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18 COVID-19 cases reported in the qathet region from December 19 to 25

18 COVID-19 cases reported in the qathet region from December 19 to 25

BC Centre for Disease Control report follows previous reporting period (December 12 to 18) with two cases
Pair of Powell River Kings to miss out on all-star experience

Pair of Powell River Kings to miss out on all-star experience

BC Hockey League postpones weekend event due to coronavirus uptick in province
B.C. delays return to school for K-12 students

B.C. delays return to school for K-12 students

Health officials say delayed start will give staff time to add additional protocols to reduce crowding
Rotary Clubs of Powell River present grocery raffle prizes

Rotary Clubs of Powell River present grocery raffle prizes

Great Grocery Raffle Plus draw took place earlier this month
B.C. reports 2,944 new COVID-19 cases, five deaths

B.C. reports 2,944 new COVID-19 cases, five deaths

193 people are in hospital across the province
Powell River Public Library releases Most-Borrowed List for 2021

Powell River Public Library releases Most-Borrowed List for 2021

Staff perseveres through health restrictions and flood, and 'people got their books'
New Year’s greetings: City of Powell River mayor David Formosa

New Year’s greetings: City of Powell River mayor David Formosa

Thanks to all who live, work and play in this one-of-a-kind paradise we call home. ~ Dave Formosa
B.C. announces 1,785 new COVID-19 cases

B.C. announces 1,785 new COVID-19 cases

Province will provide a full update on Wednesday
Powell River Villa finishes 2021 with loss to Lakehill

Powell River Villa finishes 2021 with loss to Lakehill

Reduced lineup makes great showing against top team in Vancouver Island Soccer League
B.C. electricity demand hits an all-time high

B.C. electricity demand hits an all-time high

BC Hydro has some tips for people looking to lower electricity use