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Warning signals: Protect Our Province BC calls for action on COVID-19 now

Warning signals: Protect Our Province BC calls for action on COVID-19 now

If we don’t want a repeat of last year’s devastating respiratory illness season in B.C., they say now’s the time to act.
Powell River Council gives readings to harbour rates proposal

Powell River Council gives readings to harbour rates proposal

Bylaw proposes to set a rate of $0.14 per kilowatt hour in 2023, increasing by two per cent per year up to 2027

Canada's worst wildfire season sparks nationwide protests

Protests held outside the offices of B.C. Premier David Eby and 30 federal Members of Parliament called for an end to oil and gas emissions amid a record wildfire season
B.C. scientists help discover space-time distortions that could test Einstein's theory of relativity

B.C. scientists help discover space-time distortions that could test Einstein's theory of relativity

B.C. scientists are among 190 researchers who have discovered the first evidence of low-frequency gravitational waves, a phenomenon that stretches and squishes space-time.
U.S. Coast Guard says 'presumed human remains' found in Titan wreckage

U.S. Coast Guard says 'presumed human remains' found in Titan wreckage

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The United States Coast Guard says "presumed human remains" have been found in the wreckage of the Titan submersible.
City of Powell River, qRD, Tla'amin conduct private C3 meeting

City of Powell River, qRD, Tla'amin conduct private C3 meeting

City councillor asks interim CAO and corporate officer about legal questions that could arise from proposals at forum
B.C. to launch website to book appointments with pharmacists to treat minor ailments

B.C. to launch website to book appointments with pharmacists to treat minor ailments

VANCOUVER — In an attempt to ease some of the pressure on British Columbia's health-care system, Premier David Eby says the province will become the first in Canada to offer online booking for residents to visit pharmacists for treatment of minor ail
$500M fund in B.C. to help non-profits buy rental buildings, keep rent affordable

$500M fund in B.C. to help non-profits buy rental buildings, keep rent affordable

VICTORIA — A $500-million rental-protection fund that will help non-profit groups purchase rental buildings has opened in British Columbia.
qathet Regional District included in latest campfire prohibition

qathet Regional District included in latest campfire prohibition

Coastal Fire Centre announces ban for Sunshine Coast Forest District areas
Reserve funds policy amended by City of Powell River Council

Reserve funds policy amended by City of Powell River Council

4.2 million from provincial growing communities fund must be transferred to a dedicated reserve fund