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City of Powell River wastewater treatment plant fully operating

City of Powell River wastewater treatment plant fully operating

All processing has been consolidated into new Townsite facility
'I don't know when we'll go': Travel plans upended amid fraying Canada-India ties

'I don't know when we'll go': Travel plans upended amid fraying Canada-India ties

MONTREAL — Until this week, Sukhwinder Dhillon was set on making his first trip back to India in years sometime in the next few months. “My father passed, and my brother passed,” said the 56-year-old Montrealer. “I want to go now.
Union of BC Municipalities votes in favour of pets for renters

Union of BC Municipalities votes in favour of pets for renters

Speakers said both landlord and tenant rights need to be protected in arriving at rules.
Cops for Cancer tour visits School District 47

Cops for Cancer tour visits School District 47

Students, teachers and staff raise hefty amount for research
B.C. government urged to fund medic trucks to free fire services for emergencies

B.C. government urged to fund medic trucks to free fire services for emergencies

Local governments have long maintained emergency health services have been downloaded to fire departments.
UBCM accepting oil and gas sponsorships called 'unethical'

UBCM accepting oil and gas sponsorships called 'unethical'

Protesters objected to the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers, Trans Mountain and Coastal GasLink sponsoring municipal conference events.
Letter: Dismayed by City of Powell River's fire hall decision

Letter: Dismayed by City of Powell River's fire hall decision

Member of the Emergency Services Advisory Committee comments on not proceeding with construction
FAC calls BC Ferries service to Sunshine Coast ‘unmitigated disaster’ amid cancellations

FAC calls BC Ferries service to Sunshine Coast ‘unmitigated disaster’ amid cancellations

‘It’s inadequate service all year long, it's getting worse and worse’: Southern Sunshine Coast FAC tells BC Ferries executives at biannual meeting, and asks for solutions.
Editorial: Powell River Farmers’ Institute set for fall fair

Editorial: Powell River Farmers’ Institute set for fall fair

Annual event showcases hard work and dedication of local farmers, gardeners and artisans
BC United leader promises immediate aid for fire evacuees

BC United leader promises immediate aid for fire evacuees

Time for forest fire action, not more studies, Kevin Falcon said.