Highlights

'Serious' crash closes Highway 101 in Roberts Creek

The highway is closed in both directions between Flume Road and Roberts Creek with a detour available through Lower Road or Lockyer Road. Drive BC says there's a detour via Beach Avenue using Marlene Road and Robert Creeks Road.

Feb 8, 2025 10:24 PM Read more >

Help protect local bats: Report winter sightings

Local bats are at risk, and the Sunshine Coast Wildlife Project is asking for your help to protect them.

Feb 8, 2025 10:30 AM Read more >

BCHL: Alberni takes first of weekend set with Powell River Kings

Bulldogs outshoot and outscore the home team at Hap Parker Arena

Feb 8, 2025 9:35 AM Read more >

Colourful varied thrushes have made their way to qathet

Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society sees uptick in injured birds this past week

Feb 8, 2025 7:15 AM Read more >

City denies qRD funding request for resource recovery centre

Powell River Council votes against using community works funds to pay down debt

Feb 7, 2025 8:15 PM Read more >

Marine Inn officially opened its doors today in Powell River

Hockey team from Sechelt are the first official guests

Feb 7, 2025 7:15 PM Read more >

City of Powell River recognizes retiring infrastructure director

Tor Birtig leaving city's employment after 36 years of service

Feb 7, 2025 6:15 PM Read more >

Forfeiture sought against B.C. property where RCMP found drug 'superlab'

Federal RCMP said $485M of drugs — including enough to create 95.5M potentially lethal doses of fentanyl — were located at property

Feb 7, 2025 5:00 PM Read more >

RCMP's Black Hawk helicopter is now patrolling B.C.-U.S. border

The Black Hawk helicopter has been working this week patrolling the border, according to RCMP in B.C.

Feb 7, 2025 3:48 PM Read more >

'A nightmare': Bowen family's boat heavily damaged by BC Ferries vessel

The Transportation Safety Board confirms it's aware of the incident and are 'currently gathering information and assessing the occurrence.'

Feb 7, 2025 3:25 PM Read more >