Local News

B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations rise by 63 to record 987

B.C. has 64 active outbreaks at health-care facilities and seniors' homes; one month ago there were two.

Jan 24, 2022 4:08 PM Read more >

Service adjustments announced by BC Ferries include Saltery Bay/Earls Cove route

Schedule will change between January 28 and February 28 due to reduced crew availability

Jan 24, 2022 3:26 PM Read more >

UPDATED: Highway south of Powell River reopens following fatal motor vehicle incident

Alternating traffic may be in effect due to work on Lang Creek Bridge

Jan 24, 2022 11:02 AM Read more >

UPDATED: Crewing issue delays departure of Salish Orca from Comox to Powell River

9:55 sailing on January 24 will leave nearly two hours late.

Jan 24, 2022 9:35 AM Read more >

City of Powell River Council votes to permit online meetings in whole or in part

Councillors and mayor pass procedure bylaw, allow electronic gatherings

Jan 24, 2022 7:00 AM Read more >

Alberni Valley records back-to-back road wins against Powell River Kings

Visiting BCHL club sweeps weekend doubleheader at Hap Parker Arena

Jan 23, 2022 9:35 AM Read more >

Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society revisits owl incidents

PROWLS: Rescue of the week

Jan 23, 2022 7:00 AM Read more >

Alberni Valley hands Powell River Kings fifth straight home loss

Visiting BC Hockey League club ties game in third period, wins in overtime

Jan 22, 2022 9:42 AM Read more >

Seaplane base upgrades approved by City of Powell River council

Votes favour spending up to $125,000 to replace floats on Powell Lake

Jan 22, 2022 7:00 AM Read more >

City of Powell River councillors receive report for prospective new emergency services facility

Series of recommendations passed along from advisory committee regarding possible building

Jan 21, 2022 4:45 PM Read more >