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Procedure bylaw amendments broached at Powell River City Hall

Procedure bylaw amendments broached at Powell River City Hall

Academic spokesperson outlines how changes could impact public discussion
B.C. wildland firefighter killed in 2023 remembered as 'a bright light'

B.C. wildland firefighter killed in 2023 remembered as 'a bright light'

The death of a 19-year-old BC Wildfire Service firefighter still weighs heavily on those who knew her.
Community Resource Centre building in Powell River has been sold

Community Resource Centre building in Powell River has been sold

Lift Community Services looking for new homes for three programs
B.C. immigration far outpacing new housing units, report reveals

B.C. immigration far outpacing new housing units, report reveals

B.C. experienced record immigration levels in 2023, but high interprovincial outmigration
‘Nightmare’ permitting strangling B.C. solar industry, say installers

‘Nightmare’ permitting strangling B.C. solar industry, say installers

New B.C. government rebates of up to $10,000 could ignite a boom in solar energy. But some warn permitting hurdles are sending the province on a 'solar coaster.'
Critical habitat for endangered B.C. owl doubles under new draft recovery plan

Critical habitat for endangered B.C. owl doubles under new draft recovery plan

Latest plan comes amid years of declines for the northern spotted owl — a species now considered Canada's most endangered bird.
B.C. rejects Henry report backing non-prescribed alternates to fentanyl, other drugs

B.C. rejects Henry report backing non-prescribed alternates to fentanyl, other drugs

"Ultimately, we cannot prescribe our way out of this crisis," Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said in the report.
Interim superintendent announced for qathet School District

Interim superintendent announced for qathet School District

Former Powell River resident to provide administrative support for qSD
Province to add 51 new sheriffs to address court shortage, closures

Province to add 51 new sheriffs to address court shortage, closures

Ministry of Attorney General says Justice Institute of B.C. spring class of graduates is largest in recent memory
Man who exposed self to teens banned from B.C. park

Man who exposed self to teens banned from B.C. park

Denis Lacharite pleaded guilty March 6 to committing an indecent act in July 2022 at Boundary Bay Regional Park