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More than 2,500 attend Powell River Film Festival

More than 2,500 attend Powell River Film Festival

Patricia Theatre hosted the annual event last month
Powell River RCMP and fire department set to face off in charity hockey game

Powell River RCMP and fire department set to face off in charity hockey game

Return of Tour de Coast includes fundraising matchup between police and firefighters
Cartoon: Special place

Cartoon: Special place

Letter: Straightforward request

Letter: Straightforward request

If it is ultimately decided that the current name is too heavily encrusted with reminders of a colonial past, then let consideration be given to the choice of a name which highlights some of the positive aspects of Powell River’s natural surroundings. ~ Ermes Culos
Powell River Salmon Society partners with city and DFO for salmonid enhancement project

Powell River Salmon Society partners with city and DFO for salmonid enhancement project

Chum salmon are being released into Willingdon Creek
Let’s Talk Trash: Back to the land

Let’s Talk Trash: Back to the land

Find a trail. Dig in a garden bed. Sail the waters. Point out a constellation. Visit a farm. Watch the birds.
City of Powell River councillors review Nootka Street annexation proposal

City of Powell River councillors review Nootka Street annexation proposal

“On the surface, these numbers are attractive. The question is whether they will cover the long-term costs associated with owning, operating and replacing municipal infrastructure in perpetuity.” ~ City director of planning services Jason Gow
Opinion: Let’s respect the work of women, close the #genderpaygap

Opinion: Let’s respect the work of women, close the #genderpaygap

Today is Equal Pay Day in Canada
Poll: Two-thirds of qathet region respondents plan to get fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose

Poll: Two-thirds of qathet region respondents plan to get fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose

65 per cent will get another shot when recommended for their age group
25 years ago today: Powell River Regals win Allan Cup national championship

25 years ago today: Powell River Regals win Allan Cup national championship

Home team skated to a 7-3 win over three-time defending champion Warroad Lakers