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Interim superintendent announced for qathet School District

Interim superintendent announced for qathet School District

Former Powell River resident to provide administrative support for qSD
Heat wave still hitting qathet region

Heat wave still hitting qathet region

Swarm of seismic activity detected in southwest BC
OCP update plan endorsed by City of Powell River councillors

OCP update plan endorsed by City of Powell River councillors

New timetable for developing 20-year planning bylaw receives approval
qathet area groups receive money for infrastructure enhancement

qathet area groups receive money for infrastructure enhancement

Outdoor recreation funds granted for Sunshine Coast Trail maintenance and Tla'amin trails network signage
How the Vital Kelp initiative aims to restore the Coast’s kelp forests

How the Vital Kelp initiative aims to restore the Coast’s kelp forests

Lee-Ann Ennis is part of a global effort to restore vital kelp habitat. She teaches and assists groups in setting up kelp seed nurseries in Vancouver and as far away as the UK.
In memoriam: Savannah Baillie Griffiths

In memoriam: Savannah Baillie Griffiths

December 25, 1994 - June 30, 2024
Food bank donations welcome at Powell River Logger Sports

Food bank donations welcome at Powell River Logger Sports

Last year volunteers received cash and food items from attendees
Powell River Town Centre bus exchange opening pushed to July 16

Powell River Town Centre bus exchange opening pushed to July 16

New BC Transit bus facility being relocated to west side of mall
Bridging differences plan outlined at Powell River City Hall

Bridging differences plan outlined at Powell River City Hall

Westview Ratepayers Society behind effort to enhance conversations during divisive times
Water restrictions in place for City of Powell River

Water restrictions in place for City of Powell River

Stage two category imposed for uses such as sprinkling and power washing