Highlights

Resident questions flag flying on City of Powell River buildings

Correspondence suggests banner be flown throughout city

May 16, 2024 4:19 PM Read more >

PoCo Mayor Brad West dismisses, questions report on leading right-wing merger

UBC political scientist says the popular mayor operates in an 'open space' free of party politics that has resulted in a broad spectrum of interest.

May 16, 2024 4:15 PM Read more >

B.C. nurse suspended six months for $23K time theft

A Victoria nurse submitted time sheets for unworked hours and falsified the name and signature of the authorizing charge nurse on some of them.

May 16, 2024 4:00 PM Read more >

Revised Gambier-Keats ferry schedule aims to improve Langdale-Horseshoe Bay connections

Ahead of an expected busy season, BC Ferries updates its schedule

May 16, 2024 3:20 PM Read more >

'Not going to happen': BC Conservative leader not stepping aside

Speculation about a possible BC United and BC Conservative merger kicked into high gear this week.

May 16, 2024 11:30 AM Read more >

AERIAL PHOTOS: Paving continues at Powell River Airport

Local pilot takes series of photos during flyby

May 16, 2024 9:34 AM Read more >

Rob Shaw: B.C. cuts deal with Meta, leaving local media in the dust amid wildfires

Premier David Eby's standoff with Facebook over local news access amid wildfires reveals a controversial deal that may impact public safety in British Columbia

May 16, 2024 8:00 AM Read more >

In memoriam: Alfred Anton Pfister

July 19,1934-May 12, 2024

May 16, 2024 7:45 AM Read more >

Financial empowerment takes root in qathet region

Lena Keshysheva launches Sapling Financial Planning

May 16, 2024 6:45 AM Read more >

B.C. Ferries says it's taking steps to ensure fewer sailing cancellations this summer

The company says its vessel refit program will be completed earlier than usual, and nearly 350 sailings will be added on the busiest routes starting part-way through June.

May 16, 2024 5:35 AM Read more >