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qathet Regional District’s finance committee receives second draft of 2022 to 2026 financial plan

qathet Regional District’s finance committee receives second draft of 2022 to 2026 financial plan

Draft highlighted financial plan assumptions, 2022 community works fund contributions and allocations, capital plan highlights, and changes in requisitions from City of Powell River and electoral districts in 2022
COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. lowest since August

COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. lowest since August

Of 185 COVID-19 patients in B.C. hospitals, 72 are in intensive care units.
North Island-Powell River MP calls for reversing cuts to guaranteed income supplement

North Island-Powell River MP calls for reversing cuts to guaranteed income supplement

"Seniors helped build this country and they need us to have their backs now more than ever." ~ Rachel Blaney
Couple from qathet region wins lottery prize

Couple from qathet region wins lottery prize

Emmanouel and Stavroula Savvaidis collect $500,000 from November 5 draw
Events held in qathet region receive provincial funding

Events held in qathet region receive provincial funding

MLA Nicholas Simons announces financial assistance for three organizations
qRD finance committee says no to asking City of Powell River for resource-recovery centre financial contribution

qRD finance committee says no to asking City of Powell River for resource-recovery centre financial contribution

Monetary contribution motion presented by Electoral Area B director fails
Powell River Academy of Music hosts Carols by Candlelight

Powell River Academy of Music hosts Carols by Candlelight

Event featured three performances at Dwight Hall
Nanaimo Clippers continue dominance over Powell River Kings

Nanaimo Clippers continue dominance over Powell River Kings

Visitors win for seventh time in as many games between the BC Hockey League clubs this season
Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society facilitates transfer of injured eagle

Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society facilitates transfer of injured eagle

PROWLS: Rescue of the week
UPDATED: Powell River Kings squander late lead, fall to Cowichan Valley Capitals in overtime

UPDATED: Powell River Kings squander late lead, fall to Cowichan Valley Capitals in overtime

Visitors scored twice with goaltender pulled to force extra time