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Rebates ease switch to electric vehicles for Powell River drivers

Rebates ease switch to electric vehicles for Powell River drivers

Use of city-operated stations almost doubling each year
Former army corporal gets three years on sex-assault charges, then walks free

Former army corporal gets three years on sex-assault charges, then walks free

A former Canadian Army corporal who sexually violated an unconscious woman colleague and recorded video of the episode and recorded another woman colleague using the toilet was sentenced to three years in prison Thursday.
North Island-Powell River federal election candidates divided over housing

North Island-Powell River federal election candidates divided over housing

Affordability remains a critical issue in riding
Cyclists causing problems for school bus passengers in Powell River

Cyclists causing problems for school bus passengers in Powell River

Riders having close calls with students
Powell River transit system an area of concern for seniors

Powell River transit system an area of concern for seniors

Public consultation and assessment needed, says presenter
Ferry delay scheduled for October 4 from Powell River to Comox

Ferry delay scheduled for October 4 from Powell River to Comox

Salish Eagle will be test-fitted in dock at Blubber Bay
Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Powell River RCMP reported the following for September 26 to October 2, 2019.
Suspect in violent robberies may be on Sunshine Coast

Suspect in violent robberies may be on Sunshine Coast

A suspect in two violent robberies on the Lower Mainland could on the Sunshine Coast, Metro Vancouver Transit Police said in a release Tuesday. An arrest warrant has been issued for 42-year-old Andrew Krizmanits, of no fixed address.
Powell River traffic briefs: Road construction to cause delays

Powell River traffic briefs: Road construction to cause delays

Vehicles travelling on Joyce Avenue between Complex Way and Manson Avenue in Powell River will share one lane due to road construction on Saturday, October 5, according to a media release from City of Powell River.
Over half of Canadians live paycheque to paycheque, carry credit card debt

Over half of Canadians live paycheque to paycheque, carry credit card debt

And almost 40 per cent have no retirement savings