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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

B.C. Ferries joins Whale Trail

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City of Powell River examining sewer rates

City of Powell River examining sewer rates

Increases proposed over next four years
qathet Regional District briefs

qathet Regional District briefs

Extends emergency powers of delegation for CAO; Allocates funds to Tourism Powell River; Directs staff to issue RFP for organics processing
Half of federal back-to-school funding to come in September: Fleming

Half of federal back-to-school funding to come in September: Fleming

Education Minister Rob Fleming announced Thursday that the first half of the federal back-to-school funding allocated to B.C. will be received in September.
ICBC: Drive safely over Labour Day long weekend

ICBC: Drive safely over Labour Day long weekend

Although pandemic restrictions are stopping people from gathering in large groups, ICBC is still asking those travelling on the road within B.C. to drive carefully this upcoming weekend.
Petition calls for mandatory mask usage in all public spaces in B.C.

Petition calls for mandatory mask usage in all public spaces in B.C.

'We have the opportunity to significantly curb the growth of this second wave, but the BC Health Ministry is afraid of the backlash they may receive for mandating mask usage.'