Skip to content

Local News

Group of B.C. doctors petitions province to mandate use of face masks

Group of B.C. doctors petitions province to mandate use of face masks

Eighty-two B.C. doctors have signed a document urging the provincial government to mandate the wearing of face masks on transit, in crowds and for all indoor spaces outside of people’s homes.
Read more >
qathet Regional District pursues pesticides meeting

qathet Regional District pursues pesticides meeting

Board carries motion for electronic presentation with provincial experts
Read more >
Most Canadians support second lockdown if COVID-19 caseloads spike

Most Canadians support second lockdown if COVID-19 caseloads spike

The survey also probed respondents on their views around wearing masks in public, on the return to school in the fall and anxiety over reopening plans.
Read more >
Cannabis products can be paid for online to reduce time in stores

Cannabis products can be paid for online to reduce time in stores

Cannabis products can now be ordered and paid for online, following changes to provincial rules, but they still have to be picked up from the retail store.
Read more >
New study says Canadians see COVID vaccine as key to return to normal

New study says Canadians see COVID vaccine as key to return to normal

However, a big concern for many Canadians are potential side effects of a new vaccine
Read more >
Lund waterworks wants to transfer ownership to qathet Regional District

Lund waterworks wants to transfer ownership to qathet Regional District

Regional district left with many questions
Read more >
qathet Regional District planning committee to review water bottling

qathet Regional District planning committee to review water bottling

Regional district will consider policy
Read more >
Response fund provides money to Powell River organizations

Response fund provides money to Powell River organizations

Third round of grants awarded bringing total to more than $116,000
Read more >
Racism in B.C. healthcare: First Nations survey deadline is Aug. 6

Racism in B.C. healthcare: First Nations survey deadline is Aug. 6

The B.C. government invites First Nations to share their experiences as way of tackling racism in healthcare facilities.
Read more >
Parents start petition against 'full' B.C. school return

Parents start petition against 'full' B.C. school return

A collection of parents have started a petition to keep the return to B.C. schools on optional or voluntary basis in September.
Read more >