Highlights

Amended waterworks bylaw passed by City of Powell River Council

Water rates will rise four per cent each year in 2025, 2026 and 2027

Mar 11, 2025 8:30 PM Read more >

B.C. man gets five years for forcible confinement in drug dispute

Raymond Wade Cuthbert participated in Powell River shed assault

Mar 11, 2025 8:00 PM Read more >

City of Powell River Council adopts financial plan resolutions

First three readings given to amendment bylaw that changes funding and expenditures

Mar 11, 2025 7:30 PM Read more >

Cartoon: Canada flag patch

Safe travels, eh?

Mar 11, 2025 6:30 PM Read more >

Readings take place for Powell River's code of conduct

“It’s a good document and it will be effective if people read it and follow it.” ~ City councillor George Doubt

Mar 11, 2025 5:30 PM Read more >

B.C. town faces economic fallout after sheltering thousands fleeing Alberta wildfire

70% of village's businesses risk closure without government intervention, warns mayor

Mar 11, 2025 5:00 PM Read more >

Camping at B.C.'s most popular park to reopen after heavy storm damage

An atmospheric river in 2024 heavily damaged a popular B.C. park, forcing it to close. Thanks to repair work, it will soon reopen for camping.

Mar 11, 2025 2:14 PM Read more >

What you need to know about U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum set for Wednesday

A fresh wave of tariffs on steel and aluminum are set to kick in Wednesday after a back-and-forth day that saw U.S.

Mar 11, 2025 2:12 PM Read more >

Confused about tariff deadlines? Here's what we know right now

OTTAWA — The trade war between the U.S. and Canada took another turn Tuesday as U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to double the tariff on steel and aluminum imports coming from Canada.

Mar 11, 2025 1:16 PM Read more >

Wet and cooler temperatures hit the qathet region

A mix of sun, cloud and some showers in the forecast this week

Mar 11, 2025 12:55 PM Read more >