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Powell River paper mill to undergo curtailment later this month

Event is the result of weakness in the market and tight fibre supply in BC

Jul 10, 2019 4:08 PM Read more >

City of Powell River forms committee to examine new emergency services facility

Fire hall is simply spent, says fire chief

Jul 10, 2019 3:12 PM Read more >

New open burning restrictions announced by B.C. government

The province has announced new restrictions on open burning, including more stringent rules in areas near communities, shorter burn periods and a requirement to dry out debris.

Jul 10, 2019 10:51 AM Read more >

Starbucks turns on and drops out with trippy, Tie Dye Frappuccino just in time for summer… man

Move over mermaids, and until we meet again unicorns: Starbucks has released its annual summer special frappuccino. This year’s sugary, colourful, seasonal offering is all about those peace and love vibes, baby: the Tie Dye Frappuccino.

Jul 10, 2019 10:23 AM Read more >

City of Powell River adopts green building and green vehicle policies

Prioritizing low-carbon choices where practical will be part of strategy

Jul 9, 2019 4:27 PM Read more >

Sechelt Chamber calls for BC Ferries to build more ships

The Sechelt Chamber of Commerce wants the province to change its contract with BC Ferries so the company always has at least one vessel in reserve to cope with situations like the loss of the Queen of Coquitlam on Route 3 just before the Canada Day w

Jul 9, 2019 12:04 PM Read more >

Powell River council approves energy saving ice making system

New apparatus will cut down on hot water costs for Zamboni machine

Jul 9, 2019 10:54 AM Read more >

$B.C. wildfire damage so far just fraction of last year's total$

B.C. wildfire damage so far just fraction of last year's total

The area consumed by wildfires in the province so far this season is less than one per cent of the area burned in each of the past two summers, according to the B.C. Wildfire Service. Since April 1, 466 fires have been recorded in B.C.

Jul 9, 2019 9:29 AM Read more >

City of Powell River to widely distribute its annual report

Plan is to send out copies to households throughout Powell River

Jul 8, 2019 3:45 PM Read more >

New court challenge launched against Trans Mountain pipeline expansion

Ecojustice seeking leave for a judicial review of Trudeau government reapporval

Jul 8, 2019 3:16 PM Read more >

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