Local News

Two more Powell River Kings games postponed due to COVID-19

January 9 and 10 home contests against Surrey Eagles will not take place

Jan 6, 2022 10:29 AM Read more >

qathet region schools closed January 6 due to unsafe conditions related to snowfall

School will not be in session for any SD47 students, including those of essential health workers or vulnerable students

Jan 6, 2022 7:45 AM Read more >

Vancouver Island University closes Powell River campus January 6 due to weather conditions

Snowfall leads to closures at several locations

Jan 6, 2022 7:07 AM Read more >

58 COVID-19 cases reported in qathet region from December 26 to January 1

Report follows previous reporting period (December 19 to 25) with 18 cases

Jan 5, 2022 4:58 PM Read more >

Ferry schedule modified between Westview (Powell River) and Blubber Bay (Texada) terminals due to staffing issue

Island K’ulut’a ferry will operate on a modified schedule from January 6 to 9, share route with water taxi

Jan 5, 2022 4:50 PM Read more >

Engagement extra bright for qathet couple

Holiday light-up event serves as backdrop for marriage proposal

Jan 5, 2022 4:29 PM Read more >

Known active COVID-19 cases in B.C. near 30,000

Active infections in B.C. have hit record levels in each of the last six data updates.

Jan 5, 2022 3:56 PM Read more >

Let’s Talk Trash: Resolve to reconnect with nature

The outdoors is a giant playground that gets us moving without even thinking too much about the fact that it’s good for us

Jan 5, 2022 12:48 PM Read more >

Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Powell River RCMP responded to 83 calls for service between December 30 and January 5.

Jan 5, 2022 10:33 AM Read more >

Powell River Kings January 5 game postponed; opponent enters isolation due to COVID-19

Victoria Grizzlies hit by coronavirus health and safety protocols

Jan 5, 2022 9:37 AM Read more >