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Powell River organization receives provincial funds to combat racism

Powell River organization receives provincial funds to combat racism

Powell River-based Lift Community Services of qathet is one of seven new coastal community organizations offering Resilience BC services.
Fire burns disposal pile in Powell River

Fire burns disposal pile in Powell River

Malaspina Volunteer Fire Department contains and puts out large blaze at Augusta Recycling
BC Ferries offers tips for long weekend travel

BC Ferries offers tips for long weekend travel

Company asks travellers to wear face coverings, stay in their vehicles and practice physical distancing
BC employees and employers warned about heat stress

BC employees and employers warned about heat stress

Warmer temperatures can lead to injuries from heat exhaustion and heat stroke, says WorkSafeBC
BC Ferries wants resident priority on Route 3 ‘ended soon as possible’

BC Ferries wants resident priority on Route 3 ‘ended soon as possible’

Ferries CEO tells Chamber plans for a second ferry are now on hold
Fire breaks out Augusta Recyclers in Powell River (VIDEO)

Fire breaks out Augusta Recyclers in Powell River (VIDEO)

A fire erupted at Augusta Recyclers on July 27. Malaspina Volunteer Fire Department attended the scene and was on site until the early morning hours of July 28.
Powell River finance committee reviews permissive tax exemptions

Powell River finance committee reviews permissive tax exemptions

Taxation considerations to be discussed by advisory group
Powell River council to consider management contract for wastewater treatment plant

Powell River council to consider management contract for wastewater treatment plant

Manager of engineering services asks for approval of construction services fee
Sunshine Coast tourism waives 2020 membership fees

Sunshine Coast tourism waives 2020 membership fees

Sunshine Coast Tourism (SCT) is waiving membership dues for 2020.
Province increases e-bike rebates

Province increases e-bike rebates

British Columbians have access to additional rebates