Highlights

Regenerative farm to start providing produce to Sechelt Hospital

Two baskets of fresh vegetables were ceremoniously given to local leaders to celebrate the partnerships.

Jul 17, 2023 3:42 PM Read more >

First troops in B.C. for wildfire fight, as helicopters and Hercules plane readied

The Canadian Armed Forces says the first troops to help in British Columbia's wildfire fight have arrived in the province, with more soldiers, helicopters and a Hercules plane poised for deployment.

Jul 17, 2023 3:26 PM Read more >

Online News Act: Google withholds AI chatbot as Meta runs ads opposing new law

OTTAWA — Tech companies are continuing to push back on the Liberal government over its Online News Act, with Google withholding its new artificial-intelligence chatbot from Canada and Meta running ads opposing the law.

Jul 17, 2023 1:27 PM Read more >

City of Powell River Council endorses Townsite street upgrades

Maple Avenue and Sycamore Street safer streets project proceeding

Jul 17, 2023 12:49 PM Read more >

PHOTOS: 2023 International Choral Kathaumixw

Choral event concludes with gala concert at Powell River Recreation Complex

Jul 17, 2023 11:34 AM Read more >

'Aggressive' wildfire shuts B.C. highway as military and officials set to meet

The BC Wildfire Service says an "aggressive" fire that exploded in size over the weekend has cut off a highway on the central coast, while more than a dozen new blazes have been sparked since Sunday.

Jul 17, 2023 10:12 AM Read more >

Letters: The ferry service won't improve soon, so build a better bus shelter

'Given that there will likely be no improvements to the ferry system in my lifetime, maybe somebody could spend some of the unspent taxes that I paid this year and add some more pews to the waiting area so that long-suffering bus riders might find some comfort?'

Jul 17, 2023 8:59 AM Read more >

Baldrey: Federal election could raise constitutional intrigue

Could the second-place finisher wind up forming government in Ottawa next time out?

Jul 17, 2023 8:22 AM Read more >

Report shows economic case for high immigration, but warns of housing trade-offs

OTTAWA — At a time when skeptics are questioning Canada's plan to ramp up immigration, a new report argues the country needs to welcome a lot more newcomers to counterbalance its aging demographic.

Jul 17, 2023 7:45 AM Read more >

In memoriam: Tracey Lorraine Giberson

January 13, 1966 - June 7, 2023

Jul 17, 2023 6:45 AM Read more >