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Mother Gay Vella thankful her three children and their families are safe

Powell River resident Bill Sirota was one of the first responders to the scene of a boat fire in Sabine Channel between Texada and Lasqueti islands on Tuesday afternoon, May 3.

City starts search for replacement

Homeowner incentives lacking as more residents go off-grid

Medical first responders’ role on Texada Island will be expanding to include providing basic health care services next year, BC health minister Terry Lake announced Wednesday, April 27.

Boaters hope to share former barge terminal with coast guard

Residents provide a variety of thoughts on agricultural land reserve decision

Flushing water Following reports from Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) of higher than acceptable levels of lead in the drinking water in the Village of Pemberton and schools in Kitimat, BC, School District 47 is proceeding with a recommendation from VC

Powell River RCMP are investigating an early morning smash and grab at a Marine Avenue business on Friday, April 29.

Help a call away A United Way information hub project will be expanding to include the rest of the province, including Powell River, this year. The project, bc211, provides referrals to community, social, non-clinical health and government services.