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Drop-in centre reopens in qathet region

Community Resource Centre has moved to Crossroads Village and is now in operation

May 27, 2025 2:40 PM Read more >

qathet region weather: Temperature rising with showers this week

Cloud covering the qathet region for a few days

May 27, 2025 12:30 PM Read more >

Video: Grizzly bear reported to be on Texada Island

Animal was south of Powell River area but swam across to the island.

May 27, 2025 11:07 AM Read more >

Rob Shaw: BC NDP playing divide and conquer with Indigenous, municipal allies

By sidelining the FNLC and UBCM, the B.C. government is undermining the very relationships it once championed

May 27, 2025 8:00 AM Read more >

In memoriam: William F. Treloar

October 28, 1958 - May 5, 2025

May 27, 2025 7:30 AM Read more >

Powell River minor hockey player prepares for next season

Kooper Kozmeniuk receives nod from Western Hockey League team

May 26, 2025 8:30 PM Read more >

qathet-based mixed-media artist set to discuss exhibition

Candace Parker works in abstract perspective, contrast, movement and texture

May 26, 2025 7:30 PM Read more >

Opinion: Social media falsely reports death on ferry from toxic drugs

A rumour has been circulating –– apparently prompted by a Facebook post –– that a medical emergency that delayed the Horseshoe Bay to Langdale ferry Saturday morning saw a 19-year-old die from toxic drugs. This rumour is not true.

May 26, 2025 7:26 PM Read more >

Powell River mayor proposes upping forestry's allowable cut

Union of British Columbia Municipalities resolution deferred by city council

May 26, 2025 6:30 PM Read more >

In memoriam: Marjorie Olive Casey

July 7, 1933 to May 18, 2025

May 26, 2025 4:30 PM Read more >

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