Highlights

Taxpayers in qathet Regional District face double digit increase

Change in requisition for City of Powell River in 2024 is $1,041,934, which is 36.06 per cent more than 2023

Jan 12, 2024 12:45 PM Read more >

Entanglements, boat strikes a danger to sea life around qathet

Northern Sunshine Coast a part of the whale trail, but there are rules for watching

Jan 12, 2024 11:30 AM Read more >

'A wake-up call': Alarm raised over B.C. electrical grid amid plans for natural gas heating ban

BC Utilities Commission recently rejected a $327M proposal from FortisBC for an expansion of natural gas infrastructure in the rapidly-growing Okanagan.

Jan 12, 2024 11:00 AM Read more >

qathet region’s Family Place finds temporary home

Facility relocates in Powell River Town Centre Mall while looking for permanent space

Jan 12, 2024 10:26 AM Read more >

B.C. housing minister says next naughty list coming soon

Ravi Kahlon also says province unveiling BC Builds project in ‘very near future.’

Jan 12, 2024 9:30 AM Read more >

Legal changes may bring reprieve for B.C. cannabis entrepreneurs

Taxation, THC content and medical authorizations could be focus of regulatory changes.

Jan 12, 2024 8:00 AM Read more >

Rob Shaw: Fence-sitting thrusts BC NDP into no-win scenario as overdose deaths climb

Government’s messaging over public drug-use legislation has completely reversed as it attempts to co-opt language of Opposition, writes Rob Shaw

Jan 12, 2024 7:46 AM Read more >

In memoriam: Allan Francis McPhee

December 14, 1944 - December 18, 2023

Jan 12, 2024 7:45 AM Read more >

Good morning, Peak readers

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

Jan 12, 2024 6:45 AM Read more >

B.C. gang hitman gets 25 years for two murders, two attempted murders

"Parents should not have to bury their children," Jagvir Malhi's parents said. "All we have now are memories."

Jan 11, 2024 7:00 PM Read more >