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Opinion: Canada's housing crisis demands better buildings — here are the changes that could improve apartment and condo life

Opinion: Canada's housing crisis demands better buildings — here are the changes that could improve apartment and condo life

In order to ensure new multi-unit housing prioritizes comfort and health, future residents and building owners should know what design choices to advocate for.
Former B.C. payroll administrator must pay $2M for embezzlement

Former B.C. payroll administrator must pay $2M for embezzlement

"Overwhelming case of fraud, misappropriation, conversion and deceit," said the judge.
Hackers targeted Canada’s gas infrastructure. How do renewables fit into cybersecurity in Canada?

Hackers targeted Canada’s gas infrastructure. How do renewables fit into cybersecurity in Canada?

Experts say cleantech operators will face the same cybersecurity threats as their fossil fuel counterparts and should seize the opportunity to build strong defences into their infrastructure.
International Choral Kathaumixw brings billets and residents together

International Choral Kathaumixw brings billets and residents together

qathet region residents invite performers into their homes during music festival
PHOTOS: Townsite Jazz Festival

PHOTOS: Townsite Jazz Festival

Eclectic lineup featured regional and national musicians
qRD, library and City of Powell River work on accessibility plan

qRD, library and City of Powell River work on accessibility plan

AccessAbility Week takes place from May 28 to June 3
Viewpoint: Bongs not welcome at Willingdon Beach playground

Viewpoint: Bongs not welcome at Willingdon Beach playground

"I’m having a problem with what I saw next to a children’s playground in the middle of the day."
Amid EV boom, B.C. urban gas prices to climb past $2/litre

Amid EV boom, B.C. urban gas prices to climb past $2/litre

Forecast suggests B.C. residents should brace for high gas prices this week with some areas around Vancouver and Victoria expected to climb past $2 per litre.
Let’s Talk Trash: Be grateful for what the earth provides

Let’s Talk Trash: Be grateful for what the earth provides

At the edge of even the most furious of storms, there are calmer skies; finding them may help us and the planet navigate our ways to better health
qathet Regional District board votes on community plan updates

qathet Regional District board votes on community plan updates

“We can pull up the drawbridge and say no one else is going to come here, we’ll protect our rural lifestyle forever, but that’s not going to happen." ~ Electoral Area D director Sandy McCormick.