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Local voters buck trend as province rejects PR

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.
Why B.C. voters rejected electoral reform

Why B.C. voters rejected electoral reform

61.3% support first-past-the-post system, rejecting proportional representation; turnout was 42.6%
City of Powell River encourages taxpayer participation in budget process

City of Powell River encourages taxpayer participation in budget process

Interactive online program offers opportunity for input from residents
Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Powell River RCMP reported the following for December 13 to December 19, 2018.
BC Parks threatens $1-million fine as it closes off 'Star Wars' cave

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

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

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

Damage to transmission structure affects all areas from Lund to Saltery Bay
What to do if you encounter a cougar?

What to do if you encounter a cougar?

WildSafeBC advice in the wake of a boy attacked in Mission on Monday
Ferry crew rescues boater; wind cancels Monday night sailings

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.
Environment Canada issues storm warning

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.