Powell River Community News

Ocean plastic depot to open in Powell River

Facility will divert landfill waste and reduce oceanic plastic pollution

Oct 14, 2020 2:53 PM Read more >

Let’s Talk Trash: Buttoning up for winter

As waves of brisk weather descend upon us, we might be thinking about buttoning up our home and garden for winter sleep. One of the most earth-friendly actions we can take this time of year is to protect items already in our care.

Oct 14, 2020 7:05 AM Read more >

Mayor proclaims October as Community Inclusion Month in Powell River

inclusion Powell River adapts to changes due to COVID-19

Oct 13, 2020 2:13 PM Read more >

Annual ShakeOut BC returns on Thursday

Residents are encouraged to join in this year’s worldwide earthquake drill on Thursday.

Oct 13, 2020 7:00 AM Read more >

Advance voting opens October 15 in Powell River

Elections BC will use Royal Canadian Legion as polling station

Oct 12, 2020 7:00 AM Read more >

Rotary recognizes former member in Powell River

ROTARY RECOGNITION: Former Rotary Club of Powell River member Don Logan [left] was recognized recently for his 35 years of service with a Paul Harris Award presented by Ed Frausel, who also belongs to the evening club.

Oct 11, 2020 12:00 PM Read more >

PROWLS: Rescue of the week

Western tanager recovers at Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society

Oct 10, 2020 5:00 PM Read more >

Green Party candidate joins Fridays for Future event in Powell River

MAKING STATEMENT: Waving BC Green Party candidate Kim Darwin [second from left] joined the weekly Fridays for Future event on Marine Avenue in Powell River on October 9.

Oct 9, 2020 2:56 PM Read more >

North of Town: The story of Bernd Scheifele (VIDEO)

The magnificent man and his flying machine

Oct 9, 2020 10:00 AM Read more >

qathet Regional District votes to carry on with wood stove exchange program

qathet Regional District (qRD) will be applying to continue on with its wood stove exchange program.

Oct 8, 2020 1:04 PM Read more >

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