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Electrical upgrade approved for Powell River Recreation Complex

City council awards contract for upgrading systems in the facility

Aug 25, 2025 12:19 PM Read more >

More types of bus passes added to B.C. Transit’s Umo system

Starting September, B.C. Bus Pass users will be able to tap their passes to validate their ride on buses using the Umo payment system.

Aug 25, 2025 10:30 AM Read more >

Letter: Health connections to Vancouver

'It is now over 10 years since the Malaspina Coach Lines service between Powell River and Vancouver was abandoned.'

Aug 25, 2025 9:45 AM Read more >

On Mental Health: Why AI can’t replace human connection

Artificial intelligence (AI) hasn’t been part of everyday life for very long, but in the past couple of years it has found its way into our homes, workplaces and now our emotional lives.

Aug 25, 2025 7:53 AM Read more >

Author talk in qathet: Mystery and history of small canine

Coast Salish woolly dog was bred for thousands of years for its fibres

Aug 24, 2025 6:30 AM Read more >

B.C. Ferries applies to avoid paying rebate to customers

The company says it wants to use the rebate money to offset fare price increases that are expected to come in 2029.

Aug 23, 2025 5:45 AM Read more >

Tips on how to prevent unexpected animal visitors

Unpicked and windfall fruit can be huge attractant to bears in qathet and elsewhere

Aug 23, 2025 5:30 AM Read more >

City of Powell River Council approves library expenditure

Councillors vote to allocate more community forest funds to replace siding on building

Aug 22, 2025 6:30 PM Read more >

Powell River RCMP report shows decreases in crime

Staff sergeant outlines statistics for city councillors

Aug 22, 2025 5:30 PM Read more >

Powell River Community Forest provides cheque to city council

Spring grants dividend cheque presented

Aug 22, 2025 12:30 PM Read more >

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