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Former B.C. doctor to pay US$10.4M, sell waterfront home after stock fraud admission

Former B.C. doctor to pay US$10.4M, sell waterfront home after stock fraud admission

Avtar Singh Dhillon, a former B.C. cannabis company executive and stock promoter, has exchanged his testimony and guilty plea in a civil fraud proceeding for a US$10.4-million repayment of ill-gotten gains and a penny stock ban, with no civil penalty; Dhillon faces a sentencing hearing for related criminal conduct, this November.
Pender Harbour-Egmont Highlights: Fall Fair returns Sept. 24

Pender Harbour-Egmont Highlights: Fall Fair returns Sept. 24

Also, Wildlife Society hosting gardening with native plants presentation
What's the scoop with mobile vendor tenures in Sechelt?

What's the scoop with mobile vendor tenures in Sechelt?

‘We need to know if we are going to be in business next year’
Halfmoon Happenings: The benefits of bare feet

Halfmoon Happenings: The benefits of bare feet

Obituary: Talia Sweet

Obituary: Talia Sweet

'Talia was the person who would stop and help anyone in need on the streets of the city, she would never turn a blind eye.'
B.C. man can't park boat on strata property for more than 48 hours

B.C. man can't park boat on strata property for more than 48 hours

The B.C. Civil Resolution Tribunal said the man would park his boat on common property for up to seven days at a time.
Change to B.C. drug decriminalization policy prohibits possession near playgrounds, parks

Change to B.C. drug decriminalization policy prohibits possession near playgrounds, parks

Government also announced plans forlegislation this fall to further regulate public drug use. No details were released about the additional changes.
Author remembers what it was like to be with Terry Fox on Marathon of Hope

Author remembers what it was like to be with Terry Fox on Marathon of Hope

Bill Vigars accompanied Terry Fox on the Marathon of Hope for three months and has released a new book about his experiences. He'll be at Mile 0 on Sunday for Victoria's Terry Fox Run.
Obituary: Nancy A. Winegarden

Obituary: Nancy A. Winegarden

'She led a full and happy life. She was an amazing businesswoman and entrepreneur. She started and ran several fitness centers, accounting, businesses, and an Internet café. In her younger years, she was a country and western singer touring through Alberta and British Columbia.'
Obituary: Kasey T. Pentzek

Obituary: Kasey T. Pentzek

'While facing many health challenges, Kasey always maintained his loving attitude and tried to squeeze life into his days through time with family and friends, travel, movies, video games, and enjoyment of life.'