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Music in the Park series continues at Willingdon Beach

Music in the Park series continues at Willingdon Beach

Musicians played at the Rotary Pavilion stage Thursday evening as part of City of Powell River summer series
Firefighter training under scrutiny as 'marathon' wildfire season gives hard lessons

Firefighter training under scrutiny as 'marathon' wildfire season gives hard lessons

Canada's minister responsible for forests said he is reflecting on hard lessons from this year's record wildfire season, including the possible need for standardizing firefighter training across provincial borders and beyond.
Missing B.C. man's car found burned as family looks for answers

Missing B.C. man's car found burned as family looks for answers

Mission, B.C, man Jonathan Young, 55, was reported missing by his family on August 2 after he had not been seen for several days
Progress Pride flag raised at Powell River City Hall

Progress Pride flag raised at Powell River City Hall

LGBTQIA2S+ community, allies and friends kick off qPride week 2023
Metro Vancouver’s industrial land shortage to cause ‘massive’ economic consequences

Metro Vancouver’s industrial land shortage to cause ‘massive’ economic consequences

Part 1 of a two-part story on that examines those consequences, and explores potential solutions
Health alert: Monster Energy drinks recalled in Canada

Health alert: Monster Energy drinks recalled in Canada

The popular beverages have been recalled due to caffeine content and labelling issues.
New pilot project will train firefighters to battle wildfires near urban areas

New pilot project will train firefighters to battle wildfires near urban areas

$400,000 in new funding will help train Western Canadian municipal firefighters in the so-called wildland-urban interface
Fort Nelson oil and gas landfill gets warning letter

Fort Nelson oil and gas landfill gets warning letter

Landfill used to dispose of contaminated soil from oil and gas found non-compliant
Fire hazard sparks recall of nearly 11,000 KIA cars in Canada

Fire hazard sparks recall of nearly 11,000 KIA cars in Canada

Owners of the KIA vehicles are warned to park outside, away from other cars or buildings until they get their vehicle fixed at an authorized dealer.
Man incarcerated after sharing sexual assault of a minor on Snapchat

Man incarcerated after sharing sexual assault of a minor on Snapchat

Videos of sex with a minor were shared on Snapchat, with the victim only 13 years old at the time of the assault.