Powell River News -

Taxi driver takes drunk passenger who refused to wear mask directly to police station

A taxi driver whose drunken New Year’s Day passenger refused to wear a mask in his cab drove straight to Victoria police station where the man was arrested and fined a total of $690. The driver called 911 just after 1 a.m.

Jan 2, 2021 1:32 AM Read more >

High winds result in ferry cancellations between Powell River and Comox

Due to high winds, BC Ferries has cancelled the 9:55 am sailing from Comox to Powell River and the return trip scheduled to depart Powell River at 11:50 am on January 1. The first round trip of the day did take place earlier.

Jan 1, 2021 9:56 AM Read more >

qathet Regional District directors consider remuneration

Board to vote on 1.1 per cent increase for stipend and expenses

Dec 31, 2020 9:00 AM Read more >

Firefighting water tanks north of Powell River draw complaint

qathet Regional District board approves fencing around containers on Malaspina Road

Dec 31, 2020 8:00 AM Read more >

Lund sewer users face increase

Regional directors give first three readings to bylaw

Dec 31, 2020 6:00 AM Read more >

B.C. cabinet staying in province during holiday season

Premier John Horgan and all of his cabinet ministers remained in B.C. for the holiday season, his office said in a statement Wednesday.

Dec 31, 2020 5:48 AM Read more >

Wastewater treatment plant moving ahead in Powell River

Councillors consider issuance of development permit for construction

Dec 30, 2020 12:18 PM Read more >

Parks and trails strategy in Powell River sets direction for next 15 years

City council reviews master plan

Dec 30, 2020 10:45 AM Read more >

UPDATED: Comox/Powell River ferry sailings cancelled due to high winds

BC Ferries is advising that sailings between Little River (Comox) and Westview (Powell River) have been cancelled due to adverse weather conditions.

Dec 30, 2020 8:55 AM Read more >

Province focuses on first doses of vaccine, won't hold back supply

B.C. won’t be holding back vaccines and instead plans to vaccinate as many health-care and long-term care workers with first doses as possible this month and next, with second doses to start in February.

Dec 30, 2020 1:29 AM Read more >

Local News