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Let’s Talk Trash: Whose land is it?

Let’s Talk Trash: Whose land is it?

We live lives of relative luxury compared with generations past, but this comes at a cost, both to the earth and to us.
Federal Green Party leader visits qathet region as part of cross-country reconnection tour

Federal Green Party leader visits qathet region as part of cross-country reconnection tour

Party looks at direction as part of a rebuilding process
Oncologist: Testicular cancer is ‘highly treatable’

Oncologist: Testicular cancer is ‘highly treatable’

April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month
City council votes for connector between Powell River Recreation Complex and Brooks Secondary School

City council votes for connector between Powell River Recreation Complex and Brooks Secondary School

Grant application for multi-use path receives approval
Cartoon: Old growth protests

Cartoon: Old growth protests

Council briefs: City of Powell River

Council briefs: City of Powell River

Prepares community forest pricing policy resolution; Issues Canadian Tire garden centre permits; Recommend Carlson Community Club patio application; Amends waterworks regulations and rates
Public input for possible Powell River name change referred to working group

Public input for possible Powell River name change referred to working group

Residents wanting to speak up will have to wait for group comprised of city and Tla’amin Nation representatives
Birchbark biting art piece given to qathet Métis Nation

Birchbark biting art piece given to qathet Métis Nation

“We look forward to safekeeping this beautiful art piece and amplifying the importance of Indigenous art forms." ~ qathet Métis Nation president Tabatha Berggren
Housing prices continue to rise in qathet region

Housing prices continue to rise in qathet region

Real estate values remain high
Opinion: BC Liberals worry commission will ditch their shoo-in rural ridings

Opinion: BC Liberals worry commission will ditch their shoo-in rural ridings

Electorial boundaries commission could combine rural ridings and add more in urban areas.