Local News

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.

Mar 31, 2021 4:49 PM Read more >

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

Mar 31, 2021 4:44 PM Read more >

qathet Regional District decides to provide more advertising for public hearings

Three notices will be posted in copies of local newspapers, up from two

Mar 31, 2021 4:32 PM Read more >

New annual allowable cut reduced in tree farm licence near Powell River

AAC for TFL 43 is now 18,540 cubic metres, a decrease of two per cent

Mar 31, 2021 2:33 PM Read more >

qathet board votes no to forwarding name change letter to Powell River museum

Correspondence will not be sent after a 4-3 vote against the motion

Mar 31, 2021 12:24 PM Read more >

Near and Far: Crises shine a light on leaders

Near and Far is a column about public issues and cultural affairs

Mar 31, 2021 11:29 AM Read more >

Campaign for Powell River resident in need of stem cell transplant exceeds expectations

David Silvester will travel to Calgary for treatment

Mar 30, 2021 4:45 PM Read more >

Active COVID-19 infections in B.C. at year high, as record number of new variant cases discovered

No new deaths from COVID-19, so B.C.'s death toll stays at 1,455.

Mar 30, 2021 4:19 PM Read more >

Airports in qathet region receive funding

Province provides money to help sustain operations during pandemic

Mar 30, 2021 2:24 PM Read more >

CFO outlines City of Powell River budget

Staff will prepare financial plan bylaw based on draft presented to the finance committee

Mar 30, 2021 10:37 AM Read more >