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City of Powell River working on shelter option with BC Housing

City of Powell River working on shelter option with BC Housing

Report indicates a process is being expedited to address the situation temporarily
Lake levels a concern for qathet-based organization

Lake levels a concern for qathet-based organization

Energy Democracy for BC wants to ensure water is high enough for navigation and spawning fish
qathet school trustee contenders answer questions at forum

qathet school trustee contenders answer questions at forum

Both candidates have extensive experience within education system
Powell River RCMP sergeant reveals crime statistics

Powell River RCMP sergeant reveals crime statistics

Graham Kerr reports fourth quarter and year-end figures to city councillors
BOMB Squad builds new footbridge at Second Beach

BOMB Squad builds new footbridge at Second Beach

Bridge had long been in disrepair, but storm was the last blow
qathet Coalition to End Homelessness speaks to city councillors

qathet Coalition to End Homelessness speaks to city councillors

Organization’s housing for homeless activities outlined for committee of the whole members
Songwriter pens ode to ferry dependent Sunshine Coast

Songwriter pens ode to ferry dependent Sunshine Coast

Robin Atchison says 'Well I Had Time' is just one observation about life on the Coast.
Economic benefits a focus in second Foundation Agreement info session

Economic benefits a focus in second Foundation Agreement info session

The province’s commitment of close to $100 million to the shíshálh Nation, in a time of economic uncertainty, was questioned at a second online Foundation Agreement (FA) renewal info session hosted March 31.
Family support in qathet region receives a boost

Family support in qathet region receives a boost

Lift Community Services’ move brings more resources to parents 
Tax rates introduced at City of Powell River meeting

Tax rates introduced at City of Powell River meeting

Councillors consider two options for taxation in 2025, opting for maintaining traditional ratios