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Powell River resident faces multiple charges after police execute search warrants

Powell River resident faces multiple charges after police execute search warrants

Powell River RCMP search supportive housing complex for firearm, find methamphetamine, crack cocaine, fentanyl
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B.C. COVID-19 deaths spike to 10 in past day

B.C. COVID-19 deaths spike to 10 in past day

The province's death toll from the virus had been trending lower during the past two weeks.
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qathet Regional District committee recommends engaging with economic development consultant

qathet Regional District committee recommends engaging with economic development consultant

Regional board will consider having a workshop
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Three Powell River projects receive provincial funding

Three Powell River projects receive provincial funding

BC provides $1.4 million to infrastructure upgrades
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Let’s Talk Trash: Flush it and forget it?

Let’s Talk Trash: Flush it and forget it?

We may soothe ourselves with the notion that wastewater treatment plants are equipped to filter out CECs, but that is simply a faerie tale
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Music academy in Powell River seeks funding extension with qathet Regional District

Music academy in Powell River seeks funding extension with qathet Regional District

Non-profit wants to renew contribution agreement; International Choral Kathaumixw deferred to 2022
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B.C.'s COVID-19 death count stays low, as vaccination roll-out stays slow

B.C.'s COVID-19 death count stays low, as vaccination roll-out stays slow

Two new deaths from the virus were identified overnight after one such death was recorded yesterday.
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North Island-Powell River MP laments universal pharmacare failing in House of Commons

North Island-Powell River MP laments universal pharmacare failing in House of Commons

NDP bill rejected by Liberals and Conservatives
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Powell River museum requests funding from regional district

Powell River museum requests funding from regional district

Board will consider allocating $204,240 for 2021
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Vaccinating B.C.'s essential workers sooner could save over 600 lives: study

Vaccinating B.C.'s essential workers sooner could save over 600 lives: study

Bumping essential workers up the vaccine queue could prevent over 200,000 infections and save over 600 lives across British Columbia, according to a new study from a Simon Fraser University researcher
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