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Powell River mayor provides update on mill, business and COVID-19

Dave Formosa covers range of topics at committee of the whole meeting

Sep 21, 2020 3:25 PM Read more >

Simons says premier made ‘a good case’ for early election call

NDP only party with a local candidate confirmed so far

Sep 21, 2020 12:24 PM Read more >

B.C. election called for Oct. 24; Horgan says he's seeking 'stability'

British Columbians will go to the polls on Oct. 24 to choose the provincial government that will lead them through the COVID-19 pandemic and the next four years. Lt.-Gov.

Sep 21, 2020 10:31 AM Read more >

Powell River city council to consider home retrofit program

Funding required to help with household energy efficiency

Sep 21, 2020 7:00 AM Read more >

Body discovered in water off Lasqueti Island

A body was discovered Saturday afternoon floating in the water about two nautical miles off Lasqueti Island. Lt.-Cmdr.

Sep 20, 2020 3:42 PM Read more >

40 years after Terry Fox ended Marathon of Hope, brother remembers ‘rollercoaster ride’ of a day

Four decades and $800 million in fundraising later, brother Fred Fox urges people to come together through the pandemic in the first virtual Marathon of Hope

Sep 20, 2020 10:56 AM Read more >

Provincial relief fund targets community sports groups

Relief is on the way for community-based sports groups facing financial struggles. BC’s $1.

Sep 19, 2020 10:28 AM Read more >

Air Canada to offer 'unlimited travel' for one flat monthly rate

The Air Canada Infinite Canada Flight Pass is available for purchase in Canada from Sept. 16 to 23.

Sep 19, 2020 8:27 AM Read more >

Studies required on proposed emergency services facility in Powell River

City councillors voted to reallocate funds dedicated to community engagement to two studies and a survey

Sep 19, 2020 7:00 AM Read more >

Tla’amin village closed to visitors

Tla’amin Nation is still under a state of local emergency order

Sep 18, 2020 10:10 PM Read more >

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