In the Community

Resident urges caution on trails

Summer heat has arrived and with it, forest fire season. With the recent fire in our local transfer station’s construction and demolition (C&D) pile, it seems timely to spark a conversation about safe disposal of potentially hazardous material.

One thing you can always count on in life is a change. Nobody could have predicted the whole world would change with people having to stay isolated from family and friends, as well as cancel trips and events because of the COVID-19 outbreak.

Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society rescues eagle for second time

Group asks for assistance from qathet Regional District

Many Powell River area residents awoke to the sound of thunder on Friday, July 31. The accompanying lightning was on display as well, including this strike over Townsite.

Lift Community Services receives provincial funding

Summer weather just kicked into high gear, following a very soggy June and early July. We may be enjoying our first warm lake swims and nursing sunburns, or sheltering indoors in the heat of the day.

Garden space furthers mission of childhood learning

Two projects to be underwritten