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Local voters buck trend as province rejects PR

B.C. voters have rejected proportional representation. Elections BC released the results of the mail-in vote Dec. 20. A total of 1,403,358 completed voting packages were returned by the deadline, representing returns from 42.

Dec 20, 2018 3:34 PM Read more >

Why B.C. voters rejected electoral reform

61.3% support first-past-the-post system, rejecting proportional representation; turnout was 42.6%

Dec 20, 2018 12:34 PM Read more >

City of Powell River encourages taxpayer participation in budget process

Interactive online program offers opportunity for input from residents

Dec 20, 2018 10:35 AM Read more >

Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Powell River RCMP reported the following for December 13 to December 19, 2018.

Dec 19, 2018 5:21 PM Read more >

BC Parks threatens $1-million fine as it closes off 'Star Wars' cave

Those who first spotted the cave named it Sarlacc's Pit because of its similarity to the lair of Sarlacc, a creature from "Star Wars: Return of the Jedi"

Dec 19, 2018 5:17 PM Read more >

Most of boat was underwater when ferry crew plucked sailor from water: witness

A man balanced on the tip of his sinking boat in high winds and rough seas was rescued by a B.C. Ferries crew moments before his vessel submerged.

Dec 18, 2018 6:19 PM Read more >

UPDATED: BC Hydro announces power outage for all of Powell River

Damage to transmission structure affects all areas from Lund to Saltery Bay

Dec 18, 2018 5:19 PM Read more >

What to do if you encounter a cougar?

WildSafeBC advice in the wake of a boy attacked in Mission on Monday

Dec 18, 2018 2:29 PM Read more >

Ferry crew rescues boater; wind cancels Monday night sailings

A BC Ferries crew rescued a boater in high winds and rough seas on Monday night.

Dec 18, 2018 12:44 PM Read more >

Environment Canada issues storm warning

Right on the heels of the storm that came through Powell River last weekend, another intense wind warning has been issued. According to Environment Canada , the intense front will arrive this afternoon.

Dec 17, 2018 2:43 PM Read more >

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