Highlights

In memoriam: Milton Ira Hubbard

April 3, 1950 - January 18, 2025

Feb 19, 2025 7:45 AM Read more >

Les Leyne: Throne speech on instant economic growth goes against the NDP grain

The concept of patriotism eroded dramatically as the initial unity against COVID-19 started to fail, and as antipathy to the Trudeau government took hold. It’s back with a vengeance now.

Feb 19, 2025 5:30 AM Read more >

Photos: Powell River Minor Hockey hosts Queens Cup tournament

13 teams in three divisions help showcase the growth of women's hockey at recreation complex

Feb 18, 2025 8:30 PM Read more >

Use of overdose prevention site in qathet rises

Facility had 54,242 visits in 2024, helping reduce the number of drug-related deaths locally

Feb 18, 2025 7:30 PM Read more >

Powell River Regals stay undefeated in McCallum Cup series

Overtime needed to determine winner in Lake Cowichan

Feb 18, 2025 6:30 PM Read more >

Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Facebook Marketplace scam, theft from a vehicle and impaired driving among 73 service calls last week

Feb 18, 2025 5:30 PM Read more >

Kirk LaPointe: B.C. throne speech charts rough economic waters with a wary eye on Trump

Province’s economic struggles demand bold action, but throne speech leaves key questions unanswered

Feb 18, 2025 4:00 PM Read more >

Wind warning and rain forecast for Wednesday morning in qathet

Snow has melted and coastal wet weather returns

Feb 18, 2025 1:30 PM Read more >

Nearly 40 fossil fuel companies shaping Canadian K-12 curriculums, report finds

Report found more than 50 oil and gas companies and industry groups influenced 34 educational institutions across Canada, who, in turn, provided education to K-12 students

Feb 18, 2025 10:59 AM Read more >

Powell River RCMP continue to search for missing woman

Linda (Diane) Albert has been missing for more than a year

Feb 18, 2025 9:25 AM Read more >