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Grizzly killed on Texada Island honoured with ceremony

Tla’amin Nation given remains of the bear after it was shot

Jul 16, 2025 11:47 AM Read more >

Sunshine Coast RCMP help promote anti-fraud campaign with video

The video is part of a new fraud-awareness campaign by Richmond RCMP developed to educate the public about investment scams.

Jul 16, 2025 11:00 AM Read more >

UPDATED: Wildfire service reports on blaze north of Powell River

Fire near Atrevida Road listed as being under control after being out of control earlier this morning

Jul 16, 2025 7:42 AM Read more >

In memoriam: Nick Wassick

He passed away peacefully at home on July 6

Jul 16, 2025 7:30 AM Read more >

Comment: B.C. Ferries' car-deck rule makes no sense

We did not have a ferry reservation so we suffered a two-sailing wait, and when we finally boarded the ferry, we were assigned to the “deck of doom.”

Jul 16, 2025 3:00 AM Read more >

Forestry museum at Willingdon Beach opens for summer

After major reorganization, and some revamping, logging history is on display once again

Jul 15, 2025 8:30 PM Read more >

Active summer continues for Powell River Minor Baseball teams

Under 15 and under 13 players getting steady action against Vancouver Island competition

Jul 15, 2025 7:30 PM Read more >

Powell River Working Equitation Classic competitor results

Annual show a draw for horse enthusiasts

Jul 15, 2025 6:30 PM Read more >

Texada Island grizzly found dead, days before province planned to relocate it

The bear, which has been on the island for more than a month, was allegedly shot by a member of the public in the Van Anda area on Texada’s north end.

Jul 15, 2025 5:00 PM Read more >

Campfire ban includes qathet Regional District

As of July 17, open fires will not be permitted per Coastal Fire Centre

Jul 15, 2025 4:05 PM Read more >

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