Those who live in the qathet Regional District will soon be getting their property tax notices, and the district says increases are on the way.  According to a media release, assessment percentages are scheduled to rise, and the district says it's important residents understand why the increase is being applied.  “If...

Powell River residents can get faster access to emergency services through a situation table. The province has announced that a safe community situation table is coming to the city. It will bring front-line workers from public safety, health, and social services together to identify those at risk of harm and...

ICBC and police across B.C. are launching a new campaign on driving at safe speeds. In a release, ICBC says it is an education and enforcement campaign designed to encourage drivers to drive at safe speeds to prevent crashes and to keep everybody safe on the road. Statistics show the faster...

Powell River RCMP have arrested a man for prohibited driving. According to police, the incident took place on Saturday at 7:48 p.m., when they saw a vehicle fail to halt at a stop sign on Marine Avenue. After speaking to the 23-year-old driver, officers found that he was prohibited from driving...

The BC Government says it's changing regulations to make life a little easier for people in mobile home parks.    The province says amendments are being made to the Manufactured Home Park Tenancy Regulation, which governs how park rules are set.     Currently, there is no limit to how often owners of manufactured...

E-bikes are considered a good way to get people out of their cars and onto an environmentally friendly mode of transportation.   A study of one Vancouver Island community's rebate program found that it is a good way to encourage people to buy an e-bike.   UBC’s Research on Active Transportation Lab studied...