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Delegation urges pursuit of tertiary treatment for wastewater at City of Powell River meeting

Delegation urges pursuit of tertiary treatment for wastewater at City of Powell River meeting

City councillors receive presentation on contaminants of emerging concern
Healthy Living: Identity and the mill-less mill town

Healthy Living: Identity and the mill-less mill town

We invest with our heart and soul into this beautiful place and we become part of the land, ocean and mountains. ~ Robert Skender
Cartoon: Advent calendar

Cartoon: Advent calendar

Are you hoping for a white Christmas?
Editorial: Giving and sharing

Editorial: Giving and sharing

Perhaps this year, in addition to spreading cheer and good will, give those around you peace of mind through considerate actions
Poll: More than 80 per cent of qathet region respondents plan to stay close to home over the holidays

Poll: More than 80 per cent of qathet region respondents plan to stay close to home over the holidays

Majority not planning to travel within the province
qathet region piper excels in first competition

qathet region piper excels in first competition

Leeya De Villiers follows in siblings’ footsteps, places in multiple categories
City of Powell River councillors asked to rescind mill’s tax revitalization agreement

City of Powell River councillors asked to rescind mill’s tax revitalization agreement

Catalyst Paper Tis’kwat employee wants bylaw change
B.C. detects 753 new COVID-19 cases in past day

B.C. detects 753 new COVID-19 cases in past day

Daily case count in the province is double what it was earlier this week.
qathet Regional District directors vote down initiative to divert parkland acquisition funds

qathet Regional District directors vote down initiative to divert parkland acquisition funds

“I have heard loud and clear from many residents from the municipality and the rural areas that they do not want to see cuts to parkland acquisition." ~ City of Powell River director CaroleAnn Leishman
Powell River Board of Education chairperson outlines approach to pandemic, reflects on past year

Powell River Board of Education chairperson outlines approach to pandemic, reflects on past year

School District 47 takes cautious and measured approach