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Powell River singer wins at national talent competition

Powell River singer wins at national talent competition

Gitta May Nielsen awarded People’s Choice on The Shot
Be careful on B.C.’s roads this Thanksgiving weekend

Be careful on B.C.’s roads this Thanksgiving weekend

If you plan to hit the road this long weekend, ICBC is warning drivers to take extra care. On average, four people are killed and 650 people are injured in 2,100 crashes in B.C. over Thanksgiving long weekend. As of Oct.
2018 Referendum on Electoral Reform guide: Part one

2018 Referendum on Electoral Reform guide: Part one

Three-part series explains options to Powell River area voters
Today is National Seniors Day - have you done this?

Today is National Seniors Day - have you done this?

British Columbia Notaries are urging seniors and Baby Boomers are urging seniors to plan ahead for potential health surprises. In the leadup up to today's National Seniors Day (Oct.
Province issues winter tire warning, officially kills summer vibe

Province issues winter tire warning, officially kills summer vibe

Last week was sunny and warm and wonderful. Well, so much for that. The provincial government announced today that starting on Monday, people need to have winter tires on their vehicles on most British Columbia highways during winter months.
Expedia recognizes Powell River’s history and charm

Expedia recognizes Powell River’s history and charm

Travel magazine recognizes community for history and charm
Too many people are dying because they took drugs alone: report

Too many people are dying because they took drugs alone: report

Too many people are dying because they’re doing drugs alone. That’s one of the takeaways from a new report released by the BC Coroners Service, with additional details on British Columbians who have died in the illicit drug overdose crisis.
LNG Canada decision could come next week: report

LNG Canada decision could come next week: report

A final investment decision on the $40-million LNG Canada project could come as soon as Oct. 5, according to a report from Bloomberg News. The news agency reports that plans are underway for an Oct.
City of Powell River addresses cycling concern in Cranberry

City of Powell River addresses cycling concern in Cranberry

Designated bike lane affects bottom line, says store manager
You can study emergency and security management in-person at the Justice Institute next fall

You can study emergency and security management in-person at the Justice Institute next fall

Students interested in studying emergency and security management have a new option at the Justice Institute of B.C.