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B.C. reports fewest new daily COVID-19 infections since August: 324

Seven more COVID-19 deaths push death toll in province to 2,281.

Nov 17, 2021 4:00 PM Read more >

Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Incidents and occurrences in the past week include a bike theft, a break and enter, and a protest outside of a school

Nov 17, 2021 3:38 PM Read more >

Business owner shares evacuation experience due to suspicious object found on City of Powell River sidewalk

Device was later detonated in a safe area by an RCMP explosive disposal unit

Nov 17, 2021 12:29 PM Read more >

Delegation outlines concerns about conversations regarding name change for Powell River

Resident opposes renaming request

Nov 17, 2021 11:00 AM Read more >

Poll: qathet respondents split over vaccination for five to 11 years olds

Just over 50 per cent in favour of vaccinating their young children

Nov 17, 2021 7:00 AM Read more >

COVID-19 patient count in B.C. ICUs lowest since August

Numbers of new and active COVID-19 infections are also in a steady decline.

Nov 16, 2021 3:55 PM Read more >

Health centre on Texada Island closes due to flooding

Effect of inclement weather alters appointment locations

Nov 16, 2021 3:53 PM Read more >

B.C.’s top doctor expects B.C. children 5-11 can get COVID-19 vaccinations by holidays

Vaccines already approved in U.S., Israel

Nov 16, 2021 2:02 PM Read more >

Let’s Talk Trash: Grandma knew best

It turns out that in many ways our grandparents and great-grandparents knew how to while away the darker days without casting a heavy shadow on the planet

Nov 16, 2021 7:00 AM Read more >

Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA provides overview of legislative session

Nicholas Simons comments on COVID-19 vaccinations, old growth forests, freedom of information legislation and the premier’s health

Nov 15, 2021 4:24 PM Read more >

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