Highlights

Weatherhood forecasts rain for mid-June in qathet region

Weekend daytime temperatures above 10 degrees, evenings still chilly

Jun 14, 2024 12:30 PM Read more >

Leadership award given to qathet regional district CAO

Al Radke recognized by Local Government Management Association for accomplishments

Jun 14, 2024 11:18 AM Read more >

Homelessness update provided at City of Powell River meeting

Councillors receive report from Lift Community Services regarding programs in place

Jun 14, 2024 9:23 AM Read more >

Rob Shaw: BC NDP under fire for progress on homelessness despite massive spending

Parties clash on solutions to pervasive homelessness and drug issues ahead of fall provincial election

Jun 14, 2024 8:00 AM Read more >

John Ducker: Commercial vehicle drivers face new stiff penalties

Changes come after series of crashes involving heavy trucks hitting highway overpasses.

Jun 14, 2024 7:30 AM Read more >

Long-term B.C. offender faces new charges for supervision breaches

Christopher Cornell was convicted of the attempted murder of two Yukon RCMP officers in an Alaska Highway high-speed chase.

Jun 13, 2024 8:00 PM Read more >

Naturalists from qathet track abundance of wildlife on island

Unique climate and remote location a perfect place for nesting birds

Jun 13, 2024 7:45 PM Read more >

City of Powell River councillor resists resignation call

George Doubt says he plans to carry on in council in spite of requests that he step down

Jun 13, 2024 6:45 PM Read more >

B.C. man hid teen's body under bed for 2-3 days, court hears

David Alexander Mah pleaded guilty Oct. 19 to offering an indignity to a human body. He was not charged with the teen's death.

Jun 13, 2024 6:00 PM Read more >

Cartoon: Almost summer break

Do you remember how the last two weeks of the school year dragged on?

Jun 13, 2024 5:45 PM Read more >