Highlights

Viewpoint: Celebrate the achievements of workers

"It is important to reflect on the nature of work and working conditions and to recognize the labour of the people who built this country..." ~ North Island-Powell River MP Rachel Blaney

Aug 30, 2024 7:15 PM Read more >

qathet Regional District board meeting briefs

Directs staff to answer resource-recovery centre questions; Ratifies UBCM meeting requests; Refers coastal Douglas fir partnership request

Aug 30, 2024 6:15 PM Read more >

B.C. violent sex offender back behind bars on alleged supervision breaches

Sean Funk was convicted of violent sexual attacks against women in Squamish, North Vancouver, Ladysmith and Manitoba.

Aug 30, 2024 6:00 PM Read more >

Two women dead, two men critical in apparent group overdose at Vancouver Island beach

METCHOSIN, B.C. — Two women are dead and two men are in critical condition after what police say was a suspected group drug overdose at a Vancouver Island beach parking area.

Aug 30, 2024 3:22 PM Read more >

Fake care aide who stole $60K from B.C. seniors sentenced

Police believe 20 people in Surrey, Richmond and White Rock fell victim to her act.

Aug 30, 2024 2:28 PM Read more >

Powell River RCMP reminds drivers about speed in school zones

30-kilometres per hour in effect near schools as students return to classes this week

Aug 30, 2024 12:45 PM Read more >

Coastal cleanup supported by qathet Regional District board

Directors vote to allocate $10,000 annually, starting in 2025, to shoreline remediation projects

Aug 30, 2024 11:42 AM Read more >

John Ducker: E-riders, wear a helmet — and slow down!

There’s a significant rise in e-scooter and e-bike related injuries that protective gear and slower speeds could help mitigate.

Aug 30, 2024 11:30 AM Read more >

Cash-strapped parents seek back-to-school deals as years of inflation take a toll

TORONTO — When August rolled around, April Hicke realized the $100 she typically gives her 13-year-old son to update his wardrobe in time for school to start was no longer enough.

Aug 30, 2024 10:01 AM Read more >

Powell River Kings make changes to hockey operations

Coach Glenn Anderson and assistant general manager Stephan Seeger Jr. take on new roles

Aug 30, 2024 9:34 AM Read more >