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Organics diversion delayed for Texada Island

Organics diversion delayed for Texada Island

Collection on hold until composting facility is established in qathet Regional District or City of Powell River area.
Eby to address forestry unions at Victoria summit

Eby to address forestry unions at Victoria summit

The three unions say the summit is an “unprecedented” effort to chart out a future for B.C.’s forestry industry
Sunshine Coast residents getting defrauded 'almost daily': RCMP

Sunshine Coast residents getting defrauded 'almost daily': RCMP

RCMP issue warning to Sunshine Coast residents
B.C. learner driver fled police with traffic stop U-turn

B.C. learner driver fled police with traffic stop U-turn

When police finally caught up to motorcyclist Mojtaba Alipour, they struggled to handcuff him.
Sailings between Comox and Powell River cancelled due to weather

Sailings between Comox and Powell River cancelled due to weather

Late afternoon and evening round-trips will not run on March 11 per BC Ferries service notice
January's cold snap cost Western Canada $180M in insured damages

January's cold snap cost Western Canada $180M in insured damages

Most of the total insurance claims connected to the January 2024 cold weather event were connected to personal property damage.
B.C. mining pollution referred to international commission

B.C. mining pollution referred to international commission

Canada and the U.S. have asked the International Joint Commission to carry out a reference study and recommend solutions for mining pollution in the Elk and Kootenay rivers.
McCallum Cup tilts in favour of Powell River Regals

McCallum Cup tilts in favour of Powell River Regals

Coy Cup hosts take series lead in west coast championship
Baldrey: B.C. NDP's stance on antisemitism — 'The ball remains in the premier's court'

Baldrey: B.C. NDP's stance on antisemitism — 'The ball remains in the premier's court'

For the first time, B.C. NDP political opponents have had an issue land in their laps that has the government in serious retreat, columnist Keith Baldrey believes.
qRD cosigns letter regarding secondary suite incentive program

qRD cosigns letter regarding secondary suite incentive program

qathet Regional District was left out of provincial plan introduced in 2023