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Morning sailings between Powell River and Comox cancelled due to weather

Morning sailings between Powell River and Comox cancelled due to weather

BC Ferries cancelled the 6:15 am Salish Eagle sailing from Comox (Little River) to Powell River (Westview) on Tuesday, November 24, due to adverse weather conditions.
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City of Powell River Council makes changes at library

City of Powell River Council makes changes at library

Board membership reduced; members appointed
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Powell River resident wants animal control bylaw changed

Powell River resident wants animal control bylaw changed

Rooster’s early morning crowing becomes an issue
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‘We might not just want a world that is filled with rats and raccoons’: researcher

‘We might not just want a world that is filled with rats and raccoons’: researcher

Things aren't quite as bad as we thought, with species and climate change — but they are still bad: new study
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Council discusses Powell River's strategic plan

Council discusses Powell River's strategic plan

City chief administrative officer provides overview
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Powell River committee hears about democracy from resident

Powell River committee hears about democracy from resident

Presentation given on different processes
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Poll counts show NDP support across riding, Green strength in Sechelt and Roberts Creek

Poll counts show NDP support across riding, Green strength in Sechelt and Roberts Creek

Elections BC has released the poll-by-poll vote counts from the provincial election and they show much of the growth in the Green vote in Powell River-Sunshine Coast came from the Sechelt and Roberts Creek areas.
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Amendment sought for development permit at Powell River Airport

Amendment sought for development permit at Powell River Airport

City council to consider alteration regarding mixed-use aviation park
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Seniors advocate says rapid testing of staff in care homes makes sense

Seniors advocate says rapid testing of staff in care homes makes sense

As COVID-19 cases continue to surge amid a second wave of the pandemic, B.C.’s seniors watchdog is suggesting rapid testing of all staff at long-term care homes.
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Researchers call for plan to keep ICU patients from ending up back in hospital

Researchers call for plan to keep ICU patients from ending up back in hospital

British Columbia needs to act now to ensure people released from intensive care after COVID-19 treatment don’t end up back in hospital beds within months, according to a University of British Columbia researcher. Dr.
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