Highlights

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Photo feature of the day, today in history, the weather forecast and local gas prices

Jan 5, 2024 6:30 AM Read more >

B.C. adds 18K jobs in December as end of Hollywood strikes revives film sector

Unemployment rate grows to 5.8% as more people enter workforce.

Jan 5, 2024 6:10 AM Read more >

City of Powell River Council approves library service agreement

Five-year term began on New Year's Day

Jan 5, 2024 5:30 AM Read more >

'He's a good boy': B.C. man guilty of aggravated assault in baton attack

The victim received a skull fracture and brain damage, and underwent emergency surgery to save his life.

Jan 4, 2024 7:00 PM Read more >

qathet students plan cultural exchange

Brooks Secondary School band, choir members prepare for Cuba trip

Jan 4, 2024 6:45 PM Read more >

Disbarred Richmond lawyer seeks review while facing jail term for contempt of court

Former real estate and immigration lawyer Hong Guo is seeking a review of her disbarment by the Law Society of BC; at the same time, she awaits a sentencing hearing after being found in contempt of court.

Jan 4, 2024 5:30 PM Read more >

Homelessness task force proposed to qathet Regional District

Lift Community Services puts forward idea of a group to examine homelessness in the region

Jan 4, 2024 5:30 PM Read more >

City ends funding for WorkBC Powell River program

Councillors voted unanimously to decline financial contribution for 2024

Jan 4, 2024 4:30 PM Read more >

Powell River Regional Hospital District chair shares VCH plans

George Doubt meets with Vancouver Coastal Health over capital cost share requests

Jan 4, 2024 3:30 PM Read more >

Powell River Council approves visitor info service agreement

Motion included renewing accord with Tourism Powell River for one-year term

Jan 4, 2024 2:43 PM Read more >