Local News

qathet Regional District reviews request for tree planting on Texada Island

Regional district directors to consider request to apply for BC Hydro grant

Oct 26, 2021 3:52 PM Read more >

Sailings between Powell River and Vancouver Island cancelled

Salish Orca to remain in berth because of high winds

Oct 26, 2021 3:30 PM Read more >

Restrictions lifted on City of Powell River’s Townsite properties near mill

Amended provincial legislation allows city to take control of newly acquired land

Oct 26, 2021 2:48 PM Read more >

B.C. to begin offering COVID-19 booster shots to everyone in the province

New campaign launches this month, running through to May 2022

Oct 26, 2021 1:30 PM Read more >

City of Powell River announces access restrictions for Willingdon Beach and Millennium Park trails

Consolidated wastewater treatment plant sewer line work underway

Oct 26, 2021 11:58 AM Read more >

Powell River Fire Rescue members respond to house fire

Individual transported to Powell River General Hospital due to smoke inhalation

Oct 26, 2021 11:19 AM Read more >

Arts council seeks funds from qathet Regional District

Project designed to help connect people to artisans and organizations

Oct 26, 2021 7:00 AM Read more >

20 more COVID-19 deaths push B.C. death toll to 2,129

Deaths were seen in all provincial health regions.

Oct 25, 2021 4:20 PM Read more >

UPDATED: Fallen tree on highway delays sailing from Saltery Bay (Powell River) Terminal to Earls Cove (Sechelt Peninsula)

BC Hydro is en route, according to BC Ferries

Oct 25, 2021 4:11 PM Read more >

Ferry routes impacted by storm

Evening sailings adjusted on Sunshine Coast’s Route 3 for Oct. 25

Oct 25, 2021 3:45 PM Read more >