Highlights

Staying local this spring break? Not everyone is

Tofino's mayor-elect shares how many out-of-province travellers have flocked to the tourist destination.

Mar 19, 2021 5:53 PM Read more >

More COVID-19 vaccination appointments available in Powell River

Younger residents will be able to make bookings

Mar 19, 2021 12:39 PM Read more >

New children's book encourages acceptance of differences

'The Littlest Dinosaur' by LGBTQ+ authors address bullying and how the different kid isn't scary.

Mar 19, 2021 10:02 AM Read more >

B.C. woman's tale of using Metallica to ward off a cougar to air in German game show

The Chemainus resident was hiking with her dog, Murphy, on a logging road south of Duncan in July 2019 when she sensed she was being watched.

Mar 19, 2021 9:43 AM Read more >

Cartoon: Which door, which vaccine?

Decisions, decisions...

Mar 18, 2021 11:55 PM Read more >

Nutrition program benefits participants in Powell River

Mayor to write a letter in support of farmers’ market coupons

Mar 18, 2021 5:02 PM Read more >

All eligible British Columbians to receive COVID-19 vaccine by Canada Day

The updated vaccination timeline means roughly 300,000 essential workers across the province will start getting vaccinated in April; as residents of the Tri-Cities react, here's where you stand in the queue

Mar 18, 2021 4:10 PM Read more >

Powell River's blackberry festival cancelled for 2021

Marine Area Business Association hopes to resume event in 2022

Mar 18, 2021 12:20 PM Read more >

'I was afraid': Women come forward with claims against former RCMP officer

The BC Prosecution Service expects Brian Burkett will enter a plea to criminal charges on June 2.

Mar 17, 2021 5:47 PM Read more >

Expense claims don't reflect work-from-home realities

Zoom, webcams and microphones can't be claimed as home office tax writeoffs

Mar 17, 2021 12:25 PM Read more >