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Dialysis capacity to double in Powell River

Vancouver Coastal Health announces plan to meet increasing patient demand

Feb 17, 2021 4:31 PM Read more >

B.C. reports three new COVID-19 deaths – lowest daily total in 13 weeks

The number of outbreaks at seniors' homes has declined significantly since vaccines started to be administered in December.

Feb 17, 2021 3:59 PM Read more >

Opioid crisis still a concern in Powell River

Community action team has been busy and is extended for another year

Feb 17, 2021 2:54 PM Read more >

Powell River Board of Education briefs: Trades students; Handwashing

School District 47 board meeting: February 10

Feb 17, 2021 2:30 PM Read more >

Ways to celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Day, Week

Share some kindness by giving a gift and even writing a letter.

Feb 17, 2021 11:50 AM Read more >

Powell River hockey players work on skills during pandemic-era practices

Development continues at youth level

Feb 17, 2021 11:01 AM Read more >

Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Powell River RCMP reported the following for February 11 to 17, 2021.

Feb 17, 2021 10:14 AM Read more >

Powell River Peak adapts to marketing and business trends with fresh look

Website launch continues digital evolution

Feb 17, 2021 7:00 AM Read more >

Powell River painter wins $10,000 Tanabe prize

An annual art prize honouring Vancouver Island painter Takao Tanabe has been awarded to Powell River's Colleen Heslin.

Feb 16, 2021 4:56 PM Read more >

B.C. detects 1,533 COVID-19 infections in past four days

26 more British Columbians died from the virus since Friday, raising the province's death toll from COVID-19 to 1,314.

Feb 16, 2021 3:40 PM Read more >