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Finance Minister Carole James has Parkinson's disease, says she won’t seek re-election

Finance Minister Carole James said Thursday she has Parkinson’s disease. She plans to carry on in her job for the time being but won’t run again. She delivered the news backed up by about two dozen friends and colleagues in the legislature.

Mar 5, 2020 1:41 PM Read more >

Work continues on transportation issue in Powell River

Local governments meet to discuss coastal busing

Mar 5, 2020 1:00 PM Read more >

Spring break trip to Europe to proceed for Powell River students

Brooks Secondary School travel has not been restricted by board of education

Mar 5, 2020 11:49 AM Read more >

Malware attack continues to affect paper mill in Powell River

Paper Excellence Canada releases update on technology breach

Mar 5, 2020 11:10 AM Read more >

qathet Regional District board passes remuneration and expenses bylaw

New system designed to reduce and simplify staff time

Mar 5, 2020 7:00 AM Read more >

New funding will help hire more French teachers in B.C.

Funding was announced Wednesday that will help B.C. hire about 200 French teachers it needs, including recruiting teachers from Belgium and France. A total of $2.

Mar 4, 2020 5:33 PM Read more >

Bernie, Biden or Trump? Canadian gamblers look to cash in on U.S. presidential battle

BC Lottery Corp. offers novelty betting on U.S. politics, including the Democratic presidential nomination and the race for the White House in November

Mar 4, 2020 4:25 PM Read more >

qathet Regional District makes financial contributions

Five organizations to receive funds

Mar 4, 2020 12:29 PM Read more >

Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Powell River RCMP reported the following for February 27 to March 4, 2020.

Mar 4, 2020 12:08 PM Read more >

North Island-Powell River MP Rachel Blaney calls for sustainably salmon fishery

Retention restrictions announced for second year

Mar 3, 2020 11:22 AM Read more >

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