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Powell River Logger Sports carving winners focus on nature

Talented artists turned wood into sculptures in only four days

Jul 31, 2025 7:30 PM Read more >

Cartoon: Nasty neighbour

What else should be thrown over the fence?

Jul 31, 2025 6:30 PM Read more >

Editorial: Feds fumble ferry funding

Marine transport systems in Canada are not treated equally

Jul 31, 2025 5:30 PM Read more >

Why B.C. brewers want government to change how they are taxed

Proposed change to government taxes would be revenue-neutral, brewers say

Jul 31, 2025 4:50 PM Read more >

Sun in the forecast for the next few days in qathet

BC Day weekend means a new month is here; art and music on the calendar

Jul 31, 2025 12:30 PM Read more >

Letter: Blind solutions

"I have just read the very upsetting article regarding a new temporary shelter on Barnet Street in Powell River"

Jul 31, 2025 10:42 AM Read more >

Mario Canseco: Fewer Canadians see homelessness as a crisis, according to poll

Mental health support, zoning reform, and housing investment remain popular, even as encampment fatigue grows

Jul 31, 2025 6:00 AM Read more >

On-water life quickly returns to normal on Island after tsunami advisory

The largest waves on Vancouver Island were seen in Port Alberni, where initial waves measured 50 centimetres around 1 a.m.

Jul 31, 2025 4:48 AM Read more >

Adrian Raeside cartoon: All aboard the Ottawa subsidies party boat

Jul 31, 2025 1:00 AM Read more >

Motocross racer from Powell River qualifies for national finals

Braeden Coburn excelling in races on Vancouver Island

Jul 30, 2025 8:30 PM Read more >