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'Serious' crash closes Highway 101 in Roberts Creek

'Serious' crash closes Highway 101 in Roberts Creek

The highway is closed in both directions between Flume Road and Roberts Creek with a detour available through Lower Road or Lockyer Road. Drive BC says there's a detour via Beach Avenue using Marlene Road and Robert Creeks Road. 
Help protect local bats: Report winter sightings

Help protect local bats: Report winter sightings

Local bats are at risk, and the Sunshine Coast Wildlife Project is asking for your help to protect them.
BCHL: Alberni takes first of weekend set with Powell River Kings

BCHL: Alberni takes first of weekend set with Powell River Kings

Bulldogs outshoot and outscore the home team at Hap Parker Arena
Colourful varied thrushes have made their way to qathet

Colourful varied thrushes have made their way to qathet

Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society sees uptick in injured birds this past week
City denies qRD funding request for resource recovery centre

City denies qRD funding request for resource recovery centre

Powell River Council votes against using community works funds to pay down debt
Marine Inn officially opened its doors today in Powell River

Marine Inn officially opened its doors today in Powell River

Hockey team from Sechelt are the first official guests
City of Powell River recognizes retiring infrastructure director

City of Powell River recognizes retiring infrastructure director

Tor Birtig leaving city's employment after 36 years of service
City of Powell River to create pump-out policy for south harbour

City of Powell River to create pump-out policy for south harbour

Council directs staff to develop regulations regarding moorage
Below-normal temperatures expected in qathet until mid-February

Below-normal temperatures expected in qathet until mid-February

Hardy Powell River Farmers' Market vendors continue to show up through the winter, but this Sunday, the market will close to clear snow
City council receives update on Powell River Airport project

City council receives update on Powell River Airport project

Director of infrastructure informs councillors that rehabilitation came in on time and under budget