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Vancouver company set to dive into the biggest underwater sinkhole in the world

Aquatica Submarines is preparing for an epic, deep-sea dive into the bottom of Belize’s Blue Hole

Nov 12, 2018 7:30 AM Read more >

Headstone to honour family killed in disastrous West Coast shipwreck 100 years ago

The Maritime Museum of British Columbia is installing a headstone at Mountain View Cemetery today for the O'Brien family members

Nov 10, 2018 1:14 PM Read more >

City of Powell River announces forestry grants

Organizations to share nearly $800,000 in funds

Nov 9, 2018 5:34 PM Read more >

Pay hike for unionized B.C. government workers after economy hits mark

Unionized B.C. government employees are about to the reap the benefits of a robust economy. Statistics Canada said the B.C. economy grew 3.8 per cent in 2017, exceeding the provincial budget forecast of 2.

Nov 9, 2018 4:18 PM Read more >

Powell River area an option for natural gas pipeline developer

Steelhead LNG works with first nations to move project forward

Nov 9, 2018 11:00 AM Read more >

Electoral reform, or Wheel of Fortune?

It may have been Green Party Leader Andrew Weaver who is responsible for a referendum on electoral reform being held, but it was NDP Premier John Horgan who was called upon to defend it Thursday night, November 8 in a televised debate.

Nov 9, 2018 9:26 AM Read more >

UPDATED: Powell River postal workers join rotating strike

Employees set up picket line at Joyce Avenue location

Nov 9, 2018 8:53 AM Read more >

Speeding traffic threatens student safety in Powell River

School district plans to install dash cameras on buses

Nov 9, 2018 8:30 AM Read more >

City of Powell River council begins four-year term

Mayor assigns portfolios to councillors

Nov 8, 2018 3:00 PM Read more >

UPDATED: Child care funding announcement includes Powell River area programs

Decision includes Inclusion Powell River Society and Tla’amin Nation supported child development programs

Nov 8, 2018 2:02 PM Read more >

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