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City of Powell River adopts social procurement policy

City of Powell River adopts social procurement policy

More than best price to be considered when making purchases
Cartoon: Election options

Cartoon: Election options

Do you believe the promises?
Drop-in centre targets qathet seniors needing support

Drop-in centre targets qathet seniors needing support

Space allows older adults a place to connect with community
Daily COVID-19 case counts in B.C. highest since May 1

Daily COVID-19 case counts in B.C. highest since May 1

The 724 new infections detected in the past day is at the highest level since May 1.
Four community grants-in-aid approved by City of Powell River Council

Four community grants-in-aid approved by City of Powell River Council

City to distribute money to Powell River Action Centre Food Bank, The United Way for the Orca Bus, Lift Community Services for qathet restorative justice, and Powell River Sports and Fitness Society
Missing person possibly seen; Powell River RCMP seek information

Missing person possibly seen; Powell River RCMP seek information

Police requesting information about Vaughn Baumgardt
Powell River firehall engagement to continue

Powell River firehall engagement to continue

Committee wants more solicitation of public input
UPDATED: qathet region athlete wins silver medal at Tokyo Paralympics

UPDATED: qathet region athlete wins silver medal at Tokyo Paralympics

Tristen Chernove adds to medal haul from 2016 games in Rio
BCCDC: Two COVID-19 cases reported in qathet region from August 15 to 21

BCCDC: Two COVID-19 cases reported in qathet region from August 15 to 21

Total is the same as the August 8 to 14 reporting period, when two cases were also announced
The unvaccinated push hospitalizations higher in B.C.

The unvaccinated push hospitalizations higher in B.C.

85% of hospitalizations in a recent week were people not yet fully vaccinated.