Skip to content

Local News

Massive fried egg jellyfish spotted off Sunshine Coast

Massive fried egg jellyfish spotted off Sunshine Coast

An egg-straordinarily big jellyfish has been spotted off the Sunshine Coast.
Spot fire under control in the Dodd Lake area near Powell River

Spot fire under control in the Dodd Lake area near Powell River

Blaze suspected to be human-caused
North Island-Powell River People’s Party candidate resigns

North Island-Powell River People’s Party candidate resigns

Peter Marcin quits amid weak support and inadequate resources
DFO takes advantage of low tide to check on shellfish harvesters

DFO takes advantage of low tide to check on shellfish harvesters

Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) officers were busy in the Sechelt area last week, keeping an eye on the behaviour of shellfish and crab harvesters.
City of Powell River sets targets for carbon dioxide equivalent gas emissions

City of Powell River sets targets for carbon dioxide equivalent gas emissions

Climate emergency response addresses carbon neutrality targets
BC premier to attend logger sports in Powell River

BC premier to attend logger sports in Powell River

John Horgan will visit Loggers Memorial Bowl this weekend
Powell River paper mill to undergo curtailment later this month

Powell River paper mill to undergo curtailment later this month

Event is the result of weakness in the market and tight fibre supply in BC
City of Powell River forms committee to examine new emergency services facility

City of Powell River forms committee to examine new emergency services facility

Fire hall is simply spent, says fire chief
New open burning restrictions announced by B.C. government

New open burning restrictions announced by B.C. government

The province has announced new restrictions on open burning, including more stringent rules in areas near communities, shorter burn periods and a requirement to dry out debris.
Starbucks turns on and drops out with trippy, Tie Dye Frappuccino just in time for summer… man

Starbucks turns on and drops out with trippy, Tie Dye Frappuccino just in time for summer… man

Move over mermaids, and until we meet again unicorns: Starbucks has released its annual summer special frappuccino. This year’s sugary, colourful, seasonal offering is all about those peace and love vibes, baby: the Tie Dye Frappuccino.