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Zero COVID-19 cases reported in qathet region from October 24 to 31

Zero COVID-19 cases reported in qathet region from October 24 to 31

Total is down from one case during previous reporting period
COVID-19 recoveries in B.C. pass 200,000 threshold

COVID-19 recoveries in B.C. pass 200,000 threshold

Six more deaths bring B.C.'s pandemic death toll to 2,192.
Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Police respond to 167 calls for service during reporting period
Paper Excellence unveils new name for mill in qathet region

Paper Excellence unveils new name for mill in qathet region

Renaming of Catalyst Paper facility announced
North Island-Powell River MP calls on government to work on immediate fix for seniors benefits

North Island-Powell River MP calls on government to work on immediate fix for seniors benefits

"We have heard from many seniors across the country who were shocked to learn they would be losing the benefits they rely on to get by." ~ Rachel Blaney
qathet Regional District requires additional funds for resource-recovery centre

qathet Regional District requires additional funds for resource-recovery centre

Additional borrowing proposed by qRD board
Pandemic continues to alter annual events hosted by Royal Canadian Legion - Powell River

Pandemic continues to alter annual events hosted by Royal Canadian Legion - Powell River

Poppy season and Remembrance Day ceremony changes remain in effect
Climate strategies important, says North Island-Powell River MP

Climate strategies important, says North Island-Powell River MP

“We have a government that has set a lot of targets and we have not come close to reaching those targets. I want to see an actual plan." ~ Rachel Blaney
Let’s Talk Trash: Won’t you be my neighbour?

Let’s Talk Trash: Won’t you be my neighbour?

Lending and borrowing among friends and family is another people-centred way to reduce our planetary impact. ~ Let's Talk Trash team
Powell River Villa drops 3-2 decision to Cowichan FC

Powell River Villa drops 3-2 decision to Cowichan FC

Close game entertains almost 200 fans at Timberlane Park