Local News

Savings found at future resource-recovery site in Powell River

Innovative approach makes for natural solution

Feb 19, 2021 4:54 PM Read more >

COVID-19-related hospitalizations in B.C. fall to 13-week low

Six more pandemic-related deaths brings province's death toll from COVID-19 to 1,327.

Feb 19, 2021 3:33 PM Read more >

Police set to launch safe haven program in Powell River

RCMP coordinating program for members of the LGBTQ2S+ community

Feb 19, 2021 3:18 PM Read more >

Coveted grant will provide for extensive retrofit of city hall in Powell River

Council will request staff submit an application for funding, amounting to nearly $4.3 million

Feb 19, 2021 3:02 PM Read more >

B.C. casinos inquiry awaits government and police explanations

After six weeks of testimony, hard facts about scope of money laundering remain elusive.

Feb 19, 2021 2:11 PM Read more >

Whale Trail location added on Texada Island

Travellers can view new signage at Blubber Bay terminal

Feb 19, 2021 1:11 PM Read more >

Powell River United Way receives 5,000 face coverings that are going to 12 organizations

Masks ready for distribution; Program provides budget flexibility

Feb 19, 2021 10:06 AM Read more >

Editorial: Random acts of kindness

If an idea to show kindness to someone doesn’t materialize, wearing a mask in their presence will suffice

Feb 19, 2021 9:52 AM Read more >

Ottawa pledges millions more in support for global vaccine-sharing program after criticism

Canada under fire for being only G7 country to tap supply from COVAX

Feb 19, 2021 9:48 AM Read more >

B.C. youth invited to submit TikTok videos as part of art contest

Contest submissions revolves around the theme of exclusion and injustices in the world.

Feb 19, 2021 9:00 AM Read more >