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Powell River Employment Program Society proposes justice centre

Powell River Employment Program Society proposes justice centre

Organization seeks funding for plan
Watch hundreds of dolphins swim alongside ferry headed to Vancouver (VIDEO)

Watch hundreds of dolphins swim alongside ferry headed to Vancouver (VIDEO)

Fewer things brighten up a ferry ride to or from the Lower Mainland than when some friends in the ocean seem to take the trip with you.
Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Powell River RCMP reported the following for November 29 to December 5, 2018.
Packaged kale salad recalled due to possible Listeria: feds

Packaged kale salad recalled due to possible Listeria: feds

OTTAWA — The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says one of Eat Smart's packaged salads has been recalled due to possible Listeria contamination. The agency says the 156-gram packages of Salad Shake Ups – Sweet Kale, with best before date of Dec.
Powell River homeless find relief in bad weather

Powell River homeless find relief in bad weather

Emergency shelter at Community Resource Centre open for cold snap
Proposed fishing regulation changes up for public comment

Proposed fishing regulation changes up for public comment

The public is invited to provide feedback on proposed changes to fishing regulations for the 2019-2021 Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis. A complete list and description of the proposed regulations can be viewed at apps.nrs.gov.bc.ca/pub/ahte.
BC Ferries unveils extra sailings for the holiday season

BC Ferries unveils extra sailings for the holiday season

BC Ferries has announced it is adding extra sailings to deal with the holiday rush. From Dec. 20 and Jan.
Bidding farewell to the Sea Kings

Bidding farewell to the Sea Kings

When the Royal Canadian Air Force retires its last remaining Sea King helicopters this month, there will be tears in the eyes of more than a few airmen and airwomen.
Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA chooses proportional representation

Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA chooses proportional representation

Nicholas Simons votes for rural-urban option in ‘complicated’ electoral reform referendum
BC Hydro warns some holiday light displays can hike yuletide costs

BC Hydro warns some holiday light displays can hike yuletide costs

VANCOUVER - BC Hydro is warning homeowners who string up elaborate holiday lighting displays that those decorations can significantly boost power costs.