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Tax exemption for Catalyst invalid, says Powell River resident

Tax exemption for Catalyst invalid, says Powell River resident

George Orchiston believes bylaw not in compliance with Community Charter
qathet Regional District reviews management of waste

qathet Regional District reviews management of waste

qathet Regional District has received an update of its solid waste management plan and the regional board approved costs associated with the 2021 solid waste management plan.
Telus requests support from qathet Regional District

Telus requests support from qathet Regional District

Board directors asked to send correspondence to government funders
qathet Regional District directors approve strategic plan

qathet Regional District directors approve strategic plan

Direction and priorities set at recent meeting
City of Powell River Council briefs

City of Powell River Council briefs

Names liquid waste committee; Extends emergency services mandate; Approves grants-in-aid
All B.C. health regions have received COVID-19 vaccine; signs of curve levelling off

All B.C. health regions have received COVID-19 vaccine; signs of curve levelling off

Every regional health authority has received doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, B.C.’s provincial health officer said Monday. Dr.

Premier wants law allowing detaining of youth who overdosed

It’s hard to understand how keeping a youth in hospital for a few days after an overdose is harmful, B.C. ­Premier John Horgan said in a year-end ­interview, expressing hope proposed legislation on the matter will return in the new year.
Proposed housing development in Powell River to go to public hearing

Proposed housing development in Powell River to go to public hearing

City council hears about project at recent meeting
BC post-secondary students offered 24/7 helpline for the holidays

BC post-secondary students offered 24/7 helpline for the holidays

Many students may feel cut off from their peers, especially during the Christmas break
Roofing project approved for library in Powell River

Roofing project approved for library in Powell River

Powell River Public Library will receive a new roof in 2021.