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Minimum wage broached by Powell River-Sunshine Coast candidates

Impact of increases on small businesses among topics covered at all-candidates meeting

Oct 8, 2024 8:15 PM Read more >

Myles Gray case discussed at election forum in Powell River

Candidates questioned about police accountability at public meeting

Oct 8, 2024 7:15 PM Read more >

B.C. voters want health-care overhaul but are wary of privatization, survey reveals

Housing and poverty still top concerns, but voters remain split on health-care reform and private care expansion

Oct 8, 2024 1:00 PM Read more >

Powell River Otago to host rugby mini-camp for youth players

Club wants to introduce seven- to 12-year-olds to the game, teaching skills and positioning

Oct 8, 2024 12:45 PM Read more >

Health Canada invests $12.29M to combat cancer among firefighters

Development of a national registry and earlier cancer diagnosis leading to better health outcomes for firefighters

Oct 8, 2024 10:32 AM Read more >

In memoriam: Doris Dixon

October 11, 1934 - September 30, 2024

Oct 8, 2024 7:45 AM Read more >

36% of Canadian bird species see decline over past 50 years

The latest State of Canada's Birds report shows major declines in the Prairies and worrying signs that seabirds could be next.

Oct 8, 2024 7:00 AM Read more >

Scoreless drought continues for Powell River Villa

Gorge FC shuts out local Vancouver Island Soccer League club

Oct 7, 2024 9:15 PM Read more >

Powell River Sunshine Coast Real Estate Board reports busy month

September 2024 was substantially improved from September of 2023, according to statistics

Oct 7, 2024 8:15 PM Read more >

Powell River Logger Sports makes donation to food bank

Funds raised, food donations collected during summer event

Oct 7, 2024 7:15 PM Read more >