News Highlights

Province, City of Powell River announce plan to open new shelter

Proposed new temporary shelter will replace emergency facility that closed in March

Jul 30, 2025 2:50 PM Read more >

Lobbying for a year-round pickleball facility on the Sunshine Coast

Association vice-president and treasurer reached out during the area’s regional district board’s regular July 24 meeting to as for assistance with securing a location; either in an already constructed facility or vacant land to build on.

Jul 30, 2025 1:31 PM Read more >

Study says Highway 101 can meet demands up to 2050

Gibsons bypass to Payne Road only route alteration recommended

Jul 30, 2025 12:12 PM Read more >

Texada Island marathon cancelled for 2025

Event looking for a new director for next year

Jul 30, 2025 10:30 AM Read more >

qathet artist paints parade of boats on day care wall

Fun and colourful mural a welcome site in the neighbourhood

Jul 29, 2025 7:30 PM Read more >

Gibsons boosts emergency preparedness with new equipment and training plans

Town enhances emergency operations centre with satellite phones, supplies, and staff training initiatives

Jul 29, 2025 5:31 PM Read more >

Bylaw complaints surge past pandemic levels in Gibsons

Town sees 57 per cent year-over-year increase in complaints, with parking and licensing leading enforcement actions

Jul 29, 2025 3:30 PM Read more >

Gibsons fire chief highlights training, staffing and safety efforts in quarterly report

Quarterly report outlines training milestones, staffing changes, and community safety efforts as call volume dips slightly

Jul 29, 2025 1:15 PM Read more >

Greek salad season is here in the qathet region

Green salsa recipe: Tomatillos plus a few other ingredients

Jul 29, 2025 11:05 AM Read more >

RCMP report shows rise in mental health calls, fraud and disturbances in Gibsons

Council members questions enforcement limits and community safety

Jul 29, 2025 10:26 AM Read more >