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Updates to plan related to active transportation, parks and trails recommended at City of Powell River meeting

Updates to plan related to active transportation, parks and trails recommended at City of Powell River meeting

Findings of studies should be incorporated into city document, says city senior planner
B.C. confirms 596 new cases of COVID-19 and 8 more deaths

B.C. confirms 596 new cases of COVID-19 and 8 more deaths

There are currently 4,451 active cases of COVID-19 in the province.
Old growth falling in Tla'amin area faces review

Old growth falling in Tla'amin area faces review

First Nation to develop integrated resource management plan
Poll: Nearly 80 per cent of qathet region respondents will get a vaccine booster shot when available

Poll: Nearly 80 per cent of qathet region respondents will get a vaccine booster shot when available

4,373 people in BC were actively battling COVID-19 infections as of November 3
Colin James set for return to Powell River Recreation Complex

Colin James set for return to Powell River Recreation Complex

Juno Award-winning rock/blues musician resumes touring
Zero COVID-19 cases reported in qathet region from October 24 to 31

Zero COVID-19 cases reported in qathet region from October 24 to 31

Total is down from one case during previous reporting period
COVID-19 recoveries in B.C. pass 200,000 threshold

COVID-19 recoveries in B.C. pass 200,000 threshold

Six more deaths bring B.C.'s pandemic death toll to 2,192.
Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Police respond to 167 calls for service during reporting period
Paper Excellence unveils new name for mill in qathet region

Paper Excellence unveils new name for mill in qathet region

Renaming of Catalyst Paper facility announced
North Island-Powell River MP calls on government to work on immediate fix for seniors benefits

North Island-Powell River MP calls on government to work on immediate fix for seniors benefits

"We have heard from many seniors across the country who were shocked to learn they would be losing the benefits they rely on to get by." ~ Rachel Blaney