Highlights

Fans offer 'negligible' cooling past 33 C, find Canadian scientists

The results suggest some extreme heat guides recently circulated to the public — including one promoted in a Google Search feature — could be handing out potentially dangerous information.

Apr 9, 2024 6:30 PM Read more >

Start of April brings a mix of weather to the qathet region

BC residents couldn't see the total eclipse yesterday, but NASA did

Apr 9, 2024 5:10 PM Read more >

B.C.'s 'steep increase' of debt results in credit downgrade

S&P Global Ratings knocks B.C. government down a peg in its fiscal health credit rating, putting it on par with Alberta.

Apr 9, 2024 4:40 PM Read more >

Emergency grant coming for City of Powell River

Qualifications met for $40,000 to support Indigenous engagement requirements of provincial act

Apr 9, 2024 2:41 PM Read more >

Heart patients in green environments live longer, finds B.C. scientist

UBC researcher finds heart patients who lived closer to green spaces had a 7% lower risk of mortality.

Apr 9, 2024 1:00 PM Read more >

North Island – Powell River MP outlines riding priorities

Rachel Blaney requests minister of finance to address several concerns in coming budget

Apr 9, 2024 12:20 PM Read more >

qathet Regional District manager receives award

Nancy Schmeister recognized for her efforts regarding risk awareness

Apr 9, 2024 11:06 AM Read more >

Canadians facing 'energy poverty' need $42B to escape, says report

Pembina Institute report calls for billions of dollars in spending to help low-income Canadians escape energy poverty while making their homes more efficient.

Apr 9, 2024 11:00 AM Read more >

B.C. cannabis industry calls for government action

Industry urges government to implement Cannabis Act final report recommendations

Apr 9, 2024 10:30 AM Read more >

Sechelt extends private security patrols for six more months

Sechelt approves $60,542 for private security program amidst positive community feedback

Apr 9, 2024 10:30 AM Read more >