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BCTF says federal funding should be spent on physical distancing, smaller class sizes

BCTF says federal funding should be spent on physical distancing, smaller class sizes

The $242 million in federal funding earmarked for B.C.’s return to in-class instruction should be used to decrease class sizes and promote physical distancing, according to the B.C. Teachers Federation (BCTF). That funding is B.C.
City of Powell River committee hears garden project proposal

City of Powell River committee hears garden project proposal

Materials for artists would be grown in recreation complex space
BCGEU demands provincial government release long-promised pandemic pay

BCGEU demands provincial government release long-promised pandemic pay

Union wants pandemic pay
Resident urges City of Powell River to create wastewater oversight committee

Resident urges City of Powell River to create wastewater oversight committee

Group required for treatment plant, says Ron Woznow
Crisis Centre on hand 24-7 as COVID-19 takes a toll on our mental health

Crisis Centre on hand 24-7 as COVID-19 takes a toll on our mental health

With World Suicide Prevention Day coming up Sept. 10, the Crisis Centre of B.C. is reminding people that support is as close as a phone call - or a text
Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Powell River RCMP reported the following for August 27 to September 2, 2020.
Twins find two 85-million-year-old dinosaurs 32 years apart

Twins find two 85-million-year-old dinosaurs 32 years apart

Amateur paleontologist Pat Trask was walking along the banks of the Trent River, south of Cumberland and Royston, when he discovered what may be the fossilized remains of an elasmosaur, a small headed, long-necked creature with paddle-like limbs and
6 months and counting: B.C. extends provincial state of emergency for a 13th time

6 months and counting: B.C. extends provincial state of emergency for a 13th time

The record-breaking provincial state of emergency has been renewed 13 times since it was first activated in mid-March.
Construction on affordable rental homes starting in Powell River

Construction on affordable rental homes starting in Powell River

Apartment building to be situated on Ontario Avenue
City of Powell River advisory committee considers finances

City of Powell River advisory committee considers finances

Permissive tax exemptions being discussed