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Province provides more than $1 million to social enterprise in Powell River

Province provides more than $1 million to social enterprise in Powell River

OneLight project provides job skills 
Updated: Mill in Powell River scheduled to reopen

Updated: Mill in Powell River scheduled to reopen

Paper Excellence officially announces one paper machine is to start up; mayor says company will be making new product
Park in Powell River regains cherished play feature

Park in Powell River regains cherished play feature

Grief Point playground has new structure that replaces old airplane
qRD board ratifies agreement with Powell River Academy of Music

qRD board ratifies agreement with Powell River Academy of Music

Funding renewed as part of a three-year renewable partnership
qathet Regional District directors discuss concerns about wood fires

qathet Regional District directors discuss concerns about wood fires

Education program could be initiated to minimize pollution
Powell River Kings' broadcaster looks forward to team travel

Powell River Kings' broadcaster looks forward to team travel

Justin Sulpico in same boat as players, waiting for word on BCHL season
qathet Regional District directors support expanded internet applications

qathet Regional District directors support expanded internet applications

Area leaders hear about proposal for high-speed service
Active COVID-19 infections in B.C. rise to seven-week high

Active COVID-19 infections in B.C. rise to seven-week high

Health officials are closely monitoring 8,659 people for symptoms because of possible infections – the highest total in almost eight weeks.
qathet Regional Board votes on 911 assessment

qathet Regional Board votes on 911 assessment

Cost of emergency dispatch service in Powell River region will likely increase
B.C. vaccinates more than 200,000 people for COVID-19, as second dose shots fall to a trickle

B.C. vaccinates more than 200,000 people for COVID-19, as second dose shots fall to a trickle

203,193 B.C. residents have had at least one dose of a vaccine, for an average of 2,639 people per day during the roll-out.