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John Ducker: Is it more dangerous to cycle with headphones on?

John Ducker: Is it more dangerous to cycle with headphones on?

Under B.C. law, cyclists have a duty to ride with reasonable consideration for others as well as cycle with due care and attention — just like motorists.
Opinion: Health Canada should be transparent about how it's monitoring drug safety

Opinion: Health Canada should be transparent about how it's monitoring drug safety

All new drugs that have never before been sold in Canada in any form, as well as all opioids, require RMPs to help safeguard the public.
Starting in 2024 you could see big savings on your BC Hydro bill

Starting in 2024 you could see big savings on your BC Hydro bill

BC Hydro consumers who are able to lower their electrical consumption in the evenings and those with electric cars are most likely to benefit from a proposed optional time-of-use rate scheme
Gardens near Powell River Lawn Bowling Club receive upgrade

Gardens near Powell River Lawn Bowling Club receive upgrade

Dr. Andy Davis cultivated the space in Townsite for more than 25 years
City of Powell River proceeds with Safer Streets project

City of Powell River proceeds with Safer Streets project

Public engagement sessions results lead to amended plan for Maple Avenue, Sycamore Street redesign plan
Cruise ship terminal still a possibility for Delta

Cruise ship terminal still a possibility for Delta

The need to accommodate newer, much larger ships seen as a long-term priority
Attorney general alerts online companies to B.C.'s new image-sharing law

Attorney general alerts online companies to B.C.'s new image-sharing law

VICTORIA — British Columbia's attorney general has sent a letter to technology companies warning they could face orders to stop the distribution of intimate images of B.C. residents that have been shared without their consent.
Driver who hit pair of women arrested by Powell River RCMP

Driver who hit pair of women arrested by Powell River RCMP

Man faces multiple charges, including dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing bodily harm
Research finds some Pacific salmon migration out of sync with food supply

Research finds some Pacific salmon migration out of sync with food supply

Some salmon populations are migrating earlier, with pink and chum changing fastest at seven days earlier per decade, while other species saw no change on average.
Powell River city councillors approve code of conduct workshop

Powell River city councillors approve code of conduct workshop

Staff directed to schedule session with all members of council