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Art activity in the community outlined for Powell River Council

Art activity in the community outlined for Powell River Council

Culture is alive and well, with significant investment being made
BC SPCA Powell River has many animals in need of adoption

BC SPCA Powell River has many animals in need of adoption

Quirky felines looking for human companions in qathet region
Weather forecast is for rainy weekend/ holiday season in qathet

Weather forecast is for rainy weekend/ holiday season in qathet

Last farmers' market of year, enchanted forest walk and sober driving campaign underway on northern Sunshine Coast
Festive season stories from qathet region students: Grade three

Festive season stories from qathet region students: Grade three

The boy and the axolotl; The lonely reindeer; Sound sleepers; Working for Santa
Application approved for high-speed internet in qathet region

Application approved for high-speed internet in qathet region

Tenure issued for bringing service to rural and remote communities
Good morning, Peak readers, here's today's forecast

Good morning, Peak readers, here's today's forecast

Photo feature of the day, current and upcoming temperature details, today in history and local gas prices
Powell River Otago faces stiff competition

Powell River Otago faces stiff competition

Port Alberni Black Sheep score big victory in rugby match played at Cranberry Field
City of Powell River councillors seek reduction of tax increase

City of Powell River councillors seek reduction of tax increase

Committee of the whole votes to have staff look at options to bring proposed increases to property taxes down to five per cent
Viewpoint: BC’s forestry practices are antiquated

Viewpoint: BC’s forestry practices are antiquated

Walking through the clear-cuts north of Lund, I’ve noticed they’re not terrible by typical standards—narrow, distant from riparian zones, with big firs left standing. But the real problem lies in what comes next: replanting.
Here's why the term 'cheat meal' should be avoided

Here's why the term 'cheat meal' should be avoided

Ask an Expert: Karina Inkster