they put their mind to

As part of its 60th anniversary, Barbie chose Virtue to represent Canada in its 'shero' series
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‘Men working’ not a sign of the times in Powell River

‘Men working’ not a sign of the times in Powell River

Youth council wants gender specific working signs banned in city
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Happy International Women’s Day from the high seas

Happy International Women’s Day from the high seas

Female scientists, crew on ship in Gulf of Alaska wish women of the world a happy International Women’s Day
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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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