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Former fire hall committee member seeks apologies from City of Powell River councillors

Arthur Richards says statements made at a previous meeting were an attempt to discredit him

May 6, 2021 3:57 PM Read more >

Police seize drugs at two locations in Powell River area

RCMP conduct a pair of raids in region

May 6, 2021 2:38 PM Read more >

B.C. sets daily record for COVID-19 vaccinations, as hospitalizations decline

Province has fewest people actively battling infections in almost six weeks: 6,802.

May 6, 2021 1:36 PM Read more >

Resident appeals to City of Powell River council to deal with dog waste

Ellen Ross raises health and other concerns at a recent meeting

May 6, 2021 12:24 PM Read more >

Life Cycle Housing seeks assistance from City of Powell River for affordable housing project

Society makes requests for initiative in Cranberry neighbourhood

May 6, 2021 11:27 AM Read more >

BCHL: Surrey shuts out Powell River in Burnaby

Kings' offence sputters in loss to Eagles

May 6, 2021 7:58 AM Read more >

Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Incidents in the last week include a fight between two females and a residential break-and-enter, as well as a warning about a CRA scam

May 5, 2021 5:01 PM Read more >

Councillors in Powell River hear proposal to adjust tax collection schedule

Council to mull over penalties for unpaid taxes after July 2

May 5, 2021 4:15 PM Read more >

B.C. sees COVID-19 hospitalizations, active infections and new cases fall

No new deaths keep the province's pandemic death toll at 1,597 people.

May 5, 2021 3:50 PM Read more >

North Island-Powell River MP, federal NDP call for dental coverage

Rachel Blaney says Canadians are waiting for government action

May 5, 2021 3:25 PM Read more >