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Proposed housing expansion in Paradise Valley a worry for qathet region business

Proposed housing expansion in Paradise Valley a worry for qathet region business

Farmer expresses development concerns
UPDATED: Powell River RCMP set up tent in Paradise Valley; examination clears suspicious occurrence

UPDATED: Powell River RCMP set up tent in Paradise Valley; examination clears suspicious occurrence

Area resembling shallow grave turns up nothing of concern, says staff sergeant
qathet Regional District finance committee reviews FireSmart program

qathet Regional District finance committee reviews FireSmart program

Regional directors will consider recommendation to extend program
Powell River Regional Hospital District name change proposed

Powell River Regional Hospital District name change proposed

Input from Tla’amin Nation to be sought
B.C. ICUs most filled since May; 87% are unvaccinated

B.C. ICUs most filled since May; 87% are unvaccinated

Only 14.2% of eligible British Columbians now unvaccinated
Staff members set to cut back growth on City of Powell River properties

Staff members set to cut back growth on City of Powell River properties

Project will take place over several months
City of Powell River council briefs: Residents recognized; Fees adjusted

City of Powell River council briefs: Residents recognized; Fees adjusted

Flags at city hall flying at half-mast
City of Powell River councillor questions firefighting recovery costs bylaw

City of Powell River councillor questions firefighting recovery costs bylaw

CaroleAnn Leishman calls for initiative to not be brought back
qathet regional fire departments’ emergency services agreement endorsed

qathet regional fire departments’ emergency services agreement endorsed

City of Powell River signs onto agreement for sharing resources
Schools in the qathet region receive funding

Schools in the qathet region receive funding

Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA Nicholas Simons has indicated that students at Henderson Elementary School will soon be playing on a new accessible playground, through $165,000 in provincial funding.