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Sweet Scarlet plans return to International Choral Kathaumixw

Sweet Scarlet plans return to International Choral Kathaumixw

“We couldn’t be more excited to finally be returning to Powell River for Kathaumixw 2023." choir member Eran Sudds
Officers told not to make handwritten notes after death of Myles Gray, inquest hears

Officers told not to make handwritten notes after death of Myles Gray, inquest hears

BURNABY, B.C. — Two Vancouver police officers testified at a British Columbia coroner's inquest that they were told not to make handwritten notes about a confrontation that resulted in the death of 33-year-old Myles Gray in 2015. Const.
BC Ferries cancels afternoon sailings at Westview terminal

BC Ferries cancels afternoon sailings at Westview terminal

Due to blustery weather conditions both the Texada Island ferry (Blubber Bay) and Little River/Westview ferry will not run
Photos: One of the first BC Ferries is for sale again and it's selling for less than a used pickup truck

Photos: One of the first BC Ferries is for sale again and it's selling for less than a used pickup truck

It's a piece of B.C. history
The federal government promised to plant 2 billion trees by 2030. It's nowhere close.

The federal government promised to plant 2 billion trees by 2030. It's nowhere close.

OTTAWA — Two years ago, Canada embarked on an odyssey to plant two billion trees in just 10 years. An audit of the program so far says the way things are now, it won't even get one-tenth of those trees in the ground in time.
'Only the tip of the iceberg': shíshálh Nation announces results of former residential school search

'Only the tip of the iceberg': shíshálh Nation announces results of former residential school search

Forty unmarked graves of children have been identified at the former site of St. Augustine’s Residential School in Sechelt. "For now we want to pause, stand still, and reflect. For the children we have found ‘We are going to let them rest right now,'" says hiwus yalxwemult (Chief Lenora Joe).
Sailings between Powell River and Comox cancelled due to weather

Sailings between Powell River and Comox cancelled due to weather

BC Ferries announces mid-afternoon round trip will not run on April 20 due to incoming adverse weather; additional sailings at risk of cancellation or delay
Constables testify about use of force: Inquest

Constables testify about use of force: Inquest

Constables Folkestad and Birzneck were in plain clothes when they approached Myles Gray on Aug. 13, 2015.
MP requests renaming for North Island-Powell River riding

MP requests renaming for North Island-Powell River riding

Rachel Blaney presents objection to current name, favours North Island-qathet
In memoriam: Barbara Ann (Fairbairn) Ouellette

In memoriam: Barbara Ann (Fairbairn) Ouellette

April 5, 1946 to April 11, 2023