Highlights

Big tent or small? John Rustad and the battle for the soul of the B.C. Conservatives

The party's direction and identity is at the heart of a dispute that set off the departure of three members of the legislature and arguments among riding associations. Should it be populist or moderate? Big tent or small?

Jul 7, 2025 11:05 AM Read more >

Wildfire near Powell River under control

Haslam Lake area blaze suspected to be human caused

Jul 7, 2025 10:21 AM Read more >

Defender from Quebec joins Powell River Kings

Chad Lebeau brings experience to lineup for 2025/2026 hockey season

Jul 7, 2025 9:48 AM Read more >

Rob Shaw: Seaspan tour leaves politicians fuming over BC Ferries deal with China

Conservatives say B.C. and federal governments have failed to support local shipbuilding, allowing China to take the work

Jul 7, 2025 8:00 AM Read more >

qathet Walk n’ Roll: Moving our bodies is good for us

"Physical activity has proven benefits for a huge variety of conditions"

Jul 6, 2025 6:30 AM Read more >

Opinion: Show some respect. Extinguish beach fires and pack out your trash

Leaving a fire without extinguishing it, comes with a $575 fine -- and is also a sure sign you're a thoughtless jerk (just saying).

Jul 5, 2025 7:36 AM Read more >

Peak photos of the day: June 2025

Looking back at the best pictures taken around the qathet region last month and submitted by our loyal readers

Jul 5, 2025 6:30 AM Read more >

B.C. funds more policing as hate crimes rose by 23 per cent between 2022 to 2023

Public Safety Minister Garry Begg says the funding — an additional $734,000 was announced Friday — will grow as the need increases.

Jul 4, 2025 5:00 PM Read more >

qathet downtown market findings: So far, so good, say organizers

Greens, broccoli, beets, and cherries can be found at Saturday's bazaar

Jul 4, 2025 4:30 PM Read more >

Vancouver man found not guilty in double fatal crash on North Shore

Dilpreet Singh Sandhu was charged after two Surrey men were killed in a Cypress Bowl Road crash in September 2021

Jul 4, 2025 3:44 PM Read more >