Powell River Community News

Who's doing your hair, Powell River?

Should you cut your hair during the pandemic? How about colouring? Some would say to embrace the growth, document it even.

Apr 9, 2020 10:43 AM Read more >

First responders recognize health care workers in Powell River (VIDEO)

SHOWING APPRECIATION: A procession of police, fire and ambulance vehicles from throughout the region did a procession around Powell River General Hospital on April 8 with sirens sounding in recognition of the efforts being made by the community’s hea

Apr 9, 2020 9:07 AM Read more >

Flashback: 50 years ago in Powell River

The photo above and article below were published in the Powell River News on April 9, 1970.

Apr 9, 2020 12:10 AM Read more >

Visitors asked to postpone visits to Powell River area

Regional emergency operations centre makes request

Apr 8, 2020 4:26 PM Read more >

Easter Bunny declared an ‘essential service’ in B.C. as premier makes ‘special eggs-emption’

The legendary bunny can hop to it, despite orders for B.C. residents not to travel right now

Apr 8, 2020 11:44 AM Read more >

Kicking the Clutter: What kind of procrastinator are you?

Part three: The productive procrastinator

Apr 7, 2020 12:25 PM Read more >

Powell River resident uses hearts to raise funds for food bank

Organizer of charitable event uses previous materials for fundraiser

Apr 6, 2020 5:00 PM Read more >

Dual credit students in Powell River to receive credentials

Vancouver Island University assists learners through COVID-19 pandemic

Apr 6, 2020 4:31 PM Read more >

VIDEO: The Queen's broadcast to the UK and Commonwealth

This is the full text of the message from the Queen's broadcast on Sunday, April 5, 2020. The Queen's broadcast to the UK and Commonwealth I am speaking to you at what I know is an increasingly challenging time.

Apr 5, 2020 2:17 PM Read more >

PROWLS: Rescue of the week

Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society helps cedar waxwing toward happy ending

Apr 5, 2020 7:00 AM Read more >

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