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Powell River Board of Education chairperson provides update on district activities and events

Dale Lawson outlines busy month of January

Jan 20, 2022 2:18 PM Read more >

Taxpayer asks City of Powell River Council to hold 2022 tax increase to zero per cent

Resident wants taxation levels to be held to 2021 values or lower

Jan 20, 2022 11:43 AM Read more >

Sea walk reopens, City of Powell River crews complete repair

Popular walking attraction was damaged during high northwest wind conditions and high tides on January 7

Jan 20, 2022 11:04 AM Read more >

UPDATED: BC Ferries adjusts sailings between Texada and Powell River due to staffing issue

Multiple round trips between Blubber Bay and Westview terminals will not run

Jan 20, 2022 7:31 AM Read more >

Cartoon: Staffing issues

Jan 20, 2022 6:00 AM Read more >

More than 100 COVID-19 cases reported in qathet region from January 9 to 15

Report follows previous reporting period (January 2 to 8) with 67 cases

Jan 19, 2022 5:00 PM Read more >

Powell River Villa fights back for a 2-2 draw with Cowichan FC

All goals scored in last 30 minutes of Vancouver Island Soccer League match

Jan 19, 2022 4:45 PM Read more >

COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. hit record 895

COVID-19 hospitalizations have been at record levels in each of the past five data updates.

Jan 19, 2022 4:09 PM Read more >

qathet Regional District briefs

Recommends consultant for new board orientation; Considers wood stove rebates for Tla'amin; supports new Lasqueti Island regional park

Jan 19, 2022 4:00 PM Read more >

Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Powell River RCMP responded to 127 calls for service from January 13 to 19

Jan 19, 2022 2:49 PM Read more >