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One COVID-19 case reported in qathet region from October 17 to 23

One COVID-19 case reported in qathet region from October 17 to 23

Total is two fewer than previous reporting period (October 10 to 16)
Active COVID-19 infections in B.C. dip to two-month low

Active COVID-19 infections in B.C. dip to two-month low

Hospitalizations keep rising, at new five-month high
qathet Regional District considers update to fees and charges bylaw

qathet Regional District considers update to fees and charges bylaw

One of the big changes to the proposed bylaw is freedom of information requests, says Electoral Area E director Andrew Fall
qathet-based organizations receive gaming grants

qathet-based organizations receive gaming grants

Province allocates $277,900 to arts, culture and sporting groups
Powell River Villa settles for draw with Juan de Fuca

Powell River Villa settles for draw with Juan de Fuca

Scoreless soccer game in Victoria a mixture of hard play and goal post hits
Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Police continue search for missing person Vaughn Baumgardt
Powell River Board of Education briefs

Powell River Board of Education briefs

Enrolment numbers increase; Roofing projects delayed; Procedures policy amended; Grants received
Let’s Talk Trash: Cleaning up our act together

Let’s Talk Trash: Cleaning up our act together

Powell River U18A Kings hockey team is playing a role in helping the community clean up its act this month
qathet Regional District briefs

qathet Regional District briefs

Recommends increase to Myrtle Pond water use fee schedule; Recommends increase to Lund sewer user fee schedule; Considers changes to cemetery regulation bylaw
B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations highest since May

B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations highest since May

Two more COVID-19 deaths, as 390 are in B.C. hospitals.