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Can I blaze before my flight? YVR says yes

Can I blaze before my flight? YVR says yes

Vancouver’s international airport says people are welcome smoke weed in its designated smoking areas post-legalization, but the Airport Authority is reminding travellers that crossing international borders with the plant is still not allowed regardle
Powell River RCMP make drug trafficking arrests

Powell River RCMP make drug trafficking arrests

Two investigations result in charges against five people and seizure of large quantities of drugs
Catalyst and Paper Excellence reach 'very positive' agreement

Catalyst and Paper Excellence reach 'very positive' agreement

New owner intends to maintain local operations for foreseeable future, says Paper Excellence Canada CEO
Recent blaze in Powell River a reminder to be up to code

Recent blaze in Powell River a reminder to be up to code

Fire building codes key to prevention
Woman uses wildlife know-how to fend off ‘dispersing’ cougar

Woman uses wildlife know-how to fend off ‘dispersing’ cougar

A woman’s mushroom picking excursion on the Sunshine Coast was cut short last Saturday after she was stalked by a male cougar, which approached her approximately five times before she was able to retreat to her vehicle.
Police patrol: Powell River crime report

Police patrol: Powell River crime report

Powell River RCMP reported the following for September 26 to October 4, 2018.
FortisBC asks customers to reduce gas use after pipeline rupture

FortisBC asks customers to reduce gas use after pipeline rupture

In the wake of Tuesday's rupture and fire along the Enbridge pipeline near Prince George, natural gas provide FortisBC is asking customers provincewide to reduce their usage Wednesday (Oct. 10).
B.C. sets out its final rules on cannabis

B.C. sets out its final rules on cannabis

B.C. has put in place its final rules around cannabis, paving the way for the legalization of marijuana next week.
Stranger attempts to lure youth in Powell River

Stranger attempts to lure youth in Powell River

RCMP investigates suspicious incident
Canada’s largest pulp producer acquires Catalyst

Canada’s largest pulp producer acquires Catalyst

Mayor confident Powell River mill will continue to operate