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Ferries petitioned for more schedule changes

Ferries petitioned for more schedule changes

BC Ferries says it’s still looking at tweaks to the schedule for Langdale-Horseshoe Bay (Route 3), as yet another petition circulates calling for the company to close the gap between the last two sailings out of Horseshoe Bay.
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qathet Regional District director continues work as Texada Island rep

qathet Regional District director continues work as Texada Island rep

Sandy McCormick retained position by acclamation
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qathet Regional District implements emergency containers in region

qathet Regional District implements emergency containers in region

Shipping containers with basic supplies at three locations
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Drug, alcohol safety advice for Halloween partiers

Drug, alcohol safety advice for Halloween partiers

Fraser Health wants people to be safe this Halloween, offering advice on opioid and cannabis use
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Imperial Oil demolishes fuel tanks in Powell River

Imperial Oil demolishes fuel tanks in Powell River

Company plans environmental assessment of Powell River property and eventual sale of facility
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Planning moves forward on Powell River Airport project

Planning moves forward on Powell River Airport project

New aviation centre is real and is going to happen, says developer
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UPDATED: Powell River RCMP deem threatening message at high school 'low risk'

UPDATED: Powell River RCMP deem threatening message at high school 'low risk'

Classes continue at Brooks Secondary School following police investigation
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BC Ferries leaves travellers behind Sunday

BC Ferries leaves travellers behind Sunday

BC Ferries is apologizing to Sunshine Coast customers for being unable “to carry everyone who wished to travel” on Sunday, Oct. 21.
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Goldsmith-Jones still lobbying for DFO officer

Goldsmith-Jones still lobbying for DFO officer

Local MP Pam Goldsmith-Jones says she’s continuing to push for a dedicated fisheries officer for the lower Sunshine Coast, and thinks the recent appointment of North Vancouver MP Jonathan Wilkinson to the fisheries portfolio is a sign that Prime Mini
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Series of earthquakes hit off west coast

Series of earthquakes hit off west coast

Tremors a reminder for Powell River residents to be prepared
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