Highlights

How to protect yourself from bad air quality due to wildfire smoke

As wildfires burn in parts of Canada and the wind carries smoke into communities near and far, health experts are advising people to regularly check air quality ratings and take precautions.

Jul 26, 2024 12:20 PM Read more >

B.C. drops COVID-19 vaccine mandate for health-care workers

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry made the announcement Friday morning.

Jul 26, 2024 10:18 AM Read more >

Sunshine Coast weather: Rain predicted for Monday

Moderate temperatures are expected to continue now through Monday, July 29, when 19 millimetres of rain are forecast.

Jul 26, 2024 9:42 AM Read more >

qRD directors interested in child development organization

Board will consider getting involved in Foundry qathet

Jul 26, 2024 9:32 AM Read more >

B.C. nurse suspended two months for medication issues

Problems involved not adhering to medication administration practices, not ensuring their documentation was accurate or not documenting at all.

Jul 26, 2024 5:00 AM Read more >

Crown wants four years for B.C. manslaughter

Kenneth Michael Desjarlais pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the 2021 stabbing death of Fernand Uregel Regimbal, 52.

Jul 25, 2024 9:00 PM Read more >

Grey Cup Festival Tour stops at Powell River Farmers' Market

Promotional tour for Canadian Football League's championship game this year in Vancouver visits qathet region

Jul 25, 2024 7:45 PM Read more >

Forest company provides update for qathet Regional District

Mosaic Forest Management representatives brief qRD directors on activities

Jul 25, 2024 6:45 PM Read more >

Advocates blame B.C. justice system for women's deaths, call for changes

Vancouver Rape Relief and Women's Shelter pens an open letter to the premier and attorney general about the Tori Dunn murder and other cases of femicide.

Jul 25, 2024 6:00 PM Read more >

Letter: Community justice prioritizes healing

"When those responsible for crime meet face to face with those who have been affected by their actions...meaningful amends can be made to the community."

Jul 25, 2024 5:45 PM Read more >