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Supreme Court ends Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh pipeline appeal

Supreme Court ends Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh pipeline appeal

The Supreme Court of Canada has declined to hear a case from the Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations that could have halted the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion for a second time.
qathet Regional District Board opposes more fencing at Texada facility

qathet Regional District Board opposes more fencing at Texada facility

Fence will not be added to metal transfer station
qathet Regional District updates purchasing policy

qathet Regional District updates purchasing policy

Directors amend bylaw to include social, economic and cultural sustainability
B.C. boosts July climate action tax credit by $450 due to COVID-19

B.C. boosts July climate action tax credit by $450 due to COVID-19

B.C. families will be getting a $450 boost to their climate action tax credit. The one-time boost will apply to the July tax credit payment.
Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Powell River RCMP reported the following for June 24 to July 1, 2020.
Premier releases statement on Canada Day

Premier releases statement on Canada Day

BC premier John Horgan has issued the following statement to recognize Canada Day: "This year on Canada Day, people from coast to coast to coast have much to reflect on.
Ferry committee receives support from qathet Regional District

Ferry committee receives support from qathet Regional District

Board acknowledges efforts of advisory committees and chairs to reinstate cancelled sailings
Powell River mayor scheduled to meet with Paper Excellence executive

Powell River mayor scheduled to meet with Paper Excellence executive

Dave Formosa will receive a mill update
Visits set to resume in B.C. care homes starting in July

Visits set to resume in B.C. care homes starting in July

Scheduled visits to long-term care homes free of COVID-19 outbreaks will begin in July, says B.C.’s provincial health officer.
City of Powell River Council returning to old schedule

City of Powell River Council returning to old schedule

Meeting frequency was altered due to COVID-19