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Accident closes section of Duncan Street in Powell River

Accident closes section of Duncan Street in Powell River

A motor vehicle accident on Duncan Street resulted in a small bus causing damage to a building wall and two local businesses.
B.C. Hydro fund for people in financial crisis pays out much less than expected

B.C. Hydro fund for people in financial crisis pays out much less than expected

A special fund that B.C. Hydro set up to help customers in financial crisis with their bills paid out less than a quarter of what it expected in its first year, so the utility wants to reduce the amount account holders pay in to cover its costs. B.C.
New playground equipment coming to three City of Powell River parks

New playground equipment coming to three City of Powell River parks

Public provides input into the playground sets
Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Powell River RCMP reported the following for August 1 to 7, 2019.
New technology will save money at Powell River Recreation Complex

New technology will save money at Powell River Recreation Complex

Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions also part of new systems
Lund to receive new fire hall

Lund to receive new fire hall

Facility will be built to modern seismic standards
Three southern resident orcas declared dead

Three southern resident orcas declared dead

Three more southern resident killer whales have been declared dead by the Washington state-based Center for Whale Research.
North Island-Powell River MP outlines constituents’ health concerns

North Island-Powell River MP outlines constituents’ health concerns

People are cutting prescriptions in half to stretch out medication, says Rachel Blaney
Soaring temperatures prompt warning about heat stress on job sites

Soaring temperatures prompt warning about heat stress on job sites

WorkSafeBC is reminding employers and outdoor workers about the risk of developing heat stress during hot weather. If not recognized and treated early, heat stress can lead to heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Federal government announces $75M for affordable housing in B.C.

Federal government announces $75M for affordable housing in B.C.

The federal government will invest $75 million to fund 1,500 affordable housing units in B.C.