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B.C. vaccinates more than 200,000 people for COVID-19, as second dose shots fall to a trickle

203,193 B.C. residents have had at least one dose of a vaccine, for an average of 2,639 people per day during the roll-out.

Mar 3, 2021 4:21 PM Read more >

BC homeowner grant to be processed by the province, not City of Powell River

Grant application changes for municipalities, streamlining process

Mar 3, 2021 4:07 PM Read more >

Group in Powell River rallies for trees on Vancouver Island

Event held to support protesters involved in Fairy Creek blockade

Mar 3, 2021 3:18 PM Read more >

City of Powell River to consider rehabilitation plan for recreation complex

Finance committee hears about phased opportunity to rejuvenate multipurpose facility

Mar 3, 2021 2:51 PM Read more >

Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Powell River RCMP reported the following for February 25 to March 3, 2021.

Mar 3, 2021 12:07 PM Read more >

Powell River Festival of the Performing Arts adapts to COVID protocols

Cultural event has different look for 2021; live-streaming concerts to come

Mar 3, 2021 7:00 AM Read more >

B.C. records two more COVID-19 deaths, as vaccination roll-out stays slow

Only 7,501 vaccine doses administered in past day, as total number of British Columbians vaccinated approaches 200,000.

Mar 2, 2021 3:46 PM Read more >

Powell River resident questions city spending

Finance committee reviews correspondence regarding services

Mar 2, 2021 3:14 PM Read more >

Wastewater treatment plant work continues to progress in Powell River

City director of infrastructure provides report at finance committee meeting

Mar 2, 2021 2:43 PM Read more >

Fisheries cases heard in Powell River provincial court

Three people given fines for illegal activity in region

Mar 2, 2021 1:01 PM Read more >