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Community belonging project launches in qathet region

Community belonging project launches in qathet region

New team sets forth with range of projects
Going car-free in City of Powell River, which was built for cars

Going car-free in City of Powell River, which was built for cars

“One of the best parts of my day is riding to and from work, but I would never recommend it to someone else.” ~ Christopher Lightfoot, qathet Regional Cycling Association
High pressure keeps rain at bay today in qathet region

High pressure keeps rain at bay today in qathet region

Mix of cloud, rain, and sun into the weekend
Powell River Council approves resolutions for AVICC convention

Powell River Council approves resolutions for AVICC convention

Three recommendations from the city to go before Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities gathering
White-nose syndrome bat monitoring continuing in B.C.

White-nose syndrome bat monitoring continuing in B.C.

The BC Community Bat Program is working with the province to detect and prevent the spread of white-nose syndrome, a fungal-based infection which has killed millions of bats in North America.
Powell River Kings forward commits to NCAA school

Powell River Kings forward commits to NCAA school

Colgate University in New York will be home for Simone Dadiè starting next hockey season
Researchers want your winter whale sightings in the Salish Sea

Researchers want your winter whale sightings in the Salish Sea

Ocean Wise's Gary Sutton said researchers are improving DNA collection methods
North Island-Powell River MP wants toxic drug overdose plan

North Island-Powell River MP wants toxic drug overdose plan

“People need a plan and a federal government willing to act." ~ Rachel Blaney
In memoriam: Carole Ann McCormick

In memoriam: Carole Ann McCormick

April 25, 1955 - January 22, 2024
Good morning, Peak readers

Good morning, Peak readers

Photo feature of the day, today in history, the weather forecast and local gas prices