Highlights

qRD requisition proposed to be 13.56 per cent higher than 2024

Second budget draft outlined for qathet Regional District directors includes increase for electoral areas and City of Powell River

Jan 9, 2025 5:06 PM Read more >

B.C. court replaces child sex abuse house arrest with jail time

J.F.D.V. was convicted of sexual interference and sexual assault against his 12-year-old niece.

Jan 9, 2025 5:00 PM Read more >

Province should re-open trade offices in China, says BC Conservative leader

The BC Conservative party has but two former cabinet ministers in caucus, one of whom supports Xi Jinping's Belt and Road Initiative

Jan 9, 2025 4:00 PM Read more >

Underwater volcano off B.C. coast primed to erupt

The Axial Seamount is not expected to threaten human population centres but it could help scientists forecast the eruption of more dangerous volcanoes.

Jan 9, 2025 3:30 PM Read more >

qathet Regional District director clarifies remuneration comment

qRD receives correspondence about prospective payment for attending meetings during the day

Jan 9, 2025 1:15 PM Read more >

Convicted B.C. killer charged with sixth probation breach

Jeff Lincoln pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the one-punch death of Gilles Hebert, 60, in Vancouver's Grandview Park Aug. 5, 2021

Jan 9, 2025 12:18 PM Read more >

Los Angeles travel advisory: Guide for changing Vancouver flights during catastrophic wildfires

Travellers should check their flight status before heading to the airport...but they may also want to change their travel plans.

Jan 9, 2025 11:56 AM Read more >

25 years ago in the Peak: Smisko shines at BCHL all-star event

Powell River Kings forward wins agility contest in Chilliwack

Jan 9, 2025 10:41 AM Read more >

In memoriam: Jean Brach (née Bodlak)

1934 - 2024

Jan 9, 2025 7:45 AM Read more >

'Seniors Link' free shuttle giving Area A seniors a lift

As of Jan. 2, there is an option for free public transportation for seniors, serving Coast areas north of Halfmoon Bay.

Jan 9, 2025 6:30 AM Read more >