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First single a hit for Powell River musician

Paul Marier’s song ‘Upside Down’ makes it into Canadian music charts

Aug 6, 2021 9:30 AM Read more >

Editorial: Golden glory

...it’s not the total number that’s precious, it’s the moments of golden glory we can remember forever

Aug 5, 2021 11:55 PM Read more >

Company urges safety around dams in qathet region

Evolugen suggests precautions around its two facilities

Aug 5, 2021 4:37 PM Read more >

Crews remove debris from qathet region beaches

Shoreline cleanup collects nearly 57 tonnes of waste

Aug 5, 2021 3:32 PM Read more >

New COVID-19 cases in B.C. spike above 400

Active infections rise above 2,000 for first time since June 8.

Aug 5, 2021 3:31 PM Read more >

Mask mandates, vaccine passports still on the table as B.C. cases rise

'There are consequences if you don't' get vaccinated, says B.C. health minister.

Aug 5, 2021 1:14 PM Read more >

Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA comments on provincial skills training announcement

Province announces funding; programs designed to help people into workforce

Aug 5, 2021 11:54 AM Read more >

Route 3 long weekend traffic lower than 2019

Historically, the B.C. Day long weekend sees the most traffic for BC Ferries all year. But for 2021, Route 3’s traffic was down from the same holiday weekend in 2019. Compared to the pre-pandemic B.C.

Aug 5, 2021 11:06 AM Read more >

BCCDC: One COVID-19 case reported in the qathet region from July 25 to 31

Reporting period is second in a row with one coronavirus case

Aug 4, 2021 4:58 PM Read more >

UPDATED: Texada Island cell service draws concern

Islanders want mobile emergency cellular tower to be set up

Aug 4, 2021 2:48 PM Read more >

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