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Deaths stay low as COVID-19 cases keep spiking in B.C.

Deaths stay low as COVID-19 cases keep spiking in B.C.

Active infections rise to highest level since May.
Letter: Act of desperation

Letter: Act of desperation

Let’s put this pandemic in the rear-view mirror so we can save our energy to focus on other life-preserving priorities
Outdoor circus show coming to qathet region

Outdoor circus show coming to qathet region

"Something magical happens when we come together in a shared experience." ~ Rainforest Circus artistic director Chad Heschler
Powell River Public Library offers cooling space during heat wave

Powell River Public Library offers cooling space during heat wave

Opening hours are from 10 am to 8:30 pm on Friday, 10 am to 6 pm Saturday and 1 to 5 pm Sunday
Viewpoint: Should Powell River be renamed?

Viewpoint: Should Powell River be renamed?

The first stage decision to retain or change the city’s name should be made by council, not by referendum, and council must fully explain its reasoning. ~ Sean Murphy
Editorial: Heat wave

Editorial: Heat wave

Higher than average temperatures are expected to continue for coastal British Columbia today
Letter: Forgiveness is the first step

Letter: Forgiveness is the first step

Let’s forgive but not forget. We don’t want to repeat history. ~ Don Bourcier
Volunteers put out wildfire in qathet region near Powell Lake

Volunteers put out wildfire in qathet region near Powell Lake

Smoke spotted in trees leads to community firefighting effort
Active COVID-19 infections in B.C. hit new 11-week high

Active COVID-19 infections in B.C. hit new 11-week high

Number of people fighting infections up 85% in past week
Dr. Bonnie Henry comments on vaccine passports for non-essential services in B.C.

Dr. Bonnie Henry comments on vaccine passports for non-essential services in B.C.

Will you need a vaccine passport to go out to eat or see a movie? 🤔