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Powell River museum closes doors in response to COVID-19

Powell River museum closes doors in response to COVID-19

Staff will accept research requests by email or phone
COVID-19: A world in flux

COVID-19: A world in flux

COVID-19 holds residents to social distance
shishalh Nation rejects proposed bylaw

shishalh Nation rejects proposed bylaw

Texada Island Official Community Plan opposed
Powell River dental offices seeing emergency patients only

Powell River dental offices seeing emergency patients only

COVID-19 affects elective procedures
How to care for yourself or someone else with COVID-19 at home

How to care for yourself or someone else with COVID-19 at home

The government has provided advice on how to protect yourself and others in the home, as well as those in your community
Were you on any of these WestJet flights?

Were you on any of these WestJet flights?

WestJet has released a list of recent flights where passengers may have been at risk of exposure to COVID-19. WestJest says travelers in these affected flights and passenger rows are considered close contacts and may be at risk for exposure.
qathet Regional District's planning committee recommends using federal policy for towers

qathet Regional District's planning committee recommends using federal policy for towers

Board chair encourages Telus to return to Lund area
B.C. declares provincial state of emergency

B.C. declares provincial state of emergency

Minister of Public Safety Mike Farnworth has declared a provincial state of emergency in B.C. amid the coronavirus pandemic. The announcement comes one day after provincial health officer Dr.
qathet Regional District continues operations

qathet Regional District continues operations

Steps are being taken to comply with recommendations
Emergency services in Powell River emphasize discretion

Emergency services in Powell River emphasize discretion

Calls to 911 only for emergencies