Highlights

Cartoon: Canada flag patch

Safe travels, eh?

Mar 11, 2025 7:45 PM Read more >

City of Powell River Council adopts financial plan resolutions

First three readings given to amendment bylaw that changes funding and expenditures

Mar 11, 2025 7:30 PM Read more >

Readings take place for Powell River's code of conduct

“It’s a good document and it will be effective if people read it and follow it.” ~ City councillor George Doubt

Mar 11, 2025 5:30 PM Read more >

B.C. town faces economic fallout after sheltering thousands fleeing Alberta wildfire

70% of village's businesses risk closure without government intervention, warns mayor

Mar 11, 2025 5:00 PM Read more >

B.C. takes advantage of U.S. 'chaos,' trade war to attract more doctors and nurses

The province is working with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC to enable U.S.-trained doctors to become fully licensed in B.C. without the need for further assessment, examination or training.

Mar 11, 2025 3:01 PM Read more >

Camping at B.C.'s most popular park to reopen after heavy storm damage

An atmospheric river in 2024 heavily damaged a popular B.C. park, forcing it to close. Thanks to repair work, it will soon reopen for camping.

Mar 11, 2025 2:14 PM Read more >

Confused about tariff deadlines? Here's what we know right now

OTTAWA — The trade war between the U.S. and Canada took another turn Tuesday as U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to double the tariff on steel and aluminum imports coming from Canada.

Mar 11, 2025 1:16 PM Read more >

Wet and cooler temperatures hit the qathet region

A mix of sun, cloud and some showers in the forecast this week

Mar 11, 2025 12:55 PM Read more >

2 virtual lottery tickets worth $10K each bought somewhere in B.C.

Did you play Lotto 6/49's draw this past weekend?

Mar 11, 2025 12:26 PM Read more >

Powell River councillors review harbour use recommendations

Three suggestions come discussed at council meeting regarding pump out, insurance and signage

Mar 11, 2025 11:30 AM Read more >