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Buses and garbage pickup operating in Powell River today

Buses and garbage pickup operating in Powell River today

Motorists and pedestrians urged to use caution
Most Powell River area schools open January 16, however, without bus service

Most Powell River area schools open January 16, however, without bus service

Powell River Board of Education has announced that all School District 47 schools will be open on Thursday, January 16, with the exception of Texada Elementary School.
Comox-Powell River ferry resumes sailing

Comox-Powell River ferry resumes sailing

First round trip on January 16 did not run
Powell River to consider poverty reduction plan application

Powell River to consider poverty reduction plan application

Funding available to help city and qathet Regional District partner on initiative
Age-friendly program in Powell River provides activities and services for seniors

Age-friendly program in Powell River provides activities and services for seniors

City considers applying to the program for a fourth year
Federal government holds medical assistance in dying consultations

Federal government holds medical assistance in dying consultations

North Island-Powell River MP wants to hear people’s experiences and concerns
BC Ferries cancellations affect Powell River travellers

BC Ferries cancellations affect Powell River travellers

Sailings between Little River and Westview Terminal, Langdale and Horseshoe Bay called off due to adverse weather
Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Powell River RCMP report for January 9 to 15, 2020.
City of Powell River crews work at clearing roads

City of Powell River crews work at clearing roads

BC Transit services cancelled until weather improves
Don't crank the heat — it will cost you: BC Hydro

Don't crank the heat — it will cost you: BC Hydro

A record was set Monday for the amount of electricity used as British Columbians turn up the heat to fight the cold