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Smoky skies bulletin issued for Sunshine Coast

Smoky skies bulletin issued for Sunshine Coast

Area is also under a special weather statement
Heat recovery project recommended for Powell River Recreation Complex

Heat recovery project recommended for Powell River Recreation Complex

Retrofit would result in cost savings
COVID-19 cases reported in Tla'amin Nation

COVID-19 cases reported in Tla'amin Nation

Leadership executes state of emergency
Powell River residents form Westview Ratepayers Society

Powell River residents form Westview Ratepayers Society

Group will collaborate on opportunities and concerns
Orca Tahlequah has new baby; in 2018, she swam with her dead calf for 17 days

Orca Tahlequah has new baby; in 2018, she swam with her dead calf for 17 days

Tahlequah, the mother orca who carried her dead calf with her for 17 days and 1,600 kilometres in 2018, has given birth again.
Canada researchers investigating acai berry to fight Covid

Canada researchers investigating acai berry to fight Covid

The hope is that early intervention with acai could help prevent some of the disease's worst symptoms, which can lead to hospitalization and death
Powell River resident expresses concern about auditor’s statement

Powell River resident expresses concern about auditor’s statement

Powell River councillors outline results
Bus driver helps extinguish fire south of Powell River

Bus driver helps extinguish fire south of Powell River

Blaze occurred by side of the road near Black Point
Province to improve highway between Sechelt and Gibsons

Province to improve highway between Sechelt and Gibsons

Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure also commits to study of bypass route
VIDEO: Powell River artist transforms old foundation wall in Townsite

VIDEO: Powell River artist transforms old foundation wall in Townsite

Bright, vibrant colours characterize Catnip’s latest art installation