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BC Ferries is lowering minimum load values for its Experience Card by $10 for foot passengers and $20 for vehicles.

Wait times too long for hip and knee replacements, says premier John Horgan

Local organizers say plans include more resistance against Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion

Off-road vehicle users in Powell River’s backcountry face big fines and prison sentences under new rules imposed by the provincial government.

Accepted offer will lead to referendum on election ballots, says regional district chair

Series of missed steps leads to refusal to authorize existing Hemlock Street right of way

City of Powell River begins research process for tearing down derelict building

Third Crossing Society maps out new route to connect Powell River and coastal communities

Powell River’s Hands Across the Water Refugee Sponsorship Group recently announced it is bringing a family of five to Powell River from the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Powell River RCMP reported the following for March 12 to 20, 2018 Total calls for service: 96 Impaired driving: 3 Assault: 8 Theft: 3 Mischief: 3 Monday, March 12; Harvie Avenue, 4600 block RCMP received a report of a theft of fuel from a blue GMC Si