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Here's what B.C.’s parties promise on the overdose crisis

Here's what B.C.’s parties promise on the overdose crisis

A safer drug supply — pharmaceutical alternatives to illicit street drugs — is at the top of the list for frontline service providers and advocates, who see it as the only way to prevent more deaths in the short term
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Savary Island and ferry issues highlight qathet Regional District meeting

Savary Island and ferry issues highlight qathet Regional District meeting

Board director provides report; area director comments on Texada ferry
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Three-way race in Powell River-Sunshine Coast

Three-way race in Powell River-Sunshine Coast

Elections BC confirms candidate list
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It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Here's how to avoid fundraising scams

It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Here's how to avoid fundraising scams

Beware of fake websites and social media accounts, impersonation scams and phishing attacks, says the Better Business Bureau
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Powell River mayor suggests city hall upgrade

Powell River mayor suggests city hall upgrade

Federal funds could be used to improve building
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B.C. Ferries broke contract by laying off more than 1,000 union workers: arbitrator

B.C. Ferries broke contract by laying off more than 1,000 union workers: arbitrator

B.C. Ferry Services Inc. breached the collective agreement with its unionized employees when it temporarily laid off more than 1,000 workers in early April due to the pandemic, according to an arbitrator. It is now up to the B.C.
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Powell River senior planner outlines temporary use permits

Powell River senior planner outlines temporary use permits

City council to consider amending bylaws
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Researchers call on public to snap photos of alpine butterflies

Researchers call on public to snap photos of alpine butterflies

Alpine butterflies are sensitive to temperature and are being significantly affected by climate change. Scientists say now is the time to double down on monitoring them
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Requests for mail-in ballots for B.C. election way up: 500,000 and growing

Requests for mail-in ballots for B.C. election way up: 500,000 and growing

Almost 500,000 people have registered for mail-in ballots since the Oct. 24 provincial election was called a week and a half ago. According to Elections B.C.
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Proposal made for liquid waste plan monitoring committee in Powell River

Proposal made for liquid waste plan monitoring committee in Powell River

City council to consider new committee
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