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In memoriam: Robert James Astrope

In memoriam: Robert James Astrope

July 26, 1937 - June 29, 2024
Powell River Community Forest supports mountain biking project

Powell River Community Forest supports mountain biking project

Grants help upgrades and expansion at Mt. Mahony
Child-care centres opening soon at qathet region schools

Child-care centres opening soon at qathet region schools

qSD and YMCA BC form partnership to provide learning opportunities for young children
Some burning allowed in city limits of Powell River in November

Some burning allowed in city limits of Powell River in November

Venting index should be checked and permit needed
Viewpoint: We should broaden democracy, not backslide into fascism

Viewpoint: We should broaden democracy, not backslide into fascism

Every November 11, I think of my late parents and their generation. They sacrificed enormously to defeat the aggressive fascist regimes of Germany, Italy and Japan.
Highway 101 open, Lower Road closed, EOC activated

Highway 101 open, Lower Road closed, EOC activated

BC Hydro is asking customers to prepare for the possibility of being without power overnight
Langely comes back in third period, defeats Powell River Kings

Langely comes back in third period, defeats Powell River Kings

Rivermen score four unanswered goals to force overtime
RCMP seek help in locating missing Sechelt woman

RCMP seek help in locating missing Sechelt woman

The young woman is homeless and often travels between the Sunshine Coast and Vancouver.
In memoriam: Rob Arnstein

In memoriam: Rob Arnstein

A deep thinker, he had a big heart and a great sense of humour
Editor’s exit from 'Not an Island' accents literary metamorphosis

Editor’s exit from 'Not an Island' accents literary metamorphosis

Robin Lamarche hands off editorship of quarterly anthology