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Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Local officers participate in neurodiverse/autistic decal program
qathet region couple studies humpback communication/behaviour

qathet region couple studies humpback communication/behaviour

Naturalists/artists continue welcoming massive mammals back to Salish Sea
Government announces funding to protect carbon-rich ecosystems

Government announces funding to protect carbon-rich ecosystems

Projects will prioritize habitats in BC such as grasslands, wetlands and forests
Both bears and berries are in season throughout qathet region

Both bears and berries are in season throughout qathet region

The best strategy to avoid too-close encounters on your property is to keep all food sources inaccessible
What is a reverse mortgage?

What is a reverse mortgage?

Ask an Expert: Cait Holmes
Cell-phone paparazzi putting humans — and bears — at risk

Cell-phone paparazzi putting humans — and bears — at risk

Elphinstone resident Michael Master was trying to move a bear away from his neighbourhood, when people started showing up to take photos with their phones, hindering his attempts.
City of Powell River procedure bylaw has many changes

City of Powell River procedure bylaw has many changes

Committee of the whole debates a number of alterations into how it does business
Healthy Living: Build a strong foundation first

Healthy Living: Build a strong foundation first

We are all in a constant process or journey ~ Robert Skender
Peak photos of the day: June 2024

Peak photos of the day: June 2024

Looking back at the best photos taken around the qathet region and submitted by our loyal readers last month
Grant Lawrence returns to qathet for tour with musical friends

Grant Lawrence returns to qathet for tour with musical friends

Variety-show style concert celebrates unique and quirky place that is Desolation Sound