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The provincial government is quadrupling the fine for “dooring” in an effort to reduce cyclist collisions. As of Sept. 1, anyone opening the door of a parked car when it’s not reasonably safe to do so – known as “dooring” – will face a fine of $368.

Regional health authority wants to keep COVID-19 transmissions down

Fisheries and Oceans Canada announced Tuesday that it does not expect to allow any commercial or recreational fishery for Fraser River sockeye this year due to concerns about the stocks.

“C’mon — you’re better than that.” That’s how B.C. Premier John Horgan opened his weekly press briefing on Thursday.

Open burning prohibited as of noon on July 24

Students in B.C. won’t be required to wear a face mask when school resumes in the fall, according to Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry.

Society wants to plug into Telus system on Texada Island rather than current service from south of Powell River

New website posted for public exposures

Electoral Area B director Mark Gisborne wants to discuss road safety at Springbrook Road and Highway 101, south of Powell River

MLA wants resident priority loading replaced by priority for medical patients