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Grad 2025: To the parents, from a student

Grad 2025: To the parents, from a student

Hope Alescio was one of three qathet School District graduates who spoke during a ceremony at Powell River Recreation Complex in early June
'Extremely dangerous': Person drives watercraft under ferry in Howe Sound

'Extremely dangerous': Person drives watercraft under ferry in Howe Sound

The illegal behaviour is being investigated by BC Ferries and Sunshine Coast RCMP.
Society offers recovery solutionsĀ in Powell River area

Society offers recovery solutionsĀ in Powell River area

Efforts being made to help people with substance use or alcohol problems get better in their home community
Someone calls 911 for you. Can you refuse care?

Someone calls 911 for you. Can you refuse care?

A B.C. paramedic at risk of losing her licence believes she respected a patient's choice, but the patient's family disagrees.
Viewpoint: Get in line with what we have to do to stay sovereign

Viewpoint: Get in line with what we have to do to stay sovereign

'We don't have time for rhetoric and delaying tactics'
Photos: Entire private island off B.C. coast selling for $6 million

Photos: Entire private island off B.C. coast selling for $6 million

It includes two houses...but you'll need to supply the boat.
Most Canadian grocers flunk seafood transparency test, finds report

Most Canadian grocers flunk seafood transparency test, finds report

A new watchdog report found almost all major Canadian food retailers are failing to openly report the risks of environmental and human rights abuses in their seafood supply chains.
Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Officers investigate fraudsters targeting potential Blackberry Festival vendors
Average family to save $280 per year from Liberal tax cut: PBO

Average family to save $280 per year from Liberal tax cut: PBO

Some seniors and single Canadians are expected to save less, prompting criticism from Conservatives who argue the tax cut doesn't go far enough.
Salish Soils founder nominated for Entrepreneur of the Year award

Salish Soils founder nominated for Entrepreneur of the Year award

Aaron Joe says the company offers solutions to resource regeneration by composting and recycling waste that otherwise would end up in a landfill.