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One COVID-19 case reported in qathet region from September 19 to 25

One COVID-19 case reported in qathet region from September 19 to 25

Total is the same as the previous reporting period (September 12 to 18)
B.C. has 11 COVID-19 deaths in past day

B.C. has 11 COVID-19 deaths in past day

COVID-19 hospitalizations at 19-week high.
BC Ferries cancels Comox-Powell River route sailings

BC Ferries cancels Comox-Powell River route sailings

High winds result in the Salish Eagle holding in dock
Powell River Board of Education announces new principal of Indigenous education

Powell River Board of Education announces new principal of Indigenous education

School district 47 appoints Jessica Johnson in new role
Crime statistics in City of Powell River trending downward, says RCMP detachment commander

Crime statistics in City of Powell River trending downward, says RCMP detachment commander

Westview Ratepayers Society receives report from RCMP
qathet Regional District briefs

qathet Regional District briefs

Denies golf club permissive tax exemption; Endorses FireSmart application; Supports Powell River Brain Injury Society garden expansion; Ratifies salmon society award nomination
Powell River Kings' staff plan for COVID-19 regulations as regular season nears

Powell River Kings' staff plan for COVID-19 regulations as regular season nears

Spectators must be vaccinated, wear a mask, and attendance is limited to 850
Let’s Talk Trash: Puddle jumping into fall

Let’s Talk Trash: Puddle jumping into fall

This time of year there is a wide range of ways to stay in touch with Mother Nature...
Powell River Villa loses first away game of the season

Powell River Villa loses first away game of the season

Vic West downs Powell River 3-0 in tough-fought game
B.C. hospital occupancy remains far below pre-pandemic times

B.C. hospital occupancy remains far below pre-pandemic times

77.1% of B.C. hospitals beds are filled. Pre-pandemic, occupancy exceeded 100%.