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Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA comments on income study

Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA comments on income study

Provincial minister of social development and poverty reduction says government is reviewing recommendation
Powell River Fire Rescue clears out of old building

Powell River Fire Rescue clears out of old building

Former and current senior officers gather on last day at Cranberry facility
Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Powell River RCMP reported the following for January 21 to 27, 2021.
Health-care auxiliary in Powell River makes donation to local United Way

Health-care auxiliary in Powell River makes donation to local United Way

Powell River Health-Care Auxiliary has given $10,000 of proceeds from its economy shop to the Powell River and District United Way’s Danielle’s Helping Hand, which is a one-time emergency fund for low-income people for medical and dental expenses, or
Many British Columbians wondering what more they can do to slow transmission of COVID-19

Many British Columbians wondering what more they can do to slow transmission of COVID-19

At Monday’s COVID-19 update, provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry called on British Columbians to “do more” to bend the province’s curve of new daily cases.
Powell River, qathet, Tla'amin emergency services agreement has expired

Powell River, qathet, Tla'amin emergency services agreement has expired

Five-year term ended in December 2020
City of Powell River asked to write federal government regarding opioid crisis

City of Powell River asked to write federal government regarding opioid crisis

Council to consider letter
Beachgoers on Bowen Island get a close encounter of the orca kind (VIDEO)

Beachgoers on Bowen Island get a close encounter of the orca kind (VIDEO)

A group of orcas got pretty close to shore this weekend and gave beachgoers an unexpected close encounter
Powell River supports application for crown land tenure in Mowat Bay area

Powell River supports application for crown land tenure in Mowat Bay area

City of Powell River has approved an application to the provincial government to reestablish a crown land tenure over waters adjacent to Mowat Bay Park.
Powell River city council approves parks and trails master plan

Powell River city council approves parks and trails master plan

Document outlines plans for the next 15 years