Local News

City of Powell River moves on tax break bylaw for airport deal

Revitalization intended to attract light industry

Sep 13, 2018 11:00 AM Read more >

Opioid crisis stokes debate about addiction management versus abstinence

Treatment centre official takes aim at idea that long-term regime of prescribed drugs is the best option for addicts

Sep 12, 2018 5:35 PM Read more >

Police patrol: Crime report

Powell River RCMP reported the following for September 5 to 12, 2018.

Sep 12, 2018 3:05 PM Read more >

Powell River activists to serve sentences for Kinder Morgan protests

Protesters demonstrate against Trans Mountain Pipeline

Sep 12, 2018 2:10 PM Read more >

UPDATED: Crews respond to raging fire in Powell River

Duplex burns in Townsite neighbourhood

Sep 11, 2018 5:00 PM Read more >

City of Powell River plans to zone popular Penticton Trails as recreational park

New park moves closer to approval

Sep 11, 2018 2:45 PM Read more >

Pot legalization will mean more work for police in B.C.: RCMP official

New regulations governing production and sale of cannabis to require greater interaction between police, local councils

Sep 11, 2018 2:25 PM Read more >

Province promises more childcare spaces for B.C. families

BC NDP government announces community partnerships via UBCM

Sep 11, 2018 2:09 PM Read more >

BC Wildfire Service ends campfire ban

Some restrictions remain in City of Powell River and qathet Regional District

Sep 11, 2018 1:00 PM Read more >

RCMP personnel shortage may spur closure of smaller B.C. detachments

Officials consider creation of regional hubs to meet detachment staffing challenges in province

Sep 10, 2018 5:52 PM Read more >