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Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Powell River RCMP reported the following for February 2 to 9, 2022.

Feb 9, 2022 3:04 PM Read more >

BC Ferries adding one per cent to cost of travel

Fuel surcharge to be levied as of March 1

Feb 9, 2022 12:00 PM Read more >

Catalyst Paper Tis’kwat mill moves into indefinite curtailment

“It’s been a little unsettling to say the least. We’ve gone through downsizing and curtailments before but nothing to this level because this is an indefinite curtailment." ~ UNIFOR Local 76 president Marvin Coe

Feb 9, 2022 7:00 AM Read more >

Mechanical difficulties with truck results in curtailment of organics collection in Powell River

“We are waiting for some parts for the vehicle and they are unable to give us a date." ~ Rod Fraser, city manager of operations

Feb 8, 2022 4:28 PM Read more >

B.C. COVID-19 ICU patient count highest since October

No new deaths were recorded in the past day.

Feb 8, 2022 4:12 PM Read more >

qathet region choral festival postpones biennial event

Organizers move International Choral Kathaumixw to 2023; scaled back celebration to be held this June

Feb 8, 2022 12:29 PM Read more >

Royal Canadian Legion makes donation to qathet region cadet organizations

Three groups receive funds from Branch 164

Feb 8, 2022 12:14 PM Read more >

Will you be betting on the Super Bowl this weekend?

You can bet with BCLC on the score, the winner and if Eminem will sing before Snoop Dogg at half-time

Feb 8, 2022 11:50 AM Read more >

Financial institution based in qathet region receives recognition

First Credit Union listed as one of BC’s top employers

Feb 8, 2022 10:44 AM Read more >

Cartoon: Some assembly required

Feb 8, 2022 10:00 AM Read more >

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