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Lawsuit seeks protection zone for Northwest orcas

SEATTLE — A new U.S. lawsuit filed Monday seeks to establish a whale protection zone for endangered orcas in the Pacific Northwest. The Center for Biological Diversity and the Orca Relief Citizens’ Alliance sued NOAA Fisheries in U.S.

Aug 20, 2019 9:45 AM Read more >

City of Powell River recommends solutions for questions about corporation finances

Resident still calling for audit of corporations’ books

Aug 20, 2019 6:00 AM Read more >

City of Powell River urges residents to refrain from dumping household trash in public bins

Garbage pickups doubled at south harbour due to volume of refuse

Aug 19, 2019 4:51 PM Read more >

Committee sees new Texada Island official community plan

Process involves extensive community engagement

Aug 19, 2019 4:18 PM Read more >

Powell River mayor reports on economic development

Airport and marijuana projects continue to move forward, says Dave Formosa

Aug 19, 2019 3:23 PM Read more >

City of Powell River staff recommends dissolving waterfront development corporation

Entity was established for developing waterfront projects

Aug 19, 2019 12:04 PM Read more >

Baby food recalled after bugs found inside jars

Jars of the Heinz brand Turkey Stew were sold in B.C., Newfoundland and Labrador, Ontario, Quebec and Saskatchewan

Aug 17, 2019 1:54 PM Read more >

City of Powell River to purchase new ice edger for recreation complex

Electric model will have lower life cycle cost than propane version

Aug 16, 2019 4:30 PM Read more >

Green Party EDA hosts Furstenau at event in Powell River

Cowichan Valley MLA also meets with community leaders during visit

Aug 16, 2019 3:30 PM Read more >

City of Powell River to examine automated garbage pickup

New system would eliminate $2 garbage tag system now in place

Aug 16, 2019 11:25 AM Read more >

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