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Bus outfitted with overdose awareness sign in Powell River

Image on BC Transit vehicle designed to create awareness about the opioid crisis and impact on families in the qathet region

Feb 26, 2021 9:35 AM Read more >

Editorial: Shortened hockey season

One year ago this weekend, on February 28, 2020, Powell River Kings opened the BC Hockey League (BCHL) playoffs against Cowichan Valley Capitals with a 6-3 defeat in Duncan.

Feb 26, 2021 7:00 AM Read more >

Powell River resident faces multiple charges after police execute search warrants

Powell River RCMP search supportive housing complex for firearm, find methamphetamine, crack cocaine, fentanyl

Feb 25, 2021 2:53 PM Read more >

B.C. COVID-19 deaths spike to 10 in past day

The province's death toll from the virus had been trending lower during the past two weeks.

Feb 25, 2021 1:34 PM Read more >

qathet Regional District committee recommends engaging with economic development consultant

Regional board will consider having a workshop

Feb 25, 2021 12:24 PM Read more >

Three Powell River projects receive provincial funding

BC provides $1.4 million to infrastructure upgrades

Feb 25, 2021 11:48 AM Read more >

Let’s Talk Trash: Flush it and forget it?

We may soothe ourselves with the notion that wastewater treatment plants are equipped to filter out CECs, but that is simply a faerie tale

Feb 25, 2021 7:00 AM Read more >

Music academy in Powell River seeks funding extension with qathet Regional District

Non-profit wants to renew contribution agreement; International Choral Kathaumixw deferred to 2022

Feb 24, 2021 4:29 PM Read more >

B.C.'s COVID-19 death count stays low, as vaccination roll-out stays slow

Two new deaths from the virus were identified overnight after one such death was recorded yesterday.

Feb 24, 2021 3:42 PM Read more >

North Island-Powell River MP laments universal pharmacare failing in House of Commons

NDP bill rejected by Liberals and Conservatives

Feb 24, 2021 3:15 PM Read more >