Highlights

'Concerning behaviour': 100-pound cougar struts across B.C. family's deck

A cougar on Bowen Island has had multiple run-ins with people.

Mar 12, 2025 7:00 AM Read more >

B.C. man gets five years for forcible confinement in drug dispute

Raymond Wade Cuthbert participated in Powell River shed assault

Mar 11, 2025 8:00 PM Read more >

Amended waterworks bylaw passed by City of Powell River Council

Water rates will rise four per cent each year in 2025, 2026 and 2027

Mar 11, 2025 7:55 PM Read more >

Cartoon: Canada flag patch

Safe travels, eh?

Mar 11, 2025 7:45 PM Read more >

City of Powell River Council adopts financial plan resolutions

First three readings given to amendment bylaw that changes funding and expenditures

Mar 11, 2025 7:30 PM Read more >

Readings take place for Powell River's code of conduct

“It’s a good document and it will be effective if people read it and follow it.” ~ City councillor George Doubt

Mar 11, 2025 5:30 PM Read more >

B.C. town faces economic fallout after sheltering thousands fleeing Alberta wildfire

70% of village's businesses risk closure without government intervention, warns mayor

Mar 11, 2025 5:00 PM Read more >

B.C. takes advantage of U.S. 'chaos,' trade war to attract more doctors and nurses

The province is working with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC to enable U.S.-trained doctors to become fully licensed in B.C. without the need for further assessment, examination or training.

Mar 11, 2025 3:01 PM Read more >

Camping at B.C.'s most popular park to reopen after heavy storm damage

An atmospheric river in 2024 heavily damaged a popular B.C. park, forcing it to close. Thanks to repair work, it will soon reopen for camping.

Mar 11, 2025 2:14 PM Read more >

What you need to know about U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum set for Wednesday

A fresh wave of tariffs on steel and aluminum are set to kick in Wednesday after a back-and-forth day that saw U.S.

Mar 11, 2025 2:12 PM Read more >