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City of Powell River Council approves adjusting minimum setbacks in new subdivision

City of Powell River Council approves adjusting minimum setbacks in new subdivision

Variance permit goes ahead to allow for longer driveways
Not so merry: Trio of snowmen recalled Canada-wide due to ‘injury hazard’

Not so merry: Trio of snowmen recalled Canada-wide due to ‘injury hazard’

They may look like a merry trio, but officials are warning that a three-pack of bendable snowmen could cause you harm. The festive trio are sold across Canada at Costco and they were manufactured in Hong Kong by Grand Crea Manufactory Ltd.
B.C. economy sheds 18,200 jobs in November

B.C. economy sheds 18,200 jobs in November

Unemployment in B.C. ticked up to five per cent but remains lowest across Canada
Groceries will cost more in 2020

Groceries will cost more in 2020

But technology, meat substitutes and packaging alternatives will provide consumers more choice
Town hall invites Powell River residents to comment on impact of high fuel prices

Town hall invites Powell River residents to comment on impact of high fuel prices

Province passes law requiring fuel price transparency
Wheelchair taxi service now available in Powell River region

Wheelchair taxi service now available in Powell River region

Taxi company has vehicle and driver in place to transport wheelchairs

This is how to avoid shopping scams on social media: BBB

The Better Business Bureau is warning holiday shoppers to be on the lookout for fraud when purchasing items from a social media seller. The latest scam, according to BBB, involves an Instagram seller dealing in rare and unique sneakers.
Canadian shoppers favour Black Friday over Boxing Day. What happened?

Canadian shoppers favour Black Friday over Boxing Day. What happened?

British Columbians are most likely to ramp up their shopping this Black Friday
Powell River neighbours express concern about development variance permit

Powell River neighbours express concern about development variance permit

Residents fear loss of privacy if rear setback request is granted
Customer complaints against Vancouver’s Telus surge 71 per cent

Customer complaints against Vancouver’s Telus surge 71 per cent

Despite increase, company had fewer total complaints than its main competitors