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qathet Regional District committee recommends approval of floating dock project at Haywire Bay

qathet Regional District committee recommends approval of floating dock project at Haywire Bay

School District 47 outdoor learning centre planning an aquatic facility
Early election call risks angering Canadian voters: pundits

Early election call risks angering Canadian voters: pundits

Parties are developing platforms but have yet to enunciate clear distinctions on policies.
Ravens find refuge at Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society

Ravens find refuge at Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society

PROWLS: Rescue of the week
Tla’amin Nation students complete health-care program

Tla’amin Nation students complete health-care program

Graduates ready for careers that are in demand
Powell River Salmon Society seeks community support

Powell River Salmon Society seeks community support

Organization wants more money from federal government
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