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In policy reversal, B.C. NDP offer tax credits to spur LNG investment

The B.C. government will offer tax credits to the liquefied natural gas sector in an effort to lure more LNG investment in the province, but the new legislation will have to pass without the support of the B.C.

Mar 25, 2019 7:20 PM Read more >

City of Powell River council briefs: Earth Month; Reserve account; Board members

Earth Month At the City of Powell River council meeting on Thursday, March 21, mayor Dave Formosa proclaimed April 2019 as Earth Month in Powell River and encouraged all residents to participate in the variety of earth-related activities taking place

Mar 25, 2019 2:47 PM Read more >

Team to probe crash of Coast Guard ship at Ogden Point

An independent investigation will try to determine why the Canadian Coast Guard’s newest ship, the Sir John Franklin, struck the Ogden Point breakwater in Victoria on Friday.

Mar 25, 2019 12:12 PM Read more >

City of Powell River committee to look into new emergency services facility

Study and engagement will likely take much of the next year

Mar 25, 2019 10:24 AM Read more >

Provincial grant will help determine child care requirements in Powell River area

Study will be completed to determine current and future requirements for parents

Mar 24, 2019 8:04 AM Read more >

B.C. government announces $18.6 million in search and rescue funding

The funding will help ground search and rescue groups with operations, training, equipment and activities

Mar 23, 2019 2:14 PM Read more >

Monster Energy drink recalled due to possible glass fragments

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the Caffe Monster Salted Caramel Energy Drink could contain glass fragments

Mar 23, 2019 9:27 AM Read more >

Paper Excellence executives meet with Powell River mayor

Future for paper mill is encouraging, says Dave Formosa

Mar 22, 2019 4:08 PM Read more >

Community council provides voice for Powell River seniors

Group plans to bring concerns and issues to attention of city council

Mar 22, 2019 10:38 AM Read more >

Truck driver that caused Broncos crash sentenced to eight years

MELFORT — Jaskirat Singh Sidhu, the driver of a semi-truck who ran a stop sign, which resulted in an accident involving the Humboldt Broncos team bus, has been sentenced to eight years in jail.

Mar 22, 2019 10:19 AM Read more >

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