Highlights

qathet Festival of the Performing Arts rolls out red carpet

Event concludes with Grand Concert on March 8

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Liberal candidate chosen for North Island-Powell River riding

Sointula resident Jennifer Lash will run in the next federal election

Mar 4, 2025 5:30 PM Read more >

B.C. Securities Commission bans former bank manager from public-company activity

Former CIBC branch manager in Merritt stole mutual funds from mother-in-law and was subsequently barred from the securities industry

Mar 4, 2025 5:00 PM Read more >

B.C. carbon tax to climb $15/tonne in April

All of the $665 million in added revenue brought in by the hike is forecast to be returned.

Mar 4, 2025 4:30 PM Read more >

Kirk LaPointe: B.C. budget can't dodge economic beating as tariffs land heavy punches

Premier David Eby faces tough reality as trade war commences

Mar 4, 2025 4:00 PM Read more >

B.C. budget expands housing support for renters, middle-income earners

$318M added to BC Builds for faster middle-income housing development

Mar 4, 2025 2:15 PM Read more >

Trump tariffs roil markets ... and B.C. budget

Deficit expected to grow by $2B, government revenues to fall.

Mar 4, 2025 1:43 PM Read more >

Waterworks bylaw presented to City of Powell River Council

Councillors give first three readings to new regulations and rates, increasing by four per cent in each of 2025, 206 and 2027

Mar 4, 2025 1:15 PM Read more >

Photos: Musical journey taken at qathet performing arts festival

Collaboration concert hosted at Evergreen Theatre in Powell River Recreation Complex

Mar 4, 2025 10:30 AM Read more >

Updated: B.C. braces for trade-war fallout

Lumber faces steep penalties while energy dodges worst

Mar 4, 2025 9:00 AM Read more >