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Powell River provincial court hands out fines for Fisheries Act infractions

Powell River provincial court hands out fines for Fisheries Act infractions

Two plead guilty to fisheries-related offences; judge sets deadline for payment
B.C. records highest number of new COVID-19 infections in almost six weeks

B.C. records highest number of new COVID-19 infections in almost six weeks

COVID-19-related hospitalizations and deaths continue to trend downward.
qathet Regional District directors discuss meeting overruns

qathet Regional District directors discuss meeting overruns

Powell River Regional Hospital District and qathet regional board committee of the whole meetings held back to back on same day
COVID-19 cases continue downward trend on Coast

COVID-19 cases continue downward trend on Coast

Two positive cases reported between Feb. 7 and 13
qathet Regional District briefs

qathet Regional District briefs

Turf replacement; Bleacher removal; Flood strategy
Tourism Powell River seeks support for visitor app

Tourism Powell River seeks support for visitor app

Organization is looking at ways of reaching out beyond the bricks and mortar location to tap into more visitors
Powell River Kings bolster blueline with addition of defender

Powell River Kings bolster blueline with addition of defender

Sam Belanger commits to hockey club for 2021/2022 season
qathet Regional District director advocates for improved internet at health-care facilities

qathet Regional District director advocates for improved internet at health-care facilities

Board will consider sending a resolution to Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities to improve access
CRA lockout of account holders to prevent security breach irks many

CRA lockout of account holders to prevent security breach irks many

The accounts were not impacted by a cyberattack, the agency says.
Construction on aging infrastructure at Horseshoe Bay terminal expected to start next month

Construction on aging infrastructure at Horseshoe Bay terminal expected to start next month

Traffic patterns in the terminal will be modified and normal sound levels may rise