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Hydro line replacement to affect Saltery Bay/Earls Cove sailings

Hydro line replacement to affect Saltery Bay/Earls Cove sailings

Electric utility's advisor appears at City of Powell River meeting to outline project that will alter BC Ferries scheduling this September
PRISMA artistic director seeks support from City of Powell River

PRISMA artistic director seeks support from City of Powell River

Arthur Arnold asks council members for continued financial contributions for the annual Pacific Region International Summer Music Association festival
Youth services outlined by Foundry qathet delegation

Youth services outlined by Foundry qathet delegation

Initiative will provide a space for people aged 12 to 24 to access services
B.C. ending take-home safer supply of opioids to stop criminal diversion

B.C. ending take-home safer supply of opioids to stop criminal diversion

VICTORIA — British Columbia Health Minister Josie Osborne has announced a major revamp of its safer-supply anti-addiction program, converting it to a "witnessed-only" model in which users are watched as they consume opioids they have been prescribed.
Sailings resume between Westview and Texada

Sailings resume between Westview and Texada

One round trip was cancelled due to high winds in the Straight of Georgia
'Heavy' downpour coming to parts of Metro Vancouver

'Heavy' downpour coming to parts of Metro Vancouver

Some parts of Metro Vancouver could see 70 mm of rain in less than 24 hours.
With talk of D-Day and war, throne speech portrays B.C. in historic tariff battle

With talk of D-Day and war, throne speech portrays B.C. in historic tariff battle

VICTORIA — British Columbia's government has depicted the province on a battle footing against the threat of U.S. tariffs, as it faces its “most consequential time” since the Second World War.
Powell River U18 Kings hit double digits in playoff win

Powell River U18 Kings hit double digits in playoff win

Minor hockey team advances to next round of Vancouver Island Amateur Hockey Association post-season play
B.C. pension giant lags in climate action, ranks among Canada's worst: report

B.C. pension giant lags in climate action, ranks among Canada's worst: report

British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) holds an estimated $9 billion in fossil fuel investments spanning dozens of companies, according to the report.
Rob Shaw: Time to break B.C.'s empty throne speech habit

Rob Shaw: Time to break B.C.'s empty throne speech habit

Other governments use throne speeches to outline real plans—why don't we?