Local News

Let’s Talk Trash: Winter home composting

Finding a method of turning your scraps into black gold can be a feel good winter project.

Jan 11, 2022 7:00 AM Read more >

UPDATED: Evacuation 'very dark and very scary' for residents of qathet region independent living facility

Coastal Breeze Village went without power after nearby motor vehicle incident took out power pole

Jan 10, 2022 5:09 PM Read more >

qathet region real estate values up in December

Average single-family home prices increase in 2021 over 2020 figures

Jan 10, 2022 4:28 PM Read more >

B.C.'s COVID-19 hospitalizations up 96% since end of 2021

B.C. has not had this many hospitalized COVID-19 patients since November 5.

Jan 10, 2022 3:47 PM Read more >

UPDATED: Tla’amin Nation breaks ground for 24-unit housing development

$11 million facility designed for independent living

Jan 10, 2022 2:33 PM Read more >

BC Hockey League reschedules home games for Powell River Kings

Victoria Grizzlies and Surrey Eagles will visit this weekend to make up previously postponed matchups.

Jan 10, 2022 1:02 PM Read more >

BC Ferries anticipates future sailing disruptions on all routes

COVID-19 and other winter illnesses, plus storms, can cause interruptions on three vessels sailing routes to and from the qathet region

Jan 10, 2022 12:05 PM Read more >

Compilation by qathet region author encourages humans to ‘clean up’

Jerry Eskes publishes book of short stories to help preserve nature for future generations 

Jan 10, 2022 7:00 AM Read more >

Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society feeds hungry Wilson’s snipe

PROWLS: Rescue of the week

Jan 9, 2022 7:00 AM Read more >

Peak Carrier of the Month: Braeden Coburn

Thank you for the great job you do, Braeden!

Jan 8, 2022 7:00 AM Read more >