Local News

Rotary Club of Powell River marks 70 years of service in 2025

Past president reflects on time involved with the organization, whose members live by the motto Service Above Self

Jan 22, 2025 8:15 PM Read more >

Adoptable pet of the month: Guinea pigs bros are chill & social

Dynamic duo Rocky and Twix love to hunt for dried strawberries and accept gentle head pets at BC SPCA-Powell River

Jan 22, 2025 7:15 PM Read more >

Powell River Kings add goaltender to roster

Ryan Tamelin signs with BC Hockey League club

Jan 22, 2025 6:15 PM Read more >

Viewpoint: Local journalism plays vital role in today’s world

"As the Peak marks 30 years of serving the qathet region, we reflect on how much has changed, and how much has stayed the same."

Jan 22, 2025 5:15 PM Read more >

'Keeping him off the streets': Repeat offender in B.C. pleads guilty to manslaughter

Cody Mostat, who grew up in Powell River, was found dead in Langley in 2022.

Jan 22, 2025 3:10 PM Read more >

qathet Festival of the Performing Arts rep updates city council

Powell River mayor and councillors receive overview of the cultural organization’s successes

Jan 22, 2025 1:15 PM Read more >

Couple wants accessibility in qathet to be a priority

Infrastructure that meets a variety of mobility and impairment needs improves everyone's experience, say advocates

Jan 22, 2025 10:15 AM Read more >

In memoriam: Ted (Matheus Johannes) Mayenburg

May 28, 1931 - December 24, 2024

Jan 22, 2025 9:15 AM Read more >

Elephants can teach lessons, expert tells Powell River Rotarians

David Powrie explains how wild animals can serve as inspiration for humans

Jan 21, 2025 8:15 PM Read more >

Powell River Villa loses ground in VISL standings

Gap between local soccer club and Nanaimo FC in Division 1 increases to seven points

Jan 21, 2025 7:15 PM Read more >