Highlights

Fare changes announced for Powell River Regional Transit System

Through Umo, riders have new ways of paying for rides on local buses

Jul 17, 2024 5:45 PM Read more >

Law Society of BC and lawyers denied interim injunction on Bill 21

There is no evidence, to date, of 'irreparable harm' to the independence of the province's legal profession by Bill 21, a B.C. Supreme Court judge has ruled.

Jul 17, 2024 5:30 PM Read more >

25 people killed on B.C. roads in 10 days

B.C. highway police are pleading with people all over the province to slow down.

Jul 17, 2024 5:25 PM Read more >

Property purchase request delayed by Powell River councillors

Planning department does not have capacity to take on offer to buy road dedication

Jul 17, 2024 2:44 PM Read more >

Carbon taxes did not trigger spike in Canadian gas prices, finds report

Average gasoline prices spiked 55% in 2021-22, but only a fraction of that was caused by Canada's carbon taxes, finds study.

Jul 17, 2024 2:00 PM Read more >

Police working to identify driver in fatal B.C. crash

A section of 80th Avenue is closed with no anticipated reopening time as the investigation is taking place.

Jul 17, 2024 12:14 PM Read more >

U.S. eases border rules for dogs from Canada as Liberals try to secure exemption

OTTAWA — After much hounding by federal officials, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control is giving Canadian dogs a slightly longer leash when it comes to new rules aimed at controlling the spread of rabies.

Jul 17, 2024 12:13 PM Read more >

Green waste fire quelled at Salish Soils facility Tuesday evening

Fire is thought to have ignited through natural processes

Jul 17, 2024 11:40 AM Read more >

'Smoke is very visible': Wildfire burning beside CN rail tracks south of Lytton

The fire was first discovered on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m.

Jul 17, 2024 11:06 AM Read more >

Powell River Kings to face defending champs at BCHL showcase

League announces schedule for annual event involving all teams

Jul 17, 2024 9:45 AM Read more >