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Water bottling motion in Powell River draws opposition

Water bottling motion in Powell River draws opposition

Reconsideration motion to come up at future council meeting
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Schedule adjustments made for Powell River ferries

Schedule adjustments made for Powell River ferries

Westview/Little River and Saltery Bay/Earls Cove routes have sailings removed
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Every day like a Saturday: BC Hydro report highlights changes in power usage

Every day like a Saturday: BC Hydro report highlights changes in power usage

The latest report on electricity usage in the province shows that British Columbians are sleeping in more, and showering less, due to the COVID-19 pandemic – a shift in daily routine that resembles a typical weekend pattern.
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VIDEO: Phase one of resource-recovery centre in Powell River comes in under budget

VIDEO: Phase one of resource-recovery centre in Powell River comes in under budget

Officials tour cleanup of waste transfer site where former municipal incinerator operated
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qathet Regional District lacks framework for prohibiting water bottling

qathet Regional District lacks framework for prohibiting water bottling

Planning committee reviews letter calling for prohibition
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Year-end results show drop in net earnings for BC Ferries

Year-end results show drop in net earnings for BC Ferries

Company faces unprecedented drop in vehicle and passenger traffic
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Horgan says government working to ‘protect’ ferry routes

Horgan says government working to ‘protect’ ferry routes

Premier John Horgan says he “absolutely understands the anxiety” ferry-dependent communities have about maintaining service levels following pandemic-related cuts, and the government is working “to protect as many routes as we possibly can.
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City of Powell River considers water bottling report

City of Powell River considers water bottling report

Source must not be from groundwater
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B.C. hosting virtual townhall on fighting racism in the province

B.C. hosting virtual townhall on fighting racism in the province

The event will focus on ways people, organizations and communities can fight racism and make sure B.C. is a safe and welcoming place for everyone
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B.C. records highest number of overdose deaths ever in May

The number of illicit drug deaths spiked in May reaching the highest level ever in B.C., according to the latest Coroners Service statistics. In May, 170 people died of an overdose, topping the previous record of 161 set in December 2016.
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