Highlights

Townsite Jazz Festival set for return to qathet region

Fifth iteration of highly anticipated event features eclectic lineup of local, regional and national musicians

Mar 7, 2023 3:22 PM Read more >

Stoned Sunshine Coast raccoon makes it into the New York Times

The new movie 'Cocaine Bear' has folks discussing other notable animals that have ingested drugs, including a stoned raccoon from Elphinstone.

Mar 7, 2023 2:42 PM Read more >

Homelessness, harm reduction talks to continue in Powell River

City responds to organizations’ request to help with public engagement

Mar 7, 2023 2:38 PM Read more >

GoFundMe launched to help B.C. boy run over by transit bus

The young boy suffered severe damage to his leg.

Mar 7, 2023 1:30 PM Read more >

B.C.'s overdose death rate double what it was when health emergency declared in 2016

An average of 6.8 lives are lost every day, says the BC Coroners Service.

Mar 7, 2023 12:50 PM Read more >

B.C. commissioner urges creative ways to fight hate as reports double during pandemic

Expanding the anti-hate curriculum in schools and creating restorative programs in the justice system are among some of the recommendations being made.

Mar 7, 2023 10:57 AM Read more >

City of Powell River Council reviews safe streets project

Committee of the whole commits to engagement and to work on detailed design for project in Townsite

Mar 7, 2023 10:39 AM Read more >

Bistro building in Powell River tagged with graffiti

Early morning vandalism will cost business money and time

Mar 7, 2023 9:41 AM Read more >

Closing B.C. backcountry in response to avalanche deaths 'impractical,' says guide

The number of deaths recorded this year so far is the highest since 2015-2016.

Mar 7, 2023 9:17 AM Read more >

Opinion: Most British Columbians want an inquiry into foreign election interference

B.C. leads the way in endorsing an independent inquiry.

Mar 7, 2023 8:05 AM Read more >