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B.C. schools to provide free tampons, pads to students

B.C. schools to provide free tampons, pads to students

‘We don’t want any young people having to go without’
Committee receives update on development permit area in Powell River's Townsite

Committee receives update on development permit area in Powell River's Townsite

Purpose is to retain architectural design of the district
Powell River voters go to polls for civic byelection

Powell River voters go to polls for civic byelection

After two advance voting sessions, April 6 is election day for sixth councillor
BC Ferries: Commissioner aims to keep ferry fare increases near inflation

BC Ferries: Commissioner aims to keep ferry fare increases near inflation

The BC Ferries commissioner is planning to set the maximum annual increase for BC Ferries fares at 2.3 per cent for the coming contract. Ferries starts its next “performance term” on April 1, 2020 and it runs until March 31, 2024.
Government introduces amendments to Ferry Act

Government introduces amendments to Ferry Act

The NDP government has introduced amendments to the Coastal Ferry Act to reflect some of the recommendations from the recent review of the ferry service by former deputy minister Blair Redlin.
How does climate change affect people?

How does climate change affect people?

An Environment Canada report highlighting a finding that Canada’s temperature is rising twice as fast as the global average offers little insight into the impact on people, says a UVic professor.
Tla’amin Nation receives forgiveness for treaty negotiation loan

Tla’amin Nation receives forgiveness for treaty negotiation loan

Not having to repay amounts to $11 million for the community
Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Powell River RCMP reported the following for March 28 to April 3, 2019.
Second advance poll opens for Powell River byelection

Second advance poll opens for Powell River byelection

The second advance poll for City of Powell River’s byelection is open today until 8 pm. The polling place is at the rear entrance (lower level) of City Hall at 6910 Duncan Street.
B.C. Liberals force change to LNG bill as Greens walk

B.C. Liberals force change to LNG bill as Greens walk

B.C.’s New Democrat government suffered an embarrassing defeat in the legislature on a section of its marquee liquefied natural gas bill Tuesday night after its power-sharing partners, the Greens, walked out of a vote.