North Island-Powell River MP Rachel Blaney officially steps down. Blaney announced last year she won’t be seeking re-election for this year’s federal election, along with stepping down from her role as NDP whip. Related: Rachel Blaney Will Not Run in Next Federal Election - My Powell River Now Having served the riding...

A host of innovative building projects and companies on Vancouver Island have been nominated for this year’s commercial building awards. They include Campbell River’s Rail Yard Market, which took a problem downtown property and turned it into a place for micro-businesses to thrive. Courtenay’s Big Wheel Burger, Powell River’s new...

The qathet Regional District has officially adopted this year’s budget and financial plan. The district board of directors adopted these items on Wednesday’s Board Meeting, with the 2025 budget to total $27.9 million dollars. The plan will outlay the budgets for all regional services for the next five years. The budget...

Part of the seawalk in Powell River is temporarily closed because of a water main break. The city issued a notice today (March 27) that the section between the South Harbour Coast Guard Station and the viewpoint is closed, and will be closed for several days until repairs can be...

RCMP officers were recognized for their service in their community and were presented with the King Charles III Coronation Medals in Duncan.  A total of 56 medals were issued on March, 20 to officers and staff across Vancouver Island, which recognizes those who have made significant contributions to the service,...

The man who permanently stopped killer whale captures in the Pacific Northwest has been honoured by the birth of a new orca calf. The Pacific Whale Watch Association confirms the calf was sighted several times last week, and is less than a month old. It was born to an orca...