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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.
Nearly half of British Columbians within $200 of insolvency

Nearly half of British Columbians within $200 of insolvency

Latest MNP Debt Index shows attitudes toward personal financial situation in decline
This 6-foot-long shark was recorded off the coast of B.C. (VIDEO)

This 6-foot-long shark was recorded off the coast of B.C. (VIDEO)

While they aren’t an uncommon sight in B.C. waters, marine scientists were amazed by the way a particular shark behaved during a recent expedition.
City of Powell River finalizes purchase of PRWDC lands

City of Powell River finalizes purchase of PRWDC lands

Public consultation process will be held regarding what to do with properties
Chief medical officer releases report on opioid OD crisis

Chief medical officer releases report on opioid OD crisis

Sunshine Coast and Powell River ‘disproportionately affected’
Development underway to provide expansion at Powell River Airport

Development underway to provide expansion at Powell River Airport

City is a great place for aviation industry, says mayor
Provincial legislation dictates building occupancy in Powell River

Provincial legislation dictates building occupancy in Powell River

Parking requirements not a factor