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Temporary closure planned for Wildwood bridge in Powell River

Temporary closure planned for Wildwood bridge in Powell River

Repair work will take place in the early hours of March 4
Powell River, qathet Regional District and Tla’amin Nation governments discuss accessibility concerns at facilities

Powell River, qathet Regional District and Tla’amin Nation governments discuss accessibility concerns at facilities

C3 group looking at prospect of an inventory
Cartoon: Online friends

Cartoon: Online friends

qathet Refugee Sponsorship group to host second fundraiser to bring in family

qathet Refugee Sponsorship group to host second fundraiser to bring in family

Advocates to raise funds via film screenings
Group plans rally in qathet region in support of public health pandemic initiatives

Group plans rally in qathet region in support of public health pandemic initiatives

Participants want to acknowledge efforts put in place during COVID-19 era
North Island-Powell River MP says temporary staff will continue to provide assistance to veterans

North Island-Powell River MP says temporary staff will continue to provide assistance to veterans

“As the cost of living goes up, our veterans are struggling to support their families and more than ever, they need their benefits processed quickly." ~ Rachel Blaney
B.C.'s COVID-19 hospitalizations fall to 612

B.C.'s COVID-19 hospitalizations fall to 612

Nine new deaths raises B.C.'s pandemic death toll to 2,840.
qathet Regional District board will look into establishing electric vehicle charging stations

qathet Regional District board will look into establishing electric vehicle charging stations

“A number of people are going to the hybrid model but it’s great to attract visitors who arrive in electric vehicles, to encourage visitors who have electric vehicles, to come to the rural areas. The time is right to be doing this.” ~ Electoral Area D director Sandy McCormick
Letter: Correspondence confirmation

Letter: Correspondence confirmation

Of course Powell River residents feel the “possible” name change is a “done deal.” ~ Vivian Thickett
Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Powell River RCMP responded to 74 calls for service from February 16 to 22