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Seventh case of novel coronavirus confirmed in B.C.

CINDY E. HARNETT Times Colonist A seventh case of the novel coronavirus has been diagnosed in British Columbia, bringing the number of cases in Canada to 11. Provincial health officer Dr.

Feb 24, 2020 1:13 PM Read more >

City receives invitation to bid on summer and winter games

Some of the facilities requirements are for sports we just don’t have, says city CAO

Feb 24, 2020 11:21 AM Read more >

Powell River RCMP investigating report of man exposing himself

Public reminded to exercise caution in Penticton Trails area

Feb 23, 2020 11:49 AM Read more >

B.C. Ferries records loss of $8.3 million

Increased operating expenses as a result of higher labour costs and increased sailings have saddled B.C. Ferries with a net loss of $8.3 million in the third fiscal quarter. The loss comes despite revenue for the three-month period that ended Dec.

Feb 22, 2020 6:00 AM Read more >

Powell River overdose crisis update indicates drop in provincial death rate

Community had second highest per capita death rate in Vancouver Coastal Health region

Feb 21, 2020 1:46 PM Read more >

UBCIC calls for salmon catch-and-release ban

Union of BC Indian Chiefs push for monitoring and stricter guidelines for sport fishing sector

Feb 21, 2020 9:55 AM Read more >

City of Powell River Council votes against taking action on Wet’suwet’en request

Committee of the whole narrowly chooses to receive email regarding the matter

Feb 20, 2020 4:32 PM Read more >

BC Ferries names new Powell River-Texada Island ferry

Island Discovery will enter service mid-2020

Feb 19, 2020 4:15 PM Read more >

Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Powell River RCMP reported the following for February 13 to February 19, 2020.

Feb 19, 2020 4:12 PM Read more >

Shoreline cleanup in qathet Regional District nets results

Equivalent of 12 logging trucks of debris pulled off beaches

Feb 19, 2020 3:28 PM Read more >

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