Local News

City of Powell River to examine in camera policy revision

Resident questions councillors about releases of resolutions and minutes

Mar 8, 2021 5:14 PM Read more >

Powell River city councillor issues apology to former emergency services facility committee member

Maggie Hathaway corrects error regarding comment on voting and acclamation as chair

Mar 8, 2021 3:58 PM Read more >

Bonnie Henry has 'hope' sports and religious services can resume in 'coming weeks'

First death from COVID-19 in B.C. was announced one year ago tomorrow.

Mar 8, 2021 3:48 PM Read more >

10-year-old plans to walk length of Sunshine Coast for climate action

Cody Kelso and his mom will walk 115 kilometres to raise funds

Mar 8, 2021 11:45 AM Read more >

Let’s Talk Trash: Burn it smart

We can almost smell spring, but are undoubtedly still grateful for the warmth offered by our wood stoves on damp days.

Mar 8, 2021 11:43 AM Read more >

Concussed steller’s jay recovers at Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society

PROWLS: Rescue of the week

Mar 7, 2021 7:00 AM Read more >

Powell River Film Festival site features documentary film for International Women’s Day

Yazidi refugees lack promised trauma care; documentary available for free from March 6 to 9 shows plight of women and girls in Canada

Mar 6, 2021 7:00 AM Read more >

B.C. reports second-highest daily total of new COVID-19 cases in 2021

Testing has also increased to one of the highest totals so far this year.

Mar 5, 2021 4:51 PM Read more >

qathet Regional District briefs

Approves resource-recovery centre borrowing; Supports Tourism Powell River app; Concurs with Telus on tower

Mar 5, 2021 4:10 PM Read more >

Ratepayers bring composting site opposition to qathet Regional District board

Townsite should not be used for organics facility, society directors say

Mar 5, 2021 3:06 PM Read more >