Highlights

City of Powell River Council decides to end Zunga Bus service

Councillors vote to discontinue funding for the on-demand vehicle at the end of 2025

Mar 21, 2025 6:30 PM Read more >

Savary Island plan survey results revealed

Natural beauty and environment tops what people value most

Mar 21, 2025 5:30 PM Read more >

High avalanche danger issued for B.C.'s south coast

Backcountry users are being asked to avoid avalanche terrain over the next few days.

Mar 21, 2025 3:46 PM Read more >

Feds chip in $250M for Iona sewage plant as taxpayers foot bill for developers

Metro Vancouver board chairman Mike Hurley insists the federal government transfer payments for Iona sewage plant is merely a delay of the region's 'growth-pays-for-growth' taxation model

Mar 21, 2025 2:00 PM Read more >

Rob Shaw: Mo Money, Mo Massey, Mo Problems for BC NDP

Province says no to federal infrastructure funds, axes key rental program and faces backlash over a bill that hands Eby sweeping authority

Mar 21, 2025 1:00 PM Read more >

Budget revision related to Powell River Community Forest adopted

Allocations to nonprofit organizations revised at city council meeting

Mar 21, 2025 12:30 PM Read more >

Canada puts $200M into B.C. floating LNG facility

The controversial LNG terminal is expected to start exporting gas by 2028.

Mar 21, 2025 10:07 AM Read more >

Manhunt underway for Surrey suspect in deadly Northwest Territories shooting

RCMP issue nationwide warrant for 22-year-old Krystian Cogswell

Mar 21, 2025 7:17 AM Read more >

Reinstate FACs: a call from the groups disbanded by BC Ferries

Ferry Advisory Chairs have 'little faith' in the value of BC Ferries' current engagement process, according to the chair's group lead, Diana Mumford.

Mar 21, 2025 6:30 AM Read more >

Viewpoint: Brain donation is a gift that keeps on giving

"This past February, Richard Beaton of Powell River, BC, made this significant donation for ongoing research."

Mar 21, 2025 5:30 AM Read more >