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Canadians’ trail use up significantly during COVID-19: Survey

Canadians’ trail use up significantly during COVID-19: Survey

Canadians are using trails across Canada in greater numbers since the onset of COVID-19, with usage up close to 50 per cent across all age groups.
UPDATED: Garden Bay Pub destroyed by fire

UPDATED: Garden Bay Pub destroyed by fire

Pender Harbour’s landmark Garden Bay Pub was destroyed in a fire Thursday morning, Nov. 26. The Pender Harbour Fire Department responded to a 7:30 a.m. call and by approximately 1:30 the fire was extinguished.
Canada ranked #1 'most desirable' place to live in the world

Canada ranked #1 'most desirable' place to live in the world

Canada is officially the most desirable place to live on Earth, as the new data has revealed where people from around the world want to relocate to the most.
Bylaw amendment in Powell River calls for early adoption of energy efficiency standard

Bylaw amendment in Powell River calls for early adoption of energy efficiency standard

Step code under consideration
Consolidated wastewater treatment plant progressing in Powell River

Consolidated wastewater treatment plant progressing in Powell River

Council approves two contracts
City council in Powell River considers bylaw amendment to regulate bottling of drinking water

City council in Powell River considers bylaw amendment to regulate bottling of drinking water

Initiative to go to public hearing
Powell River teachers appreciate mask-wearing students

Powell River teachers appreciate mask-wearing students

British Columbia Teachers’ Federation calls for added protection
Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Powell River RCMP reported the following for November 18 to 25, 2020.
Telus examining Lund communications tower

Telus examining Lund communications tower

Telecommunications company is looking at qathet Regional District property
Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA sworn in virtually

Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA sworn in virtually

Nicholas Simons begins fifth term