Skip to content

Local News

ICBC to resume non-commercial road tests in July

ICBC to resume non-commercial road tests in July

After a four-month hiatus, British Columbians will once again be able to book non-commercial road tests (Class 5 and 7) later this month – which ICBC says is part of its phased approach to reopening.
Read more >
This B.C. island has the highest concentration of cougars in the world

This B.C. island has the highest concentration of cougars in the world

Referred to as a puma, cougar, and a mountain lion, these wild cats cause a scare wherever they are found and are plentiful on this B.C. island.
Read more >
City of Powell River Council names community finance committee members

City of Powell River Council names community finance committee members

Group to advise councillors and mayor, make recommendations
Read more >
Powell River city council approves firehall study

Powell River city council approves firehall study

City works yard the preferred site for committee
Read more >
More sailings for Langdale, Siegers calls on Coasters to lobby feds and province

More sailings for Langdale, Siegers calls on Coasters to lobby feds and province

BC Ferries is making another change to the Langdale-Horseshoe Bay schedule “in response to increasing demand.
Read more >
City council discusses complimentary and critical correspondence

City council discusses complimentary and critical correspondence

Stance on bottling of water and dealings regarding PRSC Limited Partnership rated in letter content
Read more >
Stay alert of common COVID-19 scams, says RCMP

Stay alert of common COVID-19 scams, says RCMP

The RCMP is warning people to stay alert and aware of COVID-19 scams that are still lingering about as the province begins to re-open after the pandemic.
Read more >
Southern resident killer whales returning later to Salish Sea in ‘drastic’ change

Southern resident killer whales returning later to Salish Sea in ‘drastic’ change

Southern resident killer whales made their first appearance in the Salish Sea on Canada Day after more than two months with only a brief sighting off the west coast of Vancouver Island.
Read more >
Tougher measures urged to block wayward travelling

Tougher measures urged to block wayward travelling

People in small Vancouver Island communities are worried that American tourists are flouting border restrictions and could spread COVID-19.
Read more >
City of Powell River approves patios and parklets

City of Powell River approves patios and parklets

Businesses can apply for sidewalk space
Read more >