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Manufacturer of prefabricated modular components forced to import aluminum from China

Last week’s record-high temperatures, widespread lightning storms and a dramatic spike in wildfire activity served as stark reminders of how quickly B.C.’s landscapes can dry out, and how important it is to prevent human-caused wildfires.

Iconic Hulk sinks perfectly and sits in pristine condition off Willingdon Beach

Powell River RCMP reported the following for June 20 to 27, 2018 Total calls for service: 105 Theft: 4 Mischief: 4 Assault: 2 Friday, June 22; Omineca Avenue, 4400 block Powell River RCMP received a report of mischief to a brown 2000 Chrysler Cirrus.

New garbage trucks will feature drawings of grade three classmates

The province says it’ll be getting tougher on payday lending. In a news release, officials said that measures are being taken to protect people from “excessive fees” when cashing BC Employment and Assistance cheques.

Catalyst Paper Corporation Unifor Local 1 employees met on June 25 to vote on a new tentative contract. Local 76 members met the same day to review the tentative agreement and were expected to vote on June 27.

Powell River RCMP urge caution to drivers and motorcycle riders

Flying dragon sculpture disappears from Nanaimo park

Individuals on pro-life and pro-choice sides accuse each other of violence