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Vaping harms outweigh charms, says Canadian survey

Vaping detractors have nearly doubled in the last year as dozens of cases of vaping-related deaths come to light across North America

Jan 7, 2020 9:19 PM Read more >

City of Powell River announces changes to garbage pickup

Adjustments account for new development activity in the city

Jan 7, 2020 3:18 PM Read more >

North Island Princess operating behind schedule on Texada - Powell River route

Sailing was delayed to remove a spare generator from ferry

Jan 7, 2020 11:56 AM Read more >

Cartoon of Steve Irwin welcoming animals to heaven goes viral

It’s estimated one billion animals have died as the result of bush fires in Australia

Jan 7, 2020 10:09 AM Read more >

North boat harbour in Powell River undergoing upgrade

Workers scheduled to be at site for six weeks

Jan 6, 2020 2:56 PM Read more >

22 bears destroyed since April on Sunshine Coast

Conservation officers have destroyed 22 black bears on the Sunshine Coast since April 2019 – an increase from last year’s nine and the previous year’s 16.

Jan 6, 2020 12:04 PM Read more >

Body cams, more oversight for conservation officers, says group upset over B.C. bear killings

'B.C. is not a shooting gallery for government employees'

Jan 3, 2020 12:23 PM Read more >

Texada Island to Powell River sailings cancelled by BC Ferries

Adverse weather conditions result in ferry holding in dock

Jan 3, 2020 11:19 AM Read more >

BC Ferries cancels all Comox-Powell River round-trip sailings

High wind conditions result in Salish Eagle cancellations from Little River Terminal to Westview Terminal

Jan 3, 2020 9:37 AM Read more >

Record-breaking $70M jackpot up for grabs

With 10 Maxmillion prizes, a total of $80 million in top prizes are available

Jan 3, 2020 7:05 AM Read more >

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