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New era begins for qathet region theatre

New era begins for qathet region theatre

Film society prepares for transfer of ownership and start-up of the Patricia Theatre
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B.C. detects 150 new COVID-19 cases – most since June 11

B.C. detects 150 new COVID-19 cases – most since June 11

More than 56% of B.C.'s total population has had at least two doses of vaccine.
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Savary Island faces ban on high-risk activities

Savary Island faces ban on high-risk activities

“With at least another month of summer weather ahead of us, the ban on high-risk activities is necessary to minimize the risk of accidental fires on Savary Island.” ~ Fire chief Chris Philpott
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City of Powell River looks into using company to claim money designated for firefighting services

City of Powell River looks into using company to claim money designated for firefighting services

Finance committee examines fire insurance recovery
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Care providers team up to promote LGBTQ2S+ inclusiveness for seniors

Care providers team up to promote LGBTQ2S+ inclusiveness for seniors

BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA), EngAge BC and Dignity Seniors Society (DSS) have formed a new collaboration to promote LGBTQ2S+ inclusiveness and competency in British Columbia’s continuing care sector.
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Poll: Nearly three in four qathet region respondents show no interest in watching the Olympics

Poll: Nearly three in four qathet region respondents show no interest in watching the Olympics

Results indicate Tokyo games are failing to grasp local interest
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Let’s Talk Trash: Bashing illegal trashing

Let’s Talk Trash: Bashing illegal trashing

Whether it’s a disconnect from nature that results in ignorance, or the product of blatant disregard, litterbugs choose to use nature as a garbage can
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B.C. hits new 10-month low for COVID-19 hospitalizations

B.C. hits new 10-month low for COVID-19 hospitalizations

New infections returned to counts below 100 in each of the past three days.
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'Heat dome' likely primed B.C. waters for spike in shellfish illnesses: health officials

'Heat dome' likely primed B.C. waters for spike in shellfish illnesses: health officials

As waters warm, scientists worry more coastal regions — from Washington to British Columbia to Alaska — could be in for more outbreaks due to shellfish-borne contagions.
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City engineering services manager informs Powell River council on wastewater treatment plant progress

City engineering services manager informs Powell River council on wastewater treatment plant progress

Work on the project moving along nicely, says Nagi Rizk
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