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International choral festival in qathet begins this evening

International choral festival in qathet begins this evening

Singers from around the world will gather to perform and compete until Saturday, July 5
Cartoon: Flags up on Canada Day

Cartoon: Flags up on Canada Day

How are you celebrating Canada's 158th birthday?
Scene Around: PRISMA on the Beach

Scene Around: PRISMA on the Beach

Willingdon Beach was filled with music lovers, art/food vendors, community organizations, and happy volunteers at Saturday's event
Of a certain age: Writing about Canada Day in a time of reckoning

Of a certain age: Writing about Canada Day in a time of reckoning

This Canada Day, wear that red-and-white and wave that flag -- or don't. That's the joy of freedom.
Powell River mill property sales agreement reached

Powell River mill property sales agreement reached

Domtar and Cranberry Business Park Ltd. come to terms over Catalyst Paper Tis’kwat mill site
Warm, dry weather today and Canada Day in qathet region

Warm, dry weather today and Canada Day in qathet region

Tips for summer pet safety: Keeping cool in the heat
Indigenous Survivors Day declared by City of Powell River mayor

Indigenous Survivors Day declared by City of Powell River mayor

Ron Woznow reads proclamation in council chambers
Kicking the Clutter: Practical tips for a functional home

Kicking the Clutter: Practical tips for a functional home

"The less stuff you have, the easier it will be to become and stay organized"
Multiple grants-in-aid approved by qathet Regional District

Multiple grants-in-aid approved by qathet Regional District

Recipients include Powell River Child, Youth and Family Services, Vancouver Island North Film Commission, Texada Agriculture Group and local tourism society
Letter: Tiny homes proposal 'progressive and achievable'

Letter: Tiny homes proposal 'progressive and achievable'

"For too long, we have made decisions through an economic lens"