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In rare photo, killer whale uses tail to toss seal high into the air

A whale watching captain caught a rare sight on camera when a Bigg’s killer whale tossed a seal high in the air.

Aug 19, 2020 3:36 AM Read more >

Therapy dogs and handlers stage parade in Powell River

Canines lead procession to health-care facilities

Aug 18, 2020 4:05 PM Read more >

International student program to continue in Powell River

School District 47 accepting overseas students

Aug 18, 2020 3:26 PM Read more >

Stricter penalties on the way for COVID-19 rule breakers: Dix

Stricter penalties are on the way for those who ignore public health guidelines, after the province reported a record-breaking jump in COVID-19 cases.

Aug 18, 2020 12:44 PM Read more >

Community centre upgrade for Lund to be considered

qathet Regional District board will contemplate facility expansion

Aug 18, 2020 9:52 AM Read more >

B.C.'s $300 crisis supplement extended until end of year

B.C. will continue to offer a $300 COVID-19 crisis supplement for low-income seniors, as well as financial support for provincial disability and income clients, the government announced on Monday.

Aug 18, 2020 6:00 AM Read more >

qathet Regional District staff requests $50,000 ceiling per component for resource-recovery centre

Board to consider spending limits

Aug 17, 2020 4:48 PM Read more >

qathet Regional District board will consider RFPs for organics processing

qathet Regional District’s board of directors will consider directing staff to issue a request for proposals (RFP) for a local organics processing facility.

Aug 17, 2020 4:17 PM Read more >

Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA reflects on ‘unusual’ legislative session

COVID-19 changes how provincial government operates

Aug 17, 2020 3:19 PM Read more >

Government releases mask guidelines for students, staff

Face coverings will be mandatory in high traffic areas

Aug 17, 2020 2:53 PM Read more >

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