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Powell River residents propose backyard burning bylaw amendment

Powell River residents propose backyard burning bylaw amendment

City councillors receive written requests for recreational fires
Vancouver Coastal Health vaccination site in Powell River requires public assistance

Vancouver Coastal Health vaccination site in Powell River requires public assistance

Clinic on upper floor of recreation complex needs volunteer help
Editorial: Vaccination clinic in Powell River provides double the benefit

Editorial: Vaccination clinic in Powell River provides double the benefit

A combination of good weather outside, and socially distanced seating inside, is allowing residents in certain stages of the process to catch up, almost the way they would at one of the many festivals, sporting events or other community gatherings cancelled due to coronavirus.
Powell River area survey solicits poverty reduction feedback

Powell River area survey solicits poverty reduction feedback

Organizers seek data for future research into planning and action program
Water damage closes library in Powell River; chief librarian provides update

Water damage closes library in Powell River; chief librarian provides update

Leak connected to roof replacement work causes disruption
New fishing season started April 1 in Powell River/Pacific region

New fishing season started April 1 in Powell River/Pacific region

Recreational fishing licences for tidal waters are now available for sale
New COVID-19 cases remain elevated, as B.C. reports five new deaths

New COVID-19 cases remain elevated, as B.C. reports five new deaths

Number of people vaccinated at least once in B.C. passes 700,000.
Presenter outlines sexual exploitation at meeting in Powell River

Presenter outlines sexual exploitation at meeting in Powell River

City councillors hear presentation regarding human sex trafficking
Record number of new infections pushes B.C. past 100,000 known COVID-19 cases

Record number of new infections pushes B.C. past 100,000 known COVID-19 cases

B.C. recorded 1,013 cases in the past day, for a total of 100,048.
Maestro brings cello to entertain people in Powell River vaccination queue

Maestro brings cello to entertain people in Powell River vaccination queue

Arthur Arnold plays music for those waiting for their first dose at recreation complex