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COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. fall for third straight day

COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. fall for third straight day

Province discontinues providing data for active cases and recoveries
Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA returns to legislature for sitting

Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA returns to legislature for sitting

Nicholas Simons shares thoughts on pandemic recovery and restrictions, closure of the Catalyst Paper Tis’kwat mill and the real estate market
VIDEO: Nanaimo United edges Villa at Timberlane Park

VIDEO: Nanaimo United edges Villa at Timberlane Park

Two late goals dash Villa’s hopes for win against second-place VISL team
Viewpoint: Last light of day marks Catalyst Paper Tis'kwat mill closure

Viewpoint: Last light of day marks Catalyst Paper Tis'kwat mill closure

I recognize and give thanks for the incredible wealth and income that came to this community and for all the taxes paid that helped build the facilities we enjoy. ~ Roger Langmaid
Letter: Assent voting preferred

Letter: Assent voting preferred

The goal is to have a referendum for the possible renaming of Powell River
Cartoon: So much to be upset about

Cartoon: So much to be upset about

Census shows population increases in City of Powell River and qathet Regional District

Census shows population increases in City of Powell River and qathet Regional District

City grows by six percent from 2016 to 2021, regional district up seven per cent
COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. at a near three-week low

COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. at a near three-week low

18 more die from the disease, raising B.C.'s death toll to 2,725.
53 COVID-19 cases reported in qathet region from January 30 to February 5

53 COVID-19 cases reported in qathet region from January 30 to February 5

Report follows previous reporting period (January 23 to 29) with 136 cases
Texada ferry holding in dock at Blubber Bay Terminal

Texada ferry holding in dock at Blubber Bay Terminal

Island Discovery sailings hampered by crewing issue