Highlights

Powell River Sports Hall of Fame member receives another honour

Former professional and national team player inducted into Soccer Hall of Fame of British Columbia

Nov 16, 2023 7:45 PM Read more >

New B.C. stock market whistleblower program must face test of time, says critic

The B.C. Securities Commission is joining most major jurisdictions in North America with the introduction of a whistleblower program aimed at catching bad actors in the investment industry

Nov 16, 2023 7:00 PM Read more >

qathet-based VIU campus included in addictions/trauma program

Government funding clinical trials for psychedelic-assisted treatment

Nov 16, 2023 6:15 PM Read more >

Letter: Service cuts fall mainly on lower-paid workers

"The understanding of cutting services has always been a problem for City of Powell River and qathet Regional District."

Nov 16, 2023 5:15 PM Read more >

B.C. announces minimum wage and other labour protections for app-based gig workers

The "pay transparency" measure will allow drivers to know how much they'll earn for each trip before deciding whether to accept an assignment.

Nov 16, 2023 3:47 PM Read more >

Burnaby Olympic boxing medallist denies assault allegation

"I didn't hit him or anything," Dale Walters said. "I just got up in his face and said, 'Get out of my house.'"

Nov 16, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >

'Abused, injured and rotting': B.C. hog farm faces renewed cruelty claims

The BC SPCA said it's prepared to launch an investigation after Animal Justice released a video alleging animal cruelty on an Abbotsford, B.C., pig farm.

Nov 16, 2023 2:17 PM Read more >

Former qathet region resident guilty of Pelosi attack

David DePape convicted after assault on husband of former US house speaker in San Francisco

Nov 16, 2023 1:27 PM Read more >

Additional funding sought for Powell River Recreation Complex

City wants qathet Regional District contribution to be expanded in 2024

Nov 16, 2023 12:23 PM Read more >

Addictions awareness week: Inspiration, innovation, inclusion

"I feel fortunate to have been involved in a number of initiatives over the years that exemplify this theme in the qathet region." ~ Maggie Hathaway, Lift Community Services

Nov 16, 2023 11:13 AM Read more >