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qathet Regional District board will consider cannabis framework

qathet Regional District board will consider cannabis framework

Staff brings forward three recommendations related to regulations to new industry
Global measles cases up 300% year-on-year: WHO

Global measles cases up 300% year-on-year: WHO

Measles cases rose 300 per cent worldwide through the first three months of 2019 compared to the same period last year, the UN said Monday, as concern grows over the impact of anti-vaccination stigma.
Plans afoot for another Sunshine Coast Trail hut north of Powell River

Plans afoot for another Sunshine Coast Trail hut north of Powell River

If authorization is given, facility will be built near Sarah Point
Transfer of trailers to disrupt Powell River traffic on Wednesday

Transfer of trailers to disrupt Powell River traffic on Wednesday

Motorists will face delays on Powell River streets while nine ATCO trailer units are moved through the city on Wednesday, April 17. One trailer will be moved per trip, according to City of Powell River’s engineering services division.
Opening ceremony for whale exhibit highlights culture and teamwork

Opening ceremony for whale exhibit highlights culture and teamwork

“We all have a whale story,” Sid Quinn, resource management director for shíshálh Nation, told the crowd gathered for last Friday’s opening ceremony for the tems swiya Museum’s newest exhibit, which will give visitors a new story to tell.
BC Ferries starts work on wingwall replacement at Blubber Bay Terminal

BC Ferries starts work on wingwall replacement at Blubber Bay Terminal

Additional sailings added to Powell River-Texada route during project
City of Powell River council establishing regulations for Airbnb-type accommodations

City of Powell River council establishing regulations for Airbnb-type accommodations

Short-term vacation rental homes business licensing fee may drop under proposal
Powell River harbours near capacity for longer stays

Powell River harbours near capacity for longer stays

Vessel owners should make reservations as soon as possible, says city manager of operation services
Premier visits Powell River, talks ferries at Westview Terminal

Premier visits Powell River, talks ferries at Westview Terminal

Changes to BC Ferries of benefit to coastal communities, according to premier John Horgan
Malcolmson named ‘special advisor’ on marine debris protection

Malcolmson named ‘special advisor’ on marine debris protection

Premier John Horgan has named the newest member of his caucus, Nanaimo MLA Sheila Malcolmson, as special advisor to environment minister George Heyman on marine debris protection.