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Arts centre hosts Empty Bowl initiative for food bank in qathet

Arts centre hosts Empty Bowl initiative for food bank in qathet

Participants can enjoy locally made soup in a one-of-a-kind artisan bowl while raising funds for those in need
Powell River Airport lights now operational

Powell River Airport lights now operational

Facility available for aircraft 24 hours a day, seven days a week
What do the new ferries mean for the Sunshine Coast?

What do the new ferries mean for the Sunshine Coast?

BC Ferries is planning to add seven new boats to its fleet –– six of those to replace retiring vessels –– which BCF CEO Nicholas Jimenez says will alleviate stress for the Sunshine Coast, but he wouldn’t at this point commit to a second boat for Route 3 (Langdale-Horseshoe Bay).  
Newly-minted captain Hungle leads Grizzlies into BCHL opener

Newly-minted captain Hungle leads Grizzlies into BCHL opener

Victoria visits Powell River on Friday night
qathet Regional District facility accepting household garbage

qathet Regional District facility accepting household garbage

Resource-recovery centre now open to drop-off of solid waste by residents and businesses
Award-winning writer from qathet takes a personal journey

Award-winning writer from qathet takes a personal journey

Series of essays explores growing vegetables, family recipes, and relationships with food
Tour de Coast Sunshine Coast fundraising tops $58,000

Tour de Coast Sunshine Coast fundraising tops $58,000

The funding raised locally was the result of a very successful Red Serge Gala, hosted Sept. 10, as well as smaller events, corporate and individual donations pledged to the riders.
Parking rates and fines reviewed by City of Powell River Council

Parking rates and fines reviewed by City of Powell River Council

First three readings given to amendment bylaw that would increase fees
Cartoon: Who is out of touch?

Cartoon: Who is out of touch?

Is civility on Parliament Hill realistic?
shíshálh swiya DMP registration process opens

shíshálh swiya DMP registration process opens

Self-registration system is mandatory for all existing private marine dock and boathouse owners within the shíshálh swiya (Lang Bay to Roberts Creek), regardless of whether their structures currently have tenure.