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qathet Regional District finance committee makes grants-in-aid recommendations

qathet Regional District finance committee makes grants-in-aid recommendations

Regional board will consider allocations to community groups
COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. below 300 for first time since September

COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. below 300 for first time since September

Three more COVID-19 deaths raise provincial death toll to 2,316.
UPDATED: Accident on Wildwood bridge temporarily brings traffic crossing Powell River to a standstill

UPDATED: Accident on Wildwood bridge temporarily brings traffic crossing Powell River to a standstill

First responders attended scene of motor vehicle accident Thursday afternoon
Financial plan presented to qathet Regional District committee includes tax requisition changes

Financial plan presented to qathet Regional District committee includes tax requisition changes

Budget document lays out proposals for 2022 to 2026
Creation of mental health hub announced at Powell River Board of Education meeting

Creation of mental health hub announced at Powell River Board of Education meeting

School District 47 creates web page that outlines resources
Chilliwack Chiefs cruise to lopsided win over Powell River Kings

Chilliwack Chiefs cruise to lopsided win over Powell River Kings

Home team reaches double digits in BCHL game at Chilliwack Coliseum
Powell River RCMP seek public assistance to identify robbery suspect

Powell River RCMP seek public assistance to identify robbery suspect

Incident occurred at Duke’s Liquor Store on November 20; male pushed employee and made her open cash register
UPDATED: Ferry sailings cancelled between Little River (Comox) and Westview (Powell River) terminals

UPDATED: Ferry sailings cancelled between Little River (Comox) and Westview (Powell River) terminals

High winds cited as reason for cancelled sailings
Low inventory cited as reason for fewer real estate transactions in qathet region

Low inventory cited as reason for fewer real estate transactions in qathet region

“In all residential sales, in October 2021, there were 17 units sold, compared to 56 in October 2020. It’s a big difference.” ~ Powell River Sunshine Coast Real Estate Board president Neil Frost
One COVID-19 case reported in the qathet region from November 14 to 20

One COVID-19 case reported in the qathet region from November 14 to 20

Report follows three consecutive reporting periods with no cases