Local News

Gathering in qathet region promotes end to old-growth logging

Rally participants gather outside MLA’s office on Marine Avenue in Powell River

Jun 13, 2021 3:00 PM Read more >

Long-term residents depart from Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society after wings heal

PROWLS: Rescue of the week

Jun 13, 2021 7:00 AM Read more >

Business women in Powell River set to hand out annual awards

Annual Influential Business Women of the Year Awards will take place virtually due to COVID-19 restrictions 

Jun 12, 2021 7:00 AM Read more >

qathet Regional District briefs

Hears about lack of public washrooms in Lund; Votes on composting correspondence; Discusses route three ferry service

Jun 11, 2021 4:44 PM Read more >

B.C. nears 500,000 fully vaccinated, as new infections stay low

Hospitalizations and ICU patient numbers are at new seven month lows.

Jun 11, 2021 3:38 PM Read more >

Community society indicates interest in old Lund fire hall

Facility to be vacated when new fire hall is complete; qathet Regional district staff will look into request

Jun 11, 2021 2:36 PM Read more >

Powell River Board of Education briefs

Passes 2021/2022 budget of $41,215,909; Outlines capital projects; Receives Brooks Secondary School re-turfing project update

Jun 11, 2021 12:40 PM Read more >

These jaw-dropping waterspouts were spotted moving across B.C. waters (PHOTOS & VIDEO)

A vibrant rainbow arched overhead, too.

Jun 11, 2021 12:05 PM Read more >

Team studies waste stream in qathet region

Exercise will provide regional district insight into solid waste components

Jun 11, 2021 10:30 AM Read more >

Library activity for youth in Powell River teaches soil science

Public library connects with community gardens to bring summer reading club outside

Jun 11, 2021 10:21 AM Read more >