Highlights

B.C. school support staff for K-12 ratify new three-year contracts

More than 40,000 school support staff in British Columbia have ratified new contracts.

Mar 17, 2023 4:35 PM Read more >

Marine Avenue paving in Powell River estimated to begin March 23

Road work on track; phase one finished, says contractor

Mar 17, 2023 4:00 PM Read more >

New COVID origins data point to raccoon dogs in China market

The canines, named for their raccoon-like faces, are often bred for their fur and sold for meat in animal markets across China.

Mar 17, 2023 3:32 PM Read more >

55% of B.C.'s most threatened old-growth forest still open to logging, says report card

The B.C. government has failed to hit specific milestones and provide transparency around measures it has taken to protect old-growth forests in the province, according to the latest report car from three environmental groups.

Mar 17, 2023 3:30 PM Read more >

West Coast Wind Swim Club member excels at provincials

Ayva Gunther posts personal best times, makes it into finals

Mar 17, 2023 3:02 PM Read more >

What was this BC Ferries vessel doing in Burrard Inlet?

Is this the direct-to-downtown-Vancouver route that we’ve all been waiting for?

Mar 17, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >

Chef says goodbye to Royal Canadian Legion 164

Will Taylor elevated menu at Sunset Bistro

Mar 17, 2023 1:42 PM Read more >

City of Powell River updates carriage house bylaws

Councillors pass motions to allow changes in regulations

Mar 17, 2023 12:23 PM Read more >

Powell River school district capital funds received

Upgrades will be made at James Thomson Elementary School and Kelly Creek Community School

Mar 17, 2023 12:16 PM Read more >

Internal documents show what RCMP considered 'lessons learned' from 'Freedom Convoy'

OTTAWA — After policing the "Freedom Convoy," the RCMP came away with lessons learned, newly released documents show — including the need to better prepare for the potential targeting of emergency phone lines.

Mar 17, 2023 11:52 AM Read more >