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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 >

Foundation skills test a concern to Powell River teachers

Assessment given to grade four and seven students

Feb 16, 2021 1:07 PM Read more >

Brochure helps parents of Powell River students resolve issues

District Parent Advisory Committee can serve as advocates to those negatively affected by a school decision

Feb 14, 2021 7:00 AM Read more >

Families take advantage of snowfall in Powell River

Soccer field provides ideal location for slippery fun

Feb 13, 2021 12:23 PM Read more >

Fundraiser benefits Powell River Community Resource Centre

Mother Nature owners present cheque to CRC manager Martyn Woolley

Feb 13, 2021 7:00 AM Read more >

qathet Regional District committee supports Telus tower

Regional board will consider endorsement of telecommunications facility south of Powell River

Feb 12, 2021 4:09 PM Read more >

Number of B.C. COVID-19 patients in ICU falls for eighth straight day

There have not been fewer British Columbians with COVID-19 in ICU units since November 23.

Feb 12, 2021 3:38 PM Read more >

North Island-Powell River MP tables COVID-19 relief and recovery motion

Rachel Blaney calls for sustainable economic development in rural communities

Feb 12, 2021 3:02 PM Read more >