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Dr. Bonnie Henry comments on gatherings order in B.C. and 'COVID-19 pills'

Dr. Bonnie Henry comments on gatherings order in B.C. and 'COVID-19 pills'

The pills are an 'important tool' that will affect the PHO orders in B.C.
Salvation Army Powell River receives donation from Westview Crib Club

Salvation Army Powell River receives donation from Westview Crib Club

Cash contribution targeted to help community members in need
Health alert: B.C.-wide recall issued for chicken and rice burritos due to salmonella

Health alert: B.C.-wide recall issued for chicken and rice burritos due to salmonella

Check your fridges.
Let’s Talk Trash: Winter home composting

Let’s Talk Trash: Winter home composting

Finding a method of turning your scraps into black gold can be a feel good winter project.
UPDATED: Evacuation 'very dark and very scary' for residents of qathet region independent living facility

UPDATED: Evacuation 'very dark and very scary' for residents of qathet region independent living facility

Coastal Breeze Village went without power after nearby motor vehicle incident took out power pole
qathet region real estate values up in December

qathet region real estate values up in December

Average single-family home prices increase in 2021 over 2020 figures
B.C.'s COVID-19 hospitalizations up 96% since end of 2021

B.C.'s COVID-19 hospitalizations up 96% since end of 2021

B.C. has not had this many hospitalized COVID-19 patients since November 5.
UPDATED: Tla’amin Nation breaks ground for 24-unit housing development

UPDATED: Tla’amin Nation breaks ground for 24-unit housing development

$11 million facility designed for independent living
BC Hockey League reschedules home games for Powell River Kings

BC Hockey League reschedules home games for Powell River Kings

Victoria Grizzlies and Surrey Eagles will visit this weekend to make up previously postponed matchups.
BC Ferries anticipates future sailing disruptions on all routes

BC Ferries anticipates future sailing disruptions on all routes

COVID-19 and other winter illnesses, plus storms, can cause interruptions on three vessels sailing routes to and from the qathet region