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‘Procedural error’ led to Queen of Surrey crash

BC Ferries

Aug 22, 2019 12:52 PM Read more >

Teachers, gov't in mediated contract talks

B.C.'s teachers' union and the province began mediated talks for a new contract on Wednesday, but parents won't have to worry about any disruption to the start of the school year even if negotiations fail.

Aug 22, 2019 9:31 AM Read more >

Province looks to keep people out of long-term care for longer

People in assisted-living residences will soon have more options to stay longer and access more services to avoid being prematurely moved into long-term care, says B.C.’s health minister.

Aug 21, 2019 12:43 PM Read more >

Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Powell River RCMP reported the following for August 15 to 21, 2019.

Aug 21, 2019 8:55 AM Read more >

Parking meters replace five aging machines in Powell River

Only credit cards will be accepted by new units

Aug 20, 2019 4:08 PM Read more >

Powell River librarian asks for letters to government leaders to increase funds

Provincial funding for libraries remains static

Aug 20, 2019 3:22 PM Read more >

Northeast Bay on Texada Island to remain in natural state

Shellfish aquaculture proponent withdraws application

Aug 20, 2019 10:37 AM Read more >

Lawsuit seeks protection zone for Northwest orcas

SEATTLE — A new U.S. lawsuit filed Monday seeks to establish a whale protection zone for endangered orcas in the Pacific Northwest. The Center for Biological Diversity and the Orca Relief Citizens’ Alliance sued NOAA Fisheries in U.S.

Aug 20, 2019 9:45 AM Read more >

City of Powell River recommends solutions for questions about corporation finances

Resident still calling for audit of corporations’ books

Aug 20, 2019 6:00 AM Read more >

City of Powell River urges residents to refrain from dumping household trash in public bins

Garbage pickups doubled at south harbour due to volume of refuse

Aug 19, 2019 4:51 PM Read more >

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