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Powell River Peak wins three awards in provincial competition

Ma Murray announcements recognize community newspaper excellence throughout BC

Apr 28, 2020 3:03 PM Read more >

ICBC taking knowledge tests by appointments next month

ICBC announced they will be allowing some customers to take their knowledge tests starting May 4. All knowledge tests are by appointments only and at specific ICBC locations to make sure physical distancing guidelines are followed.

Apr 28, 2020 12:15 PM Read more >

Powell River mayor monitors latest on COVID-19

Dave Formosa attends meetings electronically, receives pandemic updates

Apr 28, 2020 11:54 AM Read more >

Premier releases statement on National Day of Mourning

During the COVID-19 pandemic, workplace safety has taken on new meaning and new urgency, states John Horgan

Apr 28, 2020 10:53 AM Read more >

Alert Bay struggles to cope with virus death; several residents in hospital

Alert Bay Mayor Dennis Buchanan struggles to talk about the first COVID-19 death on Cormorant Island under his watch, and a local state of emergency. “It’s tough,” says Buchanan, 72, stopping to compose himself.

Apr 27, 2020 11:08 PM Read more >

Vancouver Coastal Health expands COVID-19 testing

Residents with illness symptoms can be assessed

Apr 27, 2020 3:32 PM Read more >

Tla’amin Nation issues roads closure due to COVID-19

Signage will be advising about local traffic only; highway from and to Powell river unaffected

Apr 27, 2020 2:57 PM Read more >

City of Powell River seeks funds to overhaul resident attraction campaign

Program needs an overhaul, says director of properties, development and communications

Apr 27, 2020 11:41 AM Read more >

North Island-Powell River MP calls for more support for seniors

Rachel Blaney requests increases in payments

Apr 27, 2020 11:23 AM Read more >

City of Powell River applies to fund property strategy

Professional study will inventory city-owned land

Apr 26, 2020 12:39 PM Read more >

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