Skip to content

Highlights

Police dealt with suspect the day before deadly Vancouver festival attack

Police dealt with suspect the day before deadly Vancouver festival attack

Ten people, seven critical and three in serious condition, remain in hospital after Saturday's Filipino festival tragedy.
Read more >
Marathon through Sunshine Coast Trail sets participation record

Marathon through Sunshine Coast Trail sets participation record

Runners from Gibsons and Squamish post fastest times among 215 entrants in the scenic annual event
Read more >
Kirk LaPointe: Vancouver tragedy demands more than quick fixes on mental health

Kirk LaPointe: Vancouver tragedy demands more than quick fixes on mental health

Horrifying attack at Filipino community festival exposes deep failures in public safety, emotional care, political leadership
Read more >
Election day 2025: Polls are open in North Island-Powell River

Election day 2025: Polls are open in North Island-Powell River

Have you decided who to vote for yet? Find out more about local candidates
Read more >
Rob Shaw: Vancouver tragedy triggers renewed focus on mental-health system

Rob Shaw: Vancouver tragedy triggers renewed focus on mental-health system

Calls grow for tougher action on involuntary treatment following devastating festival incident
Read more >
Man charged with 8 counts of second-degree murder after 11 killed at Vancouver festival

Man charged with 8 counts of second-degree murder after 11 killed at Vancouver festival

'Further charges are anticipated,' said VPD.
Read more >
Vancouver mayor orders review of event safety measures after deadly festival attack

Vancouver mayor orders review of event safety measures after deadly festival attack

Witness Ysa Tumunaeng: "Those are images that will just be etched in my mind for the rest of my life."
Read more >
'Darkest day': 11 dead, dozens injured after driver plows into Vancouver festival crowd

'Darkest day': 11 dead, dozens injured after driver plows into Vancouver festival crowd

VPD: "It's hard to make sense of something so senseless."
Read more >
Charity appreciation day in qathet set for end of May

Charity appreciation day in qathet set for end of May

Powell River Community Foundation distributes funds to organizations enhancing well-being of community members
Read more >
Good Birding: Flocks fly by on their way to the Arctic

Good Birding: Flocks fly by on their way to the Arctic

To even the casual observer, nature seems to really come alive in April, as bird song is omnipresent, and the geese are flying noisily overhead.
Read more >