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How the Vital Kelp initiative aims to restore the Coast’s kelp forests

How the Vital Kelp initiative aims to restore the Coast’s kelp forests

Lee-Ann Ennis is part of a global effort to restore vital kelp habitat. She teaches and assists groups in setting up kelp seed nurseries in Vancouver and as far away as the UK.
In memoriam: Savannah Baillie Griffiths

In memoriam: Savannah Baillie Griffiths

December 25, 1994 - June 30, 2024
Food bank donations welcome at Powell River Logger Sports

Food bank donations welcome at Powell River Logger Sports

Last year volunteers received cash and food items from attendees
Powell River Town Centre bus exchange opening pushed to July 16

Powell River Town Centre bus exchange opening pushed to July 16

New BC Transit bus facility being relocated to west side of mall
Bridging differences plan outlined at Powell River City Hall

Bridging differences plan outlined at Powell River City Hall

Westview Ratepayers Society behind effort to enhance conversations during divisive times
Water restrictions in place for City of Powell River

Water restrictions in place for City of Powell River

Stage two category imposed for uses such as sprinkling and power washing
Fundraiser for bringing ballet show to qathet finds success

Fundraiser for bringing ballet show to qathet finds success

Tla'amin Nation member and artist-in-residence for Ballet Kelowna wants to bring work to region
Speedy forward joins Powell River Kings

Speedy forward joins Powell River Kings

BC Hockey League club continues to reshape roster for 2024/2025 season
Nearly 40 new record high temperatures set across B.C. Tuesday

Nearly 40 new record high temperatures set across B.C. Tuesday

Lytton was a scorching 42.5 C yesterday, shooting past the 1975 record of 40.6 C for July 9.
Paying residents to give up lawns results in huge water savings

Paying residents to give up lawns results in huge water savings

By paying residents to give up their lawns, Southern Nevada, including the City of Las Vegas, has so far replaced more than 22 million, square feet of grass.