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Province grants Powell River palliative care funds

Province grants Powell River palliative care funds

BC puts $400,000 toward four hospice beds in local area
Texada Island quarry talks fail to produce deal

Texada Island quarry talks fail to produce deal

Lafarge not ready to protect seniority rights, says Steelworkers union
Rural broadband fairness increases

Rural broadband fairness increases

Telecommunications regulator announces infrastructure fund
Rising property assessments cause questions

Rising property assessments cause questions

Powell River property taxes only partially determined by house values

Regional board briefs; Supports coastal cleanup

Supports coastal cleanup After several years of supporting the cleanup of garbage around Powell River’s backcountry recreation areas, the regional district has started an initiative that will run for the next five years aimed at cleaning up local bea
Sunshine Coast Trail builders question plan process

Sunshine Coast Trail builders question plan process

Regional district paths initiative remains in draft stage

Quick Peak: Lockout continues; Ferries changes

Lockout continues A quarry workers lockout on Texada Island continues despite efforts to return to the bargaining table.
Powell River Regional District directors vote landslide hazard bylaws down again

Powell River Regional District directors vote landslide hazard bylaws down again

Regional government looks for broader protections in danger areas
Returning defender makes presence felt

Returning defender makes presence felt

Powell River Kings shore up roster with new additions
Advocates call for Powell River shelter

Advocates call for Powell River shelter

Community centres attempt to gauge homeless problem and address needs