Highlights

Canada's 2025 wildfire season now second-worst on record, fuelled by Prairies blazes

TORONTO — Canada's 2025 wildfire season is now the second-worst on record.

Aug 8, 2025 3:53 PM Read more >

Cowichan Tribes win fishing rights, title to historic Richmond lands

Landmark ruling grants decedents of the Cowichan Nation title to lands surrounding historic fishing village in Richmond, B.C.; rights to fish the south arm of the Fraser River.

Aug 8, 2025 3:19 PM Read more >

Rob Shaw: B.C.’s budget problem is worse than the NDP will ever admit

Record deficits, spiralling debt and unchecked contingency spending reveal a government unwilling to face fiscal reality

Aug 8, 2025 1:00 PM Read more >

Artist adds beauty to blank wall in qathet

Maella Ginn paints colourful abstract mural on building

Aug 8, 2025 12:30 PM Read more >

Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Officers responded to 132 total calls for service from July 30 to August 5

Aug 8, 2025 10:30 AM Read more >

Celebration of life: Helen and Hugh Mackenzie

Saturday, August 23, from 2 to 4 pm

Aug 8, 2025 7:30 AM Read more >

qathet region festival in honour of the blackberry lives on

Summer celebration a legacy started by Ken and Larraine Kemper

Aug 7, 2025 8:30 PM Read more >

qathet General Hospital clerk seeks cancer research sponsors

Tara Pinch willing to have her head shaved to help raise funds for cyclists’ rides

Aug 7, 2025 7:30 PM Read more >

Opinion: Why bolstering post-secondary education for former youth in care is a wise investment

Without sustained support for education, housing and mental health, many former youth in care become involved in the criminal justice system.

Aug 7, 2025 7:00 PM Read more >

Powell River RCMP ask for assistance regarding alleged assault

Incident occurred outside of the entrance to Staples last month

Aug 7, 2025 6:30 PM Read more >