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Three COVID-19 cases reported in qathet region from October 10 to 16

Three COVID-19 cases reported in qathet region from October 10 to 16

Total is one fewer than previous reporting period (October 3 to 9)
Active COVID-19 infections in B.C. fall to nine-week low

Active COVID-19 infections in B.C. fall to nine-week low

Serious infections recede but another six die from the disease.
Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Incidents and occurrences in the last week include mischief at Lindsay Park and theft from a vehicle
Transit issues discussed at quarterly meeting between qathet Regional District, Tla’amin Nation and City of Powell River

Transit issues discussed at quarterly meeting between qathet Regional District, Tla’amin Nation and City of Powell River

Government forum calls for survey of people travelling out of region
B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations reach new five-month high

B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations reach new five-month high

B.C.'s existing and emergency hospital beds are 80.2% occupied.
VIDEO: Collegiate squad downs Powell River Regals in pair of exhibition games

VIDEO: Collegiate squad downs Powell River Regals in pair of exhibition games

Vancouver Island University skates to two wins at Hap Parker Arena
Small earthquake recorded north of Sechelt

Small earthquake recorded north of Sechelt

Tremor felt from Pender Harbour to Vancouver
All eligible British Columbians to get free flu shot

All eligible British Columbians to get free flu shot

All British Columbians encouraged to book an appointment and roll up their sleeve.
Let’s Talk Trash: On a roll with garbage carts

Let’s Talk Trash: On a roll with garbage carts

Instead of placing garbage bags at the curbside with a pre-purchased bag-tag sticker, City of Powell River has switched to carts that do not require stickers or even the use of garbage bags
Tla'amin Nation, qathet Regional District and City of Powell River leaders have discussion on expanding economic opportunities

Tla'amin Nation, qathet Regional District and City of Powell River leaders have discussion on expanding economic opportunities

Tla’amin executive council member interested in hearing proposals regarding economic reconciliation