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Body discovered in water off Lasqueti Island

Body discovered in water off Lasqueti Island

A body was discovered Saturday afternoon floating in the water about two nautical miles off Lasqueti Island. Lt.-Cmdr.
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40 years after Terry Fox ended Marathon of Hope, brother remembers ‘rollercoaster ride’ of a day

40 years after Terry Fox ended Marathon of Hope, brother remembers ‘rollercoaster ride’ of a day

Four decades and $800 million in fundraising later, brother Fred Fox urges people to come together through the pandemic in the first virtual Marathon of Hope
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Provincial relief fund targets community sports groups

Provincial relief fund targets community sports groups

Relief is on the way for community-based sports groups facing financial struggles. BC’s $1.
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Air Canada to offer 'unlimited travel' for one flat monthly rate

Air Canada to offer 'unlimited travel' for one flat monthly rate

The Air Canada Infinite Canada Flight Pass is available for purchase in Canada from Sept. 16 to 23.
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Studies required on proposed emergency services facility in Powell River

Studies required on proposed emergency services facility in Powell River

City councillors voted to reallocate funds dedicated to community engagement to two studies and a survey
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Tla’amin village closed to visitors

Tla’amin village closed to visitors

Tla’amin Nation is still under a state of local emergency order
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Tla’amin Nation reports drop in COVID-19 case numbers

Tla’amin Nation reports drop in COVID-19 case numbers

Essential workers continue to provide support
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Patios not permissible on Marine Avenue in Powell River

Patios not permissible on Marine Avenue in Powell River

Transportation minister declines opportunity for temporary installations
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BC Ferries to get $308 million in federal-provincial funding

BC Ferries to get $308 million in federal-provincial funding

Rural transit systems also in line for safe restart money
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Watch out for employment scams targeting post-secondary students, says BBB

Watch out for employment scams targeting post-secondary students, says BBB

College students on the hunt for part-time jobs to cover their school expenses are being warned to look out for potential scams, according to the Better Business Bureau. The BBB says it has received reports from B.C.
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