Skip to content

Local News

Powell River Board of Education chairperson outlines School District 47 activities

Powell River Board of Education chairperson outlines School District 47 activities

"In these times of personal and global uncertainty, it’s never been clearer that we must support each other and perform whatever work we do with a lens on equity." ~ Dale Lawson
Powell River Kings earn first win of season at BCHL Showcase in Chilliwack

Powell River Kings earn first win of season at BCHL Showcase in Chilliwack

Hockey club defeats Wenatchee Wild in shootout
City of Powell River recognized for energy conservation measures

City of Powell River recognized for energy conservation measures

Upgrades at recreation complex lead to award from FortisBC 
Poll: Majority of respondents agree with City of Powell River's decision regarding Fire Marque

Poll: Majority of respondents agree with City of Powell River's decision regarding Fire Marque

More than 90 per cent vote in support of not proceeding with fire department cost recovery services bylaws
Process for possible renaming of City of Powell River proceeding

Process for possible renaming of City of Powell River proceeding

Council to consider three recommendations to move matters forward
Three COVID-19 cases reported in qathet region from October 10 to 16

Three COVID-19 cases reported in qathet region from October 10 to 16

Total is one fewer than previous reporting period (October 3 to 9)
Active COVID-19 infections in B.C. fall to nine-week low

Active COVID-19 infections in B.C. fall to nine-week low

Serious infections recede but another six die from the disease.
Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Incidents and occurrences in the last week include mischief at Lindsay Park and theft from a vehicle
Transit issues discussed at quarterly meeting between qathet Regional District, Tla’amin Nation and City of Powell River

Transit issues discussed at quarterly meeting between qathet Regional District, Tla’amin Nation and City of Powell River

Government forum calls for survey of people travelling out of region
B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations reach new five-month high

B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations reach new five-month high

B.C.'s existing and emergency hospital beds are 80.2% occupied.