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Many British Columbians wondering what more they can do to slow transmission of COVID-19

At Monday’s COVID-19 update, provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry called on British Columbians to “do more” to bend the province’s curve of new daily cases.

Jan 27, 2021 1:13 AM Read more >

Powell River, qathet, Tla'amin emergency services agreement has expired

Five-year term ended in December 2020

Jan 26, 2021 4:48 PM Read more >

City of Powell River asked to write federal government regarding opioid crisis

Council to consider letter

Jan 26, 2021 3:46 PM Read more >

Beachgoers on Bowen Island get a close encounter of the orca kind (VIDEO)

A group of orcas got pretty close to shore this weekend and gave beachgoers an unexpected close encounter

Jan 26, 2021 1:28 PM Read more >

Powell River supports application for crown land tenure in Mowat Bay area

City of Powell River has approved an application to the provincial government to reestablish a crown land tenure over waters adjacent to Mowat Bay Park.

Jan 26, 2021 1:14 PM Read more >

Powell River city council approves parks and trails master plan

Document outlines plans for the next 15 years

Jan 26, 2021 7:00 AM Read more >

Council approves permit for wastewater treatment plant in Powell River

City provides sanction to facilitate construction

Jan 25, 2021 5:05 PM Read more >

Group asks for tree inventory in Powell River's Townsite neighbourhood

Ratepayers society calls for list to be made

Jan 25, 2021 3:49 PM Read more >

Powell River teachers concerned about becoming ill with COVID-19

Disappointment expressed over vaccination strategy

Jan 25, 2021 2:26 PM Read more >

Early data suggests BC headed towards ‘baby bust’ due to COVID-19

Provincial data shows December 2020 with a decade-record low in babies born

Jan 25, 2021 1:01 PM Read more >

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