Powell River Community News

PharmaCare changes part of making life more affordable, says Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA

Government now pays deductibles for families earning up to $30,000

Jan 17, 2020 6:00 AM Read more >

Crime has increased in Powell River, comparing 2019 to 2018

Calls for service at local RCMP detachment go up by 13 per cent

Jan 16, 2020 1:01 PM Read more >

Powell River elementary school closes early due to weather

Westview Elementary School closing at 1 pm today; School District 47 buses start running at 1 pm

Jan 15, 2020 12:46 PM Read more >

How to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning

Vancouver’s Arlene Nguyen says she will never forget the day she was poisoned by carbon monoxide. “I was home with my brother and we both started shaking, become dizzy and lightheaded, and our speech was slurred.

Jan 14, 2020 12:05 PM Read more >

PROWLS: Rescue of the week

Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society attempts to save hermit thrush

Jan 12, 2020 7:00 AM Read more >

Memorial soccer match in Powell River supports local charities

Boxing Day event raises funds the local Salvation Army, food bank and community first aid organization

Jan 10, 2020 1:47 PM Read more >

Online push to see Port Coquitlam hero Terry Fox on $5 bill

A campaign is underway to see the image of Port Coquitlam hero Terry Fox on Canada’s new $5 note.

Jan 10, 2020 11:17 AM Read more >

Community brief: Duo accepts gingerbread award in Powell River

CREATIVE REWARD: Winners and runners-up in multiple categories for Powell River’s 12th Annual Gingerbread Contest were recently recognized at Town Centre Hotel.

Jan 10, 2020 10:55 AM Read more >

Are you actually recycling properly?

Recycling may seem as easy as putting paper in one bin and plastic in the other, but it’s not that simple.

Jan 9, 2020 1:22 PM Read more >

FLASHBACK: 50 years ago in Powell River

The photo above and article below were published in the Powell River News on January 8, 1970.

Jan 8, 2020 12:10 AM Read more >

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