Several Vancouver Islanders were formerly entered into the Order of Canada today in a ceremony in Ottawa. Dr. Granger Avery from Port McNeill was added as a Member, for his work in championing improved medical services in remote and rural communities. He has also served as head of the BC...

After four and a half decades of service, the Malaspina Volunteer Fire Department’s chief has announced his retirement.  The qathet Regional District says, Dave Keiver has been a focal point in the department and exemplifies the qualities in the district has come to look for in a fire chief.  “His passion...

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...