Local News

Letter: Praise for volunteers at wildfire north of Powell River

'We know volunteer fire crews do this work not for praise, but out of service to our communities'

Jul 18, 2025 9:28 AM Read more >

Apartment complex taking shape in Powell River

Facility in the heart of Westview will provide 40 new rental units

Jul 17, 2025 8:30 PM Read more >

Vintage Car Club of Canada-Powell River pays tribute to movies

Members from across the province expected at this year's event outside and inside the Patricia Theatre in Townsite

Jul 17, 2025 7:30 PM Read more >

You're probably not wearing enough sunscreen

Don’t listen to social media influencers. It's safe and your best protection against growing skin cancer rates.

Jul 17, 2025 7:00 PM Read more >

Editorial: National Drowning Prevention Week

Sixty-seven per cent of drownings occur in natural bodies of water such as lakes, rivers and oceans

Jul 17, 2025 6:30 PM Read more >

Tla'amin Fire Department responds to burning carriage house

No injuries reported in blaze on the south end of Klahanie Drive

Jul 17, 2025 5:16 PM Read more >

Peter Kvarnstrom: It's time to buy local advertising

B.C. urged to spend province's advertising dollars in towns like Merritt instead of places like Menlo Park, California.

Jul 17, 2025 2:04 PM Read more >

Updated: Wildfire above Secret Cove held

As of 9 a.m., the fire at Homesite Creek was listed as 0.95 hectares

Jul 17, 2025 12:55 PM Read more >

qRD board supports short-term rental and hotel room tax

qathet Regional District directors vote for Sunshine Coast Tourism’s initiative to increase taxation

Jul 17, 2025 10:06 AM Read more >

Savary Islanders motion put forward to explore new technology

Overwhelming support from residents to adopt early fire detection system

Jul 16, 2025 7:30 PM Read more >