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An ocean of plastic changes everything — even what we eat

An ocean of plastic changes everything — even what we eat

Nanaimo-bound expedition is trying to find out how tiny creatures that mistakenly dine on microplastics could affect the survival of wild salmon
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Federal, provincial governments commit $143M to salmon fund

Federal, provincial governments commit $143M to salmon fund

The federal and provincial government have teamed up to commit $143 million over the next five years to protect and restore wild salmon stocks — some of which are in danger of collapse.
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UPDATED: Sino Bright School withdraws from land deal in Powell River

UPDATED: Sino Bright School withdraws from land deal in Powell River

Owners send letter outlining concerns
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‘Substantial’ chinook restrictions likely needed, says former fisheries minister

‘Substantial’ chinook restrictions likely needed, says former fisheries minister

Former federal fisheries minister David Anderson expects that “substantial restrictions” in catch will be needed to save chinook salmon along the West Coast.
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$2M project aims to spark new thinking on climate change

$2M project aims to spark new thinking on climate change

Earth’s climate is changing and urgent action is needed to address that reality, says a Royal Roads University professor.
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Powell River named as part of BC-wide immigrant entrepreneur attraction project

Powell River named as part of BC-wide immigrant entrepreneur attraction project

Program aims to attract investment from around the world
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Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Powell River RCMP reported the following for March 7 to 13, 2019.
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Facebook and Instagram facing outages

Facebook and Instagram facing outages

Facebook and Instagram users may have noticed a few glitches on their accounts on Wednesday. In fact, Facebook users around the world were reporting outages, including being unable to send messages or create new posts.
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Researchers play tag with oystercatchers

Researchers play tag with oystercatchers

Black oystercatchers may be conspicuous creatures on the shorelines of the Pacific Coast, but their movements are mysterious.
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People asked to switch it up Friday for National Password Day

People asked to switch it up Friday for National Password Day

Change your passwords. That’s the message from the Better Business Bureau serving Mainland BC as it announced the fourth-annual National Password Day for this Friday, March 15.
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