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Powell River business owners receive international award

Powell River business owners receive international award

Powell River Canadian Tire owners John Kristof [second left] and Michelle Hodgkinson-Kristof, [second right] were recently presented with Paul Harris Fellows in appreciation of support to The Rotary Club of Powell River over the past 11 years.
Labour shortage hits close to home in Powell River

Labour shortage hits close to home in Powell River

Lack of workers across sectors an ongoing trend
Texada group seeks economic link between island and Powell River residents

Texada group seeks economic link between island and Powell River residents

Entrepreneurs look to create connection
Canada’s recreational cannabis market could hold key to future medicines

Canada’s recreational cannabis market could hold key to future medicines

Research and development at leading Canadian cannabis companies could refocus approaches to medical treatment
COLUMN: Networking without fear

COLUMN: Networking without fear

Tips for both introverts and extroverts
FortisBC natural gas rates to remain low for the rest of the year

FortisBC natural gas rates to remain low for the rest of the year

FortisBC has received approval from the British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) to maintain the cost of gas for its natural gas customers. As of Oct. 1 FortisBC customers will see no change to the cost of natural gas on their bill.
Powell River brewery receives national business award

Powell River brewery receives national business award

Organization recognizes Townsite Brewing for excellence at gala event
Ensuring documents are in order is a gift to loved ones

Ensuring documents are in order is a gift to loved ones

One of the most important and caring things you can do for yourself and your loved ones is to prepare in advance for a time when you may not be able to express your own needs and wishes.
Apple unveils premium iPhone XS, health features for watch

Apple unveils premium iPhone XS, health features for watch

Apple unveiled three new iPhones on Wednesday in a bid to bolster its spot in the premium smartphone market, along with an upgraded smartwatch that takes electrocardiograms and detects falls.
Powell River job seekers benefit from service shift

Powell River job seekers benefit from service shift

Eligibility requirements change for government programs