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Hemlock Street loop road remediation in Powell River is complete

Hemlock Street loop road remediation in Powell River is complete

Road now split between an upper and lower section
Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Powell River RCMP reported the following for July 25 to 31, 2019.
Province isn’t doing enough to protect our drinking water, says auditor general

Province isn’t doing enough to protect our drinking water, says auditor general

B.C. health officials need to do a better job of protecting the province’s drinking water in the face of increasing risks due to climate change, industrial activity and population growth, the province’s auditor general says.
qathet Regional District postpones decision on Palm Beach washrooms

qathet Regional District postpones decision on Palm Beach washrooms

Sunshine Music Festival had made request to keep the facilities open
Green New Deal discussed at Town Hall meeting in Powell River

Green New Deal discussed at Town Hall meeting in Powell River

MP introduces legislation that sets hard targets for compliance
City of Powell River finance committee discussion focuses on municipal tax increases

City of Powell River finance committee discussion focuses on municipal tax increases

Committee suggests highlighting factors that make up city taxation
Powell River council receives proposal for community advisory finance committee

Powell River council receives proposal for community advisory finance committee

Staff will help draft terms of reference for committee
Penticton Trails reopen after completion of wildfire mitigation project in Powell River

Penticton Trails reopen after completion of wildfire mitigation project in Powell River

With work now done, public can access 34-hectare segment of the trails

Foulds appears before BC Review Board

Jason Foulds has been ordered to be detained in custody and to reside in BC’s forensic psychiatric hospital following an appearance before the British Columbia Review Board.
Travellers, ferry crews brace for busy long weekend

Travellers, ferry crews brace for busy long weekend

BC Ferries is predicting the August long weekend will, once again, be one of the busiest travel times of the year on the ferry system.