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‘Substantial’ chinook restrictions likely needed, says former fisheries minister

‘Substantial’ chinook restrictions likely needed, says former fisheries minister

Former federal fisheries minister David Anderson expects that “substantial restrictions” in catch will be needed to save chinook salmon along the West Coast.
$2M project aims to spark new thinking on climate change

$2M project aims to spark new thinking on climate change

Earth’s climate is changing and urgent action is needed to address that reality, says a Royal Roads University professor.
Powell River named as part of BC-wide immigrant entrepreneur attraction project

Powell River named as part of BC-wide immigrant entrepreneur attraction project

Program aims to attract investment from around the world
Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Powell River RCMP reported the following for March 7 to 13, 2019.
Facebook and Instagram facing outages

Facebook and Instagram facing outages

Facebook and Instagram users may have noticed a few glitches on their accounts on Wednesday. In fact, Facebook users around the world were reporting outages, including being unable to send messages or create new posts.
Researchers play tag with oystercatchers

Researchers play tag with oystercatchers

Black oystercatchers may be conspicuous creatures on the shorelines of the Pacific Coast, but their movements are mysterious.
People asked to switch it up Friday for National Password Day

People asked to switch it up Friday for National Password Day

Change your passwords. That’s the message from the Better Business Bureau serving Mainland BC as it announced the fourth-annual National Password Day for this Friday, March 15.
Canadians faced with new travel requirements for travel to Europe

Canadians faced with new travel requirements for travel to Europe

While a number of countries have strict visa requirements, most European nations currently allow Canadians to travel through their borders visa-free. In other words, all that Canadian travellers require is a passport in order to travel.
Ferries launches public consultation on new ships

Ferries launches public consultation on new ships

BC Ferries wants to hear what ferry users are hoping to see in the five new ships it plans to build, so it’s “inviting customers and communities to join conversations about the new vessels and to provide input that will help shape their future onboar
Roe herring fishery opens under watchful eye of Tla’amin

Roe herring fishery opens under watchful eye of Tla’amin

First nation recognizes crucial role herring play in the marine ecosystem, says hegus