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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
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.
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
Powell River museum requests funding from regional district

Powell River museum requests funding from regional district

Board will consider allocating $204,240 for 2021
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
Province provides $1 million for airport runway extension in Powell River

Province provides $1 million for airport runway extension in Powell River

City receives grant through BC’s community economic recovery and infrastructure program
Powell River city councillors submit resolutions for AVICC convention

Powell River city councillors submit resolutions for AVICC convention

Four items to be sent to Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities; annual general meeting will be held virtually
Forward from Ontario commits to Powell River Kings

Forward from Ontario commits to Powell River Kings

Anthony Lucarelli set to join BCHL club for next season
Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Powell River RCMP reported the following for February 18 to 24, 2021.
Council approves patio area permit for Powell River brewery

Council approves patio area permit for Powell River brewery

Townsite Brewing wants to cover and heat outdoor space