News Highlights

Letter: Sue Big Oil commitment a visionary move for Gibsons

'They’re rolling in obscene profits while they pour more and more fuel on the flames engulfing our world. They defiantly increase production and emissions year after year, and continue to receive billions in public subsidies.'

Mar 20, 2023 6:53 PM Read more >

Majority of Canadians support sexual health and rights, poll finds

What do you think about where Canada stands on being a leader in advocating for sexual health education and rights?

Mar 20, 2023 6:00 PM Read more >

UPDATE: Multi-car accident that preceded police foot chase 'craziest thing I've seen in Pemberton'

Several cars—including Stl'atl'imx Tribal police vehicles—were involved in crash that closed Sea to Sky Highway for several hours Monday evening

Mar 20, 2023 5:57 PM Read more >

They're here: SCRD releases its 2023 property taxes rates

Most Coast property owners will see higher numbers on the SCRD general taxation line this year as adjusted rates combine with higher home values

Mar 20, 2023 5:10 PM Read more >

B.C. teacher aims to unseat union president over fossil fuel investments

Jill Maguire is challenging the incumbent president of the BC Teachers' Federation on a campaign to divest the union's $38-billion pension fund from fossil fuels.

Mar 20, 2023 4:54 PM Read more >

Drug trafficking sentence handed down in Powell River courthouse

Investigation leads to Ryan Ross being found guilty on two charges

Mar 20, 2023 4:02 PM Read more >

Bowen’s February home sales – featuring bonus Keats Island purchase

February's on-island property sales were the most since last November

Mar 20, 2023 4:00 PM Read more >

RCMP arrest carjacking suspect after North Vancouver cabbie assaulted

Were you passing through the area around that time? You may have information that could help police.

Mar 20, 2023 3:16 PM Read more >

Gibsons' Liz Marshall nominated for Women of Distinction Award

Gibsons documentarian Liz Marshall, whose films include Meat the Future (narrated by Jane Goodall) and The Ghosts in Our Machine, is among the 78 nominees announced earlier this month.

Mar 20, 2023 2:48 PM Read more >

Did you know for 50 years Vancouver has elected a 'Drag Empress'?

“I became the first Empress in Canada to be escorted out of town by the RCMP”

Mar 20, 2023 2:01 PM Read more >